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Fourth of July activites

July 4th celebration

The Jackson celebration includes a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Art in the Park, food stands and pony rides beginning at 10 a.m., Dance Extensions will perform at 2 p.m., Saxy Jazz Transition will perform at the bandshell at 7 p.m. and the Jackson Municipal Band will perform at the bandshell at 8 p.m. Fireworks display will be at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Jackson City Park

When: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Arena Park Fourth of July celebration

A double elimination washer tournament begins the festivities at noon. Registration for the tournament will start at 11 a.m. Booths inside the Arena Building will also open at noon. A children's corner for watching cartoons and cooling off will be set up by the Optimist Club, with a big-screen television donated by Shivelbine's. The demolition derby will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a special patriotic tribute. A fireworks show will conclude the event after dark.

Where: Arena Park

When: noon to 10 p.m.

Fourth at the Fort -- Living History

The Turner Brigade (Civil War re-enactors) and participants from Civil War Roundtable of Cape Girardeau will re-enact Civil War camp life, rifle loading/firing, artilletry drill/firing, and ladies fashions. There will also be hands-on drill experiences for visitors.

Where: Fort D

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC

Mark Rees

Mark in for Doug and a night of music.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 p.m. today

Jackson Municipal Band

Julie Walker joins the band.

Where: Jackson City Park band shell

When: 8 p.m. today

Live acoustic music

Matt Murphy, his guitar and your good time.

Where: Slingers

When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. today

Trey Presson & the Bootheel Contingent

Self described "rock band with a country hangover."

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. today

Mike Renick Band

Deck weather has returned.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8:30 p.m. Friday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Two nights of hot piano.

Where: Royal N'Orleans restaurant

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

Grisham Spur

Country, country rock and '60s favorites.

Where: Ray's of Kelso, Kelso, Mo.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Blues off Broadway

Stoney Curtis Band with psychedelic blues.

Where: Dockside the Upper Deck

When: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday

DJ Vince Brown

Phat Friday.

Where: The Phat Cat

When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Mark Gordon

Smooth tunes and fine wine.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

The Flash Back

Take a trip back in time.

Where: Ray's of Kelso, Kelso, Mo.

When: 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday

Ozark Opry Band

Country party.

Where: Ozark Opry, Jackson

When: 6 to 9 p.m.

DJ Lance

Everybody dance!

Where: Slingers

When: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

Steve Schaffner

Fiddle me timbers.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Jam session

Come one, come all.

Where: Hombre Hair Salon

When: 5 p.m. Sunday

Bluegrass and old-time jam

Outdoor all-welcome jam.

Where: Dennis Scivally Park

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

Sit-in jam band

Join in.

Where: Show-Me's

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman & the Water Street Band

Full band blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday

Ladies night with live DJ

Dance your heart out ladies.

Where: Slinger's

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Before All Falls and With or Without

Hard rock.

Where: Mississippi Mud House

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday

Cape Girardeau Municipal Band

Another Wednesday concert in the park.

Where: Capaha Park band shell

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday

MISC

Open mic night

Show your stuff.

Where: Broadway Books & Roasting Co.

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

Country Club Western dance classes

Grab a partner or get in line.

Where: American Legion Post 63

When: 7 to 9 p.m., beginners class starts at 6 p.m. Monday

Hi-Cot 'N' Line Dancers

Another chance to dance.

Where: CrossRoads Fellowship Church

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday

Irene's Country Dancers

Learn to line dance.

Where: Cape Eagles No. 3775

When: 7 to 9 p.m., beginners class starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

KARAOKE

Rollin' Thunder Karaoke

Where: Broussard's

When: 8 p.m. today

Karaoke

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. today, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Renegade Sound System

Where: Daytimer Lounge

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

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW

Where: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Tiny's Rollin' Thunder Karaoke

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Thirsty's Bar

When: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday

Karaoke

Where: Brothers Lounge

When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Wednesday

Renegade Sound System

Where: Daytimer Lounge

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

Wattz Up Karaoke

Where: Cue and Brew

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Karaoke

Where: Willa's Getaway, McClure, Ill.

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

Time Machine Karaoke

Where: Daytimer Lounge

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Rockband Karaoke

Where: Slinger's

When 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday