PERFORMING ARTS
Dance-apalooza 2008
Southeast Missouri State University dance students shake the stage with dance pieces written for the faculty/guest choreographer show.
When: 7:30 p.m., Today through Sunday
Where: Bedell Performance Hall, River Campus
"The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr"
Abridged version of plays by William Shakespeare presented by River City Players.
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: River City Yacht Club, Port Cape
Southeast Missouri State Symphony Orchestra
When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday
Where: Bedell Performance Hall, River Campus
LIVE MUSIC
Doug Rees
Country-infused rock and folk from Jackson singer/songwriter.
When: 7 to 11 p.m., Today
Where: Stooges, Jackson
Ivas John Band
Port Cape regulars bring home some blues.
When:8 p.m. to midnight, Today
Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape
Classic Country Band
The name says it all.
When: 7 to 10:30 p.m., Friday
Where: American Legion Hall, Jackson
Defined Perception
When: 9 p.m., Friday
Where: Broussard's
The Intention
Five-piece rock-n-roll band from Cape Girardeau.
When: 9 p.m., Friday
Where: Club Moxy
Crankin' Hankins
When: 9 p.m., Friday
Where: Buckner Brewing Co.
Brother Bagman
Kansas City quartet Brother Bagman serves up an eclectic rock and roll stew for the masses.
When: 9 p.m., Friday
Where: Rude Dog Pub
Brand X
High-energy dance and party band that covers classic and new rock, blues, funk and country, and requests are always welcome.
When: Friday
Where: Double Nickel II
Live piano music
Jennifer Jolls provides something different from the usual live music fare.When: 7:30 to 11 p.m., Friday, Saturday
Where: Royal N'Orleans
Bill Hulvey and the Desert Rain Band
Traditional country in the country.
When: 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday
Where: The Little Ole Opry, Burfordville
Barnacle Billy & The Zebra Mussels: Buckner Brewing Co., 9 p.m.
Scott K & the Continentals
When: 9 p.m., Saturday
Where: Broussard's, 9 p.m.
The Intention
When: 9 p.m., Saturday
Where: Club Moxy
Brother Bagman
When: 9 p.m., Saturday
Where: Rude Dog Pub
Free Sol
Memphis Hip-hop artists take a break from the big city to rock the River City.
When: D.J. Copa starts at 9 p.m., Free Sol starts at 11 p.m., Saturday
Where: The Camp at Mainstreet Bar
Mutli-band benefit
Area bands join together for a Red Cross benefit for people affected by the ice storm.
When: 8 p.m., Saturday
Where: Schock's Pub, Scott City
Bruce Zimmerman & The Water Street Band
When: 9 to 11 p.m., Sunday
Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape
Back In Black
The six-piece group will be performing for the Noon Optimist Chili Day event.
When: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and again 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday
Where: A.C. Brase Arena Building
VISUAL ARTS
"Cindy Tower: Workplace Series"
Opening reception for the St. Louis artist. Show lasts through April 27.
When: 4 to 7 p.m., Friday
Where: Crisp Museum, River Campus
MISC
Lecture/Discussion on World View
When: noon, Today
Where: Kenty Library, Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University Women's Basketball vs. Samford
When: 5 p.m., Today
Where: Show Me Center
Southeast Missouri State University Men's Basketball vs. Samford
When: 7:30 p.m., Today
Where: Show Me Center
Irene's Country Dancers
Learn how to line dance.
When: Beginners' Class starts at 6 p.m.; 7 to 9 p.m., Today
Where: Cape Eagles
Southeast Missouri State University Baseball vs. Northern Colorado
When: 2 p.m., Friday
Where: Capaha Park
Road to WrestleMania Tour: WWE Championship Match
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Show Me Center
Contra Dance
Beach Ball Contra Dance featuring The Old Cornlickers: sponsored by Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance.
When: free beginner's session, 6:45 to 7 p.m.; dance 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Episcopal Church
The Battle of Sand Ridge
Civil War reenactment and encampment.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday 1 p.m. Sunday
Where: Sikeston
Southeast Missouri State University Softball All-Missouri Cancer Tournament -- Southeast vs. Missouri State
When: noon, Sunday
Where: Southeast Softball Complex
Southeast Missouri State University Baseball vs. Northern Colorado
When: noon, Sunday
Where: Capaha Park
Book singing
Local author Nicholas Lewis will appear to talk about his book "In the Wind."
When: Wednesday
Where: Mollie's Cafe
KARAOKE
Karaoke
When: 9 p.m., Today
Where: Broussard's
Karaoke with T.J. Jackson
When: 6:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Cape Girardeau VFW Hall
Karaoke
When: 9:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Strike Zone, Main Street Lanes, Jackson
Wattz Up Karaoke
When: 9 p.m., Friday
Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills
Karaoke
When: 9:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Pockets
Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System
When: 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday
Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma, Mo.
Renegade Karaoke
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday
Where: Daytimer's Lounge
Wattz Up Karaoke
When: 9 p.m., Saturday
Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills
Karaoke
When: 9:30 p.m., Saturday
Where: Pockets, 9:30 p.m.
Karaoke
When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday
Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.
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