Upcoming events in southeast MO, southern IL, western KY

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Sunday, May 28-Saturday, June 3

Third annual Landford Wilson New American Play Festival

• Each night May 29–June 2 at 7 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast’s River Campus in Cape Girardeau, MO (free and open to the public)
• June 3 at 4:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall – Final awards and a panel discussion with the playwrights. Open for the public to attend.

Southeast Missouri State University’s Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance will host the third annual Landford Wilson New American Play Festival May 28–June 3, welcoming some of the best theatre professionals in the country to campus to celebrate the legendary playwright.

Lanford Wilson was originally from Lebanon, Missouri and achieved commercial success that saw his work produced worldwide. His most famous play, “Talley’s Folly,” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1980. Southeast sought to bring attention to the Missouri native and received permission to posthumously name a play festival after him in 2021.

Lanford Wilson’s estate gave permission to name the festival in his honor.

“Lanford Wilson was truly one of the most important playwrights of the 20th century,” said Kitt Lavoie, artistic director for the Lanford New American Play Festival. “Having his name attached to the event has certainly given it a great deal of credibility among playwrights and other people in the theatre industry, which I’m sure has contributed to how rapidly the festival has developed a national reputation.”

The Dobbin’s Conservatory of Theatre and Dance has invited a group of guest speakers to this year’s festival.

• Molly Smith is a leader in the field of New Play Development. Smith has been the artistic director of Arena Stage, a Tony Award Winning venue located in Washington, D.C. since 1998. She has been instrumental in the development of new plays including Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1998 and Pasek & Paul’s “Dear Evan Hansen” which won six of the nine Tony Awards it was nominated for.
• Adam Szymkowic holds a Playwrights diploma from Julliard and an MFA from Columbia University. Szymkowic has enjoyed a great deal of success in the theatre industry with numerous plays being produced across the U.S. and worldwide in 20 other countries. In addition to his success as a playwright, Szymkowic hosts a blog on playwrighting widely renowned in the theater industry.
• Laura Alcalá Baker is a director based in Chicago who focuses on unearthing missing canon and reimagining existing cannon. Her work has been seen at prestigious venues such as the Goodman, Steppenwolf, and Paramount theaters. She previously worked at Victory Gardens Theater where she served as casting director and artistic programs manager. While there, Alcalá Baker led the Access Project and Directors Inclusion Initiative, whose missions were to involve disabled and marginalized peoples in all aspects of theatre.

“We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have some outstanding guest speakers at the festival the last three years – Tony nominees, Emmy winners, and the leaders of some of the most important theaters in the country,” said Lavoie. “Our students benefit professionally not only with hearing their wisdom, but they also get to spend time and connect with them.”

The festival receives play submissions from both new playwrights and professionals from all across the United States. As part of the festival, a number of short plays will be performed.

Full-length plays will be read each evening May 29–June 2 at 7 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast’s River Campus. These readings are free and open to the public. Final awards and a panel discussion with the playwrights will take place on June 3 at 4:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall and is also open for the public to attend.

The plays chosen as finalists for the festival are almost entirely made of characters in their late teens and early twenties. This allows for college-aged casts to be used for production. Allowing college students to perform in roles they would hold in a professional setting is a cornerstone of the Lanford Wilson New Play Festival.

Five full length plays in total will be read a with one being selected and considered for publication by Concord Theatricals. Concord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical company. It comprises the catalogues of R&H Theatricals, Samuel French, Tams-Witmark, and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection.

“I think it speaks to the value of the mission of the festival – to support plays with robust roles for college-aged actors – that Concord Theatricals pretty immediately said yes,” said Lavoie.

The five full-length plays being considered deal with varying themes from navigating high school theatre and student loans to reconnecting with loved ones who have passed on to body positivity. The diversity of the plays being considered represents the mission of honoring new American plays and providing dynamic performance opportunities for college-aged actors.

Tuesday, May 30

Live Zoom webinar on conduction deer surveys
6 p.m.

The Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Deer Association invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join a free, live webinar via Zoom on conducting deer surveys on Tuesday, May 30, at 6 p.m. MDC and NDA staff will discuss how to conduct deer population surveys and record deer population data on private property. Attendees will learn how to conduct camera surveys, collect observation data, and maintain harvest records to determine deer abundance, assess herd health, and learn about deer biology and behavior.

