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Voice of the Arts
2018 Summer Edition
Trails West!® Festival 2018 announces the main stage
entertainment acts celebrating the theme:
“Made With Uncommon Character.”
The Trails West!® Festival committee includes her first two singles “Free
its tradition of bringing top tier Drinks” and “If It Ain’t Fixed.”
proudly announces its 2018 entertainment to St. Joseph.”
entertainment lineup. Bringing
together chart-topping musicians Rice has been one of country music’s
By the early 2000s, Randolph began most exciting figures since arriving in
in blues and country to the main applying his dazzling steel guitar
stage, Trails West!® 2018 promises Nashville. He co-wrote Florida Georgia
technique to secular music, and Line’s megahit Diamond certified
to deliver an incredible weekend from that grew the Family Band. The
of music, entertainment and visual “Cruise” and his 2014 major label
group’s sound was so different than debut album, Ignite the Night. Rice
arts on August 17-19 in Civic Center anything else around that they were
Park, St. Joseph, Missouri. scored two consecutive Top 5 hits
soon packing New York City clubs. from Ignite the Night with lead single
Their first album, 2002’s Live at the “Ready Set Roll” (peaking at No. 5)
Five time GRAMMY-nominated Wetlands, was recorded at the now
blues act, Robert Randolph & and “Gonna Wanna Tonight” (peaking
defunct jam band haven, and was at No. 2). “Ready Set Roll” also
The Family Band, takes the stage followed by four studio albums and
Friday night; and chart topping earned its RIAA Platinum certification
another live set, each widening the for selling more than 1,000,000 units.
country artist Chase Rice with band’s audience—they’ve long been
opening act Faren Rachels will The 31-year-old singer-songwriter
regulars on the festival circuit—and has had an eclectic life for inspiration,
entertain crowds Saturday. broadening their stylistic range as playing football at the University of
well. North Carolina, serving as a NASCAR
“We are excited to announce the
lineup for the 2018 festival,” says pit crew member, even a role on a
Faren Rachels has undeniable season of Survivor, all before finding
festival chair Colleen Kowich. country roots. Whether it’s owning
“Trails West! ®, the region’s largest success as a singer/songwriter/
and driving her own drag racing car entertainer.
arts festival, is thrilled to continue by the age of twelve or putting her
own band together while attending Admission to the festival is $15.00
college at the University of Georgia, in advance or gate passes are $10
Rachels has shown that she has per day. On Sunday, to celebrate
what it takes from a very early age. the 175th anniversary of St. Joseph’s
This drive led her to Nashville in founding, admission is free.
2012, and she has no regrets. The
t his Is s u e
singer/songwriter penned four of
the five tracks on her new EP, which
I n :
Robert Randolph
& The Family Band
A Talk with your President 2
Sculpture Walk 3
What’s Happening (calendar) 4
Board of Directors 5
Council Member Agencies 5
Memorial Gifts & Donations 6
What’s New To Trail West!® 7
Bringing the arts and people together
Faren Rachels Chase Rice
A Chat with your Incoming President
Today was perhaps only one of the few in recent weeks that I paused to be sure
I had an umbrella before heading out for errands. It’s been a long, dry spring so
grabbing it on the second day of summer seemed more celebratory than
burdensome. Why does it matter? That umbrella covers so many important
personal and business items that in a moment’s notice it becomes an essential
part of my day.
Metaphorically, an umbrella has been the symbol of covering, protecting,
serving, and encompassing. Recently a colleague used an umbrella to describe
all of the ways our workplace unit serves our customers. I’m going to borrow her
creative idea and share who we are as the Allied Arts Council, the community’s
umbrella for the arts throughout St. Joseph.
By design, the Allied Arts Council brings people and the arts together. The AAC
provides an umbrella of advocacy, education, and service on behalf of all of
the arts throughout our community. Comprised of elected members and agency
representatives from our arts community, this group’s expertise gives the Allied
Arts Council a robust group of people who keep the arts alive and thriving.
By strategic design, the core business of the Allied Arts Council is to provide
advocacy on behalf of the arts in the national, state, and local arenas. The arts
are for all: the child, the young adult, the community, and the patron. Advocating is at the core of our work.
We are committed to actively impacting our youth through creativity and opportunity. Children and youth are the spirit
of art. Pablo Picasso said it best: Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Try
something new. Pick up that old instrument. Find a watercolor pallet and paint. Pull out that old pair of dance shoes. Write
a poem. Audition for a play. Throw a pot! Find your art stroke and renew your love and skill. Refuse to grow up – at least
as an artist.
