Community Calendar

Welcome fall with story time at Ozark Regional Library! From October 20 to November 21, we’ll sing songs, read stories, do arts and crafts, and learn fun rhymes at the library.

The program will be at:
• Ozark Regional Library-Annapolis, Mondays at 10 AM
• Viburnum City Hall, Tuesdays at 10 AM
• Ozark Regional Library-Fredericktown, Wednesdays at 10 AM
• Ozark Regional Library-Ironton, Fridays at 10 AM

Watch for announcements about additional programs at ozarkregional.org or visit Ozark Regional Library System on Facebook or Instagram.

The Friends of the Library @ Jackson will hold their annual book sale at the Main Branch, Jackson. The preview is for Friends members only. Not a member? Join at the door and choose from the best selection of books and DVDs at incredible prices. All proceeds benefit the Riverside Regional Library branch at Jackson.

Astronomy Club Trivia Night
Rhodes Hall 121, 6-7 p.m.

Night Sky Observation
Vollink Family Observatory, 7-10:30 p.m.

Space Week will invite the community to look up, discover, and experience the wonder of space through engaging talks, stargazing sessions, and interactive activities.

Join the SEMO Astronomy Club for a fun night of trivia with space-themed prizes to be followed with a night of stargazing (weather permitting) at the Vollink Family Observatory.  

The Southeast Department of Music will present Brass in Bedell on November 6.

The evening will feature SEMO students and brass faculty in a multifaceted array of chamber ensembles, including the horn choir, trombone choir, tuba, euphonium, and trumpet ensemble, and more. The evening will conclude with a mass brass finale including musicians from the community.

Brass in Bedell will take place Thursday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.

The annual Ulysses S. Grant Symposium will be held on November 7 at Kellerman-Lorimer Hall in Cape Girardeau, MO. Guest speakers include Curt Fields, Lyle Randolph, and Louis L. Picone. Speaker bios can be found here.

Symposium Schedule

Thursday, November 6
Reception, 7-9 p.m.

Friday, November 7
9 a.m. - Coffee & Doughnuts
9:30 a.m. - Curt Fields
10:45 a.m. - Break
11 a.m. - Lyle Randolph
12 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. - Louis L. Picone
2:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks

Established in 2014, the U.S. Grant Symposium is an annual event which brings together scholars, historians, authors, and Civil War enthusiasts to explore and discuss the life, career, and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant – with a particular interest in his relationship with Missouri and the greater Midwest.

To help us prepare, we kindly ask that you register to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, or if you would like to be added to our contact list for future updates, please complete the registration form.

More information can be found at U.S. Grant Symposium – November 7, 2025

The Friends of the Library @ Jackson will hold their annual book sale at the Main Branch, Jackson. All ages can select from a wide range of books and DVDs at incredible prices. All proceeds benefit the Riverside Regional Library branch at Jackson.

Skiptracer (This Link is Dead), an exhibition in expanded printmaking by Jackson Taylor, Annie Klein, and Grant M. Brownlow, is on display now at Catapult Creative House.

Taylor, Klein, and Brownlow’s printmaking addresses a society experiencing systemic decline with the “dead link” being lost information, fragmented memories, and decaying environments and “skip tracing” the necessary effort to retrieve these connections.

The exhibit will be on display at Catapult Creative House through November 24. A closing reception will take place on November 24, from 5-7 p.m., with an artist talk at 5 p.m. Catapult is free and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Welcome fall with story time at Ozark Regional Library! From October 20 to November 21, we’ll sing songs, read stories, do arts and crafts, and learn fun rhymes at the library.

The program will be at:
• Ozark Regional Library-Annapolis, Mondays at 10 AM
• Viburnum City Hall, Tuesdays at 10 AM
• Ozark Regional Library-Fredericktown, Wednesdays at 10 AM
• Ozark Regional Library-Ironton, Fridays at 10 AM

Watch for announcements about additional programs at ozarkregional.org or visit Ozark Regional Library System on Facebook or Instagram.

SEMO’s Biennial Faculty Exhibition is on display November 7-24.

The exhibition features a broad sampling of fine art from art and design faculty and encompasses a wide range of studio practices including ceramic, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and digital technology. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Some of the faculty participating include:

• Emily Booth, Instructor of Art in Foundations, 2D Design Coordinator
• Emily Denlinger, Professor of Digital Arts, Photography and New Media
• Dr. Joni Hand, Professor of Art History
• Benji Heu, Professor of Ceramics
• Justin Miller, Professor in Art & Design
• Josh Newth, Associate Professor of Art and the Foundations Coordinator
• Nancy Palmeri, Professor in Art & Design
• Chris Wubbena, Professor in Sculpture

The Biennial Faculty Exhibition is on display through November 24 at the Crisp Museum at SEMO’s River Campus.

Crisp Museum is located in the Cultural Arts Center on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus. Museum hours are:

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
1-4 p.m. on weekends
10 a.m.-8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month

"The Threats to Dark & Quiet Skies: Campus SHINE and beyond"
Vayujeet Gokhale
Rhodes Hall 121, 6-7 p.m.

Space Week will invite the community to look up, discover, and experience the wonder of space through engaging talks, stargazing sessions, and interactive activities.

The night sky is under threat. Light pollution from LEDs has increased 10% annually, while satellites in low Earth orbit have jumped from 2,000 to nearly 10,000 in just a decade. This talk will explore how light pollution and satellite crowding affect astronomy and wildlife, and highlight how the Campus SHINE program is uniting students, staff, and faculty to promote smarter outdoor lighting.

Join us to discover how you can help protect the night sky and make a real difference in preserving our view of the stars for future generations.