For Jena Eckel, art is more than a creative outlet—it’s a reflection of the unseen, a way to navigate emotions and bring ethereal visions to life. Through her mesmerizing acrylic paintings and drawings, she weaves together surreal landscapes filled with celestial and spiritual symbolism, inviting viewers to explore the depths of their own imagination.
Some people keep their memories in scrapbooks, others in photo albums—but Wendi Raulie prefers to sew hers together and snuggle up with them.
Nothing relieves stress quite like a deep breath, a good stretch, and a baby goat nibbling on your shoelaces.
The lights dimmed, the guests quieted, and tensions rose as a scandalous secret came to light—then, someone dropped dead. But this murder was all in good fun. The Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild welcomed guests to its annual Murder Mystery Dinner at the Montgomery Event Center, serving up a suspenseful evening of entertainment while raising money for student artists.