Partnerships – that’s the new normal. We have numerous partnerships, including our member agencies. Together we are
better. Our member agencies offer stellar performances and presentations in many genres. There is always a way to bring
people and the arts together. The Allied Arts Council proudly provides an umbrella of advocacy, education, service, and
funding to support the arts throughout the St. Joseph community.
On behalf of the Allied Arts Council’s Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff, I welcome you to join us in
advocating, educating, and serving on behalf of the arts. We are the Allied Arts Council: We bring people and the arts
together.
Come grow with us!
- Melody Smith
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2018 Sculpture Walk Winners Announced
Street. Best rescues the “Devils Rope” off 2017-2018
old fence posts and farm refuge dumps and
Allied Arts Council
revitalizes the old guardian to give it a new
purpose and profound beauty through his Board of Directors
original creations.
Byron Myers, President
Third place went to Lee Leuning and Sherri Dr. Melody Smith, 1st Vice
Treeby with “World’s Her Canvas,” a clay and President
bronze sculpture that can be found on the Shana Meyer, 2nd Vice President
corner of 7th and Felix Street. The life-size Robert Dempster, Treasurer
casting is of a 5-year-old girl painting. “’She Lee Ann Smiley, Secretary
studies her perspective through her canvas Shaun Agnew
that is open to all of the possibilities ahead. Amy Basch
Friday, June 8, over 75 people gathered The easel supports have disappeared from
at Room 108 for the 2018-19 St. Joseph behind the frame, giving a surreal look to Brendon Clark
Sculpture Walk opening reception. At the that world,” the pair said. Dr. Robert Corder
reception, Byron Myers, Allied Arts Council Josh Emberton
President, and Rhabecca Boerkicher, Want to be involved? Help determine Marcy George
Visual Arts Committee Chair, announced this the People’s Choice Award by picking up Dyann Green
year’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. First a Sculpture Walk brochure from various Jackie Grimwood
place went to Dale Lewis, with “Out of downtown businesses and voting for your Kathy Hill-Bahner
Africa,” second place went to Jeff Best with favorite. Voting is open from now until Mary Jo Hornaday
“The Peaceful Ruler,” and third place went January 2019. All of the sculptures are also Colleen Kowich
to Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby, with for sale. You can find purchasing information
Denise Meyer
“World’s Her Canvas.” at www.stjoearts.org. Sandy Miller
First place winner Dale Lewis, of Hastings, Terri Modlin
The Sculpture Walk truly blends natural
Minnesota, created “Out of Africa,” the 12- Nicholas Robb
beauty, with our rich cultural heritage and
foot- tall giraffe located at the corner of 3rd
beautiful, historic architecture. The mission Ralph Schank
and Edmond Street. The sculpture is made of the Sculpture Walk is to be an important, Alison Schieber
entirely out of stainless steel flat ware.national recognized platform for sculpture Mary Shuman
while educating and inspiring the St. Joseph Tom Smith
Second place went to Jeff Best, of Clare, community and its many visitors. Janet Steury
Michigan, with “The Peaceful Ruler.” This Larry Stobbs
sculpture was created out of repurposed This project is made possible through the Donna Turk
barbed wire and can be found in front of partnership with the City of St. Joseph and
Darren Verbick
Security Bank located at 6th and Edmond funding from the St. Joseph Downtown
Sue Wagner
Community Improvement District and
Susie Willenbrink
numerous sponsors.
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What's Happening
July 30- 8/3
Artscape Summer Arts Camp
RSVP to sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
$8 per child
13-15 Allied Arts Council
Legally Blonde: The Musical stjoearts.org 15
Robidoux Resident Theatre Missouri Western State University Coffee & Gingerbread
rrtstjoe.com 816-233-0231 St. Joseph Museums
Friday- Saturday: 7:30 p.m. stjosephmuseum.org
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. August 10 a.m.
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles
Missouri Theater
816-232-1778 3-5 Street
Kitchen Witches
15 Robidoux Resident Theatre 22
Summer Chamber Concert II rrtstjoe.org Smithsonian Museum Day
Saint Joseph Symphony Friday- Saturday: 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Museums
stjosephsymphony.org Sunday: 12:30 p.m. stjosephmuseum.org
3 p.m. The Robidoux Landing Playhouse 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ashland United Methodist Church 816-232-1778 Free admission to all St. Joseph Mu-
816-233-7701 seum sites
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19 “Battle of Little Big Horn” Picto- 22
AAC Annual Meeting & Mayor’s graph Program RiverSong Annual Concert
Awards for the Arts St. Joseph Museums Potter Hall, MWSU
Allied Arts Council stjosephmuseum.org
5:30 p.m. Cocktails 6 p.m. 22
6:00 p.m. Dinner Downtown Abbey, 1202 Felix St. Trivia Night!