Save this link and click on it May 30 at 6 p.m. to join the free, live webinar on conducting deer surveys: us06web.zoom.us/j/83130071914#success. For those who have not used Zoom on their selected device, click the link ahead of time and follow the prompts to install the free Zoom software.

MDC and NDA will also offer additional free, live Zoom webinars on deer and deer management in the future as part of MDC’s Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). All are welcome to participate, even if not enrolled in DMAP. Save these links and click on them at the time to join the free, live webinars:

MDC’s free Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) can help landowners manage deer on their properties by allowing them and hunters they designate to buy additional firearms permits to take antlerless deer on the properties above and beyond regular-season harvest limits. DMAP also provides landowners with science-based methods and information to address a spectrum of other local deer-management goals, including Quality Deer Management (QDM) objectives.

“For some landowners, deer cause crop damage and other problems, even with deer removals through regular hunting seasons and damage authorizations,” said MDC Deer Biologist Kevyn Wiskirchen, who coordinates DMAP. “And some landowners need additional tools for achieving their deer-management goals for their properties. The program’s main goal is to maintain healthy deer populations while balancing landowner needs.”

Wiskirchen added that any private property of at least 500 acres located outside of municipal boundaries, regardless of the owner’s legal residence, is eligible for the program. For properties inside the boundaries of a city or town, at least 40 acres are required. Individual parcels of land, regardless of ownership, may be combined to satisfy the acreage requirements as long as no parcel of land is more than a half-mile (by air) from the boundary of another parcel being combined to form an enrolled DMAP property.

To learn more about DMAP, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/dmap, or contact your local MDC private land conservationist or conservation agent.

Wednesday, May 31

Southern 7 May WOW Van Clinic
9 a.m.-noon
SMILES Senior Center
412 S Blanche Street
Elizabethtown, IL

Southern 7 Head Start
1:30-3:30 p.m.
327 N Reader St
Mounds, IL

Free services available on the WOW Van include NARCAN training, blood pressure check, colorectal cancer tests (FIT), and medication disposal packets. Charged services available include blood lead, hemoglobin and cholesterol screenings, STD tests (including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis), HIV, pregnancy, and TB skin tests, well water tests, flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. All services will be offered while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Charged services, including a COVID-19 vaccine and booster and Flu shot, require a health insurance card. Those requesting a COVID-19 booster should bring their vaccine card.

The WOW Van, a multi-disciplinary mobile unit, is available to S7HD through a partnership with IDPH to provide health screenings and other services. IDPH partners with health agencies and hospitals to provide staff and services on the WOW Van at sites where people can come for medical services.

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Jackson Food Truck Rally
3:30-7:30 p.m.
STL Iron Mounty Railway
Jackson, MO

Thursday, June 1

Blood Drive
12:30-5:30 p.m.
Poplar Bluff Police Department Multi-use room
911 North Shelby Road
Poplar Bluff, MO

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: PoplarBluffCommunity to schedule an appointment.

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Southern Illinois Music Festival
Special 2023 Cairo performances
4 p.m.
Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center
815 Commerical Avenue
Cairo, IL

The Antigone String Quartet from Cincinnati will perform music by Debussy and Florence Price. Admission is free. No reservation needed. Hors d’oeuvres and mimosas to follow the performances. This event is sponsored by Hastings Foundation and Illinois Arts Council.

Thursday, June 1-Sunday, June 4

Cape Girardeau Spring Fair
West Park Mall
3049 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Thursday and Friday – opening at 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday – opening at noon (two sessions: noon-5 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.)

Wristband prices are as follows:

• Thursday, June 1 (Family Night) – $20 per person
• Friday, June 2 – $25 per person per session
• Saturday, June 3 – $25 per person per session
• Sunday, June 4 – $25 per person per session

Friday, June 2

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
Double Take
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

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Tunes at Twilight – Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin
7 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, June 3

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

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First-ever Carbondale CommUNITY Dinner
6 p.m. – first seating
7:30 p.m. – second seating
Washington Street
Carbondale, IL

On June 3, Carbondale residents are invited to a special event dedicated to celebrating the spirit of community and togetherness. Organizers from various local groups have joined forces to host the first-ever Carbondale CommUNITY Dinner. To create an unforgettable experience, organizers have decided to take this dinner to the streets of Carbondale.

Washington Street will be closed for the event, providing the opportunity for a family-style dinner right in the heart of town. This event is free and open to the public on a first-come basis. In order to accommodate as many people as possible, organizers will have two seatings available, each serving 80 people. The first seating will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a second seating at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot for a three-course meal prepared by The Substitute Chef.

On the menu:

• Mixed Greens Salad
• Red Beans & Rice
• Crawfish Ettoufe
• Cranberry Apple Croissant Pudding

Connect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying the start of a beautiful summer season in Carbondale. Tap here for more details.

Monday, June 5

Southern Illinois Music Festival
Special 2023 Cairo performances
5 p.m. – pre-concert lecture
5:30 .m. – concert begins
Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center
815 Commerical Avenue
Cairo, IL

The Fermi String Quartet and Dave Tuttle Ensemble from Chicago will perform music by Beethoven and other masters.

Admission is free. No reservation needed. Hors d’oeuvres and mimosas to follow the performances. This event is sponsored by Hastings Foundation and Illinois Arts Council.

Wednesday, June 7

Southern 7 WOW Van Clinic
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Olive Branch Community Building
22434 Railroad Street
Olive Branch, IL

For Southern Illinois residents needing basic health care, the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van may help. Through a grant funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) continues to provide many of these services through IDPH WOW Van Clinics. The WOW Van travels to high health-risk communities in the lower seven counties in Illinois.

Free services available on the WOW Van include NARCAN training, blood pressure check, colorectal cancer tests (FIT), and medication disposal packets. Charged services available include blood lead, hemoglobin and cholesterol screenings, STD tests (including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis), HIV, pregnancy, and TB skin tests, Well Water tests, Flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. All services will be offered while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Charged services, including a COVID-19 vaccine and booster, require a health insurance card. Those requesting a COVID-19 booster should bring their vaccine card.

The WOW Van, a multi-disciplinary mobile unit, is available to S7HD through a partnership with IDPH to provide health screenings and other services. IDPH partners with health agencies and hospitals to provide staff and services on the WOW Van at sites where people can come for medical services.

Thursday, June 8

Mental Health Conference
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers College
2080 Three Rivers Blvd.
Poplar Bluff, MO

Three Rivers College is partnering with FCC Behavioral Health, The Mental Health Coalition, and the Community Resource Council to present a Mental Health Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 8 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers College.

The Mental Health Conference will include keynote speakers Carol Goodman, Quality Improvement Officer for FCC Behavioral Health, and Moriah Joplin, Training Officer for FCC Behavioral Health. Additional speakers include Corey Reynolds, Behavioral Health Support Program Coordinator of Three Rivers College; Hannah Terry, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner in Mental Health LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator with John J. Pershing VAMC; and Carl Harbison, Suicide Prevention and Firearm Safety Specialist with FCC Behavioral Health.

The speaking sessions will include an “Overview of Mental Health” by Goodman and Joplin, “Welcoming Inclusive Safe Equitable Service Environments” by Corey Reynolds, “LGBTQ+ Mental Health” by Hannah Terry, and “Conversations for Suicide Safer Homes” by Carl Harbison.

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June Women’s Impact Network (WIN) luncheon – hospital by FOX23 My49
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (shop vendors starting at 11 a.m.)
Hubble Creek Venue
1506 S. Farmington Road
Jackson, MO
$25 per ticket
Visit jacksonmochamber.org/events to register.

Enjoy lunch, shopping and networking.

Friday, June 9

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
Southern Draw
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

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Tunes at Twilight – Reckless Saints
7 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, June 10

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11

Free Fishing Days in Missouri

During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.

Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.

Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state’s more than 1.1 million anglers.

Tap here for information on Missouri fishing regulations, fish identification, and more, get a copy of MDC’s 2023 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations. They are also available where permits are sold.

Need fishing gear? MDC works with numerous libraries and other locations around the state to loan fishing gear for free. Loaner gear includes fishing poles and simple tackle box with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Worms, minnows, or other bait are not provided. Tap here to fFind MDC Rod and Reel Loaner Program locations.

MDC’s free MO Fishing app can help anglers find the best places to fish in Missouri, access regulation information, identify fish by species, and more. Anglers can also buy, store, and show fishing permits right on their mobile devices. MO Fishing is available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.

Monday, June 12-Friday, June 16

Train Like an Officer: Paducah Police Junior Citizens Police Academy
9 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch provided)

Come meet and learn from the K9 Units, SWAT, Bomb Squad, General Investigations Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and more.

