July 2012
Museum After Hours
July 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.
Contact Information: (573) 751-2854
Cost: Free
“True West” Dinner Theatre
July 13-15 and 19-22
Time: June 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 June 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: “True West” by Sam Shepard stars Capital City Players favorites Branden Bise and Ken Thompson who face off as two feuding brothers – a wild, alcoholic loser and a successful, suburban screenwriter – when they co-inhabit their mother’s house while she’s gone on vacation. It’s a wild comic and dramatic ride by two of Missouri’s finest actors.
Contact Information: (573) 681-9012 or at www.CapitalCityPlayers.com
Cost: $30 for dinner and the show
2nd Annual ASA National/World Series Warm Up
July 14th & 15th
Time: see site for details
Location: Binder Sports Complex
Description: Part of the Black Ice Fast Pitch lineup for 2012 Tournaments. Open Division – 5 game guarantee – Round Robin (3 games Saturday, 2 games Sunday). Each tournament is ASA sanctioned, two are Northern National Qualifiers. All berths will be awarded to Missouri ASA teams only. If you pay entry fee 30 days before the deadline you will receive $50 off entry fee. We are reserving spots at this time no payment required. Send your team info to reserve your spot.
Contact Information:
http://mosoftball.clubspaces.com/default_css.aspx
Cost: $375/team Deadline: June 30th
“The Wind in the Willows”
July 19-August 4
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: Struck with spring fever, Marely the mole emerges from his underground home and ventures to the river, where he meets up with Ribby the water rat and the mischievous Thaddius Toad, who has a knack for getting himself into trouble. Obsessed with motorcars, the impulsive Toad “borrows” Mr. and Mrs. Churchmouse’s car, recklessly crashes it into a tree, and ends up in jail. To save Toad, Ribby and Marley journey into the Wild Woods. Audiences of all ages will enjoy the friends’ adventures as they transform into responsible, sensible creatures.
Contact Information: www.sgtmidmo.org
Cost: $7 on Thursdays, $8 on Friday and Saturdays
Cruisin’ for MDA
July 28
Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: High Street, Downtown Jefferson City
Description: Come see the largest car show in Jefferson City 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.
Contact Information: (573) 680-9458, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=98072914082
Cost: Free
