MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Tracy Marlo-Daugherty Community Development Specialist University of Missouri Extension 660-895-5123 [email protected] Date June 23, 2014 Headline: State Arts Specialist Addresses Linn County’s Potential to Improve Downtowns through Arts Programs WHAT: Growing Smart with the Arts: Sustainable Communities WHEN: Monday, June 30, 2014. 6:30-8 PM WHERE: Suzie Q’s Restaurant (formerly Zach’s), 116 S. Main Street USA, Marceline, MO 64658 WHO: The University of Missouri Extension will host Linn County’s elected officials, nonprofits, lenders, employers, businesses, development groups, teachers, and artisans CONTACT: Tracy Marlo-Daugherty, Community Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 660-895-5123, [email protected] University of Missouri Extension and the Linn County Extension Council support Linn County’s efforts to improve its downtowns and energize its communities. Dr. Lee Ann Woolery, Community Arts Specialist with University of Missouri Extension, will visit Linn County on Monday, June 30, 2014 from 6:30-8 PM at Suzie Q’s Restaurant (formerly known as Zach’s) in Marceline. The public is invited to this special program. Woolery has extensive experience working with rural communities in developing arts programs that support economic development. Woolery’s successes in generating community involvement around cultural and arts programs have drawn national interest due to the effectiveness in building the quality of life that invites young professionals to the charm of rural Missouri. Linn County has a rich arts history. Nationally known artists including Walt Disney and Nora Othic are but a few who have called the county home. Linn County was also chosen during Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) for the mural, “Contemporary Life in Missouri” by artist, Joseph Meert. Media interviews are available the evening of June 30th immediately before and after the program. Interviews may be pre-arranged with Dr. Woolery by phoning 573-884-9025 or emailing [email protected]
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