Visual Arts
Opening reception
A reception "Around the Edges: Photographs of Steven Poster" and a screening of Poster's recent feature film "Southland Tales."
Where: Crisp Museum
When: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday; movie starts at 7
Tuesday at the Museum
Presenting the art and photography of Steven Poster.
Where: Crisp Museum
When: 10 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Tuesday
LIVE MUSIC
Common Thread
Country rock.
Where: Bayou Bar and Grill
When: 7 to 10 p.m. today
Doug Rees
Lojo Russo joins the local favorite on her first of a few weekend performances.
Where: Stooges, Jackson
When: 7 to 10 p.m. today
Spring Jazz Concert
"From Fusion to Latin" features salsa, samba, hip-hop and more.
Where: Bedell Performance Hall
When: 7:30 p.m. today
Trey Presson
Southern rock and country.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 9 p.m. today
Live acoustic music
Matt Murphy with a guitar and good tunes.
Where: Slingers
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. today
Classic Country Band
Get your dose of old-time country.
Where: American Legion hall
When: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday
Student Voice Recital
Carrie Dryer shows what she's learned.
Where: Shuck Recital Hall
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Blue
The whole band for classic rock and blues.
Where: Bel Air Grill
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Doug Rees
Jackson singer/songwriter plays around.
Where: Buckner Brewing Co.
When: 9 p.m. Friday
DJ Vince Brown
Go to town on the dance floor.
Where: The Phat Cat
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday
Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls
Smooth piano playing.
Where: Royal N'Orleans
When: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday
On Tap
Southern rock.
Where: Rude Dog Pub
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday
Casey Reeves
Americana and folk.
Where: Hemman Winery, Brazeau, Mo.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday
Ozark Opry Band
Good old country.
Where: Ozark Opry, 181 Lillie Kaye Ann Drive, Jackson
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Delicious Fishes
St. Louis acoustic pop.
Where: Bel Air Grill
When: 4 p.m. Saturday
Second annual Steppin' Out showcase
Talent showcase with many guest performers.
Where: Christ Church of the Heartland
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Adiah with The Skies Proclaim
Metal show in the all-ages venue.
Where: Mississippi Mud House
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Ivas John Band
Smokin' guitar licks from the Illinois blues boy.
Where: Bel Air Grill
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Bruce Zimmerman Trio
Three's not a crowd when they're playing the blues.
Where: Stooges, Jackson
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday
John D. Hale Band
Country and rock.
Where: Club Moxy
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
DJ Lance
The latest dance tunes.
Where: Slingers
When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
Southern Brothers
Bluegrass and gospel.
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells, Mo.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Country Touch Band
Classic country music.
Where: Hemman Winery, Brazeau, Mo.
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday
Jerry Ford Combo
Gentle jazz.
Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.
When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday
15th annual Gaslight Sing
Featuring Gaslight Singers from First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, The Country Gospel Singers, Just in Thyme, White Water Bluegrass and Alisha Curtis
Where: Apple Creek Church, one mile north of Pocahontas
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
The Boone Project
Country and rockabilly.
Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday
Underberg House Concert
Lojo Russo plays roots and indie originals at the house. Call 270-1009 for more information.
Where: Underberg House
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
Spring Concert
Songs by the University Choir.
Where: Bedell Performance Hall
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Bruce Zimmerman
Bluesman brings in special guests.
Where: Stooges
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday
Southeast Missouri State University Percussion Ensemble
A midday, midweek percussion break.
Where: University Center Atrium
When: noon Wednesday
MISC
Poetry at the Mud House
The Journey Reading Series featuring original poetry from university students.
Where: Mississippi Mud House
When: 4 p.m. Friday
Eighth annual Community Benefit Wine Festival
Sample wine from 13 wineries in Southeast Missouri, music by Pat Schwent and her Motown group and food from 30 restaurants, all to benefit the Community Counseling Center.
Where: Bavarian Halle, Fruitland
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday
Cache River Nature Fest 2009
Outdoor activities all day long.
Where: Cache River Wetland Center, Cypress, Ill.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Saturday Mornings at the Museum with Jerry Ford Orchestra
Jerry Ford's 50 Years of Music exhibit opens and Jerry Ford brings a group to play.
Where: Cape River Heritage Museum
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday
"Blueprints for Hope"
The 28th annual Benefit Auction & Dinner to benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.
Where: Osage Community Centre
When: doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday
Top female impersonators
Sit in for the show.
Where: Independence Place
When: 11 p.m. Saturday
Car show and Caboose rides
Cool cars, train rides and a flea market.
Where: St. Louis Iron Mountain Railway, Jackson
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
Comic Con
Collectibles, video game tourneys and more.
Where: Old Steve & Barry's location, West Park Mall
When: Saturday, Sunday
Kent Library Athenaeum Event
Tom Harte presents "Confessions of a Junk Food Gourmet," telling the stories behind and uses for Peeps, Oreos and other "junk" food.
Where: Kent Library
When: noon Wednesday
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