It’s a small world: Cuba, Missouri and Riverside, California share history
As Viva Cuba members travel, we often notice that our small town has events in common with larger or distant cities--such as Riverside, California. What do Cuba, Missouri and Riverside, California have in common? Both towns enjoyed visits from two famous women, Amelia Earhart and Bette Davis. Earhart and Davis are depicted on large outdoor murals along the Route 66 corridor, commemorating their stopovers in Cuba, Missouri.
Cuba, Missouri, today, tomorrow, & technology
Cuba, Missouri is proud of its history, its development, and its art. Viva Cuba sometimes boasts that we are a community where "Art Meets History." All of that's still true, but Viva Cuba has also embraced technology and social media. In addition to this website and blog, we are on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
High schoolers picture Our Town Cuba, MO
Cuba High School senior Kenzie DeRennaux's photo Welcome to the Mural City captured the first place position in Viva Cuba's Our Town Photo Contest, which was open to high schoolers in the Crawford County R-II school district. The bright fall day and treescape perspective added color to her photo of one of Cuba's welcome signs.
Don’t forget our Christmas over Route 66 Cuba, Missouri Print
For the second year, Viva Cuba is offering our nostalgic Christmas over Route 66 Cuba, Missouri print. The print was warmly received last year, and Cuba citizens and collectors purchased many prints as gifts and for their homes. Last year the original painting was on display in Peoples Bank. But for only $20, prints can be purchased at the Hwy. 19 Peoples Bank. You can order the print online here for $20. and a small shipping fee. Our elves are standing by to get your print in the mail for you.
Viva Cuba busy with plans for 2013 Cuba Fest October 19-20
Trolley Tours and a Chili Cook-off, plus Viva Cuba items for sale are a few of our plans for the 2013 Cuba Fest.
Cuba, MO area high school students tackle Our Town theme for photo contest
Viva Cuba is sponsoring a photo contest with a theme Our Town for high school students in grades 9-12 in the Crawford County RII school district. As long as students (14-18) are in the Cuba district and enrolled in a home school or private school program, they can participate. Entries should be of scenes within the city limits of Cuba and can be interior or exterior shots. Three judges with expertise in photography will judge the entries on technical skill, composition, originality, and compliance with the theme and contest rules. Only one photo entry per contestant is allowed. All entries must be turned into the Highway 19 Peoples Bank by the end of the business day Tuesday, November 4, 2013. Winning categories will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ($35, $25, $15). Photos will be displayed after the judging. The entry form and more detailed rules are available above ( click on the photo and then print) or from Cuba High School business teacher Mrs. Suzanne Bouse at the Crawford County R-II School on Wildcat Pride Drive in Cuba, MO.