February 2010
New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music
January 23- March 6
Lincoln University’s Inman E. Page Library (Room 317) is hosting the Smithsonian Institute’s New Harmonies American Roots Music exhibition from January 23-March-6, 2010 in room 317 in Page Library. It is a celebration of the musical heritage of the United States and Page Library is proud to be involved. The six-week long event starts Saturday, January 23rd at 3PM when the exhibit opens at the library and continues with a musical presentation of gospel and blues music in Richardson Auditorium at 7PM. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information call (573) 681-5504 or (573) 681-5514 or go to www.lincolnu.edu/pages/717.asp.
Jefferson City Disc Golf Club Ice Bowl
February 6, 2010
The Jefferson City Disc Golf Club is hosting a charity disc golf tournament, the Ice Bowl 2010, on February 6 at the Joseph C. Miller Disc Golf Course at Binder Park. This event benefits the Samaritan Center of Jefferson City. The Ice Bowl is for all those disc (Frisbee) golfers gutsy, desperate, or fun-loving enough to join together in an act of solidarity around the world. Regardless of weather conditions, the idea is to have fun, raise money and collect food for the Samaritan Center. Registration fee is $15, plus a donation of non-perishable food items. Sign in will be held from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., with tee time beginning at 10 a.m. Entry fee includes one round of 18 holes of disc golf. A chili lunch will be provided (donations accepted) and mulligans can be purchased. This will be Jefferson City’s third entry into the world wide disc golf community for an Ice Bowl. Last year, the tournament raised over $2,000 and 160 pounds of non-perishable food for the Samaritan Center. The Ice Bowl 2010 is sponsored by the Jefferson City Disc Golf Club and Parks and Recreation. For more information contact Stan Balk at 573-619-3705 or at stanbalke@hotmail.com
Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra Concert
February 9, 2010
The Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra performs on at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 at Richardson Auditorium on Lincoln University’s campus. Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Peter Miyamoto, music from the Lord of the Dance, and other performances. Tickets for individual JCSO performances and season tickets may be purchased at the door on the evening of a concert. Season tickets may also be purchased from the Jefferson City Community Concerts Association. Tickets for JCCCA concerts are $15 for adults and $8 for students/children.
“Dearly Beloved” Dinner Theatre
Evenings–February 12, 13 & Feb. 18, 19, & 20. Matinees– Feb. 14 & 21
The comedic genius of the playwrights that brought you our laugh-filled hits “Dixie Swim Club” and “Dearly Departed” are back with the dysfunctional Futrelle sisters—Frankie, Honey Rae, and Twink who put together a fun-filled disaster of a wedding you’ll never forget. Evening performances are at 6:30 p.m. and Matinees are at 12:30 p.m. The performance takes place at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. Tickets may be purchased at (573) 681-9012 or at our Web Site at www.CapitalCityPlayers.
HBA Home Show
February 19, 20 & 21, 2010
The Home Builders Association hosts the annual Home Show at the Firley YMCA with builders and sub-contractors to help you with your new construction and remodeling. Free Classes with admission are also available during show hours on various topics. The show is open from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, cost is $2 per person.
The Civil Rights Legacy of Harry S. Truman
February 25
The Missouri State Archives (600 West Main Street) will host “The Civil Rights of Harry S Truman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 25. On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981, bringing an end to racial segregation within the ranks of the United States military forces. His decision surprised both liberals and conservatives. By the end of the Korean War in 1953, the U.S. military was almost completely desegregated. As a result of this and other acts, Truman’s contribution to civil rights is generally viewed as significant. However, there are some historians who disagree. The essays in “The Civil Rights Legacy of Harry S. Truman” include the diverse perspectives of historians, political scientists, a member of Truman’s White House staff and descendants of slaves, including General Colin Powell, Congressman John Lewis and former Congresswoman Carrie Meek. Editor Raymond Geselbracht will share this dialog and examine the meaning of some of President Truman’s most important decisions and the foundation they laid for later civil rights achievements. For more information, contact Emily Luker at emily.luker@sos.mo.gov or (573) 526-5296.
Romeo & Juliet presented by the American Shakespeare Center
February 26
Lincoln University’s Share in the Arts presents the American Shakespeare Center presentation of Romeo & Juliet at 7:30 p.m. on February 26. The performance takes place at the Langston Hughes Theater located on the Lincoln University campus in Martin Luther King Hall (812 E. Lafayette St.). Tickets are as follows: adult $15 student $5 and LU students free with a valid student ID. For ticket information please contact Harry Trickey at (573) 681-5261 or Julie Pappenfort at (573) 681-5041 or visit our
web-site at: http://www.lincolnu.edu/pages/2813.asp.
