SOUTHEAST HOSPITAL'S SHOWCASE FEATURES '70s THEME

The '70s will make a comeback for the Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation's annual Southeast Showcase Nov. 13 at the Show Me Center.

The event, which lasts from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., will be centered around the "Thursday Night Fever" disco theme. It will feature '70s music and a disco lights show. Guests will sample food and beverages from more than 40 area restaurants and vendors.

Since Southeast Showcase began in 1988, the event has raised more than $104,000 in support of patient-care developments at the hospital, said J. Charles Stotz, executive director of the foundation.

Tickets are $35 each and are available through the foundation office, 651-5510.

Corporate sponsor is Ford Groves. Promotional sponsor is K103/KZIM. General sponsors are First National Bank, SEMO Bank, Southeast Missourian/Concord Printing Services, St. Louis Helicopter Airways Inc., Rhodes 101 Convenience Stores and the Finch and Moss law firm. Table sponsors are Dr. Thomas C. Sparkman and staff, Union Planters Bank, Mercantile Bank and NationsBank.

Vendors are Berts Barbecue, Julian's, Broussard's Cajun Cuisine, Cedar Street/Drury Lodge, Domino's Pizza, Heavenly Ham, Joey's Restaurant, Marriott Management Services, Nicky's Whistle Stop Cafe, Outback Steakhouse, Pop's Pizza, Red Lobster, Rhodes 101 Convenience Stores, Sam's Club, Schnucks Deli & Bakery, Sodexho Catering Service, Subway, Taxo John's, The Pasta House Company, Tric's Family Restaurant, My Daddy's Cheesecake, Sweet Shop Bakery, Bluff City Beer Co., Burch Coffee Service, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Culligan Water Conditioning, David Sherman Corporation, Kohlfeld Distributing, Inc., Major Brands-Cape, Paramount Liquor Co., Pepsi Cola; River Eagle Distributing Co., Ronnoco Coffee Co., and Schaefer Water Center.

Entertainment will be provided by Midwest Sound and Light shows.

Foundation volunteers Charlie Herbst and Toni Zimmer are co-chairing the event.