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Fall 2021
The Arts Make a Comeback!
Art in all its forms gives us the color, joy, inspiration, connections and stories that make life a rich vibrant expe-
rience! Now the arts are back as the St. Joseph Community Chorus, Robidoux
Resident Theatre, Performing Arts Association and St. Joseph Symphony roll out
their 2021-2022 seasons of dynamic entertainment!
New this season (except for the December 18 performance) are pre-
curtain talks by Maestro Christopher Kelts at 7 p.m. before the St. Joseph Sym-
phony concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Missouri Theater. Outgoing and pas-
sionate about his craft, Maestro Kelts will share the process of pulling an or-
chestra concert together.
The stunning Missouri Theater will also be the backdrop for Robidoux Resident Theatre
productions of School of Rock on October 24 - 26 and Holiday Inn on December 10 - 11.
Another St. Joseph jewel, the Ruby Theatre, will be the location for A Nice Family Christmas
on November 26 - December 5 and the Polar Express Pajama Party on December 18. That
means everybody in their pajamas (you too, grownups).
A Return to Song is the theme for the upcoming performances by the St. Joseph Commu-
nity Chorus. The commissioned work “A Part of Us” kicks off the season on October 18
followed by two performances of “Christmas at the Cathedral” on December 12 - 13.
It’s dinner and a show as the Performing Arts Association presents Susan Werner at The
Metropolitan on October 16. The favorite dishes that have been served to star perform-
ing artists make up the menu, so get ready to eat like a star!
Michael Pittman receives the Extraordinary Lifetime Achievement Award
The Allied Arts Council held its annual meeting and the 30th Annual Mayor’s Awards
for the Arts on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts are designed to honor and celebrate people and
organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of the arts and/or increase access to
arts experiences in St. Joseph, Missouri. Nominations were sought for artists, arts
organizations, advocates, educators, and corporate citizens that contribute to the arts.
A panel of arts leaders from across the state selected the award recipients.
Mayor Bill McMurray announced the 2021 Mayor’s Awards recipients: Candace Castle,
Artist of the Year; Lindsay Prawitz, Arts Educator of the Year; Rhonda Ford, Outstand-
ing Volunteer; Cooper McLaren, Youth Artist; Performing Arts Association “Arts on
the Move”, Organizational Achievement in the Arts; Nancy and Clark Hampton, Individual Leadership; and Michael
Pittman, Extraordinary Lifetime Achievement Award.
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and your support is vital and appreciated. As important as
Letter from the President purchasing a ticket, being present at a performance is even
The Allied Arts Council had a very more important. Performers thrive on an audience, and the
busy summer planning and exe- arts organizations need your participation to fulfill their mis-
cuting the St. Joseph 2021: steam sion. And let’s face it, we need to experience the excitement,
to S.T.EA.M Festival. As the chair beauty and thrills that only a live performance can bring.
of the festival, I want to thank the
For years, the experts have extolled the health bene-
hundreds of people that helped pro-
fits of participating in the arts, and after this past year
duce the event and the thousands
and a half, I believe everyone can agree that involve-
of people that attended. To see
ment in the arts as a spectator or a participant helps
families strolling through the park
us alleviate the anxiety, depression and stress we ex-
exploring all the S.T.E.A.M activities
perience. For me, the arts help boost my confidence,
that the artists, makers and busi-
and make me feel more engaged, resilient and hopeful.
nesses offered made my heart sing.
That is why the continued work of the Allied Arts Coun-
As we look forward to cooler weather, the fall welcomes a
cil and its member agencies is very important, and
new beginning and new opportunities to explore the rich
that is why I serve. I want to make sure everyone has
cultural and artistic opportunities the new season brings.
the opportunity to experience the benefits of having
Explore what the arts community is offering this year. It’s a vibrant arts community. Our mission is to “Bring the
been a long wait, but a new season of concerts, performanc- Arts and People together.” We have the arts; now we
es, exhibits and theatre is welcoming us back to the arts. St. need you. Do your part and get out there and explore!
