May 2010

Short Attention Span Theater at Scene One

April 30- May 8

Next at Scene One we have our 3rd installment of Short Attention Span Theatre!  This time all the plays have a set in common:  A hallway with 3 doors!  6 original 10 minute plays written by local playwrights (Keenan McMahon, Chris and Jamie Kennison, Mark Miles, Claudia Scott, Osvaldo Acosta and Keith Enloe) with directors Tom Baker, Chris and Jamie Kennison, Claudia Scott, Gabrielle Wittenberger, Cindy Jobe and Mark Wegman. Performances are Friday, April 30, Saturday, May1, Thursday, May 6, Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. The doors open at 7  -  seating is first come, first serve -  showtime is 7:30. Tickets are $10, with a special 1/2 price, $5 ticket on Thursday, May 6.  Scene One’s black box theatre is located at 121 East High Street, below Carrie’s Hallmark, in Downtown Jefferson City.  To reserve seats call the ticket line at (573) 681-9199.  Click here to see the flyer for this production. 

Fiber Exhibition at the Capital Arts Gallery

May 1- May 26

Come and enjoy Capital Arts Gallery’s (1203 Missouri Blvd.) first Fiber Exhibition of 35 fiber artists from St. Louis, Springfield and mid-Missouri area displaying their fabulous textile artwork.  Sculptures, scarves, wall hangings, baskets, jewelry and much more created through spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting, papermaking and sewing. A special artist reception, including a spinning wheel demonstration, will take place on may 14 from 49 p.m.  The gallery is open Tues- Thurs. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sat & Sun 1-4 p.m.  Contact the gallery at  (573) 635-8355 or www.capitalarts.org for more information. 

4th Annual Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Walk

The annual Cinco de Mayo 5k run/walk and 1 mile fun walk will start at Memorial Park, 111 Memorial Park Drive, in Jefferson City. The event is sponsored by the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors and all the proceeds will go to the Jefferson City Council for Drug Free Youth. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., run/walk race begins at 8:30 a.m. The course begins at Memorial Park then heads east on West Main, north on Boonville Road and returns on the same course. A $20 registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt and runner gift bag. Pre-registration is encouraged at www.jcabor.com or call (573) 636-6721.

Ronald Radford

This brilliant American Flamenco virtuoso has evoked standing ovations on four continents. He has been acclaimed in Mexico City for performances “equal to those on any Flamenco stage in Madrid, Seville or Andalusia.” His repertoire appeals to everyone’s tastes. His audiences include fans of Jazz, Bluegrass and the classics. Flamenco is an art that has something for everyone – from haunting Gypsy melodies to fiery Spanish dance rhythms. This performance will have everyone shouting, “Ole!” For more information  visit www.CommunityConcert.com.

Easter Seals Wing Ding

Experience wings from a variety of local restaurants at this year’s Wing Ding.  From 5-8 p.m. on May 5, take part in this all-you-can-eat style fundraiser at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds.  Cost is $15 per person and includes all the chicken wings you can eat and two beverages.  For more information visit mo.easterseals.com or call Lois Thayer at (573) 659-8499.   

Pet Parade

May 8

Grab your pets and join the parade!  Meet at the Cole County Courthouse at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 8.  The parade ends at the Missouri State Capitol south lawn.  The Pet Parade is an annual event sponsored by area veterinary clinics to promote pet wellness. It’s timing coincides with National Pet Week (http://www.petweek.org/index.cfm), an event promoted by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Associated, among other esteemed veterinary organizations. After the parade, contests will be held and prizes awarded (Click here for additional parade and contest details). For more information, e-mail westsidevet@embarqmail.com. 

Missouri Melodies: Songs of our State

May 8

Come join the Jefferson City Cantorum in our spring concert at 7 p.m. at the Miller Performing Arts Center, as we celebrate songs with Missouri themes and composers from this great state. One of the songs arranged by Howard Helvey is dedicated to our accompanist Jan Houser.  Add a little zest to your Mother’s Day weekend. The Miller Performing Arts Center is a great venue for our singers and our audience.  This is the Cantorum’s 42^nd year of excellence in musical performance. See website for details and ticket information: http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/Cantorum/.

