Community Calendar

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming morning where friends, neighbors, and visitors gather over freshly brewed coffee. Explore the museum and take in a delightful blend of community connection and regional history. Stop by to learn something new, meet someone new, and enjoy coffee with a side of small-town charm!

A native of Los Angeles, raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and music professor at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Robert Walters performed and recorded frequently with the Philadelphia Orchestra and was active as a freelance musician in New York. He was also a frequent performer with James Levine and the Met Chamber Ensemble at Carnegie Hall.

Combining the best of both traditional and contemporary Bluegrass music, with great harmony singing and hot instrumentals, these musicians are seasoned professionals who love playing their music and it shows. They will play everyone’s Bluegrass favorites along with a fun mix of Cajun, Western Swing, Gospel and Celtic tunes just to keep things interesting. Just try seeing the Ponies show without tapping your toes — it can’t be done!

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming morning where friends, neighbors, and visitors gather over freshly brewed coffee. Explore the museum and take in a delightful blend of community connection and regional history. Stop by to learn something new, meet someone new, and enjoy coffee with a side of small-town charm!

Combining the best of both traditional and contemporary Bluegrass music, with great harmony singing and hot instrumentals, these musicians are seasoned professionals who love playing their music and it shows. They will play everyone’s Bluegrass favorites along with a fun mix of Cajun, Western Swing, Gospel and Celtic tunes just to keep things interesting. Just try seeing the Ponies show without tapping your toes — it can’t be done!

Combining the best of both traditional and contemporary Bluegrass music, with great harmony singing and hot instrumentals, these musicians are seasoned professionals who love playing their music and it shows. They will play everyone’s Bluegrass favorites along with a fun mix of Cajun, Western Swing, Gospel and Celtic tunes just to keep things interesting. Just try seeing the Ponies show without tapping your toes — it can’t be done!

Join pianist, composer, bandleader and former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee Lao Tizer for an intimate duo performance joined by platinum-selling American Idol star vocalist, Elliott Yamin, as they perform material from “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band’s latest album & video release AMPLIFY!

Join pianist, composer, bandleader and former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee Lao Tizer for an intimate duo performance joined by platinum-selling American Idol star vocalist, Elliott Yamin, as they perform material from “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band’s latest album & video release AMPLIFY!

Join pianist, composer, bandleader and former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee Lao Tizer for an intimate duo performance joined by platinum-selling American Idol star vocalist, Elliott Yamin, as they perform material from “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band’s latest album & video release AMPLIFY!

Start your Thanksgiving morning with a fun and festive tradition in Downtown Maryville! The annual Downtown Turkey Trot invites runners, walkers, families, and friends to lace up their shoes and hit the streets before the feast. This untimed fun run winds through the downtown and campus of Northwest Missouri State University, encouraging all ages to get moving, enjoy the crisp fall air, and celebrate community spirit. Costumes, strollers, and turkey hats are encouraged! Whether you’re trotting for fitness or for fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving Day in Maryville.