“A City Within a City: Missouri State Penitentiary Exhibit, 1836-2004”
January 1, 2008- December 2009
This exhibit will be in the Capitol Rotunda as part of the Missouri State Museum. It includes artifacts, images and oral histories chronicling the long history of the Missouri State Penitentiary from 1836-2004. It features the Schrieber collection of artifacts being donated to the Missouri State Museum. For more information Julie Kemper at (573) 751-2854 or go to www.mostateparks.com/statecapcomplex/index.html.
“The Light in the Other Room” Art Exhibit
January 4- March 1
The Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, located inside Union Hotel at 101 Jefferson Street, will host “The Light in the Other Room” Art Exhibit, a collaboration of Kansas City based African American artists. “The Light in the Other Room” presents the paintings of African descendants. This exhibit hones in on the importance of understanding that culture and civilization had its beginnings on the continent of Africa and that art is an inextricable part of all great civilizations. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free. For more information contact Julie Kemper at (573) 751-2854 or go to www.mostateparks.com/statecapcomplex/index.html.
Women’s Film Series- “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”
January 12
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. “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” starting at 2 p.m. on the second floor of the library, will show on Saturday, January 12. An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy struggled with the challenge of her color in Hollywood. She beat out many more famous rivals for the role of “Carmen Jones,” and became the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star. Here is a woman who wouldn’t wait in the wings. Call (573) 634-6064, ext. 235 for more information or to make reservations.
Bridal Spectacular 2008
January 6
Brides to be...Central Missouri's Largest Exhibiting Bridal Show Just Got Bigger!!! Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events announces its 20th Annual Bridal Spectacular. The event will take place at the Jefferson City Area YMCA "Firley Center" Sunday, January 6, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's show will feature 22,000 sq. feet of showroom with nearly 100 vendors including gift registry, photography, videographers, cake decorators, hair and makeup artists, florists, banquet halls, and much more. Cost of admission is $5. For more information call Vicki Arcobasso at (573) 636-4094 or visit www.CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.
Gospel Music USA
January 5-7
The 24th annual Gospel Music USA is scheduled for January 5-7 in Jefferson City at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Don't miss this fun-filled weekend in Jefferson City, enjoyable for everyone in the family. Friday the concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $10 on Friday, $12 on Saturday (day and night concert), $10 for Saturday night only, $6 for Sunday, $22 for a 3 day pass. Performers include Journey Bound, Crimson Gold, Final Authority, The Gospelmen, Testify, Living Sacrifice, New Horizon and Calvarymen. Children under 12 are free with parents. For more information on groups and tickets call (660) 665-7172 or e-mail spbgma@kvmo.net.
Bluegrass Music Awards
January 11-13
Listen to music from Highway Home, The Rowden Review, Green Valley Grass, Martin Family, Midnight Flight and more as they all travel to Jefferson City for the 34th annual Bluegrass Music Awards. Concerts will be Friday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. (show and awards) and a Sunday gospel sing at 10 a.m. Admission is $20 for both shows on Friday, $15 for the Friday night show only, $20 for both shows on Saturday, $15 for the Saturday night show only, $7 on Sunday, $35 for all 3 days. Children 12 and under are half price. For more information on groups and tickets call (660) 665-7172 or www.spbgma.com.
"All Shook Up”- The All New Musical with All Elvis Hits
January 24-27, 31, February 2-3
The Capital City Players present "All Shook Up", a dinner theatre production at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. A small Midwestern community in the Fifties is transformed when a rebel on a motorcycle comes to town and introduces them to rock and roll. If you like “Grease” or “Footloose,” you’re going to love this high energy, singing and dancing bonanza with all your Elvis favorites. CCP brings you this Broadway bombshell straight from its successful run in New York with some of the most amazing musical arrangements of the music of Elvis you’ve ever heard. You’ll be all shook up as well when the joint starts jumpin’ with entertainment. Evening performances will be January 24, 25, 26, 31 and February 2; 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 January 27 and February 3; 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.
Missouri Courthouses: Building Memories on the Square
January 18
On January 18 at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Archives, Dennis Weiser will discuss his new book, a pictorial review of Missouri's 114 county courthouses. Over three hundred images richly illustrate portraits of existing exteriors, architectural features and unique interior elements of design, as well as pictures of courthouses long ago removed from the landscape. For more information call (573) 751-3280 or visit www.sos.mo.gov/archives/.