Upcoming events.
Botanical Cyanotype Art Class
About the event
Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Liberty Hall Cultural Center, 8 W 2nd St, Washington, MO 63090, USA
Learn the ancient art of sunprinting. A great beginner-level class to make your own botanical cyanotype prints!
Humans of St. Louis
Meet the Humans of St. Louis storytellers, view the exhibit, share your own reflections, and stay for a book signing of collected portraits and narratives.
Washington Art Walk
About the event
Anthony Stark is an avid traveler, coach, and photographer. Having traveled to all seven continents, some of his favorite places for photography have been Africa, New Zealand, and Vietnam. You can view his works during the Washington Art Walk inside Liberty Hall Cultural Center.
Friday, June 26, 5 to 8 PM
Saturday, June 27, 10 AM to 3 PM
Washington Art Walk is a free event featuring artwork at various downtown locations. Come visit Tony's exhibit at:
Liberty Hall Cultural Center
8 W 2nd Street
Washington Art Walk
About the event
Anthony Stark is an avid traveler, coach, and photographer. Having traveled to all seven continents, some of his favorite places for photography have been Africa, New Zealand, and Vietnam. You can view his works during the Washington Art Walk inside Liberty Hall Cultural Center.
Friday, June 26, 5 to 8 PM
Saturday, June 27, 10 AM to 3 PM
Washington Art Walk is a free event featuring artwork at various downtown locations. Come visit Tony's exhibit at:
Liberty Hall Cultural Center
8 W 2nd Street
Dynamic Women Speaker Series presents: Lia Weber
The evening’s cooking demonstration will include a discussion of what inspired Lia to become a cookbook author, why she chose the type of food that’s featured in her cookbook, and where she plans to go from here. Come and be inspired by other women in attendance to follow your dreams.
DEB Talk with Samantha Yenzer. Stop Guessing, Start Posting: Social Media Demystified
Stop Guessing, Start Posting: Social Media Demystified
Everyone is posting on social media—but not everyone is seeing results.
In this DEB Talk, marketing strategist Samantha Yenzer of Marketing Makeover breaks down what’s actually working in today’s ever-changing social media landscape. From content creation and trend-spotting to navigating algorithms and emerging platforms, Samantha shares practical insights designed specifically for business owners who want real results—not just likes.
Attendees will learn how to stay current without burning out, how Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn truly compare for business growth, and whether LinkedIn is really becoming the new “business Facebook.” Samantha will also explore the role of AI in marketing—where it helps, where it hurts, and how to use it responsibly.
With a refreshingly human approach and strategies you can immediately put into action, this session is perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals ready to stop guessing and start building a social media presence that works.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with fellow professionals right here in Washington!
Let’s Make Art
We are pleased to partner with @libertyhallwashmo.com and community friends, Karissa Jones and Vanessa Nguyen, for an evening of connection and community.
April 23, 6 to 8 PM at Liberty Hall. 8 W 2nd Street., Downtown Washington, MO
Free Event! Canvases are provided to create a collaborative display that will reflect unique stories, resilience, connection, and community.
RSVP. All ages invited!
Dynamic Women Speaker Series: The Art of Soup & the Courage to Dream
The Art of Soup & The Courage to Dream: A Dynamic Women Speaker Series Event
On April 9, the Dynamic Women Speaker Series invites you to gather for a warm, inspiring, and flavorful evening with renowned chef and author Anne Carpenter at Roux 66 in downtown Washington.
For more than 30 years, Anne Carpenter has taught thousands of students how to make the best soups in the world. She is the beloved founder of The Kitchen Conservatory and the author of You Had Me at Pie, with a newly released soup cookbook (Soup for You!) that celebrates both comfort and creativity in the kitchen.
During this intimate, hands-on evening, Anne will lead a live cooking demonstration, sharing recipes from her latest cookbook while also opening up about her personal journey—what inspired her to write cookbooks, build a successful culinary business, and follow her passion from dream to reality. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to trust your instincts, take a leap, and create something meaningful.
This event is designed to encourage women to connect, be inspired, and leave feeling energized to pursue their own dreams—whatever form they may take.
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Demonstration: 7:00–8:00 PM
Seating is limited to 25 attendees for an intimate experience
All ingredients provided
Cookbooks available for purchase
Come for the soup. Stay for the stories. Leave inspired.
Limited Tickets
DEB Talk: Becky Pate
Supporting Downtown Success: How DTWI Helps Local Businesses Thrive
Featuring Becky Pate, Downtown Washington, Inc.
Becky Pate, Executive Director of Downtown Washington, Inc. (DTWI), will share how DTWI works alongside the City of Washington and the Chamber of Commerce to support, promote, and strengthen downtown businesses. This DEB Talk will highlight the many ways DTWI serves as a resource for local business owners—from marketing and visibility opportunities to community partnerships that help drive foot traffic and long-term growth.
Attendees will learn about DTWI’s Friends and Investor programs, how businesses can be featured through DTWI’s website and social media, and how local businesses can better connect with downtown initiatives. Becky will also provide an update on upcoming projects and priorities for the year, along with ways individuals and businesses can get involved to help keep downtown Washington thriving.
This session is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members who want to better understand how DTWI supports the local economy and how to make the most of what it offers.
Upcoming Talks
May 12 - TBD
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with fellow professionals right here in Washington!
