
Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast
KRCU's 'Exposition: Arts and Culture' podcast dives into the arts, music, and culture scene of Cape Girardeau and its surrounding areas. You'll hear from authors, performers, instrumentalists, cultural drivers, and many more creative individuals.
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Exposition: Lucas Wayne Kicks Off 'Tunes at Twilight' 2025 Fall Series in Cape Girardeau, August 1stIn this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the Americana Artist Lucas Wayne—he's the first featured performer in the Fall 2025 Series of Tunes at Twilight held by Old Town Cape. Lucas Wayne from 'Lucas Wayne and the Cottonmouths' plays on Friday, August 1st, at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
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Cadrian Hutsell, a recent Southeast Missouri State University alumna, will be releasing an EP (extended playlist) titled "My Song", that she worked on during her time in the Music Creation Technology Program. Dr. Frank Nawrot, director of the program, recently discussed the opportunities available to students.
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In this Episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Nawrot and his student, Adam Birk. Dr. Nawrot discussed the Music Creation Technology Program at Southeast Missouri State University, utilizing the program, and student Adam Birk will release a recording of a piano composition he created in collaboration with students from the SEMO theatre and dance department on July 11th.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.