Heard on the Street

GREAT SCOTT. Jericho Development LLC, owner of the 333 S. Jefferson building, is now a family-owned business. Melissa Scott, ASID, recently bought out David Kellet's 50 percent interest to become partners in Jericho with her husband, Daniel E. Scott, AIA, MBA. The Scotts also co-own The Design Agency, a commercial architecture and interior design firm. Daniel Scott and Kellett joined forces to form Jericho Development in 1997. A notable venture was the building at 333 S. Jefferson. The partners intended to remodel the existing building on that site, but Jericho's walls came a-tumbling down after a catastrophic fire. Architect Scott rose to the challenge, redesigning the building with contemporary flair while respecting its historic context. The building now houses The Design Agency on the upper level and the SMSU Art and Design Gallery on the lower level.

NOTHIN' TO HIT BUT THE HEIGHTS. The Woodland Heights Home & Garden Tour and the Lafayette Park Arts & Antique Show will be held noon-5 p.m. June 3 and 4 in north Springfield. The home and garden tour features six historic homes, and shuttle service will be provided between the tour homes and the arts and antiques show. Tickets to the homes tour are $8 in advance at the Victorian Garden Tearoom & Gift Shop, Sophisticuts, Maschino's, Bridgefield Galleries and Nellie Dunn's. Tickets are $10 the day of the tour at Lafayette Park. Lafayette Park is two blocks north of Commercial Street on Atlantic between Robberson and Boonville. The arts and antiques show is free of charge.

COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Food, fun and frolic return to the Commercial Street Historic District in the eighth annual Frisco Days History Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3 and 4. Highlights include the Parade of Living History; pioneer and survival crafters; antique cars, trucks and bicycles; free speeder rides; children's games; live folk, blues, honky tonk, bluegrass and old-time music at Grand Central Station; the Gospel Depot; horse and buggy rides; the Storykeepers Arena at Old Fire Station No. 2; the Center City Schools Art Show; Dancing in the Street; and the new Commercial Street Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Commercial Club of Springfield and managed by Urban Districts Alliance, admission is $2, with free admission for children 12 and younger.

AGELESS HEROES. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is seeking six people ages 65 or older whose life achievements prove that the latter years can be a time of health, vitality and accomplishment. Nominees are those who serve as role models in six categories: Vigor and Vitality in mind and body; Community Involvement strong in commitment; Love of Learning desire to learn through study or experience; Business Champions fostering healthy, active aging through practices, products or communication; Bridging the Generations reaching into the future through a young person's admiration; and Against the Odds all obstacles, whether disability, illness or hardship. Alliance Blue Cross Blue Shield will recognize six individuals locally and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association will honor six Ageless Heroes, chosen from winners nationwide, in a Dec. 5 ceremony in Chicago. Nomination forms are available by calling Jason Kinzy at 314-923-4176 or online at www.bluecares.com.

CLICK ON TICKETS. Springfield moviegoers can avoid standing in long box office lines at two Springfield theaters. St. Louis-based Wehrenberg Theatres, which operates the Campbell 16 Cin at 4005 South Ave. and the Battlefield Mall 6 Cin at the Battlefield Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone, now offers customers the option of purchasing tickets online. The theater chain's Web site, www.wehrenberg.com, which launched May 26, allows customers to select the theater, show time and movie they want, and buy the tickets online using a credit card. The tickets will be available in guest services at the theaters when they arrive.

SLICE OF NICE. Dickerson Park Zoo's Friends of the Zoo will host the second annual Wild Strokes Golf Tournament Friday, June 23 at Silo Ridge Country Club in Bolivar. Team registration for a four-person team is $400. Corporate hole sponsorships and team sponsorships are also available. Proceeds from the event will benefit Dickerson Park Zoo. Cash prizes will be awarded in all flights, as well as a variety of hole-in-one prizes. The deadline for team registration is June 2. For more information, call the Dickerson Park Zoo office at 833-1570.