Call the Paducah Police Department at 270-444-8550 or email cravens@paducahky.gov or gmorgan@paducahky.gov for more information.

Wednesday, June 14

Southern 7 WOW Van Clinic
9 a.m.-noon & 1:15-3 p.m.
Shawnee Community College Extension
5385 Industrial Park Drive
Metropolis, IL

For Southern Illinois residents needing basic health care, the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van may help. Through a grant funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) continues to provide many of these services through IDPH WOW Van Clinics. The WOW Van travels to high health-risk communities in the lower seven counties in Illinois.

Free services available on the WOW Van include NARCAN training, blood pressure check, colorectal cancer tests (FIT), and medication disposal packets. Charged services available include blood lead, hemoglobin and cholesterol screenings, STD tests (including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis), HIV, pregnancy, and TB skin tests, Well Water tests, Flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. All services will be offered while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Charged services, including a COVID-19 vaccine and booster, require a health insurance card. Those requesting a COVID-19 booster should bring their vaccine card.

The WOW Van, a multi-disciplinary mobile unit, is available to S7HD through a partnership with IDPH to provide health screenings and other services. IDPH partners with health agencies and hospitals to provide staff and services on the WOW Van at sites where people can come for medical services.

Thursday, June 15

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15 to discuss U.S. Route 412 in Dunklin County and potential alternatives for future capacity improvements. The meeting will be held in the gym of Senath-Hornersville High School, located at 803 S. State St. in Senath.

In 2022, MoDOT launched the Environmental Study to plan for future capacity improvements examining the 20-mile section of U.S. 412 extending from Route AC near the Arkansas border to just east of Route Y near Kennett, Missouri. The Environmental Study began the process of collecting data and gathering public input to inform study decisions. The first community briefing was held in December 2022.

During the upcoming meeting, the project team will share potential alternatives and receive additional public input. MoDOT plans to present the preferred alternative for capacity improvements to the public later this year.

All are encouraged to attend the open house public meeting, and visitors can stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.

Visit modot.org/412 to view the project webpage with additional information and an opportunity to sign up for updates.

For more information, contact MoDOT Project Manager Curt Woolsey at (417) 469-6232 or MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636). People who require an accommodation to participate fully in the meeting should notify Curt Woolsey by the close of business on Thursday, June 8 so arrangements for those services can be made.

Friday, June 16

Tony Buehrle Alumni Golf Tournament
four-person scramble
Hosted by Notre Dame Booster Club and sponsored by Plaza Tire Service
Cape Girardeau Country Club
7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. flights are available.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

The cost is $150 per player and includes cart, lunch, beverages, mulligans and skins. Registration is available online at notredamehighschool.org/summergolf. Participants must be 21 or older. Limited spots available.

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10th Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust
Westwood Hills Country Club
Poplar Bluff, MO
Noon – lunch
1 p.m. – shotgun start
5:30-7:30 p.m. – Reception (open to the public)includes a shrimp boil sponsored by Dille & Pollard, Toth & Associates, and Heartland Engineering, LLC.

All proceeds will go to benefit the Three Rivers Annual Fund, which funds special projects and helps make a difference in the lives of TRC students. The Fund allows Three Rivers to continue in its mission while allowing the College the financial flexibility to pursue important projects and new initiatives as they arise.

Registration is open for both participants and sponsors. Player registration is $135 for individuals and $550 for teams and includes contest packages, greens fees, cart, lunch, refreshments on the course, and an evening reception following play. Lunch is sponsored by Taco Taco, Las Margaritas, and Maya’s Mexican Restaurant.

For information and registration forms, visit trcc.edu/events, or contact Michelle Reynolds, Director of Development for Three Rivers College at 573-840-9077 or michellereynolds@trcc.edu.

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Juneteenth Block Party
5-9 p.m.
Jackson to Gum Street
Carbondale, IL

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois invites all to an evening of food, music, games and prizes for the entire family.

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Tunes at Twilight – Rod Picott
7 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, June 17

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Wednesday, June 21

Southern 7 WOW Van Clinic (only NARCAN, FIT and Community Services Information. No nursing services will be available.)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shawnee Community College Extension
2035 Washington Ave.
Cairo, IL

For Southern Illinois residents needing basic health care, the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van may help. Through a grant funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) continues to provide many of these services through IDPH WOW Van Clinics. The WOW Van travels to high health-risk communities in the lower seven counties in Illinois.

Free services available on the WOW Van include NARCAN training, blood pressure check, colorectal cancer tests (FIT), and medication disposal packets. Charged services available include blood lead, hemoglobin and cholesterol screenings, STD tests (including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis), HIV, pregnancy, and TB skin tests, Well Water tests, Flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. All services will be offered while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Charged services, including a COVID-19 vaccine and booster, require a health insurance card. Those requesting a COVID-19 booster should bring their vaccine card.

The WOW Van, a multi-disciplinary mobile unit, is available to S7HD through a partnership with IDPH to provide health screenings and other services. IDPH partners with health agencies and hospitals to provide staff and services on the WOW Van at sites where people can come for medical services.

Friday, June 23

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
Blind Velvet
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

Saturday, June 24

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

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Household Hazardous Waste collection event
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
south lot of Banterra Center
1400 Arena Drive
Carbondale, IL

Pre-registration is required for all spring 2023 collection events. Tap here to register.

Wednesday, June 28

Southern 7 WOW Van Clinic
9 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m.
Dollar General Store
402 N 1st Street
Vienna, IL

For Southern Illinois residents needing basic health care, the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van may help. Through a grant funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) continues to provide many of these services through IDPH WOW Van Clinics. The WOW Van travels to high health-risk communities in the lower seven counties in Illinois.

Free services available on the WOW Van include NARCAN training, blood pressure check, colorectal cancer tests (FIT), and medication disposal packets. Charged services available include blood lead, hemoglobin and cholesterol screenings, STD tests (including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis), HIV, pregnancy, and TB skin tests, Well Water tests, Flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccine and boosters. All services will be offered while supplies are available. No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Charged services, including a COVID-19 vaccine and booster, require a health insurance card. Those requesting a COVID-19 booster should bring their vaccine card.

The WOW Van, a multi-disciplinary mobile unit, is available to S7HD through a partnership with IDPH to provide health screenings and other services. IDPH partners with health agencies and hospitals to provide staff and services on the WOW Van at sites where people can come for medical services.

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Jackson Food Truck Rally
3:30-7:30 p.m.
STL Iron Mounty Railway
Jackson, MO

Saturday, July 1

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day 5K
7:04 a.m.
410 West Main Street
Jackson, MO US 63755
$25

Proceeds from this event benefit our Children’s Wellness Fund, but more specifically, children with special needs. Camp Super Nova is designed for children and adults with special needs. Camps are divided into two age groups, 5 to 12 years and 12 to adult. Camp Super Nova is designed for people with a variety of disabilities—physical, emotional and behavioral. Donations support camp programs such as transportation for field trips to bowling, golf, water park, conservation center and other community destinations. Tap here for more information and to register.

Friday, July 7

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
The Dirt Road Express
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

Saturday, July 8

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, July 14

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
Keyed Up
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

Saturday, July 15

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, July 21

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
The Millstones
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

Friday July 21-Saturday, July 22

Missouri Solar Eclipse Expo
Show Me Center
1333 N. Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, July 21
6 p.m. – doors open
6:30-8 p.m. – Panel discussion
University Center Ballroom
388 Henderson Ave.
Cape Girardeau, MO

A panel of experts will meet to give their perspectives on the upcoming 2024 eclipse and answer questions from the audience. The public is invited to participate. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free parking available in the two parking lots west of the building and across the street from the first-floor entrance. The event is free and open to the public.

On Friday night, July 21, the Missouri Solar Eclipse Expo will “kickoff” with a panel discussion entitled “Get Ready for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses”. Panelists include a representative from NASA, eclipse expert Fred Espenak (“Mr. Eclipse”), a representative of the Missouri Department of Tourism, an expert of participation by schools, and a weather expert. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. A virtual participation option will be available for those unable to attend in person. After the panel discussion, guests are invited to night sky viewing using a Portable Astronomical Observatory.

Saturday, July 22

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

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Missouri Solar Eclipse Expo
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Show Me Center
1333 N. Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tickets are free if you pre-register or $3 at the door. Tap here to get free tickets.

Tusday, July 25

Deer Aging Techniques webinar by Missouri Department of Conservation on July 25 at 6 p.m. at zoom.us/j/87530565870#success.

