On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', Caffe Concerto host Mary Mims speaks with Michelle Tran, assistant director at the Sikeston Little Theatre, about its production of 'Don't Dress For Dinner'. The show runs November 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th at 7:00 PM; and November 8th & 15th at 2:00 PM.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Kurt Allen of the Kurt Allen Band. He previews the upcoming show at Scout Hall on Fri. Nov. 6th at 8 p.m.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', Caffe Concerto host Mary Mims speaks with Dr. Patrick Hopkins and Pianist Alexandra Joan about the upcoming Southeast Symphony Orchestra concert, 'The Romantics'. The performance is Friday, Oct. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Southeast MO State University River Campus in Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with two students involved in the Dobbins Conservatory production of The Play That Goes Wrong, running October 29th through November 1st at the SEMO River Campus.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', host Dr. Gabrielle Baffoni previews the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall, Friday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The show features charts from Benny Goodman's catalog and his contributions to jazz, swing, and big band.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dr. Patrick Hopkins, the Assistant Professor of Cello and Bass as well as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra. He will be leading the orchestra in the free 'Pops In the Park' concert on Friday, September 25, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre in Capaha Park.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with the founding member of 'Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes' about his 'Tunes at Twilight' performance on Friday, September 11th, at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau. The show at 6:30 p.m. that evening concludes the Fall 2026 Season of 'Tunes at Twilight'.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Andy Tanas, a southern rock and country musician, who's played in bands such as 'Black Oak Arkansas', 'Krokus', and 'The Rompers'. He's the musical guest for the 'Tunes at Twilight' show at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau, Friday, September 4th at 6:30 p.m.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we talk with Andrew Staff of The Swamp Tigers. They're the musical guest for this week's 'Tunes at Twilight', Fri. Aug. 28th at 6:30 p.m. at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dr. Nicholas Kenney, Chair of the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University. He previews the International Horn Competition of America (IHCA) at the River Campus. The competition features over 100 performers across two divisions: university and professional, with live streaming of the semifinals and finals on the IHCA YouTube channel, and takes place every few years. Performances are from August 27th to 30th, with live streaming of the semifinals and finals on the IHCA YouTube channel.