Events that happened on Friday, July 27, 2018

Beginning Guitar for grades 1-6. Five one-hour lessons at a cost of $60 per student with instructor Matt Rudolf. Deadline for registration is July 2. For more information and to register, visit http://semo.edu/musicacademy/. July 23- 27, 9-10...

Beginning Piano for grades 1-6 at a cost of $60 per student with instructor Rebecca Gentry. Deadline for registration is July 2. For more information and to register, visit http://semo.edu/musicacademy/. July 23- 27, 10-11 a.m. River Campus...

During this camp, young players will learn a variety of American folk music styles which are part of the U.S. rich cultural heritage. Students will explore Bluegrass, Celtic, French-Canadian, Cajun, Old-Timey and Western Swing. Students should have...

Meals with Friends menu The Salvation Army will host Meals with Friends daily this week from noon until 1 p.m. at 701 Good Hope St. in Cape Girardeau. Monday: beef stroganoff, corn, roll, fruit Tuesday: ham and beans, corn bread, fruit...

The annual Madison/Wayne County women in ag meeting is back in Madison county this year. Don’t miss it! We are visiting 2 farms, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, lunch and presentations will be held at Vance Vineyards. Our first...

This session will highlight different and fun career paths. Campers will get to explore a variety of careers by having special guests visit the campers each day. Cost is $200 per camper. For more information and to register, visit...

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Former Cape Girardeau resident Larry Beard, founder of The Beard Law Firm in Southern Illinois, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 27, at 801 W. Main St. in Carbondale. Assorted...

Fish, Chicken, Hushpuppies, Slaw, Fries, Drink & Dessert. $10 for Adults, Children 12 and under Free! Carry-outs are available. And don't forget to visit the Maple Shoppe with crafts, baked goods and more!! The Maple Church Fellowship Hall is...

Join us at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library for Music on the Lawn- Jazz. Featuring the duo Pride Wilder and Sade McDonald, and Kyle Richards. Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic! Held indoors in bad weather. NO alcoholic beverages, please.

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri has partnered with the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Foundation and the City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department to present Pop-up Movie Nights!! Everyone is invited to bring blankets, lawn...

Men's & Women's Home Run Derby Friday, July 27 | 6:30 p.m. Shawnee Park Sports Complex $20 per participant Register at the A.C. Brase Arena or online at www.cityofcape.org/softball.

Awkward Timing will play in Keller's from 6 to 10 p.m.! Come enjoy great music!

If you are looking for that special combination of live music, a jovial atmosphere and small town charm, then you need to know about the Summer Music Series in historic Ste. Genevieve. Featuring a variety of musical styles ranging from soulful...

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation presents Pop-Up Movie Nights. Everyone is invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and find a place on the grass to enjoy the show at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre in Capaha...

The Gallery at Southeast Missouri State University’s Catapult Creative House will feature “Breath,” showcasing the work of Jessica Lambert, Catapult Creative House Student Gallery manager and senior Bachelor of Fine Arts student at...

Jackson Homecomers will be held July 24 through 28. Tuesday night's activities include the mayor's remarks and the Jackson Municipal Band at 6 p.m., with rides also starting at 6 p.m. The poster award will be announce at 7:30 p.m. An update on the...

The Visual Arts Cooperative Window Exhibitors for July are Joni Hand and Carol Horst.

The SEMO Gymnastics High Performance Camp is geared towards providing valuable instruction on the basic foundational skills of gymnastics along with an environment to be able to work new skills. As a camp, we strive to give each camper a great...

The Union County Museum located in downtown Cobden, Ill. will be a great place to visit this summer. The museum will be featuring a variety of exhibits for the months of June and July. The current exhibit on John A. Logan and his involvement in...

35 bands in 5 days! The Pink Spiders, Hallow Point, Ashland, NeoRomantics and more. Check out #Fawkesfest18 on Facebook for lineups and more information!

Regular Physical Activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health! The City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation has tons of great options for you! We have over 15 different Group Fitness classes available each week held at...

Al-Anon Meeting: Help and Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics When you don't know where to turn Because someone you love drinks too much Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential meeting at River...

Camp will be held on August 7th from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CSI camp will offer hands on activities allowing youth to understand methods and reasons behind fingerprint sampling, DNA testing, Crime Scene Processing and toxicology. Youth will process a...

Fall Baseball registration is now open for ages 8 – 15. Season will be Sunday afternoon double headers starting September 9, ending on October 28. All games will be in Jackson, cost is $75 per player. Individuals & teams are welcome. ...

The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus presents “Brenda Seyer: Transition Spaces 18.1.” The public is invited to the opening reception scheduled for 4-8 p.m. July 6. The exhibit...

The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus presents “Craig Thomas: Painting from Life,” a retrospective of Thomas’ paintings from 2004-2017. The public is invited to view the exhibition...

Now is the time for high school girls to go to SEMO Prom Mothers Facebook to schedule their homecoming dress appointments. https://www.facebook.com/events/408601639612223/ The Open House will be August 24th & 25th. By Appointment Only! For...

Sign-up now for our fall NFL Flag Football League at www.cityofcape.org/football.

. Dave's art work will be on display from July 6, 2018-August 28, 2018. dave's artwork depicts the two paths his artwork has traversed these past few years. On the one hand He enjoys producing traditional paintings of land and seascapes, portraits...

The American Queen Riverboat will be docked on the Cape Girardeau riverfront from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jerry Ford Dixieland Band will be playing to welcome passengers and area residents at noon.

Karaoke and Music outside on the patio!! Grab a bunch of friends, bring your singin' voice and your dancin' shoes and join us for fun, food, and friends! Awesome homemade chips & salsa with tasty margaritas!! For large parties call ahead for...

On the fourth Friday of the month, participating shops and galleries extend their hours into the evening and provide a festive atmosphere for a stroll through downtown to view the artwork and creativity on display in local galleries, shops and...

There will be new miniature art works on display at the Visual Arts CO-OP Gallery.

Come listen to Doug Rees. He plays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and we open at 4 p.m. Get here early to get a table because Doug Rees always packs the house

Here's your chance to be an artist! Young, old, and everyone in between can participate. For a $1 donation, folks can paint for a minute or so on a pre-printed metal panel. Children will especially enjoy painting on the various animals. Takes...

Tom Runnels art exhibit is now open at the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill. Tom Runnels was a local artist, writer, and sculptor. Metal sculptures, paintings, and prints by Tom Runnels will be featured in this exhibit....

Explore how WWI affected the lives of small town Americans on the home front and overseas in our World War I exhibit. Included in the exhibit are uniforms, photos, personal items, stories telling the World War I experiences of Samuel A. Baker, and...

Housed in a beautifully restored 1896 building, the museum features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment and memorabilia and military telephones...

Utahraptor was probably the largest of raptors, 23 feet from head to tail and weighing around a half a ton. It used a huge killing claw, located on it's hind feet, for slashing and ripping prey. See a replica of this ferocious predator at the...