Wednesday, July 26

Jackson Food Truck Rally
3:30-7:30 p.m.
STL Iron Mounty Railway
Jackson, MO

Friday, July 28

Music in the Park Summer Concert Series
6-8 p.m. (free)
Countempo
Legion Park
Sikeston, MO

Saturday, July 29

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, Aug. 4

Tunes at Twilight – Amy Levere and Wil Sexton
6:30 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Aug. 5

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, Aug. 11

Tunes at Twilight – The Swamp Tigers
6:30 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Aug. 12

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, Aug. 18

The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament
6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dalhousie Golf Club
4700 Cords Way #7411
Cape Girardeau, MO

“Chipping Away at Hunger” is the theme for the annual four-person scramble which benefits community efforts to feed hungry children both regionally and locally. Last year’s tournament raised more than $160,000 with funds distributed by Saint Francis Foundation to food banks and feeding programs such as Clearwater Ministerial Alliance, Charleston Blue Jay Pantry, Tiger Bites Summer Feeding Program, Jefferson Backpack Program, Jackson R-2 Power Packs and more.

The morning tee time will be 7:30 a.m. and the afternoon tee time is 1:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, 18 holes of golf, green fees, cart and more are included. Prizes will be rewarded immediately following each flight with hole-in-one and team competition prizes available. Registration ends Wednesday, July 5.

To register a team or sponsor the event, please visit foundation.sfmc.net/golf or contact Nathan Gautier, Development Officer – Special Events, at 573-331-3187.

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Tunes at Twilight – Three of a Perfect Pair
6:30 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Aug. 19

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, Aug. 25

Tunes at Twilight – Missy Anderson and Her One Man Band
6:30 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, Aug. 25-Tuesday, September, 4

DuQuoin State Fair
655 Executive Drive
DuQuoin, IL

Wednesday, August 30

Jackson Food Truck Rally
3:30-7:30 p.m.
STL Iron Mounty Railway
Jackson, MO

Friday, Sept. 1

Tunes at Twilight – Brian Curran
6:30 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Sept. 2

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Friday, Sept. 8

Tunes at Twilight – Mean Mary
6:30 p.m.
Ivers Square Gazebo
44 N Lorimier Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Sept. 9

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Using Data to Inform Deer Management webinar
6 p.m.
Webinar: zoom.us/j/81780816373#success

Saturday, Sept. 16

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Sept. 23

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Wednesday, September 27

Jackson Food Truck Rally
3:30-7:30 p.m.
STL Iron Mounty Railway
Jackson, MO

Thursday, September 28

Koe Wetzel ‘Road to Hell Paso’ North American headline tour
Show Me Center
1333 N. Sprigg Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Fans can register for presale access
at roadtohellpasotour.com/.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Oct. 7

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Saturday, Oct. 14

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Weathering the Storm: An All Hazards Conference
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Pavilion
1602 Sioux Drive
Marion, IL

Tap here for more info and to register.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Cape Riverfront Market (every Saturday morning between May and October except Oct. 21)
8 a.m.-noon
35 S. Spanish Street
Cape Girardeau, MO

Sunday, November 26

31st Annual Parade of Lights
5 p.m.
downtown Cape Girardeau, MO

Old Town Cape, Inc. will host the 31st Annual Parade of Lights on Sunday, November 26, beginning at 5 p.m.

The Parade of Lights theme for this year is “Gnome Place Like Home For the Holidays!” chosen by Parade of Lights chairs, Kent and Vicki Zickfield, who own Zickfield’s Jewelry & Gifts, located at 29 N. Main Street in Downtown Cape Girardeau.

Parade of Lights attendees can expect to see a variety of holiday-themed floats from Cape Girardeau and surrounding area businesses and organizations. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance near the end of the parade.

Parade of Lights participants are encouraged to decorate their entry with lights and have music playing. Along the route, judges will be choosing entries for best theme, best appearance by a business or organization, best appearance by a not for profit, best music, best lighting, best marching band, and the chairman’s award.

The parade route will begin at the intersection of Broadway and West End Boulevard and will continue East down Broadway, turning right onto Main Street, and ending at the parking lot across from Hutson’s Big Sandy Furniture.

Those who want an entry packet are asked to email sydneywaters@oldtowncape.org or stop by Old Town Cape’s office at 338 Broadway St. Ste. 401 in downtown Cape Girardeau.