Events that happened on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Kent Library will be hosting an Athenaeum on Wed., Feb. 19 from noon to 1:00 p.m. titled "Fake News and Other Myths: The Evolution of Journalism in the 21st Century." Much like the printing press revolutionized literacy, the internet transformed...

The SoutheastHEALTH Grief Support Group will meet from 1:30-3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape. Topic for this month’s meeting, led by Crystal Montgomery, LCSW, a bereavement counselor with Southeast Hospice, is “Tear...

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Series presents “Shrek: The Musical” at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek: The Musical” is a Tony...

“Talkin’ Foolish,” a solo exhibition of works by Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, will be on display Feb. 7-24 at Southeast Missouri State University’s Catapult Creative House. Perrott is a printmaker and educator originally from West...

Join us in the back room of Rosati’s for this event supporting Elizabeth Warren for President. We’ll be gathering to watch the debate and talk about Elizabeth’s vision for real, structural change in this country. Come learn about how you can get...

Sometimes, it’s fun to look at everyday items with a new eye. Join us in February for a collection of nature-related upscaled art created by several local artists whose inspiration was reuse and repurpose. The Nature Center is always free.

The River Campus Art Gallery presents an exhibition by Joshua Newth, instructor and interim foundations coordinator in Southeast’s Department of Art and Design. His work combines traditional techniques such as drawing and painting with contemporary...

The Visual Arts Cooperative Window Exhibitors for the month of February are Nikki Heuring and Juanita Wyman.

The artistic talents of regional high school juniors and seniors from Southeast Missouri are on exhibit. An opening reception will be held Feb. 9 from 2-4 p.m.

Every Wednesday at the N2o Lounge attached to Laughing Gas Comedy (doors Facing Independence St). Come see Cape Girardeau and the surrounding areas finest amateur comedians work out their jokes. Or come out and try it for yourself! Show starts...

“Reactions: Visual Words,” an exhibition of prints by Tammy Harrington, will be on display Feb. 7-March 26 at Southeast Missouri State University’s Catapult Creative House. The prints are from a collaboration between Harrington and 10 of her...

Due to Covid-19 causing businesses to close, this fund raiser has languished. Painted Wren Art Gallery is once again open for business. We welcome visitors to participate in this project for the historic Glenn House, which is located in Downtown...

Stop by the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center to see our featured nature themed artwork. As always your visit is free. This month enjoy art by Bridget Jackson.

Alanon Meeting: Help and Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics When you don't know where to turn ... because someone you care for drinks too much.. Alanon Groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential meeting at River City...

The two-year Missouri 2021 mural project is almost finished. Stop by Painted Wren Art Gallery where juried Best of Missouri Hands artists Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey will put paint on a paint brush and show each person where to paint. It doesn't...