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Volume 8, Issue 1 January 2012 |
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Greetings!
It's time to usher in a New Year and with it comes fresh opportunities for growth and improvement. As always, the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau is thankful to have had your support in 2011 and we are very much looking forward to new things to come in 2012! Wishing all the best to you and yours,
Ryan Winkler |
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Upcoming Meetings
January 3
ˇ Discover Jefferson City Foundation Meeting
January 6
ˇ JC Outdoors Meeting
January 10
ˇ Hotel/Motel Council Meeting
ˇ Diplomat Meeting
January 18
ˇ Athletic Events Committee |
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As we begin a New Year many of us will make New Year's Resolutions. Among the most popular will be goals to improve health, diet and fitness. If you are striving to eat healthy, get in shape or reduce stress then you are in luck! Whether you are visiting for the weekend or a resident, Jefferson City has a growing number of options available to help you succeed in 2012.
 The first step to eating healthy is easy - add more fresh fruit and vegetables to your diet. As organic produce becomes more and more popular there has been a growing demand for locally grown items. D&D Main Street Market offers a variety of seasonal produce as well as locally made delicacies and hand crafted goods. The family-owned business also stocks a multitude of seasonal plants and seeds for you to cultivate your own garden. Within short biking distance from the Missouri Capitol, D&D Main Street Market is sure to have something fresh for you to sink your teeth into.
If you are planning a visit to Jefferson City and looking for healthy dining options then have no fear. Although plenty of restaurants offer scrumptious salads (Prison Brews) and delicious light cuisine (Arris Bistro), the Boulevard Cafe has a menu specifically catered to the healthy eater. The Boulevard Café blends its own fresh juices and smoothies. They have a variety of gluten-free menu items as well as organic, vegan and vegetarian options. The owners also operate a health food store next door so if you are in town for a visit be sure to check them out and stock up on natural products.
The Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL) is offering free weekly yoga classes on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am. If your New Year's Resolution is to make a little more time for yourself, de-stress or trim the waistline then yoga is a great place to start. The MRRL class is held in the Art Gallery of the library, which is sure to be a quiet spot. The class does not require a reservation so if you are in town for a visit then look up their schedule and give yourself an hour to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Best of luck achieving your 2012 New Year's Resolutions!
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Museum after Hours
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the Missouri State Museum after dark? Now you can experience your own "Night at the Museum" inside the Missouri State Capitol. The Missouri State Museum is starting a new "Museum after Hours" event to be held on the first Wednesday of each month. The Museum will stay open until 8:00 pm and will offer a unique program each month. 
The first "Museum after Hours" program will be held on January 4th. Interpretive staff from the museum will offer a program about Ella Ewing, the "Missouri Giantess." From a small town in Missouri, Ella Ewing's extreme height earned her a spot touring with both the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Reported at over eight feet tall, it is said she was the tallest woman in the world during her lifetime. The Missouri State Museum has artifacts in its collection related to Ella, including some of her shoes, which can be viewed at this program. The program will take place in the Museum classroom, which is located in the History Hall (east wing).
For more information about "Museum after Hours" visit the Missouri State Museum website or call (573)751-2854. |
Holiday Hoops 
Mid-Missouri basketball teams are hittin' the hardwoods all week at the Capital City Hoops Showcase and the New Year's Jam Youth Basketball Tournament.
The annual Capital City Hoops Showcase is one of the most exciting high school basketball tournaments every year. If you are a fan of mid-Missouri high school sports then this tournament, which began on December 28th and ends on the 30th, will not disappoint. Held at the Jefferson City High School Marvin Fleming Fieldhouse, the Capital City Hoops Showcase encompasses the Missouri National Guard Shootout, a youth basketball clinic, the State Farm Holiday Hoops Invitational, the Mike Kehoe Great Eight Classic and even features a slam dunk contest and 3-point shootout. There is still time to catch the championship games! (Go here for more information).
