Community Calendar

The National Stars and Stripes Museum will host its 13th Annual Liberty Days celebration on October 3 and 4.

The event includes a living history timeline from the Revolutionary War era to the modern era and features mock battles, demonstrations, crafts, vendors, food trucks, live music, and more.

The event is free and open to the public. Liberty Days will take place Friday, October 3, and Saturday October 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield.

Step back in time at The Antique Mall of Ste. Genevieve at Pj's at The Mall (6 pm-9 pm) as Cherry and Jerry bring you some hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era. With a focus on ragtime, early blues, and jazz, you'll hear enduring songs such as St. Louis Blues and The Entertainer along with great songs that they've dusted off and brought back to life.

“Cherry & Jerry” is Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano. They focus mainly on music from 1900-1920: ragtime, early blues and jazz, and popular songs from back in the day. Performances include well-known tunes such as The Entertainer, St. Louis Blues, Georgia on My Mind, Stormy Weather, etc., as well as rarely played music from the era, for a unique take on America’s first pop music. The St. Louis duo has toured music of the ragtime era throughout the region.

The Altenburg Branch of Riverside Regional Library will host its Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 4, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Books for sale include popular fiction and a wide selection of non-fiction, especially gardening and cooking books.

For all ages.

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.

Bollinger Mill will host its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4. Join us for a day of fun to celebrate the fall season! Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Activities:
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Free self-guided tours of the entire mill

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Mill scavenger hunt sheets available at the mill
desk – prizes awarded upon completion

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Free self-guided tours of the first floor of the mill

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Antique tractors and engines on display in the day-use area.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Award-winning barbecue from BBQ 2 the Rescue
and delicious mini doughnuts from Waves Mini Donuts available for
purchase in the day-use area

2-4 p.m. – Free music from The Whitewater Bluegrass Band in the
day-use area. This local band plays traditional bluegrass music with a little humor included. Please bring a lawn chair for seating.

The Electric Vehicle & Charging CONvention (EVCCON) is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Electric Vehicle Show, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, at the Riverview Hotel at Century Casino Cape Girardeau. The event features a wide array of electric vehicles and is free to attend or to show off your custom or OEM Electric vehicle.

This year, EVCCON and Ameren Missouri are offering a free EV Ride & Drive during the car show. Registration is available at https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/jMDArA. We also partnered with National Drive Electric Month (https://driveelectricmonth.org), an annual initiative that raises awareness about the widespread availability and benefits of electric vehicles.

The show also includes two family-oriented activities: the “Funnin’ on Sunshine” children’s activity area and a mini cone course. “Funnin’ on Sunshine” features a solar-powered activity area, demonstrating sustainable technology through an EV racing simulator. The mini cone course provides children with an opportunity to operate electric scooters.

🎶 Step back in time with ragtime and 20s blues! 🎶
Saturday, October 4th • Noon-3:00 p.m.

Enjoy music on the patio, the golden era of ragtime and 1920s blues—featuring music born right here in Missouri! Tap your toes to the timeless sounds of Scott Joplin, James Scott, and more legendary composers from over 100 years ago.

Perfect for an afternoon out dining!

Ragtime, history, and harmony await. Don’t miss it!🎶

The Sky's the Limit: Drone Experience will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 4-7 PM.

Instructor of Engineering & Technology, Andy Chronister, and his Southeast students will help participants discover how drones are revolutionizing industries—from agriculture and emergency response to film making and delivery.

This hands-on event blends education, inspiration, and real-world demos!

Event Highlights:
• Live drone demonstrations
• Talks on drone innovation
• Flight simulators
• Air traffic control simulation
• Fly real drones

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.