Fairview Banquet Room $10, members FREE Black Archives Museum
33rd & Pacific stjosephmuseum.org
RSVP by July 13, 2018 16 6 p.m.
cathy.ketter@stjoearts.org Patrons’ Party Pony Express Museum Community
816-233-0231 Trails West!® Room, 914 Penn Street
6 p.m. $10
21 Beer Tent, Civic Center Park
Coffee & Gingerbread 816-233-0231 23
St. Joseph Museums ArchKIDtecture Club at the Mansion
stjosephmuseum.org 17-19 St. Joseph Museums
10 a.m. Trails West!® Festival stjosephmuseum.org
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles Civic Center Park 2-4 p.m.
Street 816-233-0231 RSVP to sarah@stjosephmuseum.org
$10 advance, $15 at gate $6-8
JULY
21 18 29
National Anthem Performance Coffee & Gingerbread Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Bernstein!
RiverSong St. Joseph Museums Saint Joseph Symphony
T-Bones baseball game, Kansas City stjosephmuseum.org stjosephsymphony.org
10 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
27 Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, 1100 Charles Missouri Theatre
Robotics Workshop Street 816-233-7701
St. Joseph Museums
stjosephmuseum.org AUGUST
9 a.m. -12 p.m., 1-4 p.m. 29
National Anthem Performance
ONGOING EVENTS
St. Joseph Museum
RSVP by July 15, 2018 RiverSong RiverSong Rehearsals
$25 T-Bones baseball game, Kansas City Thursday evenings
7-9:30 p.m.
27-29 September Wyatt Park Christian Church
Kitchen Witches For a full and most up to date list of arts
Robidoux Resident Theatre 13
Tony Danza: Standards & Stories and entertainment events in and around
rrtstjoe.org our area, please visit www.stjoearts.org.
Friday- Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Performing Arts Association
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. saintjosephperformingarts.org
The Robidoux Landing Playhouse 7:30 p.m. Join Us for the
816-232-1778 Missouri Theatre
(816) 279-1225 2018 Trails West!®
29 $15-$55 Patrons' Party
Summer Chamber Concert III
Saint Joseph Symphony 9 When: August 16, 2018
stjosephsymphony.org The American Girl® Doll Club Where: Civic Center Park
2 p.m. St. Joseph Museum
stjosephmuseum.org Time: 6 p.m.
Albrecht-Kemper Museum
816-233-7701 2-4 p.m. Invitations to follow!
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About the Allied Arts Council
The Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph, Missouri exists “to bring Allied Arts Council
www.stjoearts.com
arts and people together.” Founded in 1963, the Council is one of the
oldest in the State of Missouri and is acknowledged statewide as an arts 118 S. 8th Street| St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
leader. In 1990, the City of St. Joseph designated the Allied Arts Council Phone: 816-233-0231 | Fax: 816-233-6704
as the City’s official community arts agency. Operating with a staff of
four and a volunteer base approaching 2,000, the Council takes the lead Teresa Fankhauser, Executive Director
in our community in organizing, fund-raising, advocating, educating, teresa.fankhauser@stjoearts.org
and servicing the local arts community. Cathy Ketter, Operations Director
cathy.ketter@stjoearts.org
Organizational membership in the Council is open to nonprofit agencies
who provide arts related activities. Currently fifteen arts and cultural Marge Olson, Bookkeeper
agencies are members. As an umbrella agency, the Council assists book.keeping@stjoearts.org
with scheduling, funding, and marketing for all member agencies. The
Myleigh Lanham, Marketing Coordinator
Council is also working with the City of St. Joseph to increase marketing
for the major performing arts center in the city, the Missouri Theater.
The Council provides educational programs, art exhibits, and summer
youth arts programs, as well as operating the annual Trails West!® arts Funding for this newsletter was provided in part
festival. by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and
the St. Joseph Convention & Visitors Bureau.
www.stjoearts.com
Allied Arts Council Member Agencies
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
American Guild of Organists
Meet Myleigh Lanham
Marketing Coordinator
Creative Arts Productions
As one who grew up involved in the arts, I am
Junior League of St. Joseph thrilled to be the marketing coordinator for the
Allied Arts Council.
Midwest Artist Association
I am an energetic May 2018 graduate from Missouri
RiverSong Chorus Western State University with a bachelor’s degree
in Public Relations and minor in General Business.
