Come see what sort of paranormal activity TAPS found at MSP!

The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is extending an open invitation to paranormal enthusiasts both near and far. If you are a fan of the hit television show Ghost Hunters, or would simply like to enjoy a chilling experience inside the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary, then this event is not to be missed!

 

In June, members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) spent a week investigating at the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP). The findings from MSP will be featured on an episode of the SyFy channel's hit show Ghost Hunters on November 2nd at 8:00 p.m.

 

In conjunction with the airing of the MSP episode, the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting a watch party on November 2nd at the Missouri State Penitentiary. Ghost Hunters will be shown at 8:00 & 10:00 p.m. Doors for the 8:00 show will open at 6:30 p.m. Pre-show Ghost Stories will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors for the 10:00 show will open at 9:30, guests should arrive at MSP at 9:00 p.m to line up. The television show will be played on large screen splendor in the prison's historic A-Hall, which at one time housed approximately 1,000 inmates and the dungeon cells.

 

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required and can be purchased online at www.MissouriPenTours.com. Admission is $5.00. The CVB will be selling popcorn, candy, cookies, soda and water at the event. MSP souvenirs will be available as well.

 

No outside food or drink is allowed. NO ALCOHOL is allowed. No costumes allowed. Children must be 14 years of age to attend. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Missouri State Track & Field Championships will
remain in Jefferson City through 2018

 The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau and Lincoln University submitted a joint proposal for the Missouri State Track & Field Championships. The proposal was submitted to the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) board which approved the event to remain in Jefferson City at Lincoln University's Dwight T. Reed Stadium through the 2017-2018 academic year.

CVB adds two new employees  

Over the past several months, the Bureau has hired two new employees who are each Jefferson City natives; Ryan Winkler as the Communications Manager and Chris Wilson as the Sports/Film Sales Manager.

Ryan Winkler, a Jefferson City High School graduate, worked in Columbia for six years after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and minors in English and Theatre. She has experience in radio promotions, event coordination and business management. Ryan recently worked as a Strategic Communications and Public Relations associate for a venture capital firm in St. Louis. She is eager to immerse herself in the Jefferson City community and make use of her skills to promote the Bureau. 

Chris Wilson, a Helias High School graduate, attended Westminster College in Fulton where he played basketball for the Blue Jays and graduated with a degree in English. After college, Chris spent several years as a sales representative for Midwest Block & Brick. Most recently, Chris worked for Russellville High School as a special education teacher and basketball coach. His experience in both sales and athletics will work well to connect sports and film enthusiasts with Jefferson City.

"The Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to add such capable employees to our team," said Steve Picker, Executive Director. "We are pleased that these two young professionals wish to grow their careers here. The skills Ryan & Chris bring to the CVB will certainly enable us to continue to enhance the experience tourists have when visiting our city."

Please give a big CVB welcome to Chris & Ryan!  

MSP Statistics 

The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud of the positive response we have received from those who tour the Missouri State Penitentiary. Visitors have come from 43 of the 50 states and countries such as Germany, India and Canada. We greatly appreciate all of the hard work put in by our tour guides and assistants: we couldn't do it without you!

In an effort to share our positive results with all of you, the CVB will begin including MSP statistics in each month's newsletter. We hope the numbers continue to grow in coming years!

2011

(YTD) - 15,163 visitors

2010

(Final total) - 11,982 visitors

2009

(Final total) - 3,290 visitors

Announcements  

Jennifer Nelp, office manager, will celebrate her six year anniversary with the Convention & Visitors Bureau in November.

Steve Picker, executive director, will celebrate his five year anniversary with the Convention & Visitors Bureau in November as well. He was previously with the Bureau for two and a half years between 2001 and 2004 before returning in 2006.

November 5          

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Missouri State Cross Country Championships will bring hoards of runners, coaches and fans to Jefferson City. representatives from 200 boys and 200 girls high school cross country teams across the state travel to compete in this event held at Oak Hills Golf Center.  

November 9          9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The 2nd Annual Jefferson City Holiday Shopping Expo is Jefferson City's premier 2011 holiday shopping event! Why run around trying to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones when you can get them in one place? Merchants from all across Missouri welcome shoppers to this event held at Donita's Banquet Hall.   

November 18      7:30 p.m.

Come spend an "Intimate Evening with Neal E. Boyd," 2008 winnter of America's Got Talent. Boyd will be accompanied by Mike Michelson on piano, Dr. Marty on drums and Will West on bass. Featuring the Lincoln University Jazz Band. Concert proceeds will benefit the Jefferson City Samaritan Center and Lincoln University. Tickets available by phone at (573) 681-5570.