Community Calendar

The Crisp Museum will present Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby from September 2 through October 19.

Willoughby photographed jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, and Louis Armstrong, among others. The exhibit features 50 images reflecting the dynamic jazz scene of the 1950s.

Shutter and Sound will be on display September 2 through October 19 at the Crisp Museum at SEMO’s River Campus.

**Opening Reception will take place on Friday, September 5, from 4-8 p.m.

Crisp Museum Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
First Friday of the Month, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

The Crisp Museum will host a music performance by Acoustik Element from 4 to 8 p.m. on September 5 in conjunction with the opening of the Exhibition Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby.

This is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

Farshid Soltanshahi (guitar), Joey Ferber (Guitar, and Gabe Bonfili (Percussion) will entertain you with ‘A Latin Vibe’ as 3 members of Acoustik Element (AE). Their sound revolves around the nylon-string guitar, and they are best known for reinventing popular songs by artists such as The Beatles, Santana, The Eagles, etc., while also staying true to Latin and Jazz standards.

AE specializes in creating the right atmosphere for the event. For the livelier function, they utilize 3 to 6 members creating an energetic, upbeat vibe. For the softer dinner setting, AE uses 1 to 3 members performing ambient background music. AE was the house band, performing every Wednesday night from 2005 to 2018, at Barcelona Tapas. In 2013, they performed before the legendary Carlos Santana at the Peabody Opera House. Acoustik Element has released 5 CD’s and 1 DVD.

This event is made possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Riverside Regional Library Perryville will host Fun Friday: Hooks & Books on Friday, September 5, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Bring your current embroidery, crochet, knitting, etc. project and sit down for an (adult only) chat and craft with fellow creative book lovers!

For ages 12+ at the Perryville Branch.

Old Town Cape will host a Downtown Sculpture Reception on September 5.

The community will meet and greet this year’s selected artists at the reception. The Downtown Sculpture Exhibition will feature six large-scale sculptures positioned along the nine-block Broadway corridor from September 2025 to June 2026.

The Downtown Sculpture Exhibition Reception will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at the Broadway Bistro & Event Center in Cape Girardeau.

Old Town Cape’s free concert series Tunes at Twilight will welcome Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones on September 5.

Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming is a singer-songwriter who marries his deft guitar work with traditional and original blues and roots music.

You can hear Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones at Tunes at Twilight at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at Ivers Square in downtown Cape Girardeau. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair.

For more information, visit Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones.

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will host Riverfront Yoga each Saturday through September 27.

Fitness instructors will lead a yoga flow built for all levels and ages. No experience is required, and modifications will be offered. Attendees should bring a towel, a mat, and water.

Riverfront Yoga will take place this Saturday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Riverfront Park in downtown Cape. No registration is required, but there is a small fee of $4 to attend.

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The Crisp Museum will present Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby from September 2 through October 19.

Willoughby photographed jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, and Louis Armstrong, among others. The exhibit features 50 images reflecting the dynamic jazz scene of the 1950s.

Shutter and Sound will be on display September 2 through October 19 at the Crisp Museum at SEMO’s River Campus.

**Opening Reception will take place on Friday, September 5, from 4-8 p.m.

Crisp Museum Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
First Friday of the Month, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Early Times & the High Rollers are on tour in support of their new album "Fallen Angels," and will be playing a house concert on Saturday, September 6, at 7 p.m.

It will be nice to back at the house with such a great performer. According to Blues Blast Magazine "Early Times is one of the most enigmatic folks in the blues world — a guitarist and vocalist of note who has reinvented himself as a New York based street poet and blues rocker."

Show is Saturday, September 6, at 1122 Patricia Street. Doors open at 6:30. Performance runs from 7-9 p.m. Bring your own favorite beverage. Reservations needed (so we can set up enough chairs). Call 573-270-1009 or respond to this email. Donations, all of which go to the artist ($15 per person is typical) are appreciated.

The Crisp Museum will present Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby from September 2 through October 19.

Willoughby photographed jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, and Louis Armstrong, among others. The exhibit features 50 images reflecting the dynamic jazz scene of the 1950s.

Shutter and Sound will be on display September 2 through October 19 at the Crisp Museum at SEMO’s River Campus.

**Opening Reception will take place on Friday, September 5, from 4-8 p.m.

Crisp Museum Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
First Friday of the Month, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

The Crisp Museum will present Shutter and Sound: The Jazz Photography of Bob Willoughby from September 2 through October 19.

Willoughby photographed jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, and Louis Armstrong, among others. The exhibit features 50 images reflecting the dynamic jazz scene of the 1950s.

Shutter and Sound will be on display September 2 through October 19 at the Crisp Museum at SEMO’s River Campus.

**Opening Reception will take place on Friday, September 5, from 4-8 p.m.

Crisp Museum Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
First Friday of the Month, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.