Good bets 7/31/08

VISUAL ARTS

First Friday Receptions

The Cape Girardeau art galleries open up to show off their collections.

Where: various locations, see the reception list on page 11

LIVE MUSIC

Doug E. with Big Larry

Big blues legend joins Jackson singer/songwriter.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 7 to 11 p.m. today

Ivas John Band

Weekly dose of Illinois blues.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 p.m. to midnight today

Jackson Municipal Band

Joined by special guest Tyson Zahner.

Where: Jackson City Park band shell

When: 8 p.m. today

Country Touch Band

There will probably be dancing.

Where: Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday

Classic Country Band

Country like it should be.

Where: American Legion Hall, Jackson

When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday

Mike Renick Band

Eat some dinner then dance it off.

Where: Jimmi's Restaurant & Bar

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Blues Bandits

Stealing good times all night long.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Live entertainment outdoors

Ryan 'n' Sonya jam on the patio.

Where: Ray's of Kelso, Kelso, Mo.

When: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Losing Altitude

Southern-style rock band gaining popularity.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Brand X

Hard rock in a cool club.

Where: Club Moxy

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Trippin' Tuesday

Take the trip to a rockin Scott City concert.

Where: Schocks' Pub, Scott City

When: 9 p.m. Friday

The Level

Reggae, rock or ska? You make the call.

Where: Rude Dog Pub

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Live piano music by Jennifer Jolls

Retreat from the heat with this piano woman.

Where: Royal N'Orleans

When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Saxy Jazz Combo

A little 'tude and a lot of tunes.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday

Third Degree

Burning up the stage.

Where: Bel Air Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Scott Holt Band

After 10 years performing with Buddy Guy and guest appearances with artists like Santana, Holt knows his way down the frets. You should call ahead.

Where: Stooges, Jackson

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday

The Melroys

Beatle-billy rockers take the stage at the ragin' cajun.

Where: Broussard's

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

Steve Schaffner and Chuck Sower

These guys are almost as good as the wine.

Where: River Ridge Winery, Commerce, Mo.

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Bruce Zimmerman & The Water Street Band

The blues can't get much better than this.

Where: Water Street Lounge, Port Cape

When: 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday

Cape Municipal Band

Last chance to see the live band.

Where: Capaha band shell

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday

MISC

Top female impersonators

Popular music and charismatic performers.

Where: Independence Place

When: 11 p.m. today

Dance Party with the Male Man

Shake your booty.

Where: Double Nickel II, Sikeston, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Contra Dance & Watermelon Seed Spittin' Contest

Prizes awarded for distance, accuracy and style.

Where: Christ Episcopal Church

When: free beginners' lessons, 6:45 to 7 p.m.; dance 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday

Women in American History

The Daughters of the American Revolution, John Guild Chapter, dressed to represent the women of the Revolutionary War.

Where: Red House Interpretive Center

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Oliver House tour

Opening up one of Jackson's oldest homes.

Where: Jackson

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday

Irene's Country Dancers

Bring a friend to swing around.

Where: Cape Eagles, 321 Spring

When: partners/lines 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners' Class starts at 6 p.m. Monday

KARAOKE

Karaoke

Where: Show-Me's

When: 8 p.m. today

Karaoke with T.J. Jackson

Where: Cape Girardeau VFW hall

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday

Wattz Up Karaoke

Where: Muddy Waters, Egypt Mills

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday

Lil Star Karaoke and Sound System

Where: Rustic Lounge, Zalma, Mo.

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Friday

Renegade Karaoke

Where: Daytimer's Lounge

When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday

Karaoke

Where: Pockets

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday