October 2011
Lincoln University Homecoming
September 25- October 2
Time: Varies
Location: Lincoln University, parade takes place downtown
Description: Lincoln’s Homecoming is a weeklong celebration for Lincoln University students, alumni and the community including a parade, football game, concerts and much more. Come out and cheer on the floats, dignitaries, bands and groups as they march down High Street. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Contact Information: Benecia Williams, (573) 681-5572 or visit www.lincolnu.edu
Cost: Free
“That Championship Season” Dinner Theater
September 30, October 1, 2, 6-9
Time: Evening Performances at 6:30 p.m. September 30, October 1, 6, 7, & 8. Matinee Performances at 12:30 p.m. October 2 & 9.
Location: Shikles Auditorium (1200 Linden Drive)
Description: CCP offers you the opportunity to experience one of the finest plays America has ever produced with an all-star Central Missouri cast that includes Warren Krech, Branden Bise, Adam Branson, Chris Kennison and Jeff Wehking. “That Championship Season” tells the story of four members of a high school basketball team that won the state championship who gather for a 20th celebration at their coach’s home and in one liquor-filled night of re-living their high school glory reveal their joys, their jokes, and their darkest secrets in this Pulitzer Prize winning American classic.
Contact Information: (573) 681-9012 or at www.CapitalCityPlayers.com
Cost: $30 for dinner and the show
Jefferson City Memorial Airport Open House and Fly-In
October 1
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Jefferson City Memorial Airport
Description: Family Fun – Free Admission
-”Young Eagles” Free Airplane Ride for youth 8-17 yrs of age, Discounted Airplane Rides for all others
-Aircraft on Display – Airplanes Helicopters and More
-Modern Military Aircraft
-Historic Aircraft including a North American Mitchell B-25 Bomber and a Grumman Navy TBM Avenger (Tickets available for a ride in the B-25)
-New Cessna Skycatcher
-Staff for Life, National Guard, and Mo Conservation Helicopters
-Carl Edwards Show Car presented by Fastenal
-See flyer here.
Contact Information: (573) 619-2124 or aircraftevent@yahoo.com (for tickets)
Cost: Free
Race to the Dome
October 2
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Starts at the Hartsburg river access, ends at Noren Access in Jefferson City
Description: Race to the Dome is a 16 mile canoe/kayak race on the Missouri River from Hartsburg to Jefferson City, Missouri. Proceeds from the race go to Missouri River Relief to support their efforts in reconnecting people to the Missouri River through hands-on river clean-ups and education. The duration of the race will be between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the paddler’s experience.
Contact Information: www.racetothedome.org, racetothedome@gmail.com
Cost: $35/solo and $70/tandem
Thursday Night Cyclocross
October 6, 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Binder Park
Description: Come out every Thursday Night for some fun, laid-back, cyclocross racing at Binder Park in Jefferson City, MO. The races will start at 5:30pm on the northwest side of the lake in the grass/cross-country course area (look for the ez-up tent). The series will start on October 6th and continue every Thursday night until November 10th.
We will have two groups of racing, Group A and Group B (men & women), and will have two different start times dependent on the number of riders. Results will be posted on the website and there will be an overall series points winner announced at the last race.
The course will change slightly every week to provide a fresh new challenge and will vary in terrain including grass, singletrack, and barriers. It will be held on a well-marked 2 – 3km closed circuit perfect for experts and beginners.
Start Times:
Group A – 5:30pm
Group B – 6:15pm
All proceeds go to the Respect the Ride Foundation.
Contact Information: aaronsmith@aol.com
Cost: $5
“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
October 13-15
Time: House opens at 7 p.m.,dhow starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center
Description: “I believe that the reader will discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history,” ARTHUR MILLER wrote in an introduction to “The Crucible,” his classic play about the witch-hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. Based on historical people and real events, this drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Salem…, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft inflame town’s fears; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft, church leaders and townspeople insist that she be brought to trial. The prosecutor’s ruthlessness and eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor illuminate the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence. Directed by Keith Enloe.
Contact Information: www.TLTJC.org, Parking and directions to The Miller Center http://www.themillercenter.org/parking_directions.html
Cost: $12
Fly Fishing with Bob White
October 15
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center
Description: Bob White, an artist and fly fishing guide from Minnesota, will present a program on Fly Fishing Around the World (New Zealand, Seychelles Islands & Australia); Fly Fishing for smallmouth bass and musky in the Midwest; and Fly Fishing Alaska. (www.bobwhitestudio.com) The program is sponsored by the Capital City Fly Fishers. (573) 526-5544
Contact Information: donna.wankum@mdc.mo.gov
Cost: Free
Jefferson City Multicultural Fall Festival
October 15
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown Jefferson City
Description: With a new date and new downtown location, this festival is sure to be bigger than ever. The Annual Fall Festival and Downtown Harvest Fest have merged into one event that promises a great day of entertainment, food, arts, crafts and storytellers for the children, community information booths and vendors that embrace the diverse cultures found in mid–Missouri. Experience the community’s diversity in downtown Jefferson City.
Contact Information: jcmcf@ymail.com, www.jcmcf.net or www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com
Cost: Free
HarvestFest at the Mansion
October 15
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Description: There will be tasty kettle corn, a cider press and bluegrass music. Fun family event! Come in your Halloween Costume or your Saturday clothes, but come join in the day’s fun!
