Artifacts 12/20/07

Jackson native to screen films

Jackson native Nick Murphy will screen two of his feature films, with no admission, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at Port Cape Girardeau. The first film, "Will's Big Day," is rated R. The second, "What Comes Next?" is rated PG-13. For more information, call Port Cape at 334-0954.

'High School Musical' coming to Fox Theatre

ST. LOUIS -- The Disney sensation "High School Musical" will take the stage at the Fox Theatre beginning Jan. 9, with a touring musical based on the Disney Channel movie. Ticket prices range from $20 to $62 and are available by calling 314-534-1111 or visiting www.metrotix.com.

Drivin' Rain plays New Year's Eve gig

Cape Girardeau-based hard rock band Drivin' Rain will play a New Year's Eve party at Schock's Pub in Scott City, with opening band 8 Years. The show will be one of Drivin' Rain's first local shows since the addition of guitarists Michael Stewart and Jason Depro.

Thomas, Royal to play at Executive Inn

PADUCAH, Ky. -- B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal will perform a New Year's Eve show at 9 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Executive Inn Riverfront in Paducah. Tickets start at $38. Thomas has sold more than 70 million records since his start in 1968. Royal had his first big hit with his 1965 smash "Down in the Boondocks." The two perform their own hits and duets. For more information, call 800-866-3636.

St. Louis celebrates New Year with arts

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis will open the New Year with artistic expression with its First Night event New Year's Eve at the Grand Center. First Night, started in St. Louis in 1992, celebrates the New Year with artistic and musical performances, starting with a musical procession with kazoos. First Night is a family-friendly activity. For more information visit www.firstnightstl.org.

-- From staff reports