February Calendar

February 3 2nd Annual Artistic Expressions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream Participants can express themselves in any artistic form as a reflection of Dr. King's legacy. Youth and adults are encouraged to participate. Prizes will be rewarded and refreshments will be served. An auction to support the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship will also be held in the University Center Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Contact Mercedes Jackson or Cori McGee at (573) 651-5186.

February 4-6 Skyline/KGMO Annual Sports Show at the Show Me Center Fri., Feb. 4 from 5-9 pm, Sat., Feb. 5 from 9 am - 8 pm. Sun., Feb. 6 from 10 am - 5 pm. $3 at door and kids 12 and under free. For more information contact the Show Me Center at (573) 651-5000.

Feb. 7-8 SEMO Gun Show A.C. Brase Arena Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact (573) 334-5421 for more information.

February 8 7th Annual Co-ed Volleyball Tournament Check-in at 9 a.m. and play begins at 10 a.m. at the Osage Community Centre. Entry fee is $50 per team. The event will be a 6 on 6 format, and there must be 3 males and 3 females on the court at all time. For more information contact Amy Roth at (573)334-2859.

February 9 Can You See Clearly Now? Advertising Images in Black and White: Discussion about current images found in television advertising and how they can provoke or prevent cultural change. The event will be held at the University Center Program Lounge from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Contact Trent Ball at (573) 986-6135.

February 14 7th Annual Valentine Dinner Dance KRCU and the Regional Heart Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital are sponsoring the dinner and dance at the at A.C. Brase Arena. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and dance from 7:30 - 10:30 pm Jerry Ford's Orchestra will provide the music. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased by Feb. 8. Tables of eight are available for $280. To charge tickets by phone call KRCU at (573) 651-5070. Tickets may also be purchased at the KRCU studios, 338 N. Henderson.

February 13 Edgerton/Thompson Recital Cello and Flute recital by Sara Edgerton and Paul Thompson, SEMO faculty. The recital will be held from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Old St. Vincent's Church. Admission $7.00 for public, $6.00 for faculty/staff/seniors, $5.00 students. For more information call (573) 651-2265.

February 13 Presley Tours Travel Show The Osage Community Centre presents this travel show, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call (573) 334-2859.

February 15 African-American Genealogy Program The Cape Girardeau Public Library invites those interested in tracing African-American history and ancestry to attend "Beginner's African-American Genealogy" presented by Zoia Martin. The program will be held at 7 pm in the Hirsch Community Room and is free to the public. For more information contact Adult Services at (573)334-5279.

February 15 "An Afternoon in Italy!" This is the third concert in the "Sundays at Three" music series. Jeffrey Noonan and Brandon Christensen will join forces for a concert of Italian violin and guitar music spanning three centuries. The concert will b at 3 p.m. at Old St. Vincent's. For more information contact (573) 651-2265.

February 17 Michael Dean Recital Cello and Flute recital by two members of the SEMO faculty. The recital will be held in Brandt Music Hall Room 205 from 8 - 9:30 p.m. Admission $7 public, $6 for faculty/staff/seniors, $5 for students. For more information call the Music Department at (573) 651-2141.

February 18 River City Players Present the comedy by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark "Murder at the Howard Johnson's" The comedy/farce begins with a plot by a woman and her lover to murder the unsuspecting husband, but it ends up as a love triangle gone wrong. Dinner theatre dates are Feb. 18, 19, 25, and 26. Show only dates are Feb. 23-24. For reservations call (573) 334-0954.

February 18-20 17th Annual Show Me Center Indoor Rodeo For more information contact the Show Me Center at (573) 651-5000.

February 18-27 Picasso at the Lapin Agile The Rose Theater presents a play about Picasso and Einstein. The first play written by popular comedian Steve Martin, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," will delight audiences with its stimulating wit. Set in a bistro in 1904, Einstein meets Picasso, and they exchange views on life, sex, art and science among a motley mix of colorful Parisians. For tickets call (573) 651-2265.

February 19-21 Full Tilt 2004 SEMO University will present their annual dance showcase. The performances are a collaboration between the three performing art disciplines - theatre, music, and dance. Ticket prices are $10 general public, $9 faculty, staff, and seniors. and $8 students. For more information call (573) 651-6937.

February 20 Bridal Prime Expo Sponsored by KGMO at the Osage Community Centre. times to be announced. For more information call (573)334-2859.

February 26 The Traveling Acoustic Open Mic Grace Cafe welcomes acoustic performances of all kinds. Whether a beginner or a professional with cover or original songs all musicians are invited to perform from 2-5 pm. The Pickin' Pennies Trio will be a featured act. For information contact Gerald "Jerry" Swan at 270-5114.

February 26 Faculty Composer's Concert Various music faculty will be performing classical works, accompanied by interpretive dance by special guest artist, Marc Strauss. Ticket prices are $7 general public, $6 SEMO faculty, staff, seniors, and $5 students. For more information call (573) 651-2265.

February 27 Faculty Guitar Recital Jeffrey Noonan will perform the solo lute music of the English composer, John Dowland. Noonan also specializes in Renaissance and Baroque music. The concert is at 3 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information call the Southeast Department of Music at (573)651-2706.

February 27 International Space Station Trailers Exhibit SEMO University's NASA Educator Resource Center will be in exhibit at the Schnucks Supermarket parking lot. The exhibit provides information on human space exploration and its benefits, and provides a glimpse of life and work aboard an international orbiting laboratory.

February 28 American Cancer Society Annual Gala "An Evening in Venice" Celebrations will cater the event at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson. Tickets are $150 per couple. Please contact the American Cancer Society at (573) 334-9197 to make a donation or to purchase tickets.

February 28 Poetry Coffee House The Cape Girardeau Public Library Poetry Coffee House will focus on African-American poetry and poets during this month's meeting. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Paul Dunbar, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nikki Giovanni, Robert Hayden and Amiri Baraka are some of the poets that will be discussed. Readers and listeners are welcome and the 7 pm meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact (573)334-5279.