Community Calendar

The SEMO Saxophone Studio presents an evening celebrating the versatility, creativity, and collaborative spirit of the saxophone. Featuring solo performances by student musicians, chamber ensembles, and the SEMO Saxophone Choir, this recital will showcase the depth and range of the saxophonists on River Campus. The program will include original works for saxophone, music by student composers, and imaginative transcriptions, along with a special appearance by a visiting guest artist.

Contra Dance to live music. No experience or partner is needed. All dances are taught and walked through. This dance is FREE to the public.

More information can be found at Cape Girardeau Contra Dancers | Facebook

The Next Level fundraiser features a variety of music from the region’s most talented bands and artists playing on two floors of Buckner's!

Elevate the night at Safe House of Southeast Missouri's fall fundraiser, The Next Level. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Buckner Ragsdale Event Center in Cape Girardeau for a multi-floor concert to raise funds for the Safe House and survivors of domestic violence. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the event will begin at 7:00 p.m.

This event will feature a variety of music from GenX, Next of Kin, Joy Brooker, Missourado, and Awkward Timing on the top two floors of the Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center for what promises to be a night of fun and fundraising for the Safe House. Appetizers will be served, and a cash bar, complete with both cocktails and mocktails, will be available. Guests will also have the option to participate in a silent auction.

Stay up-to-date with The Next Level at www.semosafehouse.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/safehouseofsemo.

Canadian blues-rock powerhouse Anthony Gomes delivers a high-energy performance that fuses soulful blues with electrifying rock. A Billboard #1 blues artist known for his fiery guitar work and commanding stage presence, Gomes has toured internationally and shared the stage with legends like B.B. King. His latest album, Praise the Loud, showcases his signature sound—equal parts grit, groove, and guitar-driven intensity—making for an unforgettable live experience.

Bedell Performance Hall. 10:30 a.m. Free Event. A family-friendly event featuring the Southeast Steel Drum Band performing holiday favorites!

Sounds of the Season will take place on Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall on SEMO's River Campus.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with delightful holiday music, benefitting the Mercy Health Southeast Cancer Care Fund, the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Music and the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance senior showcase.

Presented by Mercy Health Foundation Southeast in partnership with Southeast Missouri State University.

Step into the holiday season with flair at this beloved annual collaboration between the Southeast Jazz Studio and our gifted Theatre and Dance performers.

Contra Dance to live music. No experience or partner is needed. All dances are taught and walked through. This dance is FREE to the public.

More information can be found at Cape Girardeau Contra Dancers | Facebook

Step into the holiday season with flair at this beloved annual collaboration between the Southeast Jazz Studio and our gifted Theatre and Dance performers.