In this episode of Exposition, we speak with SEMO Professor Fred Jones and his wife, Shirlee Wilson, about their premiere feature film, 'Sugarhouse'. The film has been a labor of love for the two writers and directors, spanning an entire year of filming in Missouri. They premiere their independent film on June 28 at the Perry Park Center in Perryville, MO, at 7 pm, and on July 18 at Connection Point Church in Jackson, MO, at 7 pm.

We recently spoke with Dr. Courtney Kisat, organizer of the First Annual Folk Fest of Cape Girardeau, about the upcoming event. Folk Fest kicks off Friday, June 6, at Ebb and Flow Fermentations and continues Saturday, June 7, at Port Cape. This free public event is brought to you by Southeast Missouri State University, the Center for Regional History, and MOCHE (Missouri Council for History Education). Folk Fest features historic talks and live acoustic musical performances by Jason Heeter, Steve Schaffner, the Jumper Cables, Snowbird Street Band, and Swamp Boys. All events are free and open to all ages.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the heartfelt country artist Jessie Ritter—she's the fifth featured performer in the Spring 2025 Series of Tunes at Twilight held by Old Town Cape.Jessie Ritter plays on Friday, June 6th, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 7 to 8 pm.

In this episode of 'Exposition,' we speak with multi-instrumentalist 'Mean' Mary. She's the fourth featured performer in the Spring 2025 Tunes at Twilight event held by downtown Old Town Cape. The show is at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, on Friday, May 30th from 7 to 8 pm.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with iconic rock-country explorer Missy Andersen and Her One Man Band—she's the third featured performer of the 2025 Spring Tunes at Twilight Concert Series hosted by Old Town Cape. Missy Anderson performs on Friday, May 23, from 7 to 8 pm at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with iconic rock-country explorer Andy Tanas—he's the second featured performer of the Spring 2025 Tunes at Twilight event held by downtown Old Town Cape, on Friday, Friday, May 16th, from 7 to 8 pm at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Dr. Joel Vanderheyden, saxophonist, about his upcoming performance in the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall. The show is on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at 7:30 pm. He'll be on stage with a few of his friends, including Dr. Felipe Brito on trombone, Andrew Binder on bass, Jacob Kerzner on vibraphone, and Jay Contrino on drums.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the well-established Keith Sykes, the first featured performer of the 2025 Tunes at Twilight event held annually by downtown Old Town Cape. All 'Tunes at Twilight' performances are at the Ivers Square Gazebo, 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, on Fridays from 7 to 8 pm. The event opens with Keith Sykes on Fri. May 9th, and runs every Friday until June 13th for the Spring Series.

In this episode of 'Exposition', Vocal Performance and Vocal Education major Joshua Liebhart joins us in the studio to preview the 'Chichester Psalms' Concert. The Concert features several well-known psalms, including Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd) and Psalm 100 (Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord). Additionally, works from the SEMO Orchestra and other university-sanctioned choirs will be presented in the program. The concert is April 29, at 7:30 pm in the Bedell Performance Hall on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', learn more about the upcoming "Opera Scenes" music ensemble showcase—a selection of seven different opera scenes performed by students of Southeast Missouri State University. The show is in Shuck Recital Hall on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus, April 27 at 3 pm.