March 2012
Chanticleer – presented by the Jefferson City Concert Association
March 2nd
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St.
Description: Called “the world’s reigning male chorus,” by the New Yorker magazine, and named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008, Chanticleer is a GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble entering their 34th season. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for their “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” they come to Jefferson City following a ten country tour in early 2012. Chanticleer – based in San Francisco – is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its 12 male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music.
Contact Information: call (573)681-9371, email info@thejcca.org website www.communityconcert.com
Cost: Adult $30, Student $15
Museum After Hours
March 7
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 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 9 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.
This month’s “Museum After Hours” even with include a program called “USS Missouri – A Fighting Legacy.” Throughout the years, Missourians have been known for their strength and courage. There have been five US Navy vessels, all bearing the same name, that share this tenacity. Join museum staff as they explore the history of these ships that have each borne the pride and honor of Missourians. 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
“Golden Traditions” 50th Annual Ice Show
March 9, 10 & 11
Time: 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas Street
Description: We invite you to the 50th Annual Ice Show, “Golden Traditions.” Performances include a variety of solos, duets, trios, and group numbers presented by participants of the Parks and Recreation lesson programs and the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. “Golden Traditions” will be presented at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10. There will also be a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. Y107 and KAT Country co-sponsor this event. Call 573-634-6580 or visit our website at www.jeffcitymo.org/parks for more information.
Contact Information: Jefferson City Parks and Recreation at (573) 634-6580
Cost: $6 for adults and $4 for youth 17 and under. Three day passes are $14 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and under.
“The 39 Steps” Dinner Theatre
March 9-11, 15-18
Time: March 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performance will be March 11 and 18; 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: Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the intriguing, thrilling, riotous, unmissable comedy smash straight from Broadway, “The 39 Steps.” A cast of four plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. Starring Steve Kretzer, Laura Morris, Branden Bise and Ken Thompson.
Contact Information: (573) 681-9012 or at www.CapitalCityPlayers.com
Cost: $30 for dinner and the show
19th Annual Capital City Classic
March 17-18
Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Location: Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas Street
Description: Skaters of all levels will compete in this figure skating competition at the Washington Park Ice Arena. This year the Capital City Classic will also serve as the District 9 Championships.
Contact Information: Jefferson City Parks and Recreation at (573) 634-6482
Cost: Free
Baby Bonanza
March 18
Time: 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Capitol Plaza Hotel
Description: Baby Bonanza for every stage & age coming to Jefferson City Sunday, March 18 from 1-5 pm at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Great Prizes! Wide variety of vendors. Speaker sessions include: “Childhood Development & Parent Resources” at 1:15pm, “Diet During Pregnancy & How to Make baby food” at 1:45pm, “Getting your body back after baby” at 2:15pm, “Reasons to Consider Breastfeeding” at 2:45pm, “Age & Fertility – Getting Pregnant in your 30s” at 3:05pm, “Chiropractic Pre-Natal Manipulation, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy” at 3:35pm, “Antcipated Changes in Family Dynamics & Adjustments when a new baby comes home” at 4:00pm. Free baby crawling contest at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Whaley’s Mommy & Me Product & Fashion Show at 4:30pm. Sponsored by JCMG, St. Mary’s and Jefferson City Magazine.
Contact Information: (573)526-5544, or visit www.mdc.mo.gov and search “Runge”
Cost: Free
Dred & Harriet Scott: Their Family Story
March 22
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Kirkpatrick State Information Center, 600 W. Main St.
Description: In recognition of Women’s History Month: Like many Missouri slaves, Dred and Harriet Scott, a St. Louis couple, each sued for freedom in 1846 based on the time they had lived as slaves in free territory. When their cases were appealed to the Missouri Supreme Court, attorneys combined the separate freedom suits into a single case under Dred’s name, resulting in Harriet’s role being largely lost to history. The well-known case of Dred Scott eventually made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, where, on March 6, 1857, Dred Scott and his family were denied their freedom and the country was pushed a step closer to the Civil War. Ruth Ann Hager, a genealogist at the Special Collections Department of the St. Louis County Library, will explore how the Scott family finally secured their freedom and what happened to Harriet and the couple’s daughters, Eliza and Lizzie, after Dred’s death in 1858.
Contact Information: Emily Luker, (573)526-5296, emily.luker@sos.mo.gov http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/about/calendar.asp
Cost: Free
Runge Nature Center Native Plant Sale
March 24
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Runge Nature Center
Description: The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City will hold its eight annual native plant sale on Saturday, March 24 from 10am-3pm. Learn about and purchase native flowers, shrubs and trees from Missouri vendors Andy’s Native Plant Company, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Missouri Wildflowers, Pleasant View Landscaping Inc. and Prairie Hill Farm Greenhouses. Activities will include native plant exhibits and a free program at 11am on how to use native wildflowers in backyard landscaping.
Contact Information: (573)526-5544, or visit www.mdc.mo.gov and search “Runge”
Cost: Free
Cruisin’ for MDA
March 31
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
