[Press Release] : Event and entertainment schedule for September 4 Vision Showcase

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Renee Graham, Public Communications Officer, (573) 874-7316


Event and entertainment schedule for September 4 Vision Showcase 

COLUMBIA, MO (September 2, 2008) - The Vision Showcase will be
Thursday, September 4, from 4-8 p.m., Missouri Theatre at the Center for
the Arts, 203 South Ninth. The Vision 

Showcase will highlight current vision accomplishments, review further
implementation actions, connect the people and resources necessary to
continue to move visioning forward and lay the foundation for future
vision events. Held in conjunction with Twilight Festival, this vision
celebration includes the following events and entertainment schedule.

Community Spotlight

Ongoing from 4 - 8 p.m. - This information fair will focus on the Arts,
Downtown, Education, Health, Airport, Planning and Development. It is an
opportunity to pick up information, ask questions and forge new
partnerships with groups actively involved in turning vision goals into
reality. 

On With The Show 

Ongoing from 4 - 8 p.m. - There will be a vision kiosk that will
provide information on current vision accomplishments, plans for future
events and the establishment of a vision commission. There will be
opportunities to learn more about vision actions and implementation
provide feedback and commit to moving the vision plan forward.

Lights, Camera, Action 

4:15 - 5:20 p.m. - Communications skills building session: "Ask The
Right Question." This is an opportunity to learn a useful technique for
building positive dialogue in any organization. 

5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Citizen Topic Group Reunions: 
This is a chance to hear from former vision topic group members who
have already accomplished vision-related projects. It also gives former
vision participants and the public-at-large a chance reconnect with the
vision plan and review upcoming meetings that will focus on specific
vision topics. 

6:30 - 7:45 p.m. - Conversation Café:
Includes facilitated discussion tables where people connect vision
ideas, resources and the actions needed to turn vision goals into
reality. 

Bonus Feature: Free Live Music with emcee David White

Local bands take to the stage at the Missouri Theatre 

4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Noah Earle - folk/country/blues 

5:15 - 5:45 p.m. The Megan Boyer Band - blues/roots/blues/Americana 

6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Jackson Fischer - acoustic rock/pop 

7:15 - 7:45 p.m. The Hennessey Brothers with Phylshawn Johnson - jazz 



There will be door prize drawings and "minute at the microphone"
opportunities after each set. There will be refreshments and fun for
everyone. It is a great opportunity to visit the new Columbia Art League
Gallery and to visit the beautifully restored Missouri Theatre.

For more information on vision implementation and the opportunity to
receive vision updates by email, please visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com, or
call (573) 874-7316. 

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