Some summers feel bigger than others. This year, 2026, is shaping up to be one of the most nostalgic and historic summers America has seen in decades — a year filled with anniversaries, iconic birthdays, and celebrations of the places and traditions that shaped American culture. With Shadow Lake turning 100 years old this Memorial Weekend, we thought it would be fun to explore some other huge milestones that share this legendary year with us. America's nostalgic summer annive

Get behind the booth with Cody Anderson, AKA DJ Triage. Triage is a Kansas City based DJ, who mixes a wide range on events. Catch him behind the booth this summer for events like Fishbowl Friday, Taylor + Kelce Night and Foam Float Fest. Triage plays a wide-range of music styles, and knows how to match the beat to the pulse of the crowd. DJ TRIAGE is one of the hot DJs performing at Shadow Lake this summer. Triage has over two decades of DJ experience and knows how to mix for

This article was written by Amy Howe with Show Me the Ozarks Magazine. You can see the original article by clicking here. Current owners Robert and Megan Miller at Shadow Lake's main bar. For nearly a century, summer nights along Elk River in Noel, Missouri, have meant music, dancing and crowds gathering at one of the region’s most legendary nightlife spots. This year, Shadow Lake Night Club celebrates its 100th anniversary - a milestone few venues anywhere can claim. Today,

Joplin-based DJ Taevon Germany, aka DJ Tae, will be behind the booth a lot this season at Shadow Lake. Though he used to consider himself a promoter first, and DJ second, this self-taught DJ quickly made a name for himself in the four-state area through his mixed media company Midwest Quality. Tae has a no-nonsense attitude, and is not afraid to shoot it straight with his fans and following by setting high standards in and out of the club. With Tae behind the decks expect a h