Joseph has so much to offer through our arts organizations,
Member Agencies Allied Arts Council
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Board of Director
American Guild of Organists
Creative Arts Productions Officers
Junior League of St. Joseph Lee Ann Smiley President
Performing Arts Association Terri Modlin 1st Vice President
RiverSong Liby Waltemath 2nd Vice President
Robidoux Resident Theatre Brendon Clark Treasurer
The Runcie Club Tona Williams Secretary
St. Joseph Community Chorus Board Members
St. Joseph Figure Skating Club
Janell Beccera Bill Luce
St. Joseph Historical Society
Barry Birr Sara Markt
St. Joseph Museums, Inc.
Marcie Brown Denise Meyer
St. Joseph Youth Chorale
Dawn Cooperider Pam Miller
Saint Joseph Symphony
Robert Corder, MD Sandy Miller
Bobbie Cronk Michelle Norman
Marcy George Nick Robb
In this Issue Sam Ghatasheh Martin Rucker
Alison Schieber
Karen Heyde-Lipanovich
Kathy Hill Bahner Thomas P. Smith
3 Arts Fund Martial Thevenot
Val Jones
Devon Kariker Jill Vanderpool
4 Sculpture Walk 2021-2022
5 Festival Wrap Up
Let’s be Social! Follow us for updates.
8 Arts Calendar
@StJoeArts @AACARTS
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You are our
Arts Heros
THANK YOU!
Raising money is never easy in a normal year, but with the added challenge of raising funds during a
pandemic, this year was more complex. The agencies faced extraordinary challenges due to COVID-19, but
were unwavering in their commitment to bring us together to experience the arts, whether virtually or
in-person.
Arts Fund chair Alison Schieber and her hard-working cabinet, Dr. Melody Smith, Mary Shuman, Brendon
Clark, Bob Dempster, Ralph Schank, Brenda Brown, Denise Meyer, Eileen Dyer, Dr. Carrie Clark-Murphy,
Marcy George, Janell Becerra, Dr. Elise Hepworth, and Will Kariker rose to the challenge to raise $240,000
to support the work of Creative Arts Productions, Performing Arts Association, RiverSong, Robidoux
Resident Theatre, St. Joseph Community Chorus, Saint Joseph Symphony and the Allied Arts Council.
The Council appreciates every contribution and
In 2021 over 541 individual households and 73
extends special recognition to the businesses
corporations contributed to the annual campaign.
that set the pace for giving:
Pacesetter Plus ($5000 & above)
City of St. Joseph, Missouri
South St. Joseph Progressive Association
St. Joe Petroleum-Fastgas Convenience Stores
St. Joseph News-Press
Thanksgiving Fund
PACESETTERS
($1,500 - $4,999)
Altec Industries
Buchanan County Commission
Commerce Bank of St. Joseph
East Hills Optimist Club
Evergy
Hillyard Industries
Mosaic Life Care Employees
Nestle Purina PTC The arts in Buchanan County are a $21.1 million industry
Nodaway Valley Bank —one that supports 869 full-time equivalent jobs and
St. Joseph School District Employees generates $1.7 million in local and state government
Sunshine Electronic Display Corp. revenue.
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Make New Memories on the 8th Annual St. Joseph Sculpture Walk!
It’s your turn to pick a cool autumn day and get your steps in as you enjoy stroll-
ing through downtown St. Joseph and the 2021-2022 Sculpture Walk. Walkers are
encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice award winner! With 21 sculptures on the
walk, choosing one may be a challenge, but this is a great opportunity to get togeth-
er with friends, spend time with the grandkids, or add an activity to date night!
The Sculpture Walk is a juried show. In first place is “When Pigs Fly, Amellia’s Jet
Pack” by Dale Lewis of Hastings, Minnesota. Lewis explained on the first sculpture
tour that he tries to make pieces that are entertaining, fun and recognizable as hav-
ing been crafted with salvaged materials. His sculpture is located on the corner of
3rd and Edmond Street.
