Magnificent Missouri, a new charitable organization that was formed to support conservation groups in the state of Missouri, is having its first fundraiser at Bowood Farms next Sunday, September 30. The organization was founded by Dan Burkhardt and John McPheeters of Bowood Farms. Seventeen organizations that promote conservation in Missouri will benefit from the fundraiser….
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From glam art at Atrium to herbal sodas at Bowood
There was an opening at Atrium Gallery Friday evening featuring the art of Christopher Tanner, a New York artist. Tanner, who is also an an actor, playwright, performer, and cabaret singer (in drag), was not able to attend the opening–"Com'on to My House"–as he is in rehearsals for a new play. As a performance artist,…
Prunus Autumnalis: January 11, 2012
Earlier today I took pictures of cherry trees in bloom on Maryland Plaza. They are a variety called Prunus Autumnalis. John McPheeters of Bowood Farms told me that, as the Latin name implies, these trees bloom in the spring and again in the fall— but in January? When asked what effect Wednesday night's predicted cold…