January 2010
Bridal Spectacular 2010
January 3
Brides to be…Central Missouri’s Largest Exhibiting Bridal Show Just Got Bigger!!! Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events announces its 20th Annual Bridal Spectacular. The event will take place at the Jefferson City Area YMCA “Firley Center” Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s show will feature 22,000 sq. feet of showroom with nearly 90 vendors, a runway fashion show at 3:30, a free honeymoon as a grand prize, a bride registration form is available on Website along with bridal show links. Cost of admission is $5. For more information call Vicki Arcobasso at (573) 636-4094 or go to www.CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.
Gospel Music USA
January 8-10
The 25th annual Gospel Music USA is scheduled for January 8-10 in Jefferson City at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Don’t miss this fun-filled weekend in Jefferson City, enjoyable for everyone in the family. Friday the concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $10 on Friday, $12 on Saturday (day and night concert), $10 for Saturday night only, $6 for Sunday, $22 for a 3 day pass. Children under 12 are free with parents. For more information on groups and tickets call (660) 665-7172 or e-mail spbgma@kvmo.net.
Bluegrass Music Awards
January 14-17
Listen to blugrass favorites in Jefferson City at the 35th annual Bluegrass Music Awards. Concerts will be Friday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. (show and awards) and a Sunday gospel sing at 10 a.m. Admission is $20 for both shows on Friday, $15 for the Friday night show only, $20 for both shows on Saturday, $15 for the Saturday night show only, $7 on Sunday, $35 for all 3 days. Children 12 and under are half price. For more information on groups and tickets call (660) 665-7172 or www.spbgma.com.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Dinner Theatre
Evenings–Jan. 14, 15, 16 & Jan. 21, 22 & 23 Matinees Jan. 17 & 24
The Central Missouri premiere of this delightful award winning brand new Broadway musical comedy about six quirky adolescents competing in a middle school county spelling bee and the three quirky adults who run the bee. 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 www.CapitalCityPlayers.com. Tickets are $30 per person for dinner and the show.
Art By Men, For Men, About Men
January 23 – March 4
Come to see a display of man’s creative expression in various mediums of fine art, jewelry and sculptures are for viewing and purchase. Art By Men, For Men, About Men is now on display at the brand new Capital Arts Gallery, 1203 Missouri Boulevard. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is free. Visit www.CapitalArts.org or e-mail artsadmin@capitalarts.org for more information.
“Murder at the Corporate Valentine’s Day Party” Murder Mystery Theater
January 29-30
Take part in an interactive Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater production to benefit the Samaritan Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on January 29 and 30 at Best Western Capital Inn. Tickets are $25 per person and include admission to the performance, a lasagna buffet dinner and dessert provided by Café Via Roma and beverages from Summit Lake Winery and Fechtel Beverage. The show stars Warren Kretch, Shae-Marie Eickhoff, Melle Richardson, Steve Kretzer, Alan Bailey, Laura Morris & Sam Willoh and is directed by Becca Seabaugh. All Proceeds will go to the Samaritan Center (a local food pantry), guests are encouraged to bring in canned goods to donate to as well. For each canned good you bring, your name will be entered into a drawing for a Jetted Tub Suite from Best Western Capital Inn. To reserve your seat or table today, contact Laura or Dayla at (573) 635-4175 or bwcapitalinn.sales@gmail.com. All reserved seats must be paid for in advance. There will be no seats available at the door. Seats are reserved first-come-first-served. Tables will be set for 8 people. Limit of 48 people each night.
Give the Gift of Art Exhibition
January 1-21
You are invited to see the talent of 26 Mid-Missouri artists as they display fine art, glassware, jewelry, pottery, ornaments and other unique affordable handmade gifts. Stop by Capital Arts, 1203 Missouri Boulevard, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at (573) 635-8355 or visit www.capitalarts.org.
River Ridge String Band
January 28
The River Ridge String Band will once again take center stage at the Missouri State Archives (600 West Main Street). At 7 p.m. on January 28, this musically versatile group, comprised of John Cunning, Charlie Nelson, Cliff White and Molly White, combines the hammered dulcimer, mandolin, guitar, banjo, accordion, vocals and folk percussion instruments to produce an interesting mix of traditional Irish music and old-time fiddle tunes. Most of the band’s repertoire originated as dance tunes in Scotland, Ireland and England. All the jigs, reels and hornpipes they play were part of country dances in the British Isles. Today, these “fiddle tunes” are the mainstay for a form of American folk dance known as contra dancing and are played during traditional Irish and Scottish gatherings known as ceilidhs. Along with these tunes, the band adds a few classic Bluegrass songs and a variety of ballads and waltzes to create music that is enjoyable for all ages.For more information, contact Emily Luker at emily.luker@sos.mo.gov or (573) 526-5296.
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.
