NOVEMBER 6 Emil C. Weis Lecture: The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Communication will present its annual Emil C. Weis lecture. This year's speaker is Cassandra McKeown, a political science professor at the University of South Dakota and former public defender. Lecture begins at 6 p.m. at Glenn Auditorium in Dempster Hall.
NOVMEBER 7, 11, 18, 25 Red House Interpretive Center: Visitors can tour the Red House and see traditional Christmas decorations from days past. Gifts will be available for purchase. For more information call Jane Jackson at 204-2331.
NOVEMBER 9-12 Disney on Ice: The Show Me Center will host Disney on Ice's "100 Years of Magic Tour." Show times: Thursday 7 p.m.; Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office, all Ticketmaster locations or online at www.showmecenter.biz. To charge by phone, call 651-5000.
NOVEMBER 11 Patriots Ball: The Veterans Day Patriot Ball will be held at the A.C. Brase Arena Building in Cape, with music provided by the Jerry Ford Orchestra. The event starts at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau.
For more information call Rodger Brown at 334-4981.
NOVEMBER 11 Red House Interpretive Center: The Red House Interpretive Center will host its last children's book reading on the porch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NOVEMBER 12 Community Counseling Center Foundation Antiques & Collectibles Show: Over 50 dealers from Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee will sell antiques and collectibles of all kinds at the A.C. Brase Arena Building. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early Bird hours: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. For more information call 334-1100, ext. 219.
NOVEMBER 17-19 Crafts, Gifts and Collectibles Show: The 11th Annual Three-Day Christmas Extravaganza will be held at the Bavarian Halle in Fruitland. This year's proceeds for: Toys for Tots, Christmas for the Elderly and Operation Iraqi Freedom soldier Christmas packages. For more information call Dixie J. Burnett at (573) 266-3688.
NOVEMBER 18-19 River Valley Craft Fair: Held at the A.C. Brase Arena Building and the Plaza Conference Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This craft fair features handcrafted items only.
NOVEMBER 18-19 36th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza: This event will feature over 300 high quality crafters at the Osage Community Centre and Show Me Center. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 334-9233.
NOVEMBER 18 Parents without Partners: Parents without Partners will host its monthly singles dance at the Cape Girardeau VFW Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight. The event is open to the public.
NOVEMBER 18 Contra Dance: The Cape Friends of Traditional Music and Dance host a night of traditional dancing at Christ Episcopal Church from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No experience is necessary.
NOVEMBER 26 Parade of Lights: Cape's holiday tradition continues with a parade starting at Capaha Park and going down Broadway to downtown Cape. For more information call Old Town Cape at 334-8085.
DECEMBER 3 "A Christmas Story": Mike Dumey directs this version of the Charles Dickens classic to benefit the Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation. Concert will be held at Cape Bible Chapel.
For more information call Rita Collier at 334-9254.
Every Saturday Velo Girardeau Group Rides: Rides leave at 1 p.m. from the Capaha Park Rose Garden. Riders determine route and pace. For more information visit www.cyclecape.org.
Every Tuesday and Thursday Velo Girardeau Group Rides: Rides start at 6:30 p.m. in front of Hutson's Fine Furniture in downtown Cape. Slow to moderate pace with a ride time of about one hour. For more information visit www.cyclecape.org.
Every Monday David Hasselhoff 5 Monday Night Ride: Riders meet in front of the fountain at Southeast Missouri State University's Kent Library at 10 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more information e-mail Patrick at davidhasselhoff5@yahoo.com.
Every Saturday Cape Road Runners Group Long Run: Road runners meet in the morning and take a route around north Cape. Pace is 7:45 to 8:30-minute mile. For more information call Bernadette Huston at (573) 278-9099 or Mark Martin 334-4549.
Every Sunday Cape Road Runners Group Long Run: Road runners meet at 6 a.m. and take a route around Cape and Jackson. Pace is 8:30 to 9:30-minute mile. For more information call Cindy Sprigg at 243-1747, Steve Seyller at 243-1895 or Rick Lott at 334-9097.
NOV. 3-25 The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri presents the Borders Regional Juried Exhibition, featuring contemporary and traditional art work from artists in five states. A First Friday opening reception will be held Nov. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
For more information call 334-9233.
