December 4, 2008
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Holiday Happenings Rockin' Christmas Party Annual Toys for Tots benefit featuring Mike Renick Band, Oh for Audio and Smokin Brothers Barbeque. Where: Rude Dog Pub When: 8 p.m. today Candlelight tour of Oliver House A throwback to the holidays of yore...
Holiday
Happenings
Rockin' Christmas Party
Annual Toys for Tots benefit featuring Mike Renick Band, Oh for Audio and Smokin Brothers Barbeque.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 8 p.m. today
Candlelight tour of Oliver House
A throwback to the holidays of yore.
Where: Jackson
When: 5 to 8 p.m. today
56th annual Holiday House
The 136-year-old Magnolia Manor opens for the holidays.
Where: Magnolia Manor, Cairo, Ill.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Holiday dinner showcase with Mike & Robyn
Two prominent area voices lull you into the Christmas mood.
Where: Deerfield Lodge
When: today, Friday call 243-7775 for times
Glenn House holiday tour
Decorations, wine tastings featuring River Ridge Winery and Dr. Dan Cotner on piano.
Where: The Glenn House, 325 Spanish St.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
Jackson Christmas parade
Floats, candy and the man in red bringing up the rear.
Where: Uptown Jackson
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Oliver House tour
A cap to the holly day.
Where: The Oliver House, Jackson
When: after the Christmas parade to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday
The Lutheran Family and Children's Services Home Tour
Six homes and the LFCS offices decorated and open for observation.
Where: Cape Girardeau
When: Starts at 10 a.m. Saturday; call 334-5866 for more information
Cans Film Festival
Bring in five canned goods and see any movie for free before 5 p.m. Proceeds will go to The Salvation Army's "Tree of Lights" campaign.
Where: Cape West 14 Cine
When: Saturday
9th annual old-fashioned Christmas Walk
Featuring craft fair, live Nativity, historic buildings and more.
Where: Brazeau, Mo.
When: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday
Parade of Lights
Cape's Christmas parade.
Where: Broadway and Main Street, Cape Girardeau
When: 5 p.m. Sunday
Fourth annual Ole Fashioned Acoustic Christmas
Hosted by Jerry Swan with performances by Dale Haskell, Natascha Atwood, Dan Weithop and more.
Where: Broadway Books and Roasting Co.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
13th annual Sounds of the Season holiday concert
Mike Dumey and talented area youth present the annual concert.
Where: Cape Bible Chapel
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Luther's Indoor Walk in the Woods
Tour 30 themed trees and two new exhibits of antique toys and a nutcracker collection.
Where: Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum, Altenburg, Mo.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
LIVE MUSIC
Doug E. Rees
Jackson favorite with special guest Sharon Clark.
Where: Stooges, Jackson
When: 7 to 11 p.m. today
Live acoustic music
Matt Murphy provides the music; bartenders provide the show.
Where: Slingers
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. today
Country Touch Band
Get in touch with classic country music.
Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
Classic Country Band
Playing the way it used to be.
Where: American Legion hall, Jackson
When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday
SEMO Jazz Ensemble
Trained, practiced and oh so fun.
Where: Buckner Brewing Co.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Friday
Fill and Alabaster Brown
Jazz fusion and the funky Brown sound.
Where: Broussard's
When: 9 p.m. Friday
The Intention
A large rockin' song list and energetic live performances.
Where: Club Moxy
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday
Canadian Customs
Five-piece indie rock band from Illinois.
Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City
When: 9 p.m. Friday
Phat Cat Fridays
With DJ Vince Brown.
Where: Phat Cat
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday
Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls
A quiet reprieve from the hustle and bustle.
Where: Royal N'Orleans
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday
Ozark Opry Band
A country party.
Where: Ozark Opry, 181 Lillie Kaye Ann Drive, Jackson
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Scott Holt Band
After 10 years performing with Buddy Guy and guest appearances with artists like Santana, Holt knows his way down the frets.
Where: Stooges, Jackson
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When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday
Canadian Customs
They pull influences from Bob Dylan, The White Stripes, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Young and more.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
False Affair
Four-piece alt/pop rock band
Where: Broussard's
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Woodbox Gang
Another funky bluegrass band from Illinois.
Where: Buckner Brewing Co.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Dance Party with the Male Man
Dance the night away.
Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Bobz "Bonz 'N' Bratz"
A variety of covers and originals.
Where: Thirsty's, across from Thorngate
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
DJ Lance
Shake your booty.
Where: Slingers
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band
It's just plain great music.
Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape
When: 9 to 11 p.m. Sunday
Bobz "Bonz 'N' Bratz"
Stuff like the Cranberries, Jason Mraz, Koko Taylor and Miranda Lambert.
Where: Jimmi's Bar and Restaurant
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
MISC
Irene's Country Dancers
Go on, dance around.
Where: Cape Eagles No. 3775, 321 Spring Ave.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners class starts at 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
Country Club Western Dance classes
Another chance to dance.
Where: American Legion Post 63, 2731 Thomas Drive
When: beginners, 6 p.m., open dance, 7 to 9 p.m.
Rock Band karaoke
Grab a band and get the controllers.
Where: Slingers
When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
HI-Cot'N Line Dancers
Get in line.
Where: Crossroads Fellowship Church
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
Bonney Bank fine art and craft sale
Christmas gifts galore.
Where: Christ Episcopal Church
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
PERFORMING ARTS
"Twelfth Night or What You Will"
The classic comedy by William Shakespeare about mistaken identity, love and marriage.
Where: Bedell Performance Hall
When: 7:30 p.m. today and Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Department of Theater and Dance Solo Recital
The now-annual Solo Recital from advanced voice students at Southeast Missouri State University.
Where: Shuck Recital Hall
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Symphony Series
The Southeast Missouri State University symphony orchestra presents Prokofiev's enchanting "Peter and the Wolf," a story in music.
Where: River Campus
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Fall Dance Concert
Art on stage.
Where: presented by Southeast Missouri State University, River Campus
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
VISUAL ARTS
"Oil is History"
Louise Anne (L.A.) Marler's photographic inspiration to use alternative fuels.
Where: Southeast Missouri State University library
When: 4 p.m. today
First Friday Receptions
Local galleries open their doors to show off their walls.
Where: Various places, check page 17 for details
When: 5 to 9 p.m.
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. Friday
Karaoke
Where: Thirsty's, across from Thorngate
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday
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
Wattz Up Karaoke
Where: Cue & Brew
When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday
Karaoke contest
Where: Shock'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
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