Artifacts 1/6/06

Stand-up comedy comes to Pocahontas this month

POCAHONTAS, Mo. -- Pocahontas will play host to stand-up comedy on Jan. 13 at 9 p.m. when the Grassroots Comedy Tour visits Pokey's Pub and Grill. The tour features "The Mighty" JerDog, a nationally touring headliner who has appeared on the Bob and Tom Show, and Rob Rivera. For more information, call (573) 833-9999 or log on to www.JerDogComedy.com.

Arts Council seeks entries for 'Art for the Health of It'

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and Southeast Missouri Hospital are now accepting entries for their "Art for the Health of It" juried competition and exhibit. The contest is open to all artists 18 and older living within a 175-mile radius of Cape Girardeau and must be original, two dimensional works not previously displayed at the hospital or created in a workshop. Pieces selected will be displayed in the hospital from Feb. 26 through April 27. The deadline for entries is Feb. 13. For more information, call the Arts Council at 334-9233.

Independent author to have book signing

Cape Girardeau native and independent author P.A. "Andy" Leonard will hold a book signing of his recently published novel "Presence" at Hastings Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call Leonard at (314) 479-8388.

Cache River plans to host murder mystery dinner

BELKNAP, Ill. -- The Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery, located in Belknap, will hold a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, "Gone with the Passing of the Wind," at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14. For more information or reservations, call the winery at (618) 658-2274.

Poetry Coffee House event Monday at library

The Poetry Coffee House will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Public Library with the theme of dramatic monologues. For more information, contact Rhonda Cole at 334-5279.

Battle of the Bands focuses on sex health

FARMINGTON, Mo. -- Farmington will play host to the "Your Choice" Battle of the Bands on Feb. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the Farmington Centene Center. The goal of the event is to raise teen awareness of how to live safe and healthy lives of sexual involvement. Fourteen punk/screamo bands from throughout Southeast Missouri will be featured at the two-day event, along with various health departments and civic organizations. For more information, call (573) 783-8904.

Illinois Arts Council starts statewide tour

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Illinois Arts Council will embark on a listening tour from Jan. 19 through April 7, visiting communities throughout Illinois to hear the public's views on public funding for the arts and the value of arts in the community. Carbondale will be a stop on the tour on April 10, with a listening post at the Carbondale Middle School. For more information, call (312) 814-8715.