Good bets for the weekend

THEATER

Coyote Ugly

The Southeast Missouri State University theater department presents a strange and funny stage tale.

When: 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: Wendy Kurka Rust Flexible Theatre, River Campus

A Christmas Carol

The Charles Dickens classic on stage.

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Fox Theatre, St. Louis

VISUAL ARTS

BFA exhibition

Graduating Southeast seniors display their work to the public.

When: Friday to Dec. 15

Where: River Campus Art Gallery

PERFORMING ARTS

Southeast Wind Symphony

The university's premeire wind band under the direction of Barry Bernhardt.

When: 7:30 p.m. tonight

Where: Bedell Performance Hall, Southeast Missouri State University

Sing-along Messiah

The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra encourages you to sing along to the Christmas classic.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Shryock Auditorium, Carbondale, Ill.

Great Russian Nutcracker

The Moscow Ballet presents the classic Christmas ballet.

When: 7:30 p.m Friday

Where: Carson Center, Paducah, Ky.

Faculty Chamber Recital

Brandon Christensen, Michael Dean, Sara Edgerton, Laura Reycraft and Laura Guyer Ross perform.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Shuck Recitcal Hall, River Campus

Southeast guitar ensemble

The university's classical guitar group performs in a variety of ensemble sizes.

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Shuck Recital Hall, River Campus

LIVE MUSIC

Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Sunday

Where: Port Cape Girardeau

County Line

Music and fresh beer.

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Buckner Brewing Co.

John Sutton Band

The guys from Nashville are back.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Rude Dog Pub

Taken 4 Granted

Hard rock in Scott City.

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Shock's Pub, Scott City

False Affair

Pop/alternative band that compares its sound to acts like Weezer and The Violent Femmes.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Club Moxy

John Fogerty

The CCR rock god returns with critically acclaimed, politically aggressive solo material.

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis

Oh for Audio and Raiders of the Lost Rock

Rock for all ages in a smoke and alcohol free venue.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Enchanted Forest

Bill Hulvey and the Desert Rain Band

Real, country.

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Little Ole Opry, Burfordville, Mo.

MISC

Old Town Cape Downtown Open House

Downtown opens its doors with Christmas carolers and Santa.

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Downtown Cape Girardeau

Celebrate Christmas with Mike and Robyn

A night of variety from two local favorites.

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Deerfield Lodge

Heartland Pops Orchestra and Chorus

The first big holiday concert of the year.

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Cape First Church

Ste. Genevieve Art Show and Sale

Admission is free.

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday

Where: County Services Building, Ste. Genevieve

Bonnie Bank Artisan Guild Christmas Sale

Soap, hand dyed clothing, potter bones, carved pendants, jewelry and much more.

When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Christ Episcopal Church, Cape Girardeau

Extreme Trivia

A new style of trivia.

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Jackson Sports Grill

Music Academy Bookfair

The academy sells books to raise money, with performances from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

When: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday

Where: Barnes and Noble Booksellers

Lutheran Heritage Center Museum

The museum decks the halls.

When: Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas

Where: Lutheran Heritage Center Museum, Altenburg, Mo.

Memorial Candlelight Vigil Walk

Honor the Trail of Tears on a walk along the Cherokee's route west.

When: 4 p.m. Saturday

Where: Wescoat Shelter, Trail of Tears State Park

Annual Country Christmas Walk

Ste. Genevieve opens up for the holidays starting with a Saturday Christmas parade.

When: Saturday, Sunday

Where: Various locations

Jackson Christmas Parade

Jackson kicks off the holiday with "A Techno Christmas."

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

Where: Main Street

Irene's Country Dance Class

Learn how to dance country style.

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Double Nickell II, Sikeston, Mo.

Parade of Lights

Cape Girardeau kicks off the Christmas season.

When: Dusk Sunday

Where: Capaha Park to downtown

Christmas Carnival

A special event for kids.

When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

Oliver House

Historic Jackson home opens up for the holidays.

When: 1:30 p.m. Sundays through Christmas

Glenn House Holiday Tours

The 1880s home decorates for Christmas.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas

Sounds of the Season

A fundraiser holiday concert to benefit cancer programs at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

When: 2 p.m. Sunday

Where: Cape Bible Chapel

OPEN MIC

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Broadway Books and Roasting Co.

KARAOKE

Wattz Up Karaoke

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

Pockets

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

Renegade Karaoke

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Daytimer's Lounge

Strike Zone, Jackson

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday