January 2012
Give the Gift of Art Exhibition
January 3- January 12
Stop by the Capital Arts Gallery (1203 Missouri Blvd.) for the Give the Gift of Art Exhibition from November 13 through January 13. The exhibition showcases a wide variety of one of a kind artistic items; this is a great place to start or complete your holiday shopping! Gallery hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Free admission. For more information call 635-8355, email artsadmin@capitalarts.org or website www.capitalarts.org.
Museum After Hours
January 4
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Missouri State Museum, Missouri Capitol
Description: Starting in January, the Missouri State Museum will have “Museum after Hours” events on the first Wednesday of each month and stay open until 8 p.m. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to visit the museum at night, or your schedule doesn’t allow daytime outings, come join us for special programs and view the exhibits. You will find both old and new favorites, including “Civil War Missouri: A House Dividing,” an exhibit that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Evening entry to the museum will be through the carriage entrance on the south side of the building underneath the grand staircase.
At the first “Museum after Hours” event, interpretive staff from the museum will offer a program about Ella Ewing, the “Missouri Giantess.” From a small town in Missouri, Ella Ewing toured with the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus because of her extreme height. She is reported to have been over eight feet tall and was perhaps the tallest woman in the world during her lifetime! The Missouri State Museum has some artifacts in its collection related to Ella, including some of her shoes, which can be viewed at this presentation. This program will take place in the Museum classroom, which is located in the History Hall (east wing).
Contact Information: (573) 751-2854
Cost: Free
Gospel Music USA 2012
January 6 – 8
Time: Concert starting times: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Location: Capitol Plaza Hotel
Description: Don’t miss this fun-filled weekend! Bring the entire family and enjoy performances by top regional gospel groups all weekend. This year’s performances include Journey Bound, Crimson Gold, Final Authoriday, The Chosen Ones, The McCunes, The Kellys, New Horizon and Calvary Men. Tom Brown will bring his message from the heart on Friday and Saturday and Duane Garren presides as Master of Ceremonies.
Contact Information: call (660) 665-7172 email info@spbgma.com .
Cost: Friday $10, Saturday (day&night concert) $15, Saturday night only $12, Sunday $6. Three-day pass $25. Children under 12 free with parents.
JCAY Pentathalon Meet
January 7 (Registration deadline December 27)
Time: Meet start 9:30 a.m. (warm-ups TBA)
Location: Knowles YMCA, 424 Stadium Blvd.
Description: This is JCAY’s largest home meet. We encourage all swimmers to attend this meet as it is getting close to Districts. This is a YMCA meet, therefore open to all Barracuda swimmers. It will be a great day of sportsmanship for kids and teamwork for the parents.
Contact Information: www.jc-barracudas.com
Cost: Individual events are $3.50 per event. Relays are $12.00 per team. There will be a $7.00 per swimmer surcharge to cover facility and lifeguard fees.
Bridal Spectacular 2012
January 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson City Area YMCA, Firley Center
Description: Brides to be…Central Missouri’s Largest Exhibiting Bridal Show Just Got Bigger!!! Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events announces its 25th Annual Bridal Spectacular. This year’s show will feature 22,000 sq. feet of showroom with nearly 90 vendors and a runway fashion show at 3:30 p.m. Bride registration form is available on website along with bridal show links.
Contact Information: Vicki Arcobasso at (573) 636-4094 or go to www.CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.
Cost: $5 (nine years old and under Free)
“Man of La Mancha” Dinner Theatre
January 12-15 & 19-22
Time: January 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances will be January 15 and 22; doors open at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the show starts at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive
Description: In an effort to protect himself after being thrown into prison during the Spanish Inquisition, Miquel de Cervantes tells his fellow prisoners the comic and dramatic story he imagines in another world – the story of Don Quixote of La Mancha and his loyal servant, Sancho Panza. The duo set out to rid the world of evil, battling windmills and honoring the serving wench Alsonza as a lady. Honor, romance, nobility and chivalry reign in this classic musical featuring one of the most inspirational musical theatre songs of all time, “The Impossible Dream.” One of the longest running hits on Broadway.
Contact Information: (573) 681-9012 or at www.CapitalCityPlayers.com
Cost: $30 for dinner and the show
“Boxcar Children”
January 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28
Time: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Stained Glass Theater, 830 E. High Street
Description: Generations of young readers have cherished the spirited Depression-era adventures of The Boxcar Children, and now the Alden children’s story come to life on stage. Orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes, the four siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together.
Contact Information: www.sgtmidmo.org
Cost: $7 on Thursdays, $8 on Fridays and Saturdays
“Willy Wonka”
January 19-22
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thurs., Fri. & Sat.), 2:00 p.m. Sun.
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center
Description: The Jefferson City Public School Foundation in cooperation with the Little Theatre of Jefferson City, proudly present their 2012 fund-raiser, Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka,” January 19-22, 2012. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”
This new stage musical adaptation is designed to bring all of the magic on the page to vivid life on the stage. Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight your sweet tooth. In a troubled world looking for escape, let Willy WOnka take you on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination! Directed by Gabrielle Wittenberger. (*Note: “Willy Wonka” is not a part of TLT’s regular season. Season members will need to purchase tickets for this show.)
Contact Information: www.tltjc.org
Cost: $15 (Miller Center box office open show week after 5 p.m. House opens 30 minute before curtain.)
Mobsters in our Midst: The Kansas City Crime Family
January 19
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Kirkpatrick State Information Center, 600 W. Main St. Jefferson City, MO
Description: Organized crime formed part of the political, economic, and social fabric of Kansas City for much of the 20th century. The mob’s power was never greater than in the three decades it was ruled by Nick Civella, Kansas City’s longest-reigning mob boss. Mobsters in our Midst reveals the story of the rise and fall of Civella and his powerful crime family, as told by longtime Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Bill Ouseley. Concerted efforts by the FBI, local law enforcement, and Justice Department Strike Force prosecutors, along with the enactment of effective new laws and internal mob strife, led to unprecedented violence in the 19702 and 1980s and ultimately to the demise of the Civella mob rule. Bill Ouseley to present at Speaker Series – will share never-before-published details of the crimes and investigations that brought down Civella and his cronies.
Contact Information: Emily Luker, (573)526-5296, emily.luker@sos.mo.gov http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/about/calendar.asp
Cost: Free
Art by Men, for Men, about Men Exhibition at Capital Arts Gallery
January 14- February 29
Time: Tuesday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
Location: Capital Arts Gallery (1203 Missouri Blvd.)
Description: The exhibition showcases a wide variety of one of a kind artistic items from male artists! Please join us for the Artist Reception Sunday, January 22nd. Featured artist Fred Schollmeyer gallery talk will begin at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Information: (573) 635-8355 or www.capitalarts.org
Cost: Free admission.
