Today's Feature
Film Crew Here Today.
The
"Discover America" film crew from the
Travel Channel will start their filming for the
six-minute-and-thirty-nine-second Carthage
segment today.
Executive Director of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau Teresa Gilliam
stated Tuesday at the City Council meeting that
she drove the route of the filming and Carthage
looked very nice.
"People painted their
porches, they mowed their lawns, and I think we
can all see that," Gilliam commented.
Filming will begin at
approximately 8:30 a.m. and end around 6:30 p.m.
tonight. Saturday’s filming will begin at
9:00 a.m. and wrap up at 7:30 p.m.
Gilliam declared that the
community was ready to be on-camera and Carthage
has done a great job with this project.
"I appreciate everyone who
has helped, the community has been
tremendous," stated Gilliam.
The next page contains the
proposed script and schedule which will be used
for filming the show which will air on the Travel
Channel in the Spring of 2004.
Script for the Travel
Channel.
Located in the
"Show-Me" state, Missouri, we’re
off to visit the charming, historic town of
Carthage...
That’s right, ---, and
we’re going to "show you" the
combination of attractions and year-round events
that make Carthage a perfect getaway!
(Begin TRT)
History is everywhere you look
in Carthage, Missouri...from stately old
buildings and gracious old homes shaded by
ancient maples, to numerous historic markers
found throughout the city.
A tranquil, welcoming place,
the Carthage Battle Memorial almost seems out of
place here, where one of the most decisive
battles of the Civil War took place 140 years
earlier.
Q: Tell us briefly about the
battle of Carthage--when was it fought, how was
Carthage affected, and why was it a decisive
battle of the War?
(:20)
Honoring the memory of ths
tragic episode in Carthage’s long history,
Carthage’s Civil War Museum transports
visitors back to that turbulent time.
The Museum houses a collection
of Civil War-era artifacts and period costumes, a
battlefield diorama, and a striking, wall-sized
mural depicting the infamous battle.
Learn even more about
Carthage’s fascinating past at the
Power’s Museum where exhibits highlight the
post-civil war period to contemporary times.
A walking tour of the town
reveals a variety of structures, all
well-preserved by a community proud of it’s
heritage.
Spared from battle, the
Kendrick Place is a prime example of antebellum
architecture. Guides dressed in authentic period
clothing entertain and inform visitors on a
fact-filled tour of this 1850’s mansion and
slave quarters.
In the postwar years, Carthage
was rebuilt during a period of great prosperity
enriched by the discovery of large deposits of
lead, zinc, and marble.
Numerous elaborate homes were
built in the late 19th century, when Carthage had
more millionaires per capita than any other city
in the U.S!
The Courthouse Square Historic
District is Carthage’s architectural gem
where a large number of Italianate, Victorian,
Greek Revival, and Queen Anne structures are
located.
Several historical homes now
serve as charming Bed and Breakfast Inns, perfect
for a romantic weekend getaway.
Anchoring the district, the
Jasper County Courthouse is the centerpiece of
the Carthage Square. This castle-like structure
was built in 1895 in the Romanesque style. A
modest predecessor of the courthouse, the Old
Cabin Shop, an authentic 1830’s log cabin,
served as Jasper County’s first courthouse.
Carthage is an antique
collector’s paradise! Spend a day antiquing
at over a dozen shops and bring a piece of
historic Carthage home with you!
Carthage square is also home to
a number of unique galleries and specialty shops.
A wide selection of dining
establishments offer everything from casual fare
to continental cuisine, while a variety of
quality guest accommodations are available to
suit all needs and budgets, making Carthage an
ideal base on an exploration of the scenic
Ozarks.
Enjoy a sunny afternoon boating
on nearby Kellogg Lake, a 28-acre lake
that’s popular with anglers as well.
Practice your swing at
Municipal Park, the City’s largest, where a
recently-renovated 18-hole Championship golf
course challenges players of all skill levels.
Take in the local scenery on a
slow drive along historical Route 66, one of the
most famous stretches of road in the U.S.
Back in town, "Precious
Moments" Inspiration Park is a must-see,
drawing over six million visitors since it opened
in 1989. Focusing on the keepsake figurines
designed and created by Sam Butcher, the
Park’s entertainment venues are a family
vacation favorite!
