Community Calendar

Join us for Kids Day at the Museum: The Civil War in Southeast Missouri 1865 at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Immerse yourself in pivotal historical events, including the Emancipation of the slaves in 1865, and engage in interactive activities like a Scavenger Hunt and explore the lesser-known Southeastern skirmishes of the Civil War. Step back in time with our engaging Living History presentations featuring Civil War reenactors.

Event Highlights:
• Emancipation of Missouri slaves: January 11, 1865
• Scavenger Hunt
• Southeast Missouri skirmishes
• Living History with Civil War reenactors

🎟️ ADMISSION: FREE

Don’t miss out on this unique blend of history! We can’t wait to see you there!

The Crisp Museum will host its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will host its 25th Annual Children’s Arts Festival beginning February 7.

This year’s festival will feature a Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” theme, over 200 visual art pieces and poetry created by student artists, student musicians from regional schools, a “Magical Mystery Tour” scavenger hunt, as well as performances by Fab 4 cover band The Abbey Road Warriors.

The Children’s Arts Festival will take place on Friday, February 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 8, from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau.

All Arts Council proceeds support after school programming for the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Missouri.

We encourage you to participate in the First Friday family-friendly activities and to join us on Saturday for afternoon and evening performances.

All festivities will take place at Scout Hall at 420 Broadway in Cape. Friday is free with a suggested donation of $5. Saturday’s performances are $5 for the family-friendly afternoon performance, and $10 for the evening performance.

Friday, February 7
4:00 p.m. Doors Open / Refreshments
4:00 p.m. Performances by Local Students
6:00 p.m. Welcome and Youth Art Month Presentation
6:20 p.m. Presentation of Awards
6:45 p.m. Ceremonial Cake with Award Recipients
7:00 p.m. Performances by Local Students
8:00 p.m. That's a Wrap!

Saturday, February 8
2:30 p.m. Doors Open
3:00 p.m. Abbey Road Warriors
BREAK
6:30 p.m. Doors Open
7:00 p.m. SEMO Strings under the direction of Sophia Han
8:00 p.m. Abbey Road Warriors

25th Annual Children's Arts Festival | Facebook

The Crisp Museum will host its 47th Annual “Exhibiting Excellence” Juried High School Exhibition from February 2 through March 9.

The exhibition will highlight the talent of regional students in grades 11 and 12 residing in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois and feature sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, drawing, painting, digital art, fibers, and more.

The exhibit runs from Sunday, February 2, through Sunday, March 9, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

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 Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will host its 25th Annual Children’s Arts Festival beginning February 7.

This year’s festival will feature a Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” theme, over 200 visual art pieces and poetry created by student artists, student musicians from regional schools, a “Magical Mystery Tour” scavenger hunt, as well as performances by Fab 4 cover band The Abbey Road Warriors.

The Children’s Arts Festival will take place on Friday, February 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 8, from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. at Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau.

All Arts Council proceeds support after school programming for the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Missouri.

We encourage you to participate in the First Friday family-friendly activities and to join us on Saturday for afternoon and evening performances.

All festivities will take place at Scout Hall at 420 Broadway in Cape. Friday is free with a suggested donation of $5. Saturday’s performances are $5 for the family-friendly afternoon performance, and $10 for the evening performance.

Friday, February 7
4:00 p.m. Doors Open / Refreshments
4:00 p.m. Performances by Local Students
6:00 p.m. Welcome and Youth Art Month Presentation
6:20 p.m. Presentation of Awards
6:45 p.m. Ceremonial Cake with Award Recipients
7:00 p.m. Performances by Local Students
8:00 p.m. That's a Wrap!

Saturday, February 8
2:30 p.m. Doors Open
3:00 p.m. Abbey Road Warriors
BREAK
6:30 p.m. Doors Open
7:00 p.m. SEMO Strings under the direction of Sophia Han
8:00 p.m. Abbey Road Warriors

25th Annual Children's Arts Festival | Facebook