May 2013
Museum after Hours “Orphan Train to Missouri”
May 1
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: Missouri State Museum, located on the 1st floor of the Missouri State Capitol
Description: On Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm, guest speaker Shirley Andrews will talk about her mother’s experience as an orphan train rider to Missouri in 1901. Andrew’s mother, Irma Craig, was one of the “foundlings” who found a new home in mid-Missouri. This program continues the series “Museum after Hours” which occurs on the first Wednesday of each month when the Missouri State Museum will stay open until 9pm. The program will take place in the museum classroom, which is located in the History Hall (east wing).
Contact Information: call (573) 522-9060 or email jocelyn.korsch@dnr.mo.gov
Cost: Free
Central Missouri Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
May 4
Time: 7 am – plants sell out
Location: Jaycee Fairgrounds
Description: The 15th annual plant sale will begin at 7 am and goes until everything sells out. The sale is held indoors and the Central Missouri Master Gardeners give nursery coupons and free fertilizer (limit one gallon – bring your own container) with purchase. The Central Missoui Master Gardeners are known for their variety of tomato plants and beautiful hanging baskets.
Contact Information: For more information call Julie Long at (573) 295-6263 or email jlong@ktis.net
Cost: Free
Cedar Cross Race
May 4
Time: 8 am, you can stage your bike anytime after 6:30 am
Location: North Jefferson City commuter lot
Description: The Cedar Cross is an endurance cycling event covering approximately 113 miles of Central Missouri’s finest backgroads, cattlefields and various parts of the Cedar Creek Trail. Most of the riding will be on gravel, but there will be singletrack and a few areas where even the most skilled riders will be forced to carry their bikes. Riders will pedal, push and carry their bikes across a series of natural obstacles. You will feel pain, joy and a deep, deep buring in your legs.
Contact Information: http://cedarcross.wordpress.com/about/
Cost: view website for more details
Lift Up Your Voice in Song
May 4
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison Street
Description: “Lift Up Your Voice in Song,” an inspirational evening of song says it all for our 75 voice choral ensemble of mid-Missouri singers. The venue for the Cantorum’s spring concert is the Miller Center. It is a great place to hear live music sung well. We are in our 45th year of blending our voices. This concert features songs that have inspired concert goers across the nation and around the world. Check out our website for concert details: www.jeffersoncitycantorum.com or like us on Facebook. Call (573)23-2715 for detailed concert information. Tickets can be obtained from Cantorum members or community banks, Samuel’s Tuxedos, or Capital Music. Tickets will be $1 more at the door.
Contact Information: call (573) 230-2715
Cost: Adults $10, Youth (18 and under) $5, Seniors (65+) $8, Family Ticket (3-5 family members) $25
“Barge into History”
May 9 & 10
Time: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Event begins at Noren River Access
Description: Barge into History with the Discover Jefferson City Foundation. The Discover Jefferson City Foundation is pleased to announce its third annual “Barge into History” fundraiser to promote tourism in the Jefferson City community. This event is unlike any other in Jefferson City! Relax and enjoy the spectacular views as a barge takes you up and down the Missouri River. Learn all about the history of Jefferson City and enjoy food and drink.
Contact Information: For more information call (573) 632-2820 or visit www.DiscoverJeffersonCity.com
Cost: $100 ticket includes beverages, hors d’oeuvres, music, a history lecture and sights of the Missouri River banks that you have never seen.
Capital City Corvette Classic
May 10-11
Time: Car Show 12:00-4:00pm on south side of Missouri State Capitol, 5:00 – 7:00pm Corvette Cruise-In Downtown Jefferson City
Location: Missouri State Capitol & Downtown Jefferson City
Description: This unique Corvette car show will incorporate a variety of Jefferson City’s attractions and community hospitality. The weekend will include a Car Show on the southside of the Missouri State Capitol and a Cruise-In in Dowtown Jefferson City. Please join us for the initial Capital City Corvette Classic and help celebrate the Corvette’s 60th Birthday!
