Pretzels, some historians contend, may be the oldest snack food known to humankind.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Nyghel Byrd, an instructor for the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance who specializes in voice for the Actor and Musical Theatre Voice. He previews the upcoming "Celebrate the Arts" showcase at SEMO's River Campus, May 1st at 7:30 p.m., in the Bedell Performance Hall.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Nyghel Byrd, an instructor for the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance who specializes in voice for the Actor and Musical Theatre Voice. He previews the upcoming "Celebrate the Arts" showcase at SEMO's River Campus, May 1st at 7:30 p.m., in the Bedell Performance Hall.

Even before Cracker Jack became inextricably linked to baseball, it hit a home run with the public when it was introduced at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago by Frederick “Fritz” Rueckheim and his brother Louis.

Spain has given many gifts to gastronomy, like paella, manchego cheese, and the world’s greatest ham. But no less noteworthy are churros, or Spanish donuts.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak to Broadway-bound senior, Miko Hare, and Sara Steffens, the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Administrative Assistant. They talked about the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance's annual 'Senior Send-Off'. The Broadway-Bound Senior Sendoff is a reception and preview performance highlighting individual student talent, set for Saturday, April 18th.

In this episode of 'SEMO Spotlight', we speak to Broadway-bound senior, Miko Hare, and Sara Steffens, the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance Administrative Assistant. They talked about the Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance's annual 'Senior Send-Off'. The Broadway-Bound Senior Sendoff is a reception and preview performance highlighting individual student talent, set for Saturday, April 18th.

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with junior music education major Greg Haseley from SEMO about the upcoming Spring 2026 Orchestra Concert. The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Celebration is Friday, April 24th, at 7:30 pm in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.