July 2010

Race to the Dome

July 3

Race to the Dome is a 16 mile canoe/kayak race on the Missouri River from Hartsburg to Jefferson City, Missouri.  Proceeds from the race go to Missouri River Relief to support their efforts in reconnecting people to the Missouri River through hands-on river clean-ups and education.  The first annual race takes place on Saturday, July 3, at 8 a.m.; it starts at the Hartsburg river access.  The race will start in heats by division.  The race ends at Noren Access in Jefferson City.  The duration of the race will be between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the paddler’s experience.  For more information go to www.racetothedome.org or e-mail racetothedome@gmail.com. 

Salute to America

July 3-4

Join us for one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state! This year the celebration will include activities beginning on July 3. Activities will take place throughout the day on July 4, and will wrap up with an entertaining concert. The night wouldn’t be complete without the Fireworks Sky Concert extravaganza featuring enormous 16″ shells. With a full festival schedule, there will be plenty of fun-filled activities to entertain people of all ages. Whether it’s dancing to the sound of great music, enjoying some tasty cuisine or diving into the historic tradition of the Fourth of July, Jefferson City provides the experience through Salute to America. For more information contact Jill Snodgrass at (573) 761-0704 or (800) 514-0704 or info@salutetoamerica.org or visit www.salutetoamerica.org for a complete schedule of events. Click here for special hotel rates for this event.

Missouri State Museum “Tuesdays @ 2″

July 6, 13, 20, 27

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is once again presenting educational programs every Tuesday at 2 p.m. during July at the Missouri State Museum in the State Capitol. Beginning the second Tuesday of June, museum staff will offer a different program each week exploring Missouri’s cultural and natural history. “Tuesdays @ 2″ for July will offer the following programs: July 6- Ready, Aim, Fire, July 13- Nature’s Store, July 20- A Taste of Tradition and  July 27- Fossil Hunt.  The Missouri State Museum is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located inside the Missouri State Capitol at 201 W. Capitol Avenue. Programs will take place on the first floor rotunda of the Capitol.  For more information about the event, contact the museum at (573) 751-2854 or the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit www.mostateparks.com.

Wizard of Oz- “Stars Under the Stars” Outdoor Summer Movie Series

July 16

Enjoy your favorite movies on a giant inflatable screen under the stars and in the shadows of the Missouri State Capitol. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages permitted) and be entertained by these free family films shown on the south capitol lawn. Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (573) 634-6482.  See the flyer here (.pdf).

MO Blues Association’s “Blue Sunday”

July 18

MO Blues presents its 4th annual Blue Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 18 at McClung Park.  Blue Sunday features BBQ (with all the HOME MADE trimmings) and blues bands for your entertainment pleasure.  Bring the kids and a lawn chair and sit back, eat good, relax and listen to the best of Central Missouri Blues. The event and food are free, donations graciously accepted. The fun will go on rain or shine!  For more information, go to www.moblues.org.

Lake Area Community Orchestra Concert in Jefferson City

July 20

The Lake Area Community Orchestra will again be staging one of their free Summer Concerts at the First Christian Church, East Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City.  The event will be on Tuesday, July 20, beginning at 7:00 pm.   The public is cordially invited. The more than 40 participants range in age from high school to 70s and come from many communities surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks area including a number from the Jefferson City area. The concert should be of interest to young and old alike and includes a variety of musical selections like Caribbean Rondo, A Tribute to Artie Shaw, Way Down Yonder in New Orleans, Somewhere, Main Street Celebration, March of the Two Left Feet, and America, the Beautiful.  For more information, go to www.lakeareacommunityorchestra.org. 

Fame, the Musical

July 22, 23, 24

Come see Fame, the musical, based on the 80s hit television show and movie, July 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center. The show will feature college and high school students as well as local Jefferson City actors and actresses.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students; they can be ordered by calling (573) 635-6139 or (573) 645-5616.   

Jefferson City Jaycee’s Cole County Fair

July 26- July 31

Join Cole County for a week of games, rides, crafts, food and entertainment, as they celebrate at the 2010 Cole County Fair. For more information call (573) 893-3950 or visit www.jeffcityjaycees.org.  See this year’s flyer here (.pdf).

Webkinz Van in Jefferson City

July 28

Carrie’s Hallmark, 117 E. High Street, is so excited to announce that the Webkinz Van has chosen to visit Jefferson City on Wednesday, July 28 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM!  This is also the first day of the “Inside Sidewalk Sale” and will be a great opportunity to spend the day in downtown Jefferson City.  The Webkinz Van will bring all sorts of fun things.  See the flyer here or find more information on the website www.Webkinz.com.

“Doubting the Downpour”

July 29-31, August 5-7, 12-14

The Stained Glass Theater of Mid-Missouri (830 E High Street), Jefferson City Christian theater group, presents “Doubting the Downpour.” Rain! Rain! Rain! Noah, his wife, and three sons work around the clock preparing for the biggest journey of their lives. The animals are gathering but have never seen the like. Suppose Noah is right after all and they have missed their chance to board the gigantic monstrosity called a boat. This wonderful biblical story is told with a great deal of humor and hope from the animal’s perspective. A comedy suitable for the entire family written by local playwrights Linn Lewis and Jane Perry. Presented by the Stained Glass Theater and sponsored by Concord Baptist Church. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.  For reservations: sgtmidmo@earthlink.net or call (573) 634-5313. Visit us at www.sgtmidmo.org.

American Courage, American Carnage

July 29

The Missouri State Archives (600 West Main Street) will host “American Courage, American Carnage” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29. Only one U.S. Army regiment, the 7th Infantry, has served in every war from 1812 through the present day. In American Courage, American Carnage, military historian John C. McManus tells the dramatic story of the 7th Infantry’s combat experiences from the Battle of New Orleans through the end of World War II. McManus will provide an inside look at the drama and tragedy of war, from America’s early 19th century struggles as a fledgling republic to its emergence as a superpower in the 20th century. For more information, contact Alana Inman at alana.inman@sos.mo.gov or (573) 526-1981.

Cruisin’ for MDA

Head to downtown Jefferson City from 5 to 9:30 p.m. the last Saturday of every month from March to September. Listen to the music supplied by COOL 97.5, grab some food sold by the Jefferson City Host Lions Club and look at the cars displayed on the streets. For more information call (573) 680-9458 or visit their web site here.