St. Paddy's Day parties

Kara Kearbey, left, Paul Schock and Sara Lanham pose at the St. Pats Party at Schock's Pub in Scott City.

Jeff and Tricia Curnell pose at the St. Pats Party at Schock's Pub in Scott City.

Jason Ansberry with "Mineshaft Dodgers" warms up his bass before playing for the St. Pats Party at Schock's Pub in Scott City.

Tracey and Tom Gilmer pose at the St. Pats Party at Schock's Pub in Scott City.

"The Intention" performs at the St. Paddy's Party at Rhymer's on the Plaza in Cape Girardeau.

Will Rhymer and Bethany Raines pose at the St. Paddy's Party at Rhymer's on the Plaza in Cape Girardeau.

Nicki Burford and Craig Sander pose at the St. Paddy's Party at Rhymer's on the Plaza in Cape Girardeau.

Rick Hastings and Ambre Merchant pose at the St. Paddy's Party at Rhymer's on the Plaza in Cape Girardeau.

Jay and Big Ron pose at the "Green Mash Bash Part 3" on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Mixing 10 in Cape Girardeau.

Human Zoo performs for the "Green Mash Bash Part 3" on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Mixing 10 in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)