May 2012
Museum After Hours
May 2
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Missouri State Museum, Missouri Capitol
Description: In May, the Missouri State Museum will continue to 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.
On May 2nd, guest speaker Mark Houseman from the Washington Historical Society in Washington, Missouri will present a program called “Tombstone Iconography and Imagery.” Mr. Houseman will discuss the meaning behind dozens of images commonly found on tombstones in the east and central portions of Missouri. These images will tell the story of a person’s life, or how they are remembered. Included are fraternal societies, religions, lambs, weeping willows and those intriguing pointing fingers. 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
Jefferson City Art Club Adult Artist Exhibit
May 3 – June 7
Time: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Capital Arts Gallery, 1203 Missouri Blvd.
Description: A long-standing tradition sponsored by the Jefferson City Art Club. Artists from Cole and surrounding counties come together to exhibit their talents in drawing, painting, and sculpture. This is a judged show, with professional and amateurs receiving honors with ribbons, “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice” awards.
Contact Information: Jessica Dulle, email artsadmin@capitalarts.org or call 5730635-8355
Cost: Free
Civil War Reenactment
May 4-6
Time: Thursday, May 3rd – Media Night @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4th – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. School Day Demonstrations. All Day Registration for reenactors. Saturday, May 5th – Camps open to public – 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6th – Camps open to public 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Binder Park
Description: The Jefferson City Civil War Reenactment Committee will sponsor its thrid Civil War Reenactment event in Jefferson City May 4-6. The Committee is thrilled to offer this fun and educational event to the citizens of Jefferson City, Cole County and all surrounding areas. We hope that you will come be a part of the experience!
Contact Information: (573) 634-6064
Cost: Free
Central Missouri Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
May 5
Time: 7 a.m – plants sell out
Location: Jaycee Fairgrounds
Description: The annual plant sale will begin at 7 a.m. 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 Missouri 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
Cantorum Goes to the Movies
May 5
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center
Description: Cantorum sings great songs from Broadway, the Academy Awards, and memorable movies. After intermission, some members of the JC Symphony Orchestra will join us in an encore from the February 2012 concert. Don’t miss it! Included are a medley of the great Richard Rogers and “When you Believe” from the Prince of Egypt.
Contact Information:
Cost: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Children, $25 familes of 3-5 individuals
Cedar Cross Race
May 6
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: North Jefferson Commuter lot: http://www.jeffcitymo.org/parks/northjeffersoncityrecreationarea.html
Description: The Cedar Cross is an endurance cyclocross event covering over 100 miles of Central Missouri’s finest backroads, cattlefields and various parts of the Cedar Creek Trail. Most of the riding will be on gravel, but there will be a 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.
Contact Information: For more information email bobjenkins@team-virtus.com
Cost: Contact Bob Jenkins for further details.
Barge into History
May 10 & 11
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Noren River Access
Description: “Barge into History” will be held on Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th. Boarding begins at 5:30 pm at Noren Access with departure scheduled for 6:00 pm; the barge will return at 8:00 pm. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, beer, wine and soda will be served. Space is limited. The events will include a relaxing barge tour on the Missouri River which will offer unique views of the Missouri State Capitol and other downtown Jefferson City landmarks. The money raised from the barge tour will go toward promoting the Missouri State Penitentiary tours among other top-priority activities established.
Contact Information: (573) 632-2820, or visit www.discoverjeffersoncity.com
Cost: Tickets are $100 per person and space is limited.
2nd Annual ASA Mother’s Day Tournament
May 11th & 12th
Time: see site for details
Location: Binder Sports Complex
Description: Part of the Black Ice Fast Pitch lineup for 2012 Tournaments. Open Division – 4 game guarantee - single elimination. 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: April 27th
Circus Pages
May 12
Time: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Location: Washington Park Ice Arena
Description: Circus Pages at the Washington Park Ice Arena, Saturday, May 12. Performances are at 3 and 6 p.m. Pony and elephant rides will be available for an additional fee.
Contact Information: (573) 634-6563, or visit www.jeffcitymo.org/parks
Cost: Adult tickets are $15, Children 14 and younger are free with paid adult admission. This event accepts cash only.
2012 Spring Off-Road Championships
May 12
Time: Registration – 8:00am-10:30am, First Race – 11:00am (Practice Friday May 11 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-10:30am)
Location: RC Race Barn – 5612 Heritage Highway
Description: Race Car Off-Road Driving. Three five-minute qualifiers – rocket round qualifying. Allow at least two bump ups in the lower main (B, C, etc). All A-mains will be six minutes minimum.
Contact Information: Mike Barnes (573)690-3111
Cost: $25 for first entry, $15 for second entry, $10 for each additional.
Jefferson City Area Veterinarians Pet Parade & Contests
May 12
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Downtown Jefferson City
Description: Parade will begin at 1pm at the Cole County Courthouse and travel to the MO State Capitol lawn, with contests to follow. The event will be cancelled if it is raining at 11 am.
Contact Information: email summitvet@aol.com
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Les Elgart Orchestra – presented by the Jefferson City Concert Association
May 15
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Miller Performing Arts Center – 501 Madison St.
Description: The fabulous Les Elgart Orchestra represents one of the few remaining “Big Bands” from the 40s. The orchestra has and continues to entertain around the world, having performed at such prestigious locations as the Coconut Grove, the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, and the hotels Astor, Roosevelt, New Yorker and Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The orchestra’s namesake and former conductor wrote the theme for the popular show American Bandstand (“Bandstand Boogie”) and was the award winner in Variety, Billboard and Cashbox polls as the Number One Dance Band in the U.S. The orchestra is now under the direction of former band member Russ Dorsey who has re-captured the great sound and style that critics have called “the World’s Greatest Foxtrot Orchestra.”
Contact Information: call (573) 681-9371, email info@thejcca.org website www.communityconcert.com
Cost: $25 adult, $15 student
“Summer of Hope”
May 17-26
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: Eighteen-year-old Hope has graduated from high school and has beaten childhood cancer. She’s making big plans for her life when life throws her a curve. As life hangs by a thread and her world is falling apart, she refuses to go down with it. She’s making the best of a bad situation by spreading the fruit of the Spirit and the love of Christ to everyone around her.
Contact: www.sgtmidmo.org
Cost: $7 on Thursdays, $8 on Fridays and Saturdays
“Superior Donuts” Dinner Theatre
May 18-20, 24-27
Time: May 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 May 20 and 27; 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: “Superior Donuts” is a comedy that focuses on the relationship between despondent Arthur Przybyszewski, a former 1960s radical who owns a rundown donut shop in uptown, Chicago and Franco, his energetic but troubled young African American assistant who wants to update the establishment with lively music and healthy menu options. The cross-generational, cross-racial friendship that develops through the squabbling of these two colorful characters will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. Starring professional actor Dingani Beza, star of the television series “Harry’s Law,” and professional actor Tom Durkin.
Contact: (573) 681-9012 or at www.CapitalCityPlayers.com
Cost: $30 for dinner and the show
Cruisin’ for MDA
May 26
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
State Employee Recognition Day
May 31
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: South lawn of the MO State Capitol
Description: Every week, state employees work diligently to provide vital services to Missouri citizens. To honor these dedicated men and women, a special week is set aside each year to educate communities about the many ways in which government serves the people and how state government enriches our lives every day. At State Employee Recognition Day, state employees can enjoy free refreshments, entertainment and prizes from local area vendors. Make this your year to become part of the celebration!
Contact Information: www.serd.mo.gov
Cost: Free