Performing Arts Association I have broad knowledge of concepts and strategies
related to communication and the public.
Robidoux Resident Theatre
I understand how to build the Allied Arts Council brand through marketing and social
The Runcie Club media. I have experience in public relations, journalism and event coordinating.
I served as the copy editor for the Griffon Yearbook, interned with the event
St. Joseph Community Chorus coordinator for the city of St. Joseph and was a member of the on-campus student
public relations society.
St. Joseph Figure Skating Club
I am so excited to join the Allied Arts Council. As someone who has roots in St.
St. Joseph Historical Society Joseph, I saw how the arts have evolved and integrated with the city. The Council
has many programs and events that can bring the community and arts together.
St. Joseph Museums, Inc.
The arts are a great way to express yourself and I am so excited to be able to help
Saint Joseph Symphony others share their love.
Voices of America
Want to be “in the know?” Let’s be social. www.facebook.com/StJoeArts @AACARTS
Follow us on social media for quick updates, photos, videos and more! www.pinterest.com/AACStJoe @stjoearts
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Thank you for your continued support of the Arts in St. Joseph!
As this newsletter goes to press the Arts Fund Cabinet is still working to reach this year’s $225,000 goal, and
Arts Fund co-chairs Denise Meyer and Janie Findley want to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s
campaign.
They also want to thank all the hardworking volunteers who dedicated their time to this important endeavor.
The Arts Fund campaign wouldn’t be possible without the help of the volunteers, and it is through their efforts
that we are able to raise funds needed for the support of our funded agencies: Creative Arts Productions,
Performing Arts Association, RiverSong, Robidoux Resident Theatre, St. Joseph Community Chorus, Saint
Joseph Symphony, and Allied Arts Council.
In Memory of Larry and Sandra Jones
Memorial Gifts 2018 David H. Morton Memorial
Given by Scott and Pam Nelson
Arts Fund Drive In Memory of Jane Joseph Fund for the Arts
In Memory of Sara Barbosa Brown Given by John Joseph
Dr. Phil Acuff
Given by Ron & Linda Barbosa In Memory of Weldon C. Judah Tim & Merry Burtner
In Memory of The Jenn Brown Family Given by Linda Judah Gary & Emily Baumann
Given by Beth Zahnd Rev. George L. Cleaves, Jr.
In Memory of Paul Kunz
Davis Martin/Davis Brothers Financial Group
In Memory of Johnny Cathcart Given by A.W. Warren Trust
Richard & Mignon DeShon
Given by Pam Reynolds Ousley Given by Duane & Dixie Williams Anthony & Theresa Drummond
Given by Dr. Gary Voetberg Eileen Dyer
In Memory of William Dalton
Given by Tim & Lisa Sprague In Memory of Debbie McCarty Nancy Edwards
Given by Brian McCarty & John & Karen Foley
In Memory of Kathy Darnell Jo Anne Grey
Given by Sallie Spiegel Sharon Womach
Clark Hampton
In Memory of Marion Davis In Memory of Charlotte Oliver Stan Harris
Given by Daire Davis Dawkins Given by Beverley Lehman Joan Herman
Kathy Hill-Bahner
In Memory of Zerma Dowdy In Memory of Kathryn & Vincent Punzo Mary Jo Hornaday
Given by Tammi Hale Given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Anderson Fred & Barbara Ide
In Memory of Arda Eberhart In Memory of Minerva Rainey-Singleton Gordon & Thea Ide
Given by John & Bonnie Eberhart Given by Dr. Helyn V. Strickland Dr. Sharon Kosek
Sharon Kosek
In Memory of Jessie Edwards In Memory of George Roth Janet Lackamp
Given by Stacey Edwards Given by Jackie Grimwood Frank A. Leone
In Memory of Cathy Gewin In Memory of Bryan Slater David & Sherril Lewis
Given by Reith Gewin Given by John & Bonnie Eberhart Lisa Logan
Marty Lyle
In Memory of Wyllis Glise In Memory of Beth Smiley Mary Kay Lyle
Given by Jeannine Glise Given by Kevin & Laura Smith Margaret McDonald
In Memory of Anne Gray Shane & Jennifer McDonald
In Memory of Tommy &
Given by Pete & Staci Gray Marjorie Thompson Bill & Judy McMurray
Given by Sharmyn Thompson Jan Mehl
In Memory of Bob L. Hale Carol Meyers
Given by Tammi Hale In Memory of Bill West Jerry & Sandra Mogg
In Memory of Ken Hamlin Given by Cheryl West James Montee
Given by Sandy Hamlin In Memory of Bill Wright Susan Montee
Given by Kim Weddle
Eric Montegna
In Memory of Finnegan Hausman Mary Alice Morton
Given by Isabella Hausman Morton, Reed, Counts, Briggs & Robb
