June 10, 2005
Artifacts 6/10/05
Scott City seeks singers for karaoke contest; Jackson artist wins prize in traveling exhibit; State Fair announces grandstand lineup; Annual Red House Ball to feature live music; Auditions Monday for LibertyFest production; Writers conference will kick off June 24 in Kansas City; Nationally touring bluegrass act to play in Bloomfield
Area student accepted to two dance programs
Leslie Samples, a dance student at Southeast Missouri State University from West Frankfort, Ill., has been accepted into two internationally acclaimed summer dance programs. Samples was selected for both the American Dance Festival in Durham, N.C., and the Paul Taylor Dance Company summer intensive workshop in New York City.
Scott City seeks singers for karaoke contest
The Scott City Park Board is still seeking contestants for the city's first annual "Idol Karaoke Contest," to be held June 17 at 8 p.m. in the Scott City Park as part of the 29th annual midsummer festival. Contestants must be 18 years or older. To enter, call the city park office at (573) 264-3411.
Jackson artist wins prize in traveling exhibit
Vicki Outman, an artist from Jackson, won a Juror's Choice award in the 2005 Good Vintage traveling art exhibit, now showing at Gallery 100, l32 N. Main St. in Cape Girardeau. The exhibit features two-dimensional art from artists age 50 and older from around Missouri and will be on display through June.
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State Fair announces grandstand lineup
SEDALIA, Mo. -- The Missouri State Fair has announced its 2005 grandstand lineup for the fair, which will take place Aug. 11 to 21 at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia. Included on the lineup are The Fabulous Thunderbirds on Aug. 11, Lynyrd Skynyrd on Aug. 12, Brad Paisley with Sara Evans on Aug. 13, the Temptations and The Four Tops on Aug. 14, a truck and tractor pull on Aug. 15, an Elvis Extravaganza on Aug. 16, Crossfade and Seether on Aug. 17, Keith Urban on Aug. 18, Rascal Flatts on Aug. 19, Hoobastank on Aug. 20 and auto racing on Aug. 21. Ticket prices vary and go on sale Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mostatefair.com, or by calling (800) 422-3247.
Annual Red House Ball to feature live music
The Cape Girardeau Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission has announced the annual Red House Ball fund raiser will be held June 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. The ball will raise money for the Red House Foundation and will feature music by Manitou, food and drink, a historical costume fashion show, traditional dancing and other special events. Tickets are available now and at the door. For more information, call the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at 332-7805.
Auditions Monday for LibertyFest production
Auditions for "Tywappity Tales," a performance of American Indian stories, will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at Port Cape Girardeau. Cast members needed are young performers -- children, teens and tweens -- with no preparation needed for auditions. "Tywappity Tales," written and directed by Dr. Roseanna Whitlow, will be presented at LibertyFest on July 4 for two performances at 6:30 and 7 p.m. For more information, contact Whitlow at 334-9997.
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