Entertainment, Arts & Culture


The Vanishing Messiah: The Life and Resurrections of Francis Schlatter – David Wetzel

Faith healer? Fraud? Or both? The enigma that was Francis Schlatter emerged in the American West in the late 1800s. In looks, he resembled popular depictions of Jesus, and some said his very touch could heal everything from migraines and… more

Censoring Racial Ridicule – M. Alison Kibler

From racist cartoons and spray-painted anti-Semitic symbols to protest chants and signs condemning gays, hate speech has a long and perplexing history in our country. It pits two deeply held American values, equality and free speech, against each other. In… more

Holiday Parade of Lights

Join us in the annual parade to kick off the holiday season in downtown Washington.  Local bands provide live music and many floats including Santa Claus provide the background for the holiday parade. more

Murder Mystery Dinner

A murder has been committed in Washington, MO and you are involved in solving the crime.  Is dinner served before, during or after the murder?  You must sign up to find out. more

Olde Fashioned Christmas

Join us for this holiday celebration at the Farmers Market with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Bring the family and enjoy live music, marshmallow roasting, face painting, hot chocolate, caroling, crafts and much more, 3-5pm. more

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

For more than 50 years, South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. Most recently, the four-time GRAMMY Award winning group – including the… more

Black Violin

Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste (viola) and Kevin “Kev Marcus” Sylvester (violin) are Black Violin - an exhilarating violin/viola hip-hop duo that wows audiences of all ages. Classically trained musicians, they met as high school orchestra nerds; today they play genre-bending… more

Labor Day Fun Fest

Come join us for Old Kinderhook's annual Labor Day Fun Fest! We will have fun and games; including bounce houses, face painting, and so much more!Live Entertainment will be provided by Slick Nickel. We will also have an All-American Cookout.We… more

Arts & Crafts Festival

Local artists and crafters line the streets of downtown Washington to display and sell their items.  Live music and food court. more

Arts & Crafts Festival

Local artists and crafters line the streets of downtown Washington to display and sell their products.  Live music and food court. more