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May Fest: May 10th (2nd Saturday in May) Booths of antiques, crafts, food, plants, candles, collectibles, western attire, jewelry will be lining the sidewalks. Downtown Blackwater (free)
- For more information call: City Hall (660) 846-4411
July 12 & 13: Depot Replica Community Center dedication. Miniature railroad exhibits.
Missouri Made products for sale.
Firemen's Whole Hog Roast, August 2nd (1st Saturday in August) Whole hog and beef dinner with all the trimmings, including home-made desserts. Serving from 4:00 PM at Fire Station
Fall Festival: October 11th (Saturday) Crafts, Entertainment, Antique Booths and Food Stands,
Halloween Contest (free)
West End Community Theatre Housed in a 1905 church
located at 301 Doddridge Ave, Blackwater, featuring
the original church pews & stained glass windows.
Jay Turley, local playwright, writes and directs the
plays at no cost. The troupe consists of many
volunteer actors from Blackwater and neighboring
towns. Proceeds to Community projects.
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2008 Schedule:
May 3 & 10: 'Blackwater News & Occasional Rumor.'
True stories of Blackwater in 1908.
The outspoken editor, T. M. Horne, the nosy telephone operator, the prisoners in the 'calaboose'
Fun for everyone, a great show for children to learn history and enjoy it.
June 14 & 21: 'Best of the West End Theatre Variety Show.' Comedy,
skits, music. Good variety show for all ages.
Sept. 13 & 21: 'The Grand Plan,' a comedy play, written locally.
Nov. 8 & 15: Jay Turley's signature play, 'Orphan Train West,' the story of
the homeless children sent west on trains in hopes of finding a better future.
A wonderful history lesson for children.
2:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. performances each date.
Theatre has central air and heat.
Admissions $6, adult & $3, children.
Tickets are available at the door; for
reservations call (660) 846-4411 or 4511.
Free Refreshments
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Nation's #1 Rag-Time Player & Composer
Bob Milne
honors Blackwater with concerts each year, normally in early December
2008 Dates have not yet been set.
For reservations call (660) 846-4411 or 846-4511. |
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