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Winter 2020

I n s p i r i n g

t h e A r t sCultural GuildThe Excelsior Springs Area

Nightmare at the Elms

! The new Autumn Event to be sponsored by the Cultural Guild that first breathed life as “Monster Ball” grew into a joint venture with the Elms Hotel & Spa.With its new identity, “Nightmare at the Elms” was held on October 25th. There were 78 people in attendance, many of which were from out of state and all enjoyed the food, drink, games, and music to the fullest.Music for listening and dancing was provided by local DJ, Zac Wilkins.The crowd provided a phenomenal variety of clever costumes and all came prepared make the most of the evening. (Continued on Page 2)

ARE YOU READY

for another

MURDER

MYSTERY

??????

Audience members find themselves guests at a cantankerous old woman’s surprise party. Someone is about to die, but who will it be? With excitement , intrigue, and foul play, trickery is most definitely afoot.

February 22nd at 6:00 pmDinner & Play $40

Table of 8 $280(Paid in Advance)

February 23rd at 2:00 pmDessert & Play $25

at theMontgomery Event Venue

Tickets on saleonline at: Esculturalguild.com

or Phone (816) 679-4443

Nightmare(Continued from page 1)The large variety of very creative costumes certainly made difficult, the job of choosing the winner in each category.

BEST ALL-AROUNDKing Louis XIV & Marie Antoinette

Jeanne & Robert Baum of IowaSCARIEST

“Game of Thrones” inspired

Jennifer & LeRoy Brown of Missouri

MOST ORIGINAL

Steve & Linda Dunning of Kansas

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Included in the evening activities were dancing, games, a free photo booth, and a Paranormal Tour by the Elms.

The event raised over $586 for the Cultural Guild Scholarship Fund going to area seniors pursuing careers in the arts.Based on party-goers comments and the overall success of the event, both the Cultural Guild and the Elms are looking forward to a bigger and better “Nightmare” next year.

Front Porch JamboreeThe Cultural Guild is partnering with Paradise Playhouse to put on a new event on May 1st during Gatsby Days.The dinner (as well as sound and lighting) will be handled by John’s crew at the Playhouse.The Guild will put together a program of country music, poetry, storytelling, and possibly dance.More information will be forthcoming at the January meeting.

A most sincere Thank You to the those listed below who have made financial

commitments to the Guild in their support of the arts

for the coming yearBENEFACTOR

Greg Williams FoundationGOLD

SILVERStephen & Jeanine Stubbs

Bross & Spidle Funeral HomeRed Cross Pharmacy

FRIEND OF THE ARTSRoberts-Robinson GM

Y-Liquor

We have also heard from a number of individuals

saying they plan on making donations after the first of

the year

CALENDAROF

UPCOMING EVENTS

Performing Arts CenterHigh School

Drama DepartmentThe Diary of Anne Frank

February 28th & 29thMiddle School Band Concert

February 4thHigh School Choir Concert

March 5thHigh School Band Concert

March 24th

Art CrawlSecond Weekend

Jan. 9th & 10thFeb. 13th & 14thMar. 12th & 13th

Slightly Off Broadway Theater

How Sweet It Is....1965A Music Revue

February 7-8, 14-16, 21-22The Odd Couple

by Neil SimonMarch 20-21, 27-29