Events that happened on Thursday, June 11, 2015

Wischmann to Speak on Importance of Tourism Please join us at the Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Patricia Wischmann will speak about the importance of tourism. Everyone is invited to attend...

Eric Scott and Brett Yound will be at Keller's at Isle Casino.

Nashville singer/songwriter Nick Swan will perform at the Bayou Bar & Grill on Thursday, June 11th at 7 pm. Swan has deep roots in the area as his father, Norman "Sam" Swan, was born and raised in Pocahontas, MO, and his grandmother Marjorie Swan...

Music will be provided by Country Generation. There will be a huge dance floor, plenty of seating and concessions available. Entry is $4 per person.

This program is designed to let citizens interact with officers assigned to their neighborhood, ask questions, voice concerns and get information on crime that has occurred in their area.

During this class, you will be presented with alternative comfort measures to use during labor. These include relaxation, breathing, focusing, use of massage and hydrotherapy. Location: Healing Arts Conference Room. Cost: Free. To Register: Call...

Kristin Kearns will do a solo acoustic gig at Minglewood Brewery.

Vacation Bible School "Under the Big Top' at First Pentecostal of Cape, 3054 Lexington Ave will be happening June 10-12, 6-8 PM Nightly. The ages are 4-11. Register at the door. Registration starts at 5:15. Everyone is invited! The event will...

Celebrating all things Super, the schedule for Metropolis’ 37th Annual Superman Celebration is filled with events for young and old. For a full list of events, celebrities, competitions and entertainment, go to www.metropolistourism.com or contact...

May 1-June 21 Opening Reception: May 1, 4-8 p.m. A sampling of media encompassing ceramics, paintings, drawings, processes of printmaking, sculpture and digital technology.

Old School Hype will be at The Library in Cape Girardeau.

The Folk & Blues Symposium will host open mic each Thursday at West Side Bar. Symposium members are Ben Bad Slim Pickens, Barefoot Leon, Tie-dyed Troy from the Counh and guests. Come out to listen to folk, blue and even country music.

The Chapman Gallery CO-OP is featuring window exhibitors Randy Hayes and Larry Braun for the month of June at the Arts Council.

Friday, June 5 from 5 to 9 p.m., the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will host a reception for Wild Things, a national juried exhibition with an animal theme that will be on display until June 27, 2015. To coincide with the exhibit opening, First...

A new selection of Miniature Art is featured by the Chapman Gallery's Visual Arts Cooperative this month at the Arts Council.

Marble Hill Optimists Club summer ball season is in full swing. Come out and watch the teams play on these dates at the Marble Hill Ball Park: May 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30. Keep up with any date or time changes for the games by...

Paint For A Cause is a recurring project hosted by Painted Wren Art Gallery which benefits local charitible organizations. A $1 donation will get any visitor to the art gallery one minute of painting time on a specially selected stretched art...

This interactive story time introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read.

The Jackson Municipal Band will hold concerts each Thursday at the Jackson Park bandshell. Special guests start off the concert with the Municipal Band following. Special guests are as follows: June 4 - Doug E. Rees June 11 - Whitewater Bluegrass...

See the "Dinosaur Stampede" at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History. Dinosaurs include Daspletosaurus, Citipati, Bambiraptor, Quetzalcoatlus, Heterodontosaurus, and Sordes. Visit the museum during the summer of 2015 before this...

Cape Farmer's Market is an open-air fruit, vegetable, food, and agricultural market. Open every Thursday April 16, 2015 till November 19, 2015. We are there rain or shine.

Daspletosaurus is a type of Tyrannosaur who grew up to 30 feet long and weighed 3 tons! Its name means "frightful lizard". This exhibit will close after November 30. Visit the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History soon to see this Tyrannosaur...

Explore the world and be a Paleontologist! Children of all ages enjoy digging for and discovering dinosaur bones in our dinosaur dig play area at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History. Brush away the "earth" to reveal replica dinosaur bones...

Free, no obligation information session that overviews the newest weight loss program offered at Saint Francis Medical Center. This program has a variety of diet options for anyone wanting to lose 10 to 100 or more pounds. Location: The Healthy...

Join us every Thursday for Ladies night. Drink specials for all the ladies as well as a great dance party! Check out our Facebook page for special events.

The Board of Appeals hears and decides on appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the locally adopted building codes. The City of Cape Girardeau is currently...