September 2009
“Church Basement Ladies”
September 2-6
“Church Basement Ladies”, starring Bill Christopher (the priest on the television show Mash) will be presented at the Miller Performing Arts Center from September 2-6, 2009. “Church Basement Ladies” is a celebration of the church basement kitchens everywhere and the wonderful, unsung women who work there. Set in 1964-65, the show is a funny, heartfelt reflection on the four women who tirelessly prepare the food and solve problems for the congregation at a rural Minnesota church. The “Church Basement Ladies” include the elderly matriarch of the kitchen, a young bride-to-be, a jack-of-all trades farm wife and the best cook in the church. Together, the ladies stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the Pastor on due course as they cope with the changing world. In the span of a year, they plan a record-breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fundraiser, and a steaming hot July wedding feast. Matinee performances at 2 p.m. will be on September 2, 3, 5 and 6. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. will be on September 2, 3, 4 and 5. Tickets are $35 per person and $28 for a group of 10 or more. Tickets will go on sale on April 1; call the box office line at (573) 681-9012 or e-mail ccptickets@capitalcityplayers.com.
“Thursday Night Live”
September 3, 10, 17 and 26
Every Thursday in September will feature live music from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in downtown Jefferson City. A variety of music will hit the stage each night playing everything from blues to classic rock. Plan to be downtown every week for some great Missouri music. The stage will be set up on at the corner of Madison and High Streets. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the evening. Downtown stores, restaurants and bars will offer “Thursday Night Live” specials.
Tour of Missouri
September 10
Professional cyclists from around the world will travel to Missouri to compete in this cycling race modeled after the Tour de France. Stage four of the race will finish in Jefferson City on Thursday, September 10. One of the top two cycling races in the United States, the Tour of Missouri is a seven day race that travels across the state. Check out www.jctourofmissouri.com for information about all of the activities going on in Jefferson City during the Tour of Missouri . For more information about the event visit www.TourofMissouri.com or call (573) 632-2820.
Cultural Concerts- The Rowden Review
September 11
Join the Missouri River Regional Library for concerts at the Capitol on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live music for free. For more information contact Taryn Prewitt at (573) 634-6064, ext. 235. More information can also be found at www.mrrl.org.
18th Annual Capital Shoot-Out
September 12-13
Will your child be shooting for the gold at this year’s 18th Annual Capital Shoot-Out? If not, all are welcome to cheer on the more than 1,000 youth soccer players from around the state competing in Jefferson City. Tournament play will be held at the 63 Soccer Complex. For more information visit www.capital-soccer-club.com.
Annual Capitol Jazz Fest
September 18-19
This music filled event will feature jazz and blues artists, both local and traveling artists. This year is the 18th Annual Capitol Jazz Fest and promises to bring quality entertainment! Friday night will offer an evening of jazz and on Saturday, the event is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. and will be at Memorial Park. The Capitol Jazz Fest will partner with the Capital Arts’ chalk art event set for Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19. For more information, call (573) 635-2525.
Zonta’s Second Annual 5K: “The Power of One, the Dreams of Many”
September 19
Join Zonta for the second annual 5K, “The Power of One, the Dreams of Many”. The event is at Memorial Park. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 8:15 a.m. Competitive runners and walkers, as well as those participating just for fun, are welcome! Proceeds will benefit the charitable work of Zonta International. The cost is $18 per person or $75 for a team of 5. For more information, e-mail zonta5k@gmail.com.
Hands-On History, Civil War Missouri, Opening Event
September 19
Attend the opening of a new hands-on activity area related to the Civil War inside the Missouri State Museum on Saturday, Sept. 19. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resource, the exhibit opening event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the History Hall on the first floor of the State Capitol. Try-on military & civilian clothing, load and shoot a miniature cannon, visit and infantryman’s tent, discover what soldiers carried and design your own flag. The Missouri State Museum is located on the first floor of the Capitol building at 201 West Capitol Avenue. The museum is open to the public free of charge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
For more information, contact the Missouri State Museum office at 573-751-2854.
Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians Big Band
September 22
Enjoy the music of Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians Big Band at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, at the Miller Performing Arts Center. This concert is part of the Jefferson City Community Concert Association’s program. Visit www.communityconcert.com for information about the show and tickets.
Pot Roast, Politics, and Ants in the Pantry: Missouri’s Cookbook Heritage
September 24
For almost two hundred years, Missouri’s cookbooks have helped readers serve up tasty dishes, but these publications also provide history lessons, document changing food tastes, and demonstrate the cultural diversity of the state. In “Pot Roast, Politics, and Ants in the Pantry”, Carol and John Fisher draw from more than 150 publications to reveal Missouri’s cookbook heritage and deliver a generous sampling of recipes. The authors review manuscript cookbooks from 1821 St. Louis, then progress through the years and around the state before arriving at today’s online recipes. Along the way, they dish out servings of kitchen medicine, household hints, and cookbook literature, providing a smorgasbord of reading pleasure for cookbook collectors, chefs, and historians. The program starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Emily Luker at emily.luker@sos.mo.gov.
Cruisin for MDA
September 26
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 www.cruisininformda.com.
Jefferson City’s Oktoberfest
September 26
Located at Jefferson Street and Dunklin Street in historic Old Munichburg, Oktoberfest is a celebration of Jefferson City’s strong German heritage. It includes authentic homemade German food, music and dancing. A parade, car show, craft vendors and demonstrating artisans offer a day full of family activities. Some of the highlights include the Dachsund Derby and the Children’s Train. A beer garden with live music serves as entertainment for the adults. For more information call Becky Bocklage at (573) 636-6603 or visit www.oldmunichburg.com.
Jefferson City Airport Fly-in
September 26
The Jefferson City Airport Fly-in on Sept. 26 is a wonderful event for pilots and families in the Missouri region! We’re having a free pancake breakfast from 8:00-9:30, followed by free flights for kids most of the day, weather and interest permitting. JEFfly-in.pdf