“Chelsea” by Pokey Park of Tucson, Arizona, was awarded second place. Her inspira-
tion was a family pet with an incredibly sweet personality, which her bronze sculp-
ture clearly captures. “Chelsea” is ready to greet you at the corner of 6th and Francis.
Streets.
Third place was awarded to “Do Something Good with Your Superpowers” by James D. Cox of Republic, Missouri.
Located at the corner of 7th and Francis Street, this stainless steel sculpture was inspired by the family’s three dogs
and two cats. “I depicted them as holding each other up. It’s a fun way of saying do some good for others,” said Cox.
The People’s Choice Award voting will go on through January 31, 2022 and announced in February 2022. To partici-
pate and cast your vote for your favorite sculpture, pick up a brochure at one of the ballot boxes around downtown.
Download the OTOCAST app and meet the artists too! For questions and more information, you may contact the
Allied Arts Council at 816-233-0231, or stop by the office located at 118 S. 8th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501.
First Walk of the 2021-2022
Sculpture Walk Sets Record!
Excited to enjoy the outdoors, a record number of lo-
cals, plucky travelers, and sculpture artists met for the
First Walk of the 2021-2022 Sculpture Walk on June
9. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks at Room
108 along with introductions to the sculpture artists
who would be accompanying them on the tour. The
artists shared the story of their inspiration and how
their piece was created, which fascinated walkers who
had lots of great questions and took lots of photos!
4Commemorating Missouri and St. Joseph in a Big Way!
Over 4,000 people took advantage of the opportunity to get out and take a look at what St.
Joseph has contributed to the State of Missouri and what we look forward to as a community.
The Allied Arts Council in partnership with the City of St. Joseph created the St. Joseph 2021:
from steam to S.T.E.A.M. festival, which was held on August 20 and 21 in Civic Center Park.
The festival showcased St. Joseph’s arts, culture, and history while exploring the businesses
and innovations that put St. Joseph on the map. The festival was family friendly, highlighting
St. Joseph’s contributions past and present in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
A committee of over thirty community
volunteers from the arts, culture and
business community created the pro-
gramming that educated, entertained and
delighted guests.
The Musical History Tour was a big hit
taking audiences on a journey through
the past, present and future of music.
St. Joseph Chautauqua engaged the audi-
ence with the stories of the famous, the
infamous, and the unknown while show-
ing the diversity of St. Joseph in race, culture and religion.
The St. Joseph Historical Society, Andrew County Museum, and the Pony Express Museum Education Committee
presented Living History. Guests played cricket, ran sack races and stick horse relay races. Festival goers of all
ages played and plenty of competition and laugher ensued!
The S.T.E.A.M. Activity and Innovation Zone activities enticed adults
and children alike with shaving cream art, live reptiles and all sorts of
technology related experiments. Businesses played a part too showing
off their past successes, displaying their current products and giving a
peek into future plans.
The Visual Arts area was also a top attraction with shoppers visiting
with, and purchasing from, Northwest Missouri artists who create tradi-
tional art, folk art and modern art.
“Celebrate the Arts” with the Allied Arts Council on November 9
“Celebrate the Arts” is a reception celebrating the arts and honoring legislators and elected officials
who recognize the cultural and economic impact the arts have on our community. Join us November
9, 6:30 p.m. at Room 108, 722 Felix Street. The reception is $15 per person. RSVP by November 4,
2021, to Cathy Ketter, cathy.ketter@stjoearts.org or by calling 816-233-0231.
Preceding the reception is a free arts advocacy workshop with Missouri Citizens for the Arts lobbyist
Kyna Iman at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will focus on the importance of building strong relationships
with elected officials and examines ways to effectively communicate the issues that are important to
the arts community.
