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Occurs Oct. 26, 2023
Location Wilson Library, 2nd floor
Contact Debra Griffith (archives@mst.edu)
Organization S&T Archives
Website https://libguides.mst.edu/OnAMinerNote
Oct 3 – Oct 26, 2023
Missouri S&T, Curtis Laws Wilson Library
400 W. 14th St.
Rolla, Mo.In October, explore several new exhibitions on the musical history of Rolla, Missouri S&T, and the Ozarks, created by SHSMO staff and the Missouri S&T Archives. “On a Miner Note: Musical Miners and Missouri Sounds” will be on display Oct. 3-26 at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library, 2nd floor, on the Missouri S&T campus in Rolla.
"On a Miner Note" explores the history of music in Rolla and Phelps County. Learn more about the Scott family and their musical influence in the region including the establishment of the Western Conservatory of Music and the founding of a community band. Other musical avenues can be explored through the exhibit including the history of KMNR, the campus radio station of the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Also, on display is SHSMO's new travel exhibit “Broadcasting the Ozarks: A History of RadiOzark Enterprises.” The display showcases the history of Springfield's RadiOzark Enterprises, the company behind nationally-known syndicated radio programs such as The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show, The Red Foley Show, and Shorty Thompson's Saddle Rockin' Rhythm.
Learn about Springfield's legacy as the "Crossroads of Country Music" and listen to audio clips from the RadiOzark Record Collection housed at the State Historical Society of Missouri's Springfield Research Center. The exhibition is made possible by the Melinda J. McDaniel Charitable Trust, UW, Bank of America, N. A., Trustee.
An opening reception Oct. 3 will feature archivist Haley Frizzle-Green’s presentation on the history of RadiOzark, and is the Rolla kick-off to the SHSMO 125th anniversary. Light refreshments will be served at the opening reception.
The reception and all other Archives Month events are free.
Occurs Oct. 11, 2023
Location Wilson Library, 2nd floor
Contact Debra Griffith (archives@mst.edu)
Organization S&T Archives
Website https://libguides.mst.edu/OnAMinerNote
Join us October 10 at 5PM to learn more about the history of the college radio station of Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Jeff Schramm, KMNR's faculty advisor, will walk through the stations 60 year history on campus. This event is cosponsored by the Missouri S& T Archives and the SHSMO-Rolla Research Center. The talk will in-person and streamed on both Zoom (register at https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3d3Grw8_RiyD_i8njKbdag#/registration) and Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/MissouriSandTArchives/)
Occurs Oct. 18, 2023
Location Wilson Library, 2nd floor
Contact Debra Griffith (archives@mst.edu)
Organization S&T Archives
Website https://libguides.mst.edu/OnAMinerNote
Join us October 17 at 5PM to learn about the history of the Western Conservatory of Music. Established in Rolla in 1882, the music school would move briefly to Carthage, then Kansas City, and finally to Chicago. Dr. David Samson, Missouri S&T assistant professor of music, will cover the history of the conservatory. This event is cosponsored by the Missouri S&T Archives and the SHSMO-Rolla Research Center. It will in-person and streamed on both Zoom (register at https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fvvvLXdTSiuPQ7CPoZQLMw#/registration) and Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/MissouriSandTArchives/)
Occurs Oct. 25, 2023
Location Wilson Library, 1st floor
Contact Debra Griffith (archives@mst.edu)
Organization S&T Archives
Website https://libguides.mst.edu/OnAMinerNote
"Enjoy an evening of music on October 24 at 5 PM performed by members of the Missouri S&T Choir under the direction of Lorie Francis. The pieces performed were written and composed by Missourians and are part of the University Archives collections. Professor Michael Bruening, History and Political Science, will also perform." This event is cosponsored by the Missouri S&T Archives and the SHSMO-Rolla Research Center, and will be both in-person and streamed on Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/MissouriSandTArchives/).
Occurs Oct. 13, 2023
Location The Zone
Contact LGBTQ+ Rolla (lgbtqrolla@gmail.com)
Organization LGBTQ+ Rolla
Website https://lgbtqrolla.org/product/halloween-party-2023/
Join LGBTQ+ Rolla in celebrating Halloween at a late night skate party on Friday the 13th of October, from 10pm-Midnight at the Zone (555 Blues Lake Pkwy, Rolla, MO 65401).
Wear your costume and get ready for a spooky late night skate!
They will have a 2 hour private skate session - starting at 10pm. LGBTQ+ Rolla is requesting a donation to help offset facility rental cost - this donation includes skate rental of either quad or inline skates - but a donation is not required to participate.
If you would like to bring cupcakes to share - please feel free - otherwise, no outside food or drink are permitted.
Occurs Sept. 30, 2023
Location 708 N Main Street, Rolla MO
Contact LGBTQ+ Rolla (lgbtqrolla@gmail.com)
Organization LGBTQ+ Rolla
Website https://fb.me/e/uCP4GeJz
Come meet the LGBTQ+ Rolla board members at their Munchkin and Mocktails event on Saturday, September 30th! They will be gathering at the CrossRoads Auditorium (708 N Main Street, Rolla MO) from 6-8pm.
They will have a variety of Munchkin card games, as well as other board games available to play. They will also be serving delicious non-alcoholic mixed drinks, and have snacks available, both for free!
Get to know the LGBTQ+ Rolla Board - meet other people in the community - bring some friends, and have a relaxing evening!
This event is open to all ages.
Please note - CrossRoads is a supportive community ally, and makes their space available to LGBTQ+ Rolla. There is no religious component to this gathering
You can find more events at the Missouri S&T Calendar
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