By staff writer Saturday, May 25, starting at 10:30 a.m., the Hermann Branch of Scenic Regional Library will be beginning a series of programs called “Alter Your Life with Books.” The purpose of this program is to give those who attend the chance to create their own altered book with the help of mixed media artist Susan Penrod. The series will continue throughout the summer, happening on the second and
The JB Big Band and the East Central College Jazz Band will play a free concert on Sunday evening, May 5, at the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre. The concert will start at 7 p.m., and in case of rain, will be moved to the auditorium at Hermann High School. The ECC Jazz Band is under the direction of Aaron Bounds, a Hermann High School graduate. The concert is sponsored by
By staff writer The German American Club of Hermann will present “A Mother’s Day Cabaret” on Sunday, May 12, at the Showboat Community Theatre. The show, which starts at 2 p.m., will feature soloist Carrie Kirchhofer-Tilly of Peoria, Ill, formerly of Hermann. She will be accompanied by John Berkemeyer, Patrick Dell, LeRoy Schwartze and Bob Kirchhofer. They will be performing Jazz, Sinatra songs, World War II-era music, crossover classical and
By staff writer The Bank Bar at Second and Schiller streets will once again hold The Braunschweiger Ball in conjunction with Hermann’s Wurstfest. This year’s event is Saturday, March 23, starting at 7 p.m. This is an unusual combination of events, with contest tasting (pate) to be judged at 8 p.m. Entries in the contest will be accepted from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. There will be prizes for sculptural,
Something dramatic and historic occurred on March 1, 1912 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The first parachute jump from an airplane took place establishing a military capability that played an important role in helping secure freedom in the world. At noon, on Friday, March 1, 2013 five famous U.S. Army Airborne units will pay tribute to the members of that “First Jump” team and to the men and women
Rehearsals for the spring session of the Hermann Area Chorus will resume on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join the chorus regardless of their skill level. There are 11 weeks of rehearsals leading up to the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. The chorus rehearses at the Hermann Middle School Music Room from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings. However,
The Missouri State University Concert Chorale will make its second stop on its January tour in Hermann on Monday, Jan. 7. That’s when they will perform a concert at St. George Catholic Church. The concert will start at 7 p.m. The MSU chorale has appeared here many times, and is annually sponsored by the Hermann Arts Council The choir, directed by Dr. Guy B. Webb, has toured extensively throughout the
The 61st Maifest this past weekend was estimated to have been a
Three valedictorians and one salutatorian were named in the Hermann High School
By staff writer Hermann senior Austin Ruediger shot a 78 on his
By staff writer The Hermann girls 4 x 800 meter relay team
Crusade Against Cancer Hog Roast has been re-scheduled to May 18th.
By staff writer Approximately 200 family members and friends gathered at the