Apr 28 Sunday
The Southeast Department of Music is pleased to present Opera Scenes on April 28.
The program will feature selections from iconic operas such as Don Giovanni, Cosi Fan Tutti, The Bartered Bride, and the Mikado. Some scenes will be presented in Italian, and some in English. Students will also include monologues from class.
Opera Scenes will take place on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in the Shuck Music Recital Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.
Apr 30 Tuesday
The Southeast Wind Symphony will present its spring concert on April 30.
The final concert of the 2023/2024 season - An Olympic Celebration - will feature the momentum and excitement of the Olympic spirit, including pieces by student composer Keaton Lacey and grammy-award winning composer Michael Daugherty, as well as The Olympic Fanfare and Theme by John Williams.
The concert will take place Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall. Tickets available online or at box office.
ProgramJohn Williams: Sound the BellsNicole Piunno: The Spirit Is WillingPete Meechan: PerpetuaKeaton Lacey: Mississippi CrossingMichael Daugherty: The Adventures of Jesse OwensJohn Williams: The Olympic Fanfare and Theme
John Mackey: UndertowSteven Bryant: DuskCait Nishimura: Chasing SunlightRandall Standridge: The Winds of Change
May 03 Friday
The Crisp Museum will host a World War II History Exhibit from May through December 2024.
The display will honor and remember the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast, which took place on June 6, 1944.
The World War II History exhibit will be on display from May through December at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.
Museum HoursMonday-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 Holland College of Arts & Media will present “Celebrate the Arts” on May 4.
The evening will feature music, theatre, and dance performances, as well as exhibited student art. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit international and national performance tours for Southeast students.
“Celebrate the Arts” will take place on Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall at Southeast’s River Campus.
May 04 Saturday
Old Town Cape will hold its Cape Riverfront Market Opening Day on May 4.
Cape Riverfront Market and the Muddy River Marathon will collaborate for opening day of the Market. Community members are invited to browse a wide variety of goods from local and regional vendors including fresh produce, baked goods, homemade crafts, and other artisanal products.
Cape Riverfront Market Opening Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Century Casino Parking Lot.
Join us for an evening of mystery and intrigue at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library’s “KILL ROY” WAS HERE Murder Mystery Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Put on your detective hat and step into a thrilling world of suspense as you attempt to solve a captivating murder mystery. Doors open at 5pm and the game starts at 5:30pm.
As a participant, you’ll become part of an interactive theatrical experience, working together with other guests to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and ultimately solve the crime. It’s an evening filled with suspense, excitement, and entertainment, all for a great cause.
The event will feature delicious food, live entertainment, and an opportunity to support the Museum. Dress to impress in your best detective or 1940s-themed attire and get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery and fun.
Tickets are $60 per person and $100 per couple. All proceeds from this event go to support The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.nssml.org/mm24/
Saint Francis Healthcare System will present KRCU's 2nd Annual Music on the River on Saturday, May 4, from 5:30-9 p.m.
Make plans to join us at River Campus Park for an evening of good music, dinner, and drinks in support of KRCU Public Radio. Music lineup includes Sam + Jess, SEMO Steel Drum Band, and Ivas John Band. Buffet dinner includes: garden salad, pulled pork, fried chicken, mac and cheese, BBQ baked beans, cheddar jalapeno cornbread, strawberry shortcake, tea, water, soda, beer, and wine.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Saint Francis Healthcare System, Saxony Village/The Lutheran Home, Adelaide & Robert Parsons, Mercy Hospital Southeast, and Matt & Katie Palisch Edge Realty.
Tickets are $50/each. Tables of eight are available for purchase. To purchase tickets, visit krcu.org/music.
Music on the River is a fundraiser for KRCU. All proceeds go to fund public radio in Southeast Missouri.
May 05 Sunday
Ebb & Flow Fermentations will welcome Cherry & Jerry from St. Louis! They are a percussion/piano duo that play ragtime, early blues, and jazz standards. Sunday, May 5, from noon-3 pm.
The Oliver House Museum was home to Missouri State Senator Robert B. Oliver in the 1880s. His wife, Marie Watkins Oliver, has been called the "Betsy Ross of Missouri," as she designed and sewed the first Missouri state flag. The historic home, located near Uptown Jackson, has recently been renovated.
The Oliver House is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 1-4 PM.
May 06 Monday
Join us for an empowering morning that promises to inspire and ignite positive change! On Monday, May 6, 2024, the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau will host “Men of Courage: Together We End Sexual Assault”. This breakfast event will take place on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in the University Center Ballroom. Doors will open and breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. and the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The event is open to all men.
"Men of Courage" will feature a talk by Edward Wilson, aka Obbie West, who is an international spoken word artist, advocate, and author. Originally from Los Angeles, California, he is a retiree from the United States Army. His work as an author began in 2011 and culminated in the 2021 publication of his book, Blossom, a collection of his acclaimed poetry. Obbie has invested a personal and sincere interest in shifting the climate around sexual assault and harassment throughout the U.S. Military, universities, and communities at large.
Tickets are available at https://MenofCourage2024.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $10 each or $100 for a reserved table for 8. Parking passes will be provided to all attendees.
Men of Courage is sponsored by Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau with financial assistance provided by the Office of Addictions, SEMO Department of Nursing. Co-hosts include Safe House of Southeast Missouri, SEMO Network Against Sexual Violence, Semo Suicide Prevention, and Iota Chi.
To learn more about Obbie West, visit www.spokenadvocacy.com. To learn more about Zonta, visit www.zonta.org.