NOV. 3 The Fountain Street Gallery will host a First Friday reception featuring the work of gallery members from 6 to 9 p.m. For more informatoin call 225-3194.
THROUGH NOV. 19 The Southeast Missouri Regional Museum on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University displays the Richard and Dorothy Nelson Collection of American Indian Art at its location on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18 The River City Players community theater group presents "Nuncrackers: the Christmas Nunsense Musical," a fun, irreverent holiday comedy at Port Cape Girardeau. For more information call 334-0954.
Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18 The Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance will host its annual Fall Dance Concert at Rose Theatre on the university campus.
For more information call 651-2265.
Cornmeal @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Joan Baez @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Bottom Feeder Blues Band @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Woodbox Gang @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Kevin Bilchik @ Common Grounds Coffee House, Carbondale, Ill.
Taken for Granted @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Kevin Bilchik @ Cup 'n' Cork, downtown Cape
Prom Night Heroes @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Rum Runners @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
10-49 @ The Big Book, East Prairie, Mo.
Knotted Fear @ Wright Spot, Perryville, Mo.
The Intention @ Breakaways, downtown Cape
Taken for Granted @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Black Label Society and Black Stone Cherry @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Atreyu @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Relient K and Emery @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Acoustic Boothe @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Kansas @ Ameristar Casino, St. Charles
Robert Randolph and the Family Band @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
University Choir Concert @ Old St. Vincent's Church, downtown Cape
Fill @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Heart @ Mississippi Nights, St. Louis
10-49 @ Idle Hour, Hayti, Mo.
John Sutton Band @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Mike Renick @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Audio Adrenaline @ Family Arena, St. Charles, Mo.
Poor King, Nothing Within, A Lesson in Tact, Lineage @ The Enchanted Forest, downtown Cape
The Intention @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
The Melroys @ Stooges, Jackson
TBA @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Amelia White @ Off Broadway, St. Louis
30 Seconds to Mars @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Southeast Brass Quintet @ Old St. Vincent's Church, downtown Cape
Chuck Berry @ Blueberry Hill, St. Louis
Acoustic Boothe @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Trans-Siberian Orchestra @ Show Me Center, Cape
Jonny Lang @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Quiet Riot @ Ameristar Casino, St. Charles
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Story of the Year @ The Pageant, St. Louis
The River Cats @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Jazz Band @ University Center Ballroom, Southeast Missouri State University
Ninth Life @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Between the Buried and Me @ Mississippi Nights, St. Louis
Umphrey's McGee @ The Pageant, St. Louis
10-49 @ Cheers, Sikeston, Mo.
Doom in the A.M. @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Daisy Cutters @ Breakaways, downtown Cape
Ninth Life @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
My Morning Jacket @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Acoustic Boothe @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Jake's Leg @ The Pageant, St. Louis
10-49 @ Long Branch Saloon, Malden, Mo.
The Melroys @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Shady Deal @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Largemouth Expedition @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Panic! at the Disco and Bloc Party @ Family Arena, St. Charles
Buckcherry@ Pop's, Sauget, Ill.
Wolfmother @ Mississippi Nights, St. Louis
The Melroys @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Largemouth Expedition @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Death Cab for Cutie @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Eagles of Death Metal @ Mississippi Nights, St. Louis
Fear Factory @ Pop's, Sauget, Ill.
Five for Fighting @ The Pageant, St. Louis
OK Go @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra @ Academic Hall, Southeast Missouri State University
A Peter White Christmas @ The Pageant, St. Louis
Kottonmouth Kings @ Pop's, Sauget, Ill.
Bruce Zimmerman and the Water Street Band @ Port Cape Girardeau, downtown Cape
Wind Symphony Concert @ Academic Hall, Southeast Missouri State University
10-49 @ Long Branch Saloon, Malden, Mo.
Dirty 30s @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
10-49 @ Long Branch Saloon, Malden, Mo.
Prom Night Heroes @ Rude Dog Pub, downtown Cape
Acoustic Boothe @ Broussard's, downtown Cape
Rick Springfield @ Show Me Center, Cape
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