Artifacts 8/13/04

Broadway extravaganza comes to Cape Girardeau

After two weeks of practicing song and dance at an Academy of Dance Arts workshop, the workshop's 32 students are ready to perform in "Standing Room Only," a review of Broadway musicals that takes place at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 2411 Abbey Road. For more information, call the Academy of Dance Arts at 651-4477.

Make it to Jour de Fete for a French weekend

Ste. Genevieve celebrates the 38th annual Jour de Fete from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The city's downtown will be full of arts and crafts shows, craft demonstrations, a car show, food and beverages, and live music. Ste. Genevieve historical houses will also be open to the public during the festivities. There is an opening ceremony at the Ste. Genevieve Tourist Information Center at Main and Market streets at 10 a.m. Saturday. For more information, call the tourist information center at (800) 373-7007.

Legendary soul groups singing in St. Louis

On Sunday, the O'Jays, the Whispers and the Temptations will perform at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a 7:30 p.m. concert. The O'Jays are most recognized for their 1970s hit "Love Train." The Whispers had a number of 1970 R&B hits like "Seem Like I Gotta Do Wrong" and "I Only Meant to Wet My Feet." In the 1980s, the Whispers continued with hits like "Rock Steady." Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Temptations are legendary for songs like "My Girl and "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)." For more, visit www.fabulousfox.com. To order tickets, call MetroTix at (314) 534-1111 or visit www.metrotix.com.

Have a stomping-good time in Hermann, Mo.

The Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Mo., is having its 27th annual Grape Stomp on Saturday to raise money for River Bluff Industries Inc., a not-for-profit workshop for the mentally and physically challenged. Cash prizes will be awarded in stomping competitions in all age groups. There will also be prizes awarded to the winners of the Grand Stomp-Off and the Grand Style Stomp-Off. Registration for grape stompers starts at 11 a.m. and the stomp begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact the winery at (573) 486-2221. The winery is located at 1110 Stone Hill Highway in Hermann, Mo.

Six Flags sponsors Christian Family Day

To celebrate Christian Family Day at Six Flags St. Louis on Saturday, the rock group Third Day will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Old Glory Amphitheater. Third Day have received 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album. For more information, call the Six Flags concert hotline at (636) 938-4800. Six Flags St. Louis is located at Interstate 44 and Six Flags Road in Eureka, Mo.

Quilt Appraisal Day on tap at Paducah museum

Members of the public can have their quilts appraised at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society in Paducah, Ky., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday as part of the museum's Quilt Appraisal Day. This is a fund-raising event for the museum and the proceeds go to preserving the museum's Founders Collection of Quilts. A professional appraisal of a quilt involves a description of the quilt in terms of pattern, fabrics, techniques, quality of construction, condition, confirmation of information by current owner, replacement value and an approximate day of quilt. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the museum at (270) 442-8856.

Creations from the Cat Ranch at Sikeston Depot

Artist and Sikeston, Mo., native Tom Runnels published two books, "Before TV" and "Slipshod but Not Shabby" before he died in 2000 and the Sikeston Depot Museum has some of his artwork on display until Aug. 27. On Monday, his widow Sandy Runnels will present a program about her late husband for the Depot Lecture Series. The museum will also display rodeo artifacts and rare antique saddles as part of its "Cowboy Up!" exhibit. The Sikeston Depot Museum is located at 116 W. Malone St. For more information, call the museum at (573) 481-9967.

Jackson Homecomers offering talent show

Starting Tuesday, the Jackson Homecomers Celebration will feature five days of nightly entertainment. Things kick off with the Homecomers Talent Show at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and ends with an 8 p.m. queen contest Aug. 21. All the activities will be held on the stage in front of the Jackson courthouse. Entry forms may be picked up at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Jackson Homecomers Talent Show at 243-8131.

Market House Theater kicks off 41st season

The Market House Theater in Paducah, Ky., begins its 41st season with Neil Simon's "45 Seconds from Broadway" on Thursday. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. To order tickets, contact the theater's box office at (270) 444-6828.

-- From staff reports