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4 weeks ago | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Looking ahead to its 63rd season, Missouri State’s Tent Theatre has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1963—when, true to its name, performances were held in an actual tent. In October 2022 the program made a big upgrade with a move to the John Goodman Amphitheatre in the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Arts Park.
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4 weeks ago | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Photo courtesy Starboard and PortThe kitchen features bursts of blue with gold accents. With many opting to lean toward muted and toned-down colors, it can feel intimidating to incorporate bright pops of color into a redesign. Owner of DKW Designs Denise Wright jumped at the chance to tackle this project when her client reached out looking for a bright, vibrant look.
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1 month ago | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Since moving into her 1920s home, autumn dawn and her husband have worked to slowly tackle remodeling. “I moved in in 2018 and I knew that I had to renovate it,” she says. “I’ve touched every single surface in this house.”Her Instagram @earthlyautumn has captured her DIY journey, with projects from a fireplace redo to an office update complete with beautiful built-ins.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Photo by Katy St. ClairThe Upside Down Mercantile is home to more than 16 unique collections of products. Purchase Photo Located among the other eccentric boutiques and restaurants on Historic C-Street, the Upside Down Mercantile offers handmade products and goods you won’t find in any other shop, with more than 16 collections developed and dreamed up by local individuals with Down syndrome.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Photo by Brandon AlmsCorbin Collins is one of the youngest drivers in International Motor Sports Association professional racing. Purchase Photo While many others in his sophomore class at Greenwood Laboratory School are just now getting their drivers licenses, being behind the wheel is no new feat for Corbin Collins. Collins started racing at age 10. “It’s a funny story,” he says.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Chris Ollis’s success as an entrepreneur certainly had a nontraditional beginning: It started in his basement. “I was brewing beer at home in the basement, and it was fun to make and put into kegs,” Ollis says. “But I mean, that’s a lot of beer, especially for home usage, and I was kind of thinking it wasn’t the best health option for me.” Around that time, he came across a book about how to brew kombucha. It turned out that there were a lot of similarities in equipment.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Chris Ollis’s success as an entrepreneur certainly had a nontraditional beginning: It started in his basement. “I was brewing beer at home in the basement, and it was fun to make and put into kegs,” Ollis says. “But I mean, that’s a lot of beer, especially for home usage, and I was kind of thinking it wasn’t the best health option for me.” Around that time, he came across a book about how to brew kombucha. It turned out that there were a lot of similarities in equipment.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Find it: Galena, Mo., 50 minutes south of SpringfieldThe historic Y Bridge in Galena offers a nice view of the James River and is easy to visit. Built by the Missouri State Highway Department and opened in 1927, the Y Bridge once handled traffic for growing outdoor tourism. Today it’s a landmark pedestrian path you can walk from the Y Bridge Park. Cross the concrete bridge with arched supports from the James River’s west side.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Throughout the season, it’s nearly impossible to not have candles lit 24/7 to achieve ultimate cozy vibes. Unfortunately, many of the candles lining department store shelves burn out quickly, leave black residue on anything in a nearby radius and release lots of toxins into the air. This is why Emily Petrovskiy, founder of ScentsbyEm, set out to start making her own.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
417mag.com | Jo Jolliff
Photo courtesy Kickapoo Chiefs FootballKickapoo High School Chiefs faced off Hillcrest High School Hornets last season. Nothing quite beats the pageantry of Friday Night Lights: players tearing through the cheerleaders’ hand painted team banner, the band marching onto the field and the electricity of the crowd cheering from the stands.
