Person of the Month 525 years ago, on 6 March 1475, the Italian painter, sculptor, architect and poet, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, was born. A well-known figure during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, Michelangelo had a profound impact on Western art. His fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome is often considered his greatest achievement as a painter, as well as the highest achievement of the Renaissance. This year's race will be the 51st annual competition between the women of Liberal, KS, and Olney, Bucks, England. Hermann, MO is the site 25-26 March of Wurstfest, a contest between gourmet sausage makers.
Visitors can sample homemade sausage from vendors from throughout Missouri.
Music lovers from throughout the nation can meet their favorite Branson entertainers and enjoy five days of concerts and outdoor entertainment. Other 4 - 7 March is Carnival in Brazil, said to be one of the last great folk festivals. 6-7 March is Carnival in many parts of the world. This is a period of festivities and feasts immediately before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. 6 - 7 March is Fasching in Germany and Austria.