good bets 10/2/08

Performing arts

"1940s Radio Hour"

See the drama and comedy of putting on a live radio show in the 1940s.

Where: Bedell Performance Hall, River Campus

When: 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday

Healing With Magic: a comedy/magic show

This interesting show featuring Johnny Harper will raise money for David Abell, who is battling Lou Gehrig's disease. Call 573-803-0664 for tickets.

Where: Yacht Club, Port Cape

When: 8 to 9 p.m., Friday

live music

Doug Rees

Jackson singer/songwriter welcomes special guests, Every Other Chair.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

Always good blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Sultans of Swing

A royal enjoyment.

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Country Touch Band

Your chance for classic country.

Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Classic Country Band

Another place for classic country.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday

Vintage Classic Rock

Music for the ages.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Steve Ewing

Former Urge frontman gets funky with it.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Freaky Friday

Party with False Affair and The Futz in Scott City.

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Trey Presson & The Missouri Outlaws

Rock rebels from Sikeston.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Easy keys.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Wendy Jans

Soulful singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tenn.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

The Buzz

The bugs are gone and the weather is just right for a night on the patio.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m.

Drivin' Rain

Hard, drivin' rock.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Bill Booth

Acoustic blues and rock.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman & The Water Street Band

Cape's musical patriarch and his band of merry musicians.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday

Classical concert

Husband and wife musicians team up with two harpsichords.

Where: Shuck Recital Hall

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman

Juice and Bruce.

Where: California Juice Club

When: 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday

Harry Martin Band

Trio that plays a variety of rhythm and blues, oldies and dance music.

Where: The Phat Cat

When: 7 to 11 p.m.

misc

HI-Cot'N Line Dancers

Join up and dance.

Where: American Legion Post 63

When: 7:30 to 10 p.m. today

Fall foliage breakfast run

Beautiful Missouri scenery enjoyed from an air-conditioned train.

Where: St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, Jackson

When: 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday

Fall Frolic

The Red House will have games and activities for children and visitors including a snake exhibit from 11 a.m. to noon, bobbing for apples, weaving projects and free tours of the Red House.

Where: Red House Interpretive Center

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Contra Dance

Dance to live string band music by the Old Cornlickers.

Where: Christ Episcopal Church

When: 6:45 p.m. beginner's session; 7 to 9:30 p.m. dance

Dance Party with the Male Man

Be a dancing queen.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Top female impersonators

Not the same old song and dance.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke contest

Win some money with your reading skills.

Where: Schock's Pub

When: Saturday

KARAOKE

Karaoke

Where: Show-Me's

When: 8 p.m. today

Karaoke

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. today

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

When: 6:30 p.m. today

Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System

Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Renegade Karaoke

Where: Daytimer's Lounge

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Wattz Up Karaoke

Where: Cue & Brew

When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday