Artifacts 3/28/03

Student Juried Art Exhibition opens today

The annual Student Juried Art Exhibition opens today at the University Museum in Memorial Hall at Southeast Missouri State University.

The show will consist of art created by Southeast students during the past year. In late March, the students submitted at least two pieces to be judged by juror Stephen Black of Vincennes University at Vincennes, Ind. Black chose 30 to 40 works to hang in the museum from the more than 300 paintings, sculptures, drawings, fine crafts, graphic designs, prints and illustrations.

An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. April 4.

Work not selected for the exhibition will be shown at the "Salon de Refuse" show to open April 4 at the Schock Community Art Center in Scott City. The Salon de Refuse is in the tradition of exhibitions by mid-18th century Parisian artists who mounted their own shows when their work was not accepted at the annual Salon, a conservative state-sponsored exhibition of paintings.

The reception for the Salon de Refuse will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. April 4 at the center, 116 E. Hickory in Scott City.

The Salon de Refuse will be open from noon to 4 p.m. April 5 and April 12, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6 and April 13.

The University museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on weekends.

The exhibitions will remain on display until April 17. Much of the art will be for sale.

In conjunction with the annual Student Assessment Exhibition, the University Museum will sponsor a program titled "Young Artists at Work" on April 5. Children and adults are invited to play games and make art together and go on a scavenger hunt in the museum galleries.

The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m., but visitors can stop by at any time. A ration of one adult for every two children is recommended.

No registration is necessary. The program is free.

Jazz bands to perform tonight

The Jazz Lab Band and Studio Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 tonight at the University Center Ballroom.

Both ensembles are directed by Barry Bernhardt. The bands will play music by Count Basie, Stan Kenton and Buddy Rich along with work by contemporary composers.

'Little Shop of Horrors' at SCC

ULLIN, Ill. -- "Little Shop of Horrors" continues today, Saturday and Monday at Shawnee Community College.

Performances are held at the SCC Educational Center at the main campus. A number of matinee performances are scheduled.

Phone (800) 481-2242, extension 3266 for times and ticket information.

Rep stages 'Gamester' and 'Puss N Boots'

ST. LOUIS -- "The Gamester," a romantic comedy that spins around a roulette wheel, continues through April 18 at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

A special presentation of the children's classic "Puss N Boots" is scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Phone (314) 968-4925 for information.

'Spider-Man Live!' opens Tuesday

ST. LOUIS -- "Spider-Man Live!," a show featuring flying effects, special effects and stunt choreography in telling the story of the Marvel comic book character, opens Tuesday and continues through April 6 at the Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $30, $25 and $20. Phone (314) 534-1111 or visit www.metrotix.com for information.

Asner in concert with symphony

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Emmy-winning actor Edward Asner will narrate when the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra performs "Shoah: A Kaddish for Victims of the Holocaust" Tuesday at Shryock Auditorium.

The work was composed by recent SIU graduate Scott Hines.

The performance is part of a concert that includes music by Dmitri Shostakovich, a work for jazz trio and orchestra by SIU alumnus William Hayes, and Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini."

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13, with a $6 discount for children 15 and under. For information, phone (618) 453-ARTS.

Kiwanis plan '50s, '60s dance April 5

The annual Kiwanis '50s and '60s dance will be presented April 5 at the A.C. Brase Arena Building.

Entertainment will be provided by Nashville resident Bruce Channel, who is known for the hit "Hey Baby," the band Decade, Kim Keele, Fred Horrell and the Kiwanis Firemen.

Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed and dance contest.

Owners of '50s and '60s cars and bike owners are invited to meet at the Arena Building at 7 p.m. for a show and short cruise.

Admission is $9 per person in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets are available at Shivelbine's, Cape Carpet, Minor's Harley-Davidson, Circle S Saddle Co., Bloomin Balloons, Tom Ward Hair Styling, Broadway Sports Cards or from Kiwanis members.

Hours are 8 p.m. to midnight. Setups will be available, and coolers are permitted.

Cancer society gala April 5

The American Cancer Society Gala will be held April 5 at the Osage Community Center.

The theme for this year's party is "Puttin' on the Ritz."

Tickets are $150 per couple. Phone 334-9197 for information.

Admission includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions.

Antique Appraisal Show April 12 in Sikeston

SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Sikeston Depot will host an Antique Appraisal Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 at the Sikeston Field House.

Tickets are available at ht Sikeston Depot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Those buying tickets prior to the event can select a premium line time.

The cost is $10 per items with a two-item limit.

Sharks and Jets are back in town

Notre Dame Regional High School will present "West Side Story" April 10, 11, 12 and 13 at the school.

This is the 20th anniversary of the school's first production of the musical, which also was directed by Cynthia King.

Tickets for the shows are now available through the school office by calling 335-6772. Tickets are $6 each.

-- From staff reports