Q: Why did Sam Butcher decide
on Carthage for his park? What are some of the
park’s highlights?
(Include Chapel, Art Museum,
and Wedding Island in response.)
(:25)
All year long, Carthage offers
a full lineup of community events and
celebrations. From a celebration of Ozark culture
at SummerFest; to the fall Maple Leaf Festival,
set amidst the fiery autumn foliage of
"America’s Maple Leaf City."
Newcomers of all ages are drawn
to this "jewel" of Jasper County by
affordable housing, a friendly Midwestern
atmosphere, low-crime rate, excellent schools,
and beautiful parks and recreational areas.
At Carthage’s
McCune-Brooks Hospital residents have local
access to a wide range of state-of-the-art health
care services.
A number of diverse industries
also call Carthage home. Attracted by economic
incentives, as well as an educated labor force
with a strong work ethic. Several large
industries, including Leggett and Platt,
Butterball Turkey, Schrieber Foods, and Americold
Logistics ensure Carthage’s continued
dynamism and prosperity.
If you’re looking for a
vacation destination that offers something for
every member of the family, make sure to put
Carthage, Missouri at the top of your list!
(6:39 TRT)
..And Carthage is also within
easy driving distance of the numerous
entertainment attractions found at nearby Branson
and Kansas City!
Stay with us, because when we
return, we’ll be taking you for an
exploration of ___, don’t go away!
Schedule for the Film
Crew.
Friday, July
11th:
Leave hotel at 7:30 am
8:30 am
MCCune Brooks Hospital
p.7 -ext- hospital
-patient getting diagnostic
scan p.7
(20 min)
9:00 am -
pretty, new houses on
well-maintained street ("Phelps
Addition") p.7
(15 min)
9:20 am
-ext/ ButterBall Co. p.8
-ext/ Schreiber Co. p.8
-ext/ Americold Co. p.8
(1/2 hour)
Quarry p.3
-shot of quarry activity
(20 min.)
10:15 am
Leggett & Platt Co.
p. 7
-1 ext shot Leggett and Platt
-2 int. shots/ folks at work***
(45 min)
11:15 am
-Carthage "Welcome"
sign p. 8
(15 min)
ext- (1) local hotels (signage)
p. 5
(15 min) Econo Lodge
11:30 am
Kendrick Place p.3
-ext/ beauty shot
-visitors listening to costumed
guide @ Kendrick House p. 3*
-visitors following guide on
tour of Kendrick House p. 3***
(45 min)
12:30 pm
Kellogg Lake p. 5
-car driving past Route 66
signage (on way to lake)*** p. 5
-boaters on Kellogg Lake
-angler casting a line
(1/2 hour)
1:00 pm—Lunch Route
66 Tea Room
2:00 pm
Powers Museum p. 2-3
-ext/ Powers Museum
-display/ exhibit
(20 min)
2:30 pm
Golf p.5
-golfer teeing off
-golfer making a putt
(1/2 hour)
3:00 pm
Old Cabin Shop p. 4
-ext/ old cabin
-visitors entering cabin shop
-historical marker at old cabin
(that it served as 1st courthouse)
(20 min)
3:30 pm
Grand Ave. B&B p.4
-couple entering Grand Ave.
B&B***
(10 min)
3:45 pm
Leggett House B&B p.4
-couple enjoying glass of wine
on porch***
(10 min)
4:00 pm
-ext/ Rose House p.3
-ext/ Hill House p.3
-ext/ Wetzel’s Folly
(house)p.4
-ext/ Spencer House p. 4
-ext/ Phelps House p.4
-ext/ Luke House p.4
-ext/ Goucher House p.4
(1 hour)
5:00 pm
-Pan maple-lined street of
Victorian homes p.1
(10 min)
5:15 pm
Carthage Beauty Montage
p.1
-Library Gardens
-2 more town beauty shots TBD
(1/2 hour)
6:00 pm
Route 66 p. 6
-Route 66 Drive-In Theater (@
dusk)
(15 min)
6:30-ish pm—Wrap
Saturday, July 12th:
leave hotel 8:30 am
9:00 am
Carthage Civil War
Battlefield Site p.2
-pan of battlefield site
(10 min)
9:20 am
Carthage Battle Memorial
granite marker
(@ battlefield) p.2
-push-in on marker
-close-up on words
(10 min)
9:30 am
"Osage War"
Memorial marker p.1
(10 min)
9:45 am
Pan of Carthage Square p.
