Women’s Film Series- “Lackawanna Blues”
February 16
The Missouri River Regional Library invites you to join them for a Saturday afternoon out. Come enjoy a free film about women, followed by a discussion. Light refreshments will be served. “Lackawanna Blues,” starting at 2 p.m. on the second floor of the library, will show on Saturday, January 12. This warm and vibrant drama is an inspiring story of coming of age, of a mother/son love that transcends biological ties, and of an extraordinary woman who built a community and circumvented segregation in her own determined way. Like a good blues song, the film strikes notes that are painful but beautiful, ones that remain alive to both the heartbreaks and joys of life. Call (573) 634-6064, ext. 235 for more information or to make reservations.
Ruth Hogan Children’s Art Exhibit
February 23- March 8
From February 23- March 8, the Ruth Hogan Children’s Art Exhibit will be on display at the Capital Mall. The exhibit will feature artwork from grades K-5 public school students, K-6 parochial school students and home-school students. Call (573) 636-9211 or visit www.jeffersoncityartclub.org for more information.
"Perfect Wedding"- A Crazy Comedy about Love and Marriage
February 22-24, 28-29 and March 1-2
The Capital City Players present "Perfect Wedding", a dinner theatre production at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. The groom wakes up in the bridal suite on his wedding morning to find a girl in bed with him that he can’t even remember meeting from the stag party the night before. The craziness escalates when the bride arrives, the girl is locked in the bathroom, and the best man, who is the mysterious girl’s boyfriend, is forced to introduce a hotel maid as his date for the wedding to the bride’s mother. This high speed comedy will have you splitting your sides. Evening performances will be February 22, 23, 28, 29 and March 1 ; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances will be February24 and March 2; doors open at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the show starts at 1:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required; call (573) 681-9012 for tickets. Tickets are $30 per person for dinner and the show.
Osuwa Taiko Japanese Drumming
February 29
At 7 p.m. on Friday, February 29, the Community Concert Association will present Osuwa Taiko Japenese Drumming at the Miller Performing Arts Center. Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi of Suwa, Japan, formed the original Osuwa Taiko. In 1986, when Oguchi visited St. Louis (sister city of Suwa) with a generous donation of hand-made drums, he helped form the first Osuwa Taiko in St. Louis. The group consisted of local youngsters but was disbanded several years later when members went away to college. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko was restarted at Washington University in 1996 with the return of Joe Kimura, one of the founding members of the original St. Louis Osuwa Taiko. The reorganized group started with five members. Since then, the group has grown and has performed at numerous events and occasions throughout the Midwest. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $8 for students; no reserved seating. For more information about the group, go to www.stlouis.osuwa.taiko.cc.