The origin of hummus is something of a mystery. Some antique cookbooks suggest it was invented in the 12h century for the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria. The name itself derives from the Arabic word for chickpeas.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the Americana Artist Lucas Wayne—he's the first featured performer in the Fall 2025 Series of Tunes at Twilight held by Old Town Cape. Lucas Wayne from 'Lucas Wayne and the Cottonmouths' plays on Friday, August 1st, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the Americana Artist Lucas Wayne—he's the first featured performer in the Fall 2025 Series of Tunes at Twilight held by Old Town Cape. Lucas Wayne from 'Lucas Wayne and the Cottonmouths' plays on Friday, August 1st, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Cadrian Hutsell, a recent Southeast Missouri State University alumna, will be releasing an EP (extended playlist) titled "My Song", that she worked on during her time in the Music Creation Technology Program. Dr. Frank Nawrot, director of the program, recently discussed the opportunities available to students.

Cadrian Hutsell, a recent Southeast Missouri State University alumna, will be releasing an EP (extended playlist) titled "My Song", that she worked on during her time in the Music Creation Technology Program. Dr. Frank Nawrot, director of the program, recently discussed the opportunities available to students.

Hula Pie is the signature dessert of an Hawaiian Restaurant chain and originated at the company’s first restaurant, Kimo’s in Old Lahaina Town in Maui.

In this Episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Nawrot and his student, Adam Birk. Dr. Nawrot discussed the Music Creation Technology Program at Southeast Missouri State University, utilizing the program, and student Adam Birk will release a recording of a piano composition he created in collaboration with students from the SEMO theatre and dance department on July 11th.

In this Episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Nawrot and his student, Adam Birk. Dr. Nawrot discussed the Music Creation Technology Program at Southeast Missouri State University, utilizing the program, and student Adam Birk will release a recording of a piano composition he created in collaboration with students from the SEMO theatre and dance department on July 11th.

The Romans believed cinnamon was sacred and every Roman emperor stocked cinnamon in his treasury. The Romans weren’t the only ones who valued cinnamon. The ancient Egyptians used it for witchcraft and embalming.

It seems like Almost Yesterday that residents of Cape Girardeau gained access to important historical records of Louis Lorimier, the founder of Cape Girardeau.