September 2012
Museum After Hours
September 5
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Missouri State Museum, Missouri Capitol
Description: Starting in January, the Missouri State Museum will have “Museum after Hours” events on the first Wednesday of each month and stay open until 8 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.
Contact Information: (573) 751-2854
Cost: Free
“Thursday Night Live”
September 6
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Corner of Madison and High Streets
Description: The second Thursday in September will feature live music in downtown Jefferson City. Plan to be downtown 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
“Inside the Walls” MSP 176th Anniversary event
September 14-16
Time: Times to be announced
Location: Missouri State Penitentiary, 115 Lafayette St.
Description: Get “Inside the Walls” of the Missouri State Penitentiary for a weekend full of prison themed events and tours! Details coming soon.
Contact Information: www.visitjeffersoncity.com (573)632-2820
Cost: Free
“Schoolhouse Rock Live”
September 6-22
Time: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. *Special Saturday evening show at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stained Glass Theater, 830 E. High Street
Description: Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs such as “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction” is lighting up stages everywhere, including Stained Glass Theatre Mid-Missouri.
Contact Information: www.sgtmidmo.org
Cost: $7 Thursdays, $8 Friday and Saturdays
Cruisin for MDA
September 29
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