In Memory of Larry Hausman
David H. Morton Memorial Fund Carol & Carlos Moya
Given by Sherry Hausman for the Arts Recipients Julia Kiesselbach Mullican
John & Denise Nelson
In Memory of Mike Hirter The Allied Arts Council and the David H. Nancy Nelson
Given by Dawn Hirter Morton Trustee Committee are pleased to David & Sherril Lewis
announce the David H. Morton Memorial
Fund for the Arts recipients: Nancy Reed
In Memory of Sarah Hofheimer
Jeremiah Reeves
Given by The Sarah Hofheimer Charitable Trust
1. Performing Arts Association – “Todd Oliver James Roth
In Memory of Shirley Hogan & Friends Workshops and Performance” Kim Schutte
Given by Nancy & Kevin Kirby 2. Robidoux Row Museum (Saint Joseph Julie Silliman
Historical Society) – “Saving the Buildings Jim Summers
In Memory of Connie Hutton that Built St. Joe” Rowan Taliaferro
Given by Debra Hutton Sonny & Jane Nelson Thompson
3. South St. Joseph Development Corporation
In Memory of Evelyn Jordan Issacs “Building Mural at East elevation of 401 Dr. Bob & SusieWillenbrink
Illinois Avenue” Michael & Allene Wright
Given by Dr. Sharon Kosek
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SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Meeting & Mayor’s
Awards for the Arts
July 19, 2018 5:30 p.m. Cocktails RSVP by July 13, 2018
Fairview Banquet Room 6:00 p.m. Dinner Cathy.ketter@stjoearts.org
33 & Pacific St. Joseph, MO $25 per person or 816-233-0231
Cash bar
Trails West!® from the Chair’s Eyes… ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL
Nominative Slate
Close your eyes and imagine a newcomer to town on 2018- 2019
her first weekend in St. Joseph. Like many new to
a community, she drives around town, familiarizing Terms Expiring 2021
herself with the local hotspots. She comes to City
Hall where she sees SCADS of people everywhere! Bobbie Cronk– 1st Term
She doesn’t know there’s a park behind the hall or Bob Dempster – 2nd Term
that there’s an Arts and Music Festival. Does she find Liby Waltemath– 1st Term
a place to park and explore or turn around and go Robert Franzen – 1st Term
home? That was me in 2006. I should’ve found a Sam Ghatasheh– 1st Term
place to park, but I went home instead. By 2007 I
was a volunteer with the Festival and 12 years later, Nominative Committee
I’m its chair.
Brendon Clark
This is the 26th year of Trails West!® You’ll experience a few changes. Wrist bands Christina Lund
instead of buttons, a free day on Sunday, and a number of children’s activities join our Liby Waltemath
music line up, fine artists, folk artists and of course various food vendors. Terri Modlin
Colleen Kowich
But, Trails West!® is more than just arts and music (Oh…it’s all about arts and music,
don’t misunderstand), but it’s also a celebration of St. Joseph. Our city and family Officers 2018-19
stages showcase our local talent such as story teller Will Stuck, the Missouri Western
theatre department and the St. Joseph Arts Academy. This year, you will be introduced President
to St. Joseph’s Uncommon Characters through oral history and characters that will Melody Smith
interact with you in period dress.
1st Vice President
We also celebrate St. Joseph this year with a special day on Sunday. We are currently Shana Meyer
recruiting local merchants who sell hand made goods, locally sourced pre-packaged
food or locally sourced produce. Market Square will bring together our local merchants 2nd Vice President
under one tent so that you can visit with your favorite store owners and be introduced Alison Schieber
to new businesses.
Treasurer
Trails West! is as much a part of this community’s history as Jesse James and Johnny
® Bob Dempster
Fry. At Trails West!® we learn about art, music and our community. If I could turn back
time, I’d tell that newcomer to find a parking space and come on in. Trails West!® is Secretary
not to be missed! Amy Basch
WHATS NEW TO TRAILS WEST!® THIS YEAR
Admission buttons are out, wristbands are in.
Celebrate St. Joseph’s 175th anniversary with FREE festival admission on Sunday (no wristband required).
Sand art is back - and it will be free!
Rolling Hills Library will bring their Bookmobile (along with their booth).
Stok Cold Brew Coffee is joining the festival treating visitors to a cold-brew from the custom sampling bar,
while playing interactive games like SToK Wacky Wire.
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