23rd annual Southeast Showcase

October 27, 2011

The 23rd annual Southeast Showcase was held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

Kristin Eberts

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Intention performs for the crowd during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Bel Air Grill's Matt Wiethop and Misty Thrower put out samples of their Hawaiian pulled pork sandwiches during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A halloween-themed vehicle display greets guests during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com People enjoy the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com From left, Jarret Bollinger, Darlene Spell and Travis Bollinger enjoy themselves during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com People gather for the costume contest during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Food from Lacey's on the Hill awaits hungry guests during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Lauren Cole and Ben May participate in the costume contest during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Karly Hinkebein competes in the hula hoop contest during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." In addition to the hula hoop contest, the event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention and a costume contest. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com From left, Jill Sneathen, Valerie Moll and Jennifer Deschenes dance to the music during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Clayton Sanders and Jennifer Fornkohl, dressed as Bonnie and Clyde, were the winners of the costume contest during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Sarah Uptmor competes in the hula hoop contest during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." In addition to the hula hoop contest, the event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention and a costume contest. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Mary Ann and Bert Kellerman enjoy the food during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com People pass by the Imo's Pizza booth during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Intention performs during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Cardinals game is projected on a screen during the 23rd annual Southeast Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's theme was "Blast from the Past." The event featured food and beverage samples from 42 area businesses, live music from The Intention, and hula hoop and costume contests. Proceeds from the event benefit the SoutheastHEALTH Cancer Center.

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