5Honor or Memorial Gifts
Whether celebrating, honoring or memorializing, donors can make recognition gifts to one of Allied Arts Council’s
programs. To learn more or to give, please contact Executive Director Teresa Fankhauser at teresa.fankhauser@
stjoearts.org, 816-233-0231.
Memorial Gifts to the Allied Arts Council
In Memory of Joan Humphrey
In Memory of Byron Myers Given by Gina Babcock & Kane
Given by Lynn Hudson
In Memory of Weldon Judah
In Memory of Robert L. Simpson Given by Linda Judah
Given by Pat & Nancy Reese-Dillon
Given by Stacey Ann Hill In Memory of Joseph F. Mazur
Given by Bill & Patricia Jenkins Given by Shamrad Metal Fabricators
Given by Dr. & Mrs. Wallace McDonald
Given by Ann McIntire In Memory of Lucas McCoy
Given by Judy B. McIntire Given by Jim L. & Pat E. Graves and Lynne R. Robinson
Given by Dr. Jim & Carol Roever
Given by William D. Schulte In Memory of Charline McHugh
Given by Jack & Janet Steury Given by Donna Jean Boyer
Given by Dr. Robert & Mary Helen Stuber
In Memory of Edna Muehlbach
Given by Jim Muehlbach
Honorarium Contribution to the Arts Fund
In Memory of Charlotte Oliver
In Honor of MWSU Fine Arts
Given by Beverley J. Lehman
Given by John T. & Ellen Hughes
In Memory of Our Parents
Memorial Contributions to the Arts Fund Given by Ron & Pat Auxier
In Memory of Jerry Anderson
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Punzo
Given by Joanne Anderson
Given by Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Anderson
Given by Bob & Judy Long
Given by Dot Miriani
In Memory of Don Ransom
Given by Deb Wehrl
Given by Elizabeth & Curtis Zahnd
In Memory of James Arnold
In Memory of Charles Smith
Given by John & Bonnie Eberhart
Given by Barb Smith
In Memory of Max Bartlett
In Memory of Al Specker
Given by Downtown Frames
Given by Betty Moles-Specker
In Memory of Brinnin Bolinger
In Memory of Janet Steele
Given by Linda Bell
Given by Kelly Kieser
Given by Taylor Bryer
Given by Lauren Christgen
In Memory of CMSq & Herbert A. Strickland
Given by Elizabeth Moyers
Given by Dr. Helyn V. Strickland
Given by Sara W. & Ronald W. Beaver, Sr.
In Memory of William “Bill” Strop
In Memory of Judy Butler
Given by Jerry & Sandra Mogg
Given by Mary Grace
In Memory of Frank D. Thomas
In Memory of Angela Crumley
Given by David Bezona & Brenda Bass
Given by Rich & Barb Crumley
Given by Sally Schwab
In Memory of Robert Douglas
In Memory of Lester (Tommy) & Marjorie Thompson
Given by Jo & Mel Eyberg
Given by Sharmyn Thompson
In Memory of Xerma Dowdy
In Memory of Elaine Weaver
Given by Tammi Hale
Given by Martha Cochran
Given by Vicki & Randy Rowland
In Memory of Clyde Weeks
In Memory of Mark Dunbar
Given by Viola Schafer
Given by Virginia Dunbar
In Memory of Bill West
In Memory of Tye Evans
Given by Cheryl West & family
Given by Susie Evans
In Memory of Janet M. Wiedmer (my wife)
In Memory of Anne Gray
Given by Wayne L. Wiedmer
Given by Pete and Staci Gray
In Memory of Cathy Wilkinson
In Memory of Evelyn Green
Given by Stevie Loyd
Given by Martin & LaVell Rucker
In Memory of Jesse Wilson
In Memory of Shelby Hawkins
Given by Lucinda & Ray Kerns., Jr.
Given by Robidoux Middle School
6CHILDREN DANCE, SING, CREATE ARTISTS TEACH, SHARE, EXHIBIT, CREATE
ST. JOSEPH CONNECTS, SUPPORTS & THRIVES
BECAUSE OF YOU!