The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri

May 13

The Missouri State Archives (600 West Main Street) will host The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 13. For 19th century travelers, the Santa Fe Trail was an indispensable route stretching from Missouri to New Mexico and beyond. The section from St. Louis to Westport, known as “The Missouri Trail,” offered migrating Americans their first experience with the West. Anyone who wanted to reach Santa Fe first had to travel the width of Missouri. In The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri, Mary Collins Barile offers an introduction to Missouri’s section of the trail, providing an account of its historical and cultural significance. Barile shares how the route evolved from Indian paths, trappers’ traces and wagon roads and how the experience of traveling the Santa Fe Trail varied even within Missouri. The book highlights the origin and development of the trail, offers a brief description of what travelers could expect to find in frontier Missouri and describes some of the major people associated with the trail. For more information contact Jill Hartke at Jill.Hartke@sos.mo.gov or (573) 751-4236.

Jefferson City Gallery Crawl “Art Exposed”

May 14

Expose yourself to an evening of art in Jefferson City! Seven galleries will be open on Friday, May 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. for the second ever Jefferson City Art Crawl.  Bet you didn’t know there were that many galleries here…some you may have visited, others may be NEW to you. There will be special displays, new exhibits and artists to meet. Start anytime at any of the first seven galleries. You will receive a punch card with a map at the first gallery visited. This card is to guide you along the way and register for a drawing of door prizes. You don’t have to visit all galleries but the more punches, the more chances to win a gift. All of the galleries will be open the entire time, but the G2 Gallery will also be open for an after party until 10 p.m. For more information, contact Janet Maurer at jmmaurer@socket.net or (573) 636-9211 or (573) 635-8355.  See the flyer here. 

“Tribute” Dinner Theatre

May 14-16 and 20-23

The Capital City Players present “Tribute,” a dinner theatre production at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. Broadway press agent Scottie Templeton who believes life is one continuous gag until he learns he’s terminally ill, tries to reconcile with the one person in life who doesn’t even like him—his much neglected son. Jack Lemmon brought this great role to the stage and screen. Professional actor Tom Durkin who now resides in Jefferson City brings Scottie to life on our stage in this outstanding play with lots of laughs and a great deal of heart. Evening performances will be May 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22; 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 16 and 23; 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.

Spring Season Finale

May 15-16

Spring is here and the Jefferson City youth soccer season is in full force. Join more than 50 teams from across Missouri at the 63 Soccer Complex for the 6th Annual Spring Season Finale. For more information go to www.capital-soccer-club.com.

Missouri State Track Championships

May 21-22, May 28-29

MSHSAA State Track Championships will be held at Dwight T. Reed Stadium at Lincoln University. 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. Admission is $7 for age 6 and older. For more information contact MSHSAA at (573) 875-4880 or www.mshsaa.org.

Pedaler’s Jamboree

May 29-30

Welcome in the summer with a slow paced, family friendly, two wheeled celebration on the Katy Trail! The Pedaler’s Jamboree bicycle/music festival offers riders of all ages and abilities the opportunity to hear live music at communities across the scenic Katy Trail.  Riders will able to start and finish the ride from three different locations!  These spots include Sedalia, Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri. Bicyclists will depart at their selected location on Saturday, May 29th. Their overnight packs will be check in and delivered to the camp ground in Boonville.  Stop at your convenience at a handful of locations to  enjoy live music and entertainment. Bands will play throughout the day at staggered schedules in communities across the trail.More information about the event can be found at www.pedalersjamboree.com.

Cruisin’ for MDA

Head to downtown Jefferson City from 5 to 9:30 p.m. 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. For more information call (573) 680-9458 or visit their web site here.

Memorial Weekend Katy Trail 20th Birthday Celebration Bike Ride and Torch Relay

In tribute to the 20th Anniversary of the Katy Trail, there will be a 6 day celebration bike ride and torch relay from one end of the Katy Trail to the other.  The group will be passing through Jefferson City on Monday, May 31 around 8:15 a.m.  The goal of the events are to encourage every community along the Katy Trail to get involved in a rolling festival celebrating the benefits of the Katy Trail. Starting on Friday, May 28th and ending on Wednesday, June 2nd, communities are encouraged to organize small events in tribute to the Katy Trail. This event is a great opportunity for Katy Trail communities to celebrate 20 years of this amazing trail system, highlight your unique place on the Katy Trail, encourage riders to patronize local businesses, and invite guests to visit again in the future. For more information go to http://offtrackevents.com/torchrelay.php?sms_ss=aolmail. 

Memorial Day Concert- Monticello, Mid-Missouri Men’s Chorus

Come join Director David Gillespie and the men of MONTICELLO as we sing in the beautiful rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.  We’ll sing songs that honor and inspire plus a few contemporary favorites.  Guest soloist on the soprano saxophone is Dr. Steve Houser. The National Anthem will be sung by the women’s accapella quartet Liberte’.