3
(15 min)
10:00 am
Carthage Water &
Electric Building p.3
(10 min)
10:15 am
Visitors on walking tour of
town p.3
(10 min)
10:30 am
Jasper County Courthouse
p.4
-beauty shot of courthouse
-close-up architectural details
(15 min)
10:45 am
Civil War Museum p. 2
-visitors entering Civil War
Museum***
-visitors at displays
-shot of battle diorama
-pan of entire mural
- 4 shots of different battle
scenes from mural
(get 1st sound bite here-Andy
Thomas re: Battle of Carthage/ 45 min)
(1-1/2 hours)
12:15 pm
Antique shop (tbd) p.5
-ext/ antique Shop
-visitors antique-hunting***
-holding up a find***
(1/2 hr)
1:00 pm—Lunch Break
2:00 pm
Shellie’s Café p.5
folks dining at sidewalk café
tables***
(1/2 hour)
2:30 pm
Dry Gulch on the Square
p.5
-folks browsing in "Dry
Gulch"***
(20 min)
2:45 pm
Mud-stock….event
(Mayor, Police Chief, Fire
Chief)
Community recreation
(10min)
3:10 pm
Richardson’s Candy
p.8
couple at counter being handed
fudge
(15 min)
3:40 pm
ext/ (1) local hotels (signage)
p. 5
Best Western
(15 min)
4:00 pm
Precious Moments p. 6
(9 shots)
-entrance to "Precious
Moments"
-visitors walking around
park***
-close-up figurine display
-"Precious Moments"
characters interacting with kids
-"Fountain of Angels"
-folks entering "Precious
Moments" chapel***
-int/ stained-glass windows
-int/ art museum display
-pan/ "Wedding
Island"
-family being led by costumed
guide on a tour of "Precious Moments"
(p.8)***
(get 2nd interview here/ 45
min)
(2 hours)
6:30 pm
Summer Fest p. 6
-crowd shot
-Ozark music performance at
Summer Fest
(1/2 hour)
7:00 pm
Sports Complex p.7
(note: Teresa is checking to
see am or pm for activity)
(15 min)
7:30 pm-- wrap
2 "tbd" shots- pgs.
1, 3
2 interviews:
-p2. Andy Thomas re: Battle of
Carthage (:20-:25 sound bite)
(45 min)
-p6. Shelby Bates re:
"Precious Moments" Park highlights
(:20-:25 sound bite)
(45 min)
-2 shots from Maple Leaf Fest
file p7
(we already received beta
footage from Teresa 6/19)
artCamp Begins
Soon at artCentral.
By Lee Sours, artCentral
The first day of artCamp for
kids ages 8-14 will be Monday, July 21. That day
the Mosaic Tiles class will be taught at
artCentral at 1110 E 13th Street near the Fairview Greenhouse. In
this class you can use your imagination to create
a design. It could be geometric, abstract,
tribal, etc. Then you will learn the process of
cementing the tile pieces in place and have a
finished piece of artwork to take home. Classes
are $15 per day. All our teachers are real live
artists. So bring a sack lunch and plan on
spending the day having a great time making your
own artwork and socializing with friends. This
year we will be offering classes on the
following: mosaic tiles, batik, painting a mural,
candle making, tie dying, aboriginal art,
Egyptian art, photography & constructed
environments, and photography, self portraits
& Picasso. You can make choices or take them
all. Call artCentral to receive a registration
form.
Our exhibits this month are the
Membership Show in the Main Gallery, Marilyn
York’s watercolors of the southwest in the
Members’ Gallery, and paintings by Verneil
Roper and Dan McWilliams at Shellie’s
(across from the post office.)
A new exhibit will go up
Friday, July 25. We will have the pastel
paintings of Joplin artist Tom DeCleene in the
Main Gallery. In the Members’ Gallery
upstairs will be the clay creations of Jerry
Long. Our new exhibit at Shellie’s will be
the photography of Mary Ann Soerries.
HOURS: Tue – Fri 11
- 5
Sunday 12 -5 • Closed Mon.
and Sat.
1110 E 13th • 358-4404
ozarkartistscolony.com
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