Contact Information: (573) 751-0526
Cost: Free
“Family Camp”
October 20-November 5
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: Set in the 1940’s, this play transports the audience back to an old-school Christian campground where families have gone for generations. On the last night of camp, it is revealed that the Dinsdales, long-time owners of Camp Awannahikealotta, have to sell the camp due to financial troubles. The buyer, Mr. Abbott, has big plans to modernize everything by doing away with all outdoor camp activities, that is until the camp hosts a talent show where everyone has the chance to share why they love camp so much. Will Mr. Abbott be convinced to preserve the natural charm of Camp Awannahikealotta for years to come?
Contact Information: www.sgtmidmo.org
Cost: $7
“Bloody Bill” Anderson’s Raids on the Lafayette County Germans
October 20
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Location: Missouri State Archives, Kirkpatrick State Information Center (600 W. Main St.)
Description: “Bloody Bill” Anderson was one of Missouri’s most infamous Civil War guerillas. However, his raids against a German farming settlement in southeastern Lafayette County were little known until recently, when key source material was translated from German to English. Robert W. Frizzell will share the story of these raids and their impact.
Contact Information: (573) 526-5296 or emily.luker@sos.mo.gov
Cost: Free
“Bombshells” presented by Scene One
October 20-22 & 27-29
Time: Evening Performances at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Scene One, 121 East High Street (below Hallmark)
Description: Scene One presents “Bombshells” written by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Eddie Andrews. Starring: Bailey Mariea, Shellie Howser, Claudia Scott, Shae Marie Eickhoff, Melinda Peak and Becky Thompson. These ladies are raw and real as they cope with everyday life – while dangling on the edge of a nervous breakdown! This show is a monologue show, one of the things Scene One does best. Guys will like the show, but ladies…this one is a great ladies night out! Bombshells also serves as a Scene One fundraiser (donations will be accepted) with complementary wine, coffee, and hors d’oeuvres provided by Summit Lake Winery and A Catered Affair (Friday & Saturday performances only).
Contact Information: For tickets call (573) 681-9199 or email sceneonetheatre@yahoo.com
Cost: Tickets are $10 with a special half price $5 ticket on opening night of October 20th
Jefferson City Gallery Crawl “Art Exposed”
October 28
Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Art Galleries in Jefferson City
Description: Expose yourself to a fun-filled evening at Jefferson City’s 5th Gallery Crawl and see seven exciting galleries:
1 – AFI Designer Gallery at the Capital Mall, area artists’ work on display.
2 - People and Portraits Exhibition & Terry Martin “Children, Dogs & Sunflowers” book signing at Capital Arts, 1203 Missouri Blvd.
3 – Kathryn Hajaved Originals at Dunklin St. Gallery, 121 W. Dunklin St.
4 - Copper Harvest at The Art Bazaar, 114 E. High St.
5 - Sarah Steppelman exhibit at Cork, 124 E. High St.
6 – Mary Kate Johnson Gallery, 219 E. High St.
7 – Amy Potts Exhibit at Library Gallery, 214 Adams St.
Pick up a card with a gallery list and map wherever you choose to begin. There will be chances to win door prizes at the individual galleries.
Contact Information: Capital Arts, (573) 635-8355 or email artsadmin@capitalarts.org
Cost: Free
4th Annual Cup of Chili Competition
October 29
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: 305 Ash Street, in front of Prison Brews
Description: Enjoy a fall evening by partaking in some of Jefferson City’s most delicious chili. All you can eat chili will be cooked by some of Jefferson City’s finest chefs. Drinks sold separately. Tickets go on sale October 15, 2011.
Contact Information: lknernschield@jcymca.org, (573) 634-3290
Cost: Advance tickets $10.00, at the door $15.00, and $5.00 for children 5-12
Halloween Kids Fest
October 29
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: JC Penney wing at the Capital Mall
Description: Enjoy crafts, activities, pumpkin painting, face painting and a DJ at the Capital Mall Halloween Kids Fest.
Contact Information: Stephanie Lambert, (573) 445-8459 X 7102
Cost: FREE
Over the Edge
October 29
Time: All day
Location: Jefferson State Building
Description: Are you a fan of adventure and thrills? Do you live for the next adrenaline rush? Or just need some bragging rights? Then this is the event for you. It is an opportunity of a lifetime!
Be one of a select few to rappel off of the Jefferson State Building in Jefferson City. To be a participant, you must first raise a minimum of $1,000 for Special Olympics Missouri, be at least 14 years old and weigh less than 300 pounds. Over the Edge will allow you to work alongside a professional team to assist you the entire way down. No prior rappelling experience is required. All rappel participants will be treated like VIPs while supporters cheer them on during their thrilling descent. And all proceeds go to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri.
For more information or to register, please visit www.somo.org/edgejc
Contact Information: Diane Brimer, dbrimer@somo.org (573) 256-6369
Cost: Must register to participate
Capital Mall Trick or Treating
October 31
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Capital Mall
Description: Enjoy treats from all of the mall stores.
Contact Information: Stephanie Lambert, (573) 445-8459 X 7102
Cost: FREE