Contact Information: For more information visit http://capitalcitycorvetteclassic.wordpress.com/about/ or contact Chris Wilson at (573)632-2820
Cost: Free
2013 Pet Parade and Contest
May 11
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Meet at the Cole County Courthouse
Description: Local veterinarians celebrate national pet week with the Pet Parade and Contest. The contest will be held on the Capitol lawn immediately following the parade. No pre-registration or entrance fee required. Jessi Rose Photography will be taking pictures starting at 12:30pm at the courthouse and following the parade on the Capitol lawn (in the event of rain, all activities will be cancelled).
Contact Information: summitvet@aol.com (573) 896-9301
Cost: Free
ASA Fastpitch “Show-Me the Money” Softball Tournament
May 11-12
Time: see website for more details
Location: Fields of Legends Sports Complex, HWY 63 N.
Description: The 2013 ASA Tournaments are Northern National Qualifiers and played at the Fields of Legends Sports Complex.
Contact: http://www.fieldsoflegends.com/GFP.html
The 399th Army Band of Fort Leonard Wood
May 17
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St.
Description: A FREE community concert presented by the Jefferson City Concert Association.
Contact Information: call (573) 681-9371, email info@thejcca.org or visit www.thejcca.org
Cost: Free
Missouri State Track Championships
May 17-18 and 24-25
Time: All day
Location: Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Lincoln University
Description: Come watch as high school teams from all across Missouri compete for the title of State Track Champion. 1A and 2A schools will compete the first weekend, 3A and 4A will compete the second weekend..
Contact Information: (573) 875-4880 www.mshsaa.org
Cost: $7 for age 6 and older
ASA Fastpitch “Show-Me the Money2″ Softball Tournament
May 18-19
Time: see website for more details
Location: Fields of Legends Sports Complex, HWY 63 N.
Description: The 2013 ASA Tournaments are Northern National Qualifiers and played at the Fields of Legends Sports Complex.
Contact: http://www.fieldsoflegends.com/GFP.html
Cruisin’ for MDA
May 25
Time: 4:00-8:00pm
Location: Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr.
Description: Come see the largest car show in Jefferson City the last Saturday of every month from March to September. Listen to music and check out the cars on display.
Contact Information: call (573) 680-9458, Facebook page
Cost: Free
Memorial Day Concert
May 27
Time: 1 pm
Location: First Christian Church, 327 E. Capitol Ave.
Description: Join the Jefferson City Community Symphonic Band at our free annual Memorial Day Concert. We will be honoring our fallen soldiers, service men and women and their families through instrumental music. Sponsored by Hawthorn Bank.
Contact Information: http://jcsymphonicband.org/
Cost: Free
Monticello Singers Memorial Day Salute to Veterans
May 27
Time: 3:00-4:15pm
Location: Missouri State Capitol Rotunda
Description: Monticello Men’s Chorus presents a Salute to Veterans Program in the Capitol Rotunda. Also appearing is the women’s vocal ensemble “Liberte.” The program ends as TAPS is played and echoes throughout the great rotunda. Monticello performs two free concerts a year, as well as special appearances in mid-Missouri. The new director is Cindy Dunstan McClain, whose men’s a cappela ensemble “Sublime Harmony” at Westminster College was very well known for their close harmonies. Come join us on Memorial Day and add significance to the close of the Memorial Day weekend.
Contact Information: For more information call (573) 632-2820
Cost: Free
“Thursday Night Live”
May 30
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Corner of Madison and High Streets
Description: This year, Thursday Night Live begins on Thursday, May 30th and continues on every Thursday in June with live music in downtown Jefferson City. Plan to be downtown every week for some great Missouri music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the evening. Downtown stores, restaurants and bars will offer “Thursday Night Live” specials.
Contact Information: Thursday Night Live
Cost: Free
