Artifacts 6/27/14

Photos on display at Arts Council

In July, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, 32 N. Main St., in Cape Girardeau, will display the work of the River Region Photography Association in an exhibit titled "CLICK." The work of about 30 of the group's members will be shown. Information on where each image was made and how the artist captured it will be included. Opening reception for "CLICK" will be from 5 to 9 p.m. July 11. The group is a camera club that is open to the public. It strives to educate local photographers, from beginners to professionals. For more information, visit riverregionphoto.com.

Nature Center features Victor Moss' photos

The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will display the outdoor photographs of Victor Moss in July. The exhibit will include images of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and wildflowers. The Nature Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Muny band concert series continues

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band will perform at the Capaha Park band shell at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The director of the group is Ron Nall, in his 22nd year as conductor. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a concert under the stars. The Wednesday evening concert series continues through July 30.

Troupe will present 'A Bench in the Sun'

The River City Players will present "A Bench in the Sun" at the Port Cape Girardeau restaurant, 19 N. Water St. The comedy centers on two "Odd Couple"-like men living in a retirement home whose world is shaken by the arrival of a former movie starlet. On July 10, the show will include a dessert buffet at 6:30 p.m., with the play beginning at 7. On July 11 and 12, it will include a dinner buffet starting at 7 p.m., and show time is 8. A matinee performance will be presented July 13, with a dessert buffet at 1:30 p.m. and the show at 2. To make reservations, call Port Cape at 334-0954.

Writers Guild to host literature professor

Dr. Carl Bloom, author and literature professor at Southeast Missouri State University, will discuss "The Risks and Rewards of Self-Publishing" at the next meeting of the Southeast Missouri Writers Guild. The meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Oscar Hirsch Room of the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark Ave. For more information, call 334-5279.

Creation Station offers painting for children

Creation Station at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark Ave., will explore monochromatic painting with children ages 4 to 8. The class, taught by Kelly Hughes of Open Window Studio, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Registration is required; call 334-5279.

Studio Art teaches how to draw comics

Studio Art Adventures at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark Ave., will offer a class on "Drawing in Comic Style" at 1 p.m. Saturday. The class, open to people 9 and older, will be taught by Kelly Hughes of Open Window Studio. A $3 fee for materials may be paid to the instructor at the time of the program. Registration is limited to 24. To register, phone 334-5279.

-- From staff reports