Artifacts 9/30/05

Meyerhofer to read from poetry book Thursday

Michael Meyerhofer, winner of the Southeast Missouri State University Press 2005 Copperdome Poetry Chapbook Contest, will read poems from his book "Cardboard Urn," published this year by the Southeast Press, Thursday at 7 p.m. in Crisp Hall, room 125. The reading is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

'Standing Ovations' concert set for Oct. 9

The Southeast Missouri Music Academy will present its ninth annual "Standing Ovations" benefit concert on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. in Old St. Vincent's Church to raise money for the academy. Outstanding academy students featured this year will be Nicholas Summary (voice), Stephen Ansberry (violin), Amy Dai (piano), James Thompson and Meredith Busch (flute and harp duet). The concert will premiere two pieces written by Academy students: "Dream Island" composed by 10-year-old violinist Nathan Fridley, and "Winter Gloom" composed by 9-year-old pianist Abby Ritter. A meet-the-artists reception and silent auction will follow at Saffron. For more information, call the academy office at 651-2378.

SEMO theatre, dance, symphony open seasons

The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance and the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will both open their 2005-2006 seasons this week. Theatre and dance starts its season tonight with "The Trojan Women" by Euripides at 8 p.m. in Rose Theatre. Performances will continue intermittently through Oct. 9. The symphony orchestra will begin its season Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Academic Auditorium with a program called "Encore! with Judith Farris," featuring opera and Broadway pieces with Southeast alumna Judith Farris on vocals. For more information, or for tickets for the play or the concert, call 651-2265.

Cape wants neighbors to party together

Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson has officially proclaimed October as Neighborhood Nights month in an effort to bring neighbors closer together. City officials are encouraging neighbors to get together and hold block parties to solidify community spirit. For more information, call 334-1212.

Model aircraft fly-in and show to be held at airport

A Model Aircraft Fly-in and Air Show will be held Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. The event is open to all types of model aircraft. For more information, call the airport at 335-5264.

Wishing Chair comes to Underberg House Oct. 7

Folk duo Wishing Chair will appear at the Underberg House Concerts on Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in support of their sixth CD "Underdog." For more information, call Larry or Jean Underberg at 334-7692.

Ste. Genevieve holds Autumn Days Oct. 8, 9

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- Ste. Genevieve will hold its annual Autumn Daze arts festivalOct. 8 and 9, featuring arts, crafts, music and food. Artisans and crafters will have booths set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown, and special events will occur throughout the weekend and preceding the festival, including arts events on Thursday and Friday. For more information on the event, call (573) 883-7097.

-- From staff reports

First Friday openings planned for Oct. 7

Several First Friday openings will take place in Cape Girardeau on Oct. 7. Receptions will be held at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, Garden Gallery, Edward Bernard Gallery, The Artist Studio and Gallery 1.2.5, along with an art showing by the River's Edge Pottery Guild. For more information on these events, check next week's Arts and Leisure section of the Southeast Missourian or contact the galleries.

--From staff reports