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Volume 7, Issue 12 December 2011 |
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Greetings!
Just when you finished your last bit of Thanksgiving leftovers, here comes Christmas! Holiday events and shopping are abundant in Downtown Jefferson City this year. Wishing all the best to you and yours,
Ryan Winkler |
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Upcoming Meetings
December 2
· JC Outdoors Meeting
December 6
· Discover Jefferson City Foundation Meeting
December 13
· Hotel/Motel Council Meeting
· Diplomat Meeting
December 21
· Athletic Events Committee |
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Don't miss Jefferson City's annual Christmas Festivities -
starting tonight!
For more information on holiday events visit our December event calendar. |
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Made your list, checked it twice and still need the perfect gift for an MSP fan?
This year the Missouri State Penitentiary is offering a Prison Gift Package for MSP fans young and old. The package, priced at $80 (+shipping and handling), includes the brand new Missouri State Penitentiary DVD, two $12 gift certificates to use on a prison tour, a copy of the Shanks to Shakers coffee table book, and a t-shirt of your choice.
- The newly released Missouri State Penitentiary DVD features numerous first-hand accounts of events which occurred within the walls of the prison. Viewers will see recorded narratives of notorious prisoners and escapes, explanation of the Pennsylvania and Auburn Systems for treatment of prisoners and other tales of murder and mayhem.
- The two $12 MSP Gift Certificates are good for two 2-hour history tours. The amount can also be applied towards another type of tour if you would like to upgrade. Gift Certificates are valid for 2012 only.
- The coffee table book Shanks to Shakers: Reflections of the Missouri State Penitentiary by Mark Schreiber showcases rare, historical, collectible MSP artifacts. The book documents vintage photos, prison-made artwork, weapons and salt and pepper shakers once sold in the prison gift shop.
- MSP t-shirts are a must-have for any prison enthusiast. Options range from the new Ghost Tour design to the popular "I Did Time" style. Shirts with individual notorious inmates are available as well. Sizes include S, M, L, XL & XXL.
For a full list of other available MSP souvenirs visit www.MissouriPenTours.com or contact Sheila at (866) 998-6998 or sheila@visitjeffersoncity.com.
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Kids from one to 92 will not want to miss Jefferson City's Holiday Shows
Jefferson City residents are busy rehearsing for a merry assortment of Holiday Shows this year. Family fun for all ages can be had thanks to the capital city's thriving arts scene.
The Stained Glass Theater's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is sure to entertain. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - some of the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! December 1st - 17th. For tickets visit www.sgtmidmo.org.
Come hear Jefferson City choirs singing carols to benefit the Habitat for Humanity on December 5th at the Miller Performing Arts Center. The event, free and open to the public, will include a free will offering to collect funds for Habitat for Humanity's Housing ministry. For more details call (573) 635-8439.
The Jefferson City Cantorum will present "Sing We Now of Christmas" at the Miller Performing Arts Center on December 10th. Come hear songs and carols of the season in Jefferson City's finest concert hall. This is the Cantorum's 44th year performing for Jefferson City audiences. For more details call (573) 893-5279. |
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Fast away the old year passes - hail our blog's new lads and lasses!
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for creative lads and lasses who are passionate about Jefferson City to contribute to our blog (www.blog.visitjeffersoncity.com). Our current bloggers are doing an excellent job, but we are looking to incorporate a few new perspectives next year.
Blog postings need only be a few paragraphs, so time commitment is minimal. Bloggers are encouraged to write about the following in Jefferson City: theater and art, restaurants and nightlife, history and museums, sports and recreation and special events. We invite you to share your insights, passions and opinions with us once per month.
If you are interested in joining our Blog Squad to help promote all of the fantastic things Jefferson City has to offer, please contact Ryan Winkler at ryan@visitjeffersoncity.com or (573) 632-2820. We would be thrilled to have you on board. If we don't hear from you, you may very well hear from us!
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Final 2011 MSP Stats
The 2011 Missouri State Penitentiary tour season has officially come to a close and the numbers are in - the prison had a 47% increase in attendees this year! A big thank you is due to the staff, volunteers and visitors who made this year a success. The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to move forward with planning for the 2012 season and can't wait for tours to resume this spring!
2011
(Final total) - 17,203 visitors
2010
(Final total) - 11,982 visitors
2009
(Final total) - 3,290 visitors |
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Announcements
Decmber 2 & 3
Friday from 10am-8pm. Saturday from 10am-6pm.
Come to the Manger features a sprawling display of hundreds of beautiful nativity scenes. Everyone is welcome at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4618 Henwick Lane. Free admission. Call Sherrie Downs at (573) 634-2690 for more details.
December 3
9am-1pm
The Washington Park Ice Arena will host the 14th annual Speed Skating Championships. More than 60 skaters from all across Missouri, as well as from Oklahoma, Texas and Illinois, will compete in this unique event. Free admission. Call Missy Morarity at (573) 634-6580 for more details.
December 27-29
10am-3pm December 27th & 28th. 10am-7pm December 29th.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a variety of activities, crafts, refreshments and walks along the trails. The many gifts from Missouri's fish, forest and wildlife resources will be explored and highlighted. Free admission. Call Kathy Cavender at (573)526-5544 for more details.
December 29
5pm-8pm
Make plans to attend this year's 2011 Bridal Show at the Capital Plaza Hotel located at 415 West McCarty St. Brides can enter to win a honeymoon trip to Cancun and other various prizes. Admission is $3. Call (573) 645-3865 for more details.
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Tell us about it...
Are you submitting your events for inclusion in the CVB's Calendar of Events? The Calendar of Events is one of the most popular pages on the web site!
To enter an event, click here.
This is a completely free service the CVB offers, so get out there and enter in your information! Submissions are not guaranteed.
Call Ryan at 573-632-2820 with questions. |
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Monthly Statistics
Marketing Report
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Visitor Requests |
November |
1,092 | |
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YTD |
19,461 | |
Website Unique Visitors |
November |
7,211 | |
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YTD |
74,537 | |
Website Visitors (Total) |
November |
8,411 | |
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YTD |
88,661 |
Diplomat Volunteer Hours
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Volunteer Hours |
November |
16 | |
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YTD |
235 |
STR (Smith Travel Research) Report
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October 2011 |
% Change 2010 | |
Occupancy |
55.3% |
-1.8% | |
Room Rate |
$69.03 |
-3.8% | |
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Year-to-Date |
% Change 2010 | |
Occupancy |
50.6% |
-0.8% | |
Room Rate |
$68.31 |
0.2% |
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Thank you for your interest in Jefferson City. We look forward to sharing more about our wonderful community in the future. Feel free to contact the Bureau with any questions you may have! | |
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