This year Jefferson City is also hosting the first annual New Year's Jam Youth Basketball Tournament. The New Year's Jam will feature 3rd-8th grade boys and girls teams from all around mid-Missouri. Games will be held at Helias High School, Blair Oaks schools and Trinity Lutheran schools. Traveling teams will enjoy a weekend of playing ball and seeing the sights in Jefferson City. To view the full tournament schedule go here. |
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Step up to Social Media
The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau utilizes a variety of social media outlets. We take pride in sharing news about Jefferson City and helping to promote local businesses and events. Whether you are in the process of planning a trip to the capital city or you are already here - we hope to be among the first to bring you exciting updates on everything Jefferson City.
If you spent 2011 dabbling in social media we encourage you to jump in feet first in 2012. There is a world of information out there and we want to share it with YOU!
We know you see the symbols at the bottom of the newsletter every month, but do you ever click on them? Here are a few other direct ways to find us:
Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/visitjeffersoncity
www.facebook.com/missouripentour
Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/visitJCMO or @visitJCMO
www.twitter.com/MissouriPenTour @MissouriPenTour
Watch us on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/MissouriPenTours
www.youtube.com/VisitJeffersonCity
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New Year's Eve Events
Prison Brews
Starts at 8:30 pm
New Year's Eve package includes your choice of entree; 8 oz bacon-wrapped filet mignon with white potato gratin and sauteed haricot vert with garlic and mushrooms and a salad; or all you can eat snow crab legs with a salad. Roaring 20s party hats, noisemakers, confetti, champagne toast and music by Faded Youth from 9pm - midnight. $35 per person or $60 per couple. Call 573-635-0678 for reservations.
Bingham's Restaurant
Bingham's Restaurant has a special New Year's Eve dinner menu. Entree offerings include Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding, Salmon Wellington or Tortellini Romano. Mike Michelson will be "singing" in the New Year in the Library Lounge. Reservations recommended - call 573-635-5388.
Capital Ritz
6:00 pm - 1:00am
Ring in the New Year at the Capital Ritz. Both couples and singles are invited. Buffet dinner, cash bar and finger foods. DJ "Babe" will be playing his fun mix of music to dance to including Ballroom, Polka, Waltz, Swing, Line, Circle and mixer dances. Party favors, balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $32.50. Call 573-893-7787.
Madison's Cafe
Madison's Cafe is offering a New Year's Eve Special three-course menu. First course is choice of salad with locally baked bread and parmesan for dipping. Second course is an 8 oz hand-cut filet mignon accompanied by four large fried Gulf Shrimp and a side dish of cavatelli. The third course is a chocolate chip ricotta cheese stuffed cannoli. Three course menu is $28.99 per person. Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more by calling 573-634-2988.
Baymont Inn & Munichburg Tavern
8:30 pm - 1:00am
Baymont Inn & Suites is partnering with Munichburg Tavern to offer a special New Year's Eve package. West of New York will provide live music from 8:30pm-1:00am at the Munichburg Tavern. Specials include a Cajun Boil, 8 oz Sirloin and the first annual New Year's Bocce Tournament. Receive a special rate at the Baymont Inn by calling 573-636-5231.
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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 |
December |
443 | |
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YTD |
19,904 | |
Website Unique Visitors |
December |
6,465 | |
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YTD |
81,002 | |
Website Visitors (Total) |
December |
7,620 | |
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YTD |
96,281 |
Diplomat Volunteer Hours
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Volunteer Hours |
December |
5 | |
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YTD |
240 |
STR (Smith Travel Research) Report
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November 2011 |
% Change 2010 | |
Occupancy |
42.8% |
-2.1% | |
Room Rate |
$66.67 |
-1.3% | |
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Year-to-Date |
% Change 2010 | |
Occupancy |
49.9% |
-0.9% | |
Room Rate |
$68.19 |
0.1% |
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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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