October 2010

October 3-10

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. For more information contact Benecia Williams, (573) 681-5572 or visit www.lincolnu.edu for a complete schedule of events.

October 14-16

The Little Theater of Jefferson City presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” October 14-16 at the Miller Performing Arts Center.  In this powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. Newly discovered writings from The Diary, as well as survivor accounts, are interwoven to create an impassioned story of the lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule. This is an adaptation for a new generation able to confront the horrors of the Holocaust. Tickets are $15. Visit us online at www.Facebook.com or at our website, www.TLTJC.org,  for ticket, cast and show information.

Jefferson City Multicultural Fall Festival

October 16

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. On Saturday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. experience the community’s diversity in downtown Jefferson City. For more information call (573) 636-3763 or check out www.jcmcf.org or www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com.

HarvestFest at the Mansion

October 16

There will be tasty kettle corn, a cider press and bluegrass music. Fun family event!  The events take place from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and are all free and open to the public. Come in your Halloween Costume or your Saturday clothes, but come join in the day’s fun! For more information, call (573) 751-0526.

“Hi-Tops”

October 21-23, 28-30, November 4-6

The Stained Glass Theater of Mid-Missouri (830 E High Street), Jefferson City Christian theater group, presents “Hi-Tops.” Before there was High School Musical, there was Hi-Tops! Hi-Tops is a musical about three novice angels who are sent by Gabriel on a “fact finding mission” to earth as humans to blend in with a bunch of teenagers at a high school to learn first hand what peer pressure is. At the same time Lucifer shows up to try and win some souls for his side. Chaos ensues, and so does a lot of music and dancing. The lessons learned from this musical are invaluable and eternal; no one who sees this musical is ever the same.Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.  For reservations: sgtmidmo@earthlink.net or call (573) 634-5313. Visit us at www.sgtmidmo.org.

Jefferson City Gallery Crawl “Art Exposed”

October 22

Expose yourself to an evening of art in Jefferson City! Eight galleries will be open on Friday, October 22 from 4:00 to 8:00 for this first time event.  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, pumpkin carving 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 gallery gifts. You don’t have to visit all galleries but the more punches, the more chances to win a gift.  For more information, contact Capital Arts at (573) 635-8355.

Lyric Arts Trio

October 25

Enjoy the music of Lyric Arts Trio at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 25, at the Miller Performing Arts Center. This concert is part of the Jefferson City Community Concert Association’s program.  Advanced tickets for all remaining concerts may be purchased at these Jefferson City locations: Hawthorn Bank, 132 E. High, Jefferson Bank, 700 Southwest Blvd., Central Bank, 500 Madison Street (Across from the Miller Center). Visit www.communityconcert.com for information about the show and tickets.

Jefferson City Jaycee’s “Trunk or Treat”

October 30

The Jefferson City Jaycee’s invite you to come out to their Halloween event and grab candy and goodies from local participants who will be handing out items.  For more information go to www.jeffcityjaycees.org.