For fifty-eight years, the Allied Arts Council has served the St. Joseph community by following our mission
of bringing arts and people together, thanks to the loyal and generous support of people who believe in
what we do.
The Allied Arts Council membership drive supports the direct programs of the
Council, and your gift to the drive provides quality arts experiences for the
community, especially our children, and insures that programs continue. Our
direct programs include:
•Artists in the Schools places hands-on artists virtually or in person
•Artscape, an integrated summer arts camp for children
•Traffic Box Art, a visual arts program in partnership with the Down
town Community Improvement District and the City of St. Joseph
•Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, which recognizes outstanding artistic achievement
and contribution
•Arts festivals and events that showcase northwest Missouri’s visual, perform-
ing and culinary arts
Our goal is to raise $13,000 in support of these programs. Your donation will
allow us to continue our mission of bringing arts and people together and most
importantly your investment in the Council’s programs is an investment in St. Joseph.
Donate online at http://stjoearts.org/wp/program-for-life/.
About the Allied Arts Council
The Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph, Missouri, exists to “bring arts and
people together.” The Council takes the lead in our community in
organizing, educating and servicing the local arts community.
Currently 15 arts and cultural agencies are members. As an umbrella
agency, the Council assists with scheduling, funding and marketing for
all member agencies.
The Council provides educational programs, art exhibits and summer
youth programs, as well as special events.
7What’s Happening in the Arts
October It’s Christmas Eve and a reporter The Polar Express steams off on a
with one last chance at a story journey to the North Pole.
Currently – through November 7 chooses to write about his family. www.rrtstjoe.org
“The Joe Show: Selections from www.rrtstjoe.org
the Gray Manufacturing Corporate 18
Collection” 6 Holiday Cheer Concert
Over 100 pieces from the private “Bach, Jazz & Carmen - Ole!” Missouri Theatre
collection of Joe Gray featured First Christian Church St. Joseph Symphony
www.albrecht-kemper.org St. Joseph Symphony 7 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. www.saintjosephsymphony.org
14-15 www.saintjosephsymphony.org
“Voices of the Past” - Tours of 19
Mount Mora Cemetery December Snow Day
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion St. Joseph Museum
6 p.m., 7 p.m. Thurs. - 6, 7 & 8 p.m. 2 1 to 3 p.m.
Friday Holiday Tea at the Mansion K - 6th
https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion Explore the people and animals
4 to 6 p.m. of the Arctic and Antarctica.
16 https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/ https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/
Susan Werner (Dinner &
Performance) 10-11
The Metropolitan Holiday Inn
6:30 p.m. Missouri Theatre
www.performingarts-saintjoseph.org Irving Berlin’s classic story comes to
life in this joyous musical comedy.
24-26 www.rrtstjoe.org
School of Rock
Missouri Theatre 12
With its sensational live kids’ rock Doll Tea Party Ongoing Arts and Culture
band, this is a loving testimony to Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
the power of music! Opportunities
K - 6th
www.rrtstjoe.org 1 to 3 p.m.
American Girl® Doll Club
Activities and the story of Miss
31 St. Joseph Museums, Inc.
Hyogo, a Japanese Friendship Doll
https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/
Spooktacular Science https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/
St. Joseph Museum
ArKIDtecture Club
K-6th grades 12 - 13 St. Joseph Museums, Inc.
1 to 3 p.m. Christmas at the Cathedral https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/
St. Joseph Museum Cathedral of St. Joseph
https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/ St. Joseph Community Chorus KIDS MEDIA MIX-UP
Sunday 3 p.m. - Monday 7:30 p.m. Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
November https://www.stjoechorus.org/ www.albrecht-kemper.org
26 - Dec. 5 18 St. Joseph Sculpture Walk
A Nice Family Christmas Polar Express Pajama Party Allied Arts Council
Ruby Theatre Ruby Theatre www.stjoearts.org/sculpture_
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