All is Merry & Bright: Scenes of the Season in Southern Boone

The Girl Scouts float won 2nd place in the Ashland Parks and Rec Christmas parade float contest

By: Tara Blue
The past week brought Southern Boone residents out to kick off the holiday season.

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Ashland City Park Tree Lighting

From the Mid-Missouri Arts Alliance winter gift gallery on Thursday, to the City of Ashland Christmas parade and tree lighting on Friday, a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at the American Legion Post 152 on Saturday, and the Village of Hartsburg tree lighting celebration last Sunday, Dec. 1st, our community is ringing in the Christmas spirit with cheer.

Black Dog Outdoors float won 1st place in the Ashland Parks and Rec Christmas parade float contest

Phyllis Garnett & Pete Anders bringing the holiday cheer for the kiddos

On Thursday, Dec. 5th, the Mid-Missouri Arts Alliance showcased their 8th annual “Winter Gift Gallery.” Visitors enjoyed refreshments as they viewed seasonal handcrafted pottery, woodwork, jewelry, paintings, and photography. Local artists prepared for the event by creating pieces that are perfectly sized and priced for holiday gift-giving.

The Winter Gift Gallery will be open until Jan. 4th from 1-3pm on Tuesdays, 10am-6pm on Thursdays & Fridays, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays. The Arts Alliance also hosts monthly classes and workshops for all ages. See their Facebook page or visit midmissouriartsalliance.com for more details.