Halloween and Fall Festivals Calendar

Halloween and Fall Festivals Calendar
October brings with it the bright colors of the changing leaves – and a bounty of frightful fun and fall festivals. Find something in your area with our guide to Halloween events, Oktoberfest, and more.
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Fall festivals, Halloween events highlight October calendar
Art reception for “Fibrations,” an exhibition of the work of 37 members of Missouri Fiber Artists, 5-7:30 p.m., Waverly House Gallery, 2031 S. Waverly Ave. The exhibit continues through October. Call 882-3445.
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John ‘Legs’ Diamond: Greene County’s gangster
Chicago had Al Capone, New York City had Lucky Luciano and Greene County had Legs Diamond. Arguably Legs Diamond is not as famous as the first two gangsters, but well known enough to inspire a couple books, a movie and a Broadway musical. John “Legs” Diamond, alias Jack Moran, was a bootlegger, kidnapper and all-around tough guy. I have read various accounts on how Diamond got his nickname. One …
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