Good bets 5-15-08

Performing arts

"Steel Magnolias" dinner theater

Great Southern play presented by River City Players.

Where: River City Yacht Club, Port Cape

When: dinner at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday

LIVE MUSIC

Ivas John Band

Blues master here for his weekly gig.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Thursday

Doug Rees

Jackson regular with special guest Dennis Stroughmatt

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday

Rock 'n' roll night

You ... wanna rock 'n' roll all night.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 9 p.m. Thursday

Classic Country Band

The name says it all.

Where: American Legion hall, Jackson

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

Live piano with Harry Howard

Take a ride, then let Harry have the keys.

Where: Ray's, Kelso

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday

Country Touch Band

These people know country.

Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Jobu

Jam session for the talkin bout.

Where: Shamrocks Pub

When: 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday

Caney Creek

If it doesn't rain, this'll be good.

Where: Bel-Air Grill

When: 8:30 p.m. Friday

Strange Brew

Jam from Sikeston, Mo., band with members of Fusion Blue.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

A little peace and quite the playing.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

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

Losing Altitude

Southern rock band plays a two-night gig in Southeast Missouri.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Blues Bandits

Established blues band shows Cape how it's done.

Where: Bel-Air Grill

When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday

Steve Schaffner and Chuck Sower

Winery regulars return this season.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

Saxy Jazz Quartet

A variety of jazz styles for everyone.

Where: Ray's, Kelso

When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday

Bill Hulvey and the Desert Rain Band

Country out in the country.

Where: The Little Ole Opry, Burfordville

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday

The Theory

Three guys playing on the theory everybody loves good music.

Where: Bel-Air Grill

When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday

The Melroys

Americana you'll want to sing to.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Mark Gordon

Smooth tunes and nice wine.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Summer Sunday Series featuring Dan Wiethop

A friend of traditional music, Wiethop is sure to make you dance.

Where: Rose Bed Inn

When: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday

Whiskey Creek

Weekly southern rock concert.

Where: River City Yacht Club, Port Cape

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday

Blues Gone Awry

Broussard's bringing back the music and culture it's famous for.

Where: Broussard's

When: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday

Misc

Fourth annual Western Swing Showcase and Dance

Annual dance presented by Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest

Where: Eagles Club, Cape Girardeau

When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Irene's Country Dancers

Weekly dance presented by Irene and her dancers.

Where: Cape Eagles, 321 Spring Ave.

When: singles/line, 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners' class starts at 6 p.m. Thursday

Wine tasting

Intimate wine tasting event featuring Bommarito Wine.

Where: Cup 'N' Cork

When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday

Magic Express with Darren

Take a magic ride on the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern railway

Where: Jackson

When: 1 p.m.; dinner train with Elvis, 5 p.m. Saturday

KARAOKE

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW Hall

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Karaoke

Where: Strike Zone, Main Street Lanes, Jackson

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday

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: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

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

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

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