East Central College Jazz Band
Jazz Band Spring Concert
featuring The Music of STAN KENTON
7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
RSVP to: aaronbounds@gmail.com
John Alsop & Friends
March 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Liberty Hall Cultural Center, 8 W 2nd St, Washington, MO 63090, USA
Rivertown Arts' CIRCLE OF FRIENDS welcomes John Alsop & Friends for an intimate musical evening at Liberty Hall!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 20, 2026
🕒 Time: Doors open @ 6:30 | Show starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️: Open to all
The Divines
March 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Liberty Hall Cultural Center, 8 W 2nd St, Washington, MO 63090, USA
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The DIVINES! The Divines return on March 14 with a dynamic Celtic concert presented by Rivertown Arts. Expect tight harmonies, driving rhythms, and an evening that showcases the best of modern Celtic sound.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14
🕒 Time: Doors open @ 6:30 Show starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️: $20 / person
Dynamic Women Speaker Series featuring Julie McCollum: A Touch of Hope: How One Simple Gift Brings Dignity, Support & Healing
Dynamic Women Speaker Series A Touch of Hope: How One Simple Gift Brings Dignity, Support & Healing
Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening with Julie McCollum, founder of the Touch of Hope Purse Project, as she shares how a simple idea has grown into a meaningful lifeline for survivors of domestic violence across Missouri.
Julie will walk us through the story of how Touch of Hope began, the real-life impact it continues to make, and the current state of domestic violence in Missouri. Attendees will learn how Touch of Hope provides more than just a purse — it delivers dignity, essential items, and a message of care to women and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
This special Dynamic Women Speaker Series event is free to attend. In place of a ticket, guests are asked to bring a gently used purse to donate to the Touch of Hope cause. Each purse helps a survivor take one small but meaningful step forward with support and hope.
Whether you come to learn, to give, or to be inspired, this evening promises to be a moving reminder of how compassion and community can change lives.
What to expect:
6:30 – 7:00 PM:
Mingle and grab a drink.
7:00 – 8:00 PM:
Take your seat for the discussion!
8:00 – 8:30 PM:
Wrap up the evening with optional continued conversation and networking.
DEB Talk: Kelly Brinkmann
Systems and Strategies to Build Success: How to Organize Priorities into Daily Action
Featuring Guest Speaker Kelly Brinkmann | KellyBrinkmann.com
Learn how to identify priorities at work and at home to create your goals, develop action steps, and start habits to build the life you want. Learning from her experience as a consultant for small businesses to help streamline their office processes, she shares methods to integrate top-line goals through calendar systems, group meetings, and daily task lists. Kelly Brinkmann is an artist, author, and convention meeting planner who is equally right-brained and left-brained, so her creative ideas resonate with all learning styles to help you get more important things done.
Upcoming Talks
March 10 - John Gross
April 14 - Becky Pate, Downtown Washington
May 12 - TBD
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with fellow professionals right here in Washington!
DEB Talk: Regan Caruthers
Coherent Leadership: Leading From the Heart in a Chaotic World
Featuring Guest Speaker Regan Caruthers
In a time of rapid change, high stress, and constant distraction, leadership requires more than strategy — it requires coherence. In this “Deb Talk,” Regan Caruthers introduces the science of HeartMath and explains how heart–brain alignment transforms communication, decision-making, and resilience in both personal and professional environments.
Drawing from her years of experience teaching at the HeartMath Institute as well as her executive roles in Silicon Valley, Regan demonstrates how emotions influence physiology, how stress undermines performance, and how leaders can shift their internal state in under sixty seconds. Participants will learn:
The physiology of coherence and why it matters
How stress chemistry affects clarity, productivity, and interpersonal dynamics
HeartMath techniques that quickly restore balance and focus
How coherent leadership improves team culture and overall outcomes
This talk blends clear science, relatable examples, and practical techniques leaders can put into practice immediately to create healthier workplaces and more effective teams.
Upcoming Talks
February 10 - Kelly Brinkmann
March 10 - John Gross
April 14 - Becky Pate, Downtown Washington
May 12 - TBD
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with fellow professionals right here in Washington!
Dynamic Women Speaker Series: Regan Cartuthers
Dynamic Women Speaker Series with Regan Caruthers:
Awakening the Wise Heart: Listening for Clarity, Strength, and the Guidance That Knows the Way
Regan Caruthers returns to the Dynamic Women Speaker Series with a powerful continuation of her miraculous story—and an invitation to reconnect with the inner wisdom that guides us all.
Last year, Regan shared how a quiet inner prompting called her back to Missouri, leading her to Washington just before she discovered she was dying from a congenital heart defect. Emergency open heart surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital—where she was born—saved her life. When her incision healed in the shape of a cross, she knew something sacred had been working through her all along.
This year's talk widens the circle. Regan invites women into an intimate conversation about the ways we receive guidance—the nudges, the quiet knowings, the signals our bodies send that often protect and direct us before we fully understand why.
As a spiritual teacher, author of Tragic Magic, and founder of Aset Yoga Center, Regan brings together her experience teaching at the HeartMath Institute, her 500+ hours of classical yoga training, her career leading teams in Silicon Valley, and the profound insights that emerged during her recovery.
In this session, you'll discover:
How to recognize subtle "whispers" of insight in daily life
What happens in your body during stress and overwhelm
Simple techniques to create calm and clarity in challenging moments
How heart-mind alignment clarifies inner guidance
Practical tools for building emotional resilience and steadiness
This is not a lecture—it's a warm, honest, deeply human conversation. An invitation to slow down, breathe, and trust the guidance that has been with you all along.
What to expect:
6:30 – 7:00 PM:
Mingle and grab a drink.
7:00 – 8:00 PM:
Take your seat for the discussion!
8:00 – 8:30 PM:
Wrap up the evening with optional continued conversation and networking.
