Mar 29 Friday
A choral Tenebrae service featuring choir and instrumentalists, including students and recent graduates of the SEMO music program. The evening will include traditional and contemporary pieces composed and arranged by Joel Raney and Lloyd Larson. Tenebrae is a service that moves from light to darkness as Jesus' final days and journey to the cross are retraced.
Apr 01 Monday
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Hanover Lutheran Church will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, April 1, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. in its Activity Center at 2949 Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter HanoverLutheran to schedule an appointment.
Apr 02 Tuesday
Local Area Songwriters come and play three original songs they have written. Admission is free. No outside beverages are allowed as there is a bar in the back room. If you want to hear some amazing local talents, come on out. Hosted by Bruce Zimmerman.
Apr 05 Friday
In the first of Scout Hall's new series, we're looking at live music in a new light as accomplished, globe-trotting musicians take the Scout Hall stage to pay a stringed tribute to The Starman.
Sophia Han is joined by St. Louis Chamber Soloists Victoria Voumard, Ranya Iqbal, and Carolina Neves. Embark on a cosmic journey with an original arrangement penned just for this performance.
Claim your GA seat or spring for a table for four to this one-of-a-kind evening.
General Admission - Seated rows and standing room ($15 ADV / $20 DOS)Table for 4 - One ticket for up to four people at a private table. ($80 ADV)
Apr 06 Saturday
Make Fort D Historic Site a destination during the weekend of the solar eclipse. In conjunction with the annual American Battlefield Trust Park Day, volunteers will be on the grounds for spring cleaning on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Monday, April 8, from noon to 4, watch the eclipse on the grounds. Visitors should bring their own chairs and protective eye equipment for viewing the eclipse. The cannon will be fired at the height of the eclipse. The stone building with its interpretive displays will be open, and admission is free.
Southeast Missouri State University will host a Sesquicentennial Ball on Saturday, April 6, 2024, to raise funds for student scholarships as part of the University’s Transforming Lives comprehensive campaign. This grand event will take place at the Show Me Center, at 6 p.m. with a social hour, followed by dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. and dancing beginning at 9 p.m.
The event promises a blend of fine cuisine, entertainment from SEMO’s talented students, and the company of fellow SEMO supporters. The evening also includes:
Guests are invited to celebrate Southeast Missouri State University's sesquicentennial milestone and what’s to come with an unforgettable weekend of commemoration and community.
TicketsTickets are now available for purchase at semo.edu/150ball, with individual tickets priced at $250 and tables of eight available for $2,000. Organizations interested in sponsorship packages can contact Phil Willmert with the University Foundation at pcwillmert@semo.edu.
Alumni Eggsclipse BrunchFollowing the festivities, an Alumni Eggsclipse Brunch at Century Casino will be held on Sunday, April 7. The brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Century Casino’s Beacon 53 restaurant. Tickets for adults are $28, with children aged 12 and under priced at $15. Presenting SponsorsAlspaugh Wealth ManagementBaker Implement CompanyCentury Casino and Hotel “the Riverview”Commerce BankMartin Rice CompanyMercy SoutheastSaint Francis Healthcare System
Apr 07 Sunday
The Oliver House Museum was home to Missouri State Senator Robert B. Oliver in the 1880s. His wife, Marie Watkins Oliver, has been called the "Betsy Ross of Missouri," as she designed and sewed the first Missouri state flag. The historic home, located near Uptown Jackson, has recently been renovated.
The Oliver House is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 1-4 PM.
Apr 08 Monday
The Perryville Fire Department, in partnership with Harvard University, Warren Audio, and Perry County Eclipse Task Force, will host “Hear the Eclipse” on April 8.
This once-in-a-lifetime event will allow those with visual impairments to experience the sound of the total solar eclipse, including nearly four minutes of totality, using LightSound technology developed at Harvard.
“Hear the Eclipse” will take place Monday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Perryville Fire Station 2, located at 650 North Perryville Blvd. Register by March 15.
Questions? Contact Kate Martin at kmartin@pcsd32.com or Trish Erzfeld at trish@perryvillemo.com
Call Trish at 573-517-2069 to register.
Learn about other activities related to Perryville Solarfest, April 6-8.