Spoon River Rascals

19/12/2025

Jungle Book trivia!

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16/12/2025

01/12/2025

To all who braved the weather to attend the Heritage Singers annual concert this afternoon- thank you so much for sharing the time with us!

Thank you to the Fairview Reformed Churchfor hosting our rehearsels snd performances from the start! And gor once again hosting s lovely reception following the concert this afternoon!

To those who participated in a supporting role- you made such a difference and added so much to the concert! Huge thanks to:
Dean Petrie
David Ericson
Russell Robb
Jeff Davis
Gloria Clark
Anna Williamson
Luke, Sammy and
Nathan Williamson
Demi Hamilton
Nancy Liegh
Paul Hamilton
Gary St. George
Joel Featherlin
The Four Farmers Quartet (featuring Steve Overcash, John Johnson, Keith underwood & Mike Link)

And special thanks to Lloyd Overcash and Lydia Robinson for their assistance with directing and accompaniment!

And to the ever-talented, joy to make music with, dedicated Heritage Singers and Spoon River Ding-A-Lings…
My gratitude for putting up with me snd allowing me th me privilege making music with you!

30/11/2025

The Spoon River Heritage Singers annual concert is still scheduled for this afternoon! Please join us if you're able and get your Christmas Season started right!

28/11/2025

This Sunday!

28/11/2025

The Heritage Singers and Friends have worked so hard to prepare our annual Holiday Concert, but we have no control over the weather! Just know we are still planning on have our concert on Sunday, November 30th at 4:00 p.m. The Fairview Reformed Church will be warm and filled with beautiful music as long as it's safe to do so. You might need to pull out your winter boots and mittens, but it will be worth it, I promise! Please check here, and/or the Spoon River Rascals FB page for an announcement either way by 2:30 tomorrow. In the mean time... get that loaf of bread and gallon of milk! ;c)

24/11/2025

Congratulations to Xander Fields and the cast and crew of “The Play That Goes Wrong” on a fantastic show!

Thank you to our wonderful audiences for supporting our theater and helping keep the arts alive in our rural communities. We can’t do it without you!

That concludes our 2025 season but we hope you’ll join us again in the coming year!

20/11/2025

Friday and Saturday are sold out! We still have a few tables left for Sunday's matinee, however. Get 'em before they're gone!

18/11/2025

We still have tables available for Saturday and Sunday's shows. Make your reservation today!

15/11/2025

Yes, the link below is a clip from a professional production of "The Play That Goes Wrong", but I promise you- you'll laugh just as hard when you come to next weekend's production at the Ellisville Opera House!
The cast is having trouble keeping a straight face as they rehearse because it's JUST SO FUNNY! They have worked diligently on this show... now they just need an audience with whom they can share it!
Trust me, you don't want to miss "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG" November 21st-23rd. Because it's a dinner theater, you do need to make reservations (see poster below for details), but make them soon! $20 for dinner and a show! You won't get a better deal anywhere else!
Xander Fields makes his directorial debut with this production but you'd think he's a seasoned pro! The cast has amazing energy and work well as an ensemble. Please support local theater and enjoy a good meal in a unique, historic venue. You won't regret it!
https://youtu.be/DOWO4gq-whg?si=ytA8mNHtorn2s9J0

10/11/2025

Please mark your calendars now to attend the Spoon River Heritage Singers annual Holiday Concert Sunday, November 30th at 4:00 p.m. We once again have the privilege of holding our concert in the historic and beautiful Fairview Reformed Church. This venue on its own is inspirational, but the Heritage Singers and guest musicians will complete the experience with a variety of music to capture the essence of all the Christmas "feels".
As always, this is a free concert. We will take a free-will offering to benefit our local food pantries. This year even more local families are facing food insecurities. This is a great opportunity for you to reflect on your blessings while blessing others amongst us!
This afternoon I fought back tears during rehearsal. Looking out upon familiar faces-and realizing the gift of rural community is something I will never take for granted. I was recently asked once again, "Why do you stay in such a remote area? Would't it be easier in a larger town?" Yes, it would be easier at times, but what we have in our area villages and rural communities is something that can't be adequately explained... only experienced. When a farmer has crisis- other farmers come to help. When a neighbor is down on their luck, women come bearing warm meals of comfort. We celebrate each other's triumphs and we mourn one another's tragedies. We share our bests and our worsts. And yes, we know each other's "bests and worsts", too. But that is what family does and rural community is very much an extended family. If you're lucky enough to have been a part of that, you know it is gift, and isn't that what Christmas is all about?
So, come join our family- (wherever you're from-you're welcome!) and take a few moments to soak in the peace, the laughter, the innocence... the BEAUTY of CHRISTMAS!

04/11/2025

It's time to make your reservations for The Play That Goes Wrong! This show is perfect for friends and family wanting to get together and share some side-splitting laughter! A perfect holiday party to celebrate with co-workers- whatever your excuse, you won't want to miss this comedy!

Make your reservation by sending an email with your contact information, the performance you plan on attending and the number of people in your group. You'll receive a confirmation shortly after, and you can pay at the door when you attend! "Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy!"