June 2010
“Thursday Night Live”
June 3, 10, 17 and 24
Every Thursday in June will feature live music from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in downtown Jefferson City. A variety of music will hit the stage each night playing everything from blues to classic rock. Plan to be downtown every week for some great Missouri music. The stage will be set up on at the corner of Madison and High Streets. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the evening. Downtown stores, restaurants and bars will offer “Thursday Night Live” specials.
University of Missouri- Columbia Summer Fire School and Midwest Wildfire Training Academy
June 8-13
Fire and Rescue Training Institute will host their annual training program in the Jefferson City community. Latest techniques and outdoor practical training make up the schedule for those attending the fire school and wildfire academy. Participants learn the latest techniques in technical rescue, firefighting and emergency situation management. For more information call (573) 882-4735.
A League of Their Own- “Stars Under the Stars” Outdoor Summer Movie Series
June 11
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.
Show-Me Beer Festival
June 12
A mid-Missouri beer festival is scheduled from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, at Memorial Park. Breweries from the state of Missouri will be invited to come and share samples of their product to festival goers. With a paid admission of $25, festival goers will get to sample beer, visit with brewers and enjoy live music. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. E.C. will have a display showing what they are all about. This event is a fundraiser for Earth’s Classroom, a 501(c)3 non-profit learning center located in Rosebud, Missouri. Go to www.earthsclassroom. org for more information.
Kidsfest
June 12
Kidsfest will take over the streets of downtown Jefferson City on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games, prizes, food and entertainment make for a great day of free activities. Bring the kids to Jefferson City for a fun-filled Saturday with everything from bounce houses to bands. Call the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation for more details, (573) 634-6482.
“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure”
June 17-19
The world’s greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore. The King of Bohemia is about to be blackmailed with a notorious photograph, and the woman at the heart of this crime is the famous opera singer, Irene Adler. With his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, at his side, Sherlock Holmes pursues first the case, and then the affections of Miss Adler – and in doing so, marches right into the lair of his longtime adversary, that malevolent genius of crime, Professor Moriarty. In this spirited, fast-moving and thoroughly theatrical adaptation, Steven Dietz presents Holmes at the height of his powers – surrounded by all the elements that fans of his exploits have come to expect: danger, intrigue, wit, humor and surprise. For ticket and membership information, please call (573) 681-9400 or visit http://www.TLTjc.org.
“Chicago” Dinner Theatre
June 17-20, 24-27
The Capital City Players present “Chicago,” a dinner theatre production at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. This knockout, award winning Broadway musical returns to the CCP stage with all its razzle dazzle dancing and one showstopper number after another with local favorite Branden Bise reprising his performance as Billy Flynn. Evening performances will be June 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26; 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 20 and 27; doors open at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the show starts at 1:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required; call (573) 681-9012 for tickets. Tickets are $30 per person for dinner and the show. For more information go to www.CapitalCityPlayers.com.
Renaissance Festival
June 19
Missouri River Regional Library and Jefferson City Parks and Recreation will host the 11th Annual Renaissance Festival at Binder Park in Jefferson City. Step back in time and enjoy a day of merriment, fantasy and fun for the whole family! Enjoy jousting, musical groups, jugglers, free games and crafts for children, combat demonstrations, artisans demonstrating and selling their wares and great food! Admission is $2 per person, children 2 and under are free. For more information on the Renaissance Festival contact Taryn Prewitt at (573) 634-6064, ext. 235. More information can also be found at www.mrrl.org.
