"Local Quilts and Their Histories" Exhibit
July 1- August 11
QUILT EXHIBIT now on display at the Cole County Historical Society Museum! These exquisite quilts each tell a story about Cole County history, while they offer insight into the history of American quilt design genres. A variety of quilts, and related gowns and garments are on display through mid-August. Call (573) 635-1850 for more details! Museum tours are 1:00 to 3:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children; children under 5 and members are free. www.colecohistsoc.org
Salute to America
July 3-4
Join us for one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state! This year the celebration will include activities beginning on Friday evening, July 3, with the parade at 6 p.m. and a concert on the Capitol Main Stage. Activities will take place throughout the day on Saturday, July 4, and will wrap up with another entertaining concert. The night wouldn't be complete without the Fireworks Sky Concert extravaganza featuring enormous 16" shells. With a full festival schedule, there will be plenty of fun-filled activities to entertain people of all ages. Whether it’s dancing to the sound of great music, enjoying some tasty cuisine or diving into the historic tradition of the Fourth of July, Jefferson City provides the experience through Salute to America. The Cole County Historical Society will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for viewing of displays and exhibits. Tour the Civil War Room and take a look at "Local Quilts and Their Histories," a quilt exhibit that will be up through the middle of August. For more information contact Jill Snodgrass at (573) 761-0704 or (800) 514-0704 or info@salutetoamerica.org or visit www.salutetoamerica.org for a complete schedule of events. Click here for special hotel rates for this event.
Shakespeare in the Park
July 8-11
The Capital City Players present "Shakespeare in the Park." Now in its 18th year, Shakespeare in the Park offers local theatre goers a taste of Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor theatre setting. The play, "MacBeth," will be performed four times, the evenings of July 8-11, at Memorial Park. For more information go to www.capitalcityplayers.com.
Missouri Blue's Association's "Blue Sunday"
July 12
The 3rd Annual BlueSunday features free BBQ (with all the HOME MADE trimmings) and 4 regional, award winning blues bands for your entertainment pleasure. The Fender Benders, Mojo Roots, Putnam-Short Band, and B.J. Allen and Blue Voodoo will perform from 1-5 p.m. at McClung Park. Bring the kids and a lawn chair and sit back, eat good, relax and listen to the best of Central Missouri Blues. The event and food is free, donations graciously accepted. For more information, e-mail DaVoice101@aol.com or go to www.moblues.org.
Singin' in the Rain- "Stars Under the Stars" Outdoor Summer Movie Series
July 17
Enjoy your favorite movies on a giant inflatable screen under the stars and in the shadows of the Missouri State Capitol. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments (no alcoholic beverages permitted) and be entertained by these free family films shown on the south capitol lawn. Pre-show activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (573) 634-6482.
"Gumbo Bottoms, a Big Muddy Musical"
July 18
"Gumbo Bottoms, a Big Muddy Musical" will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at the Miller Performing Arts Center. The Jefferson City Community Concert Association presents its first summer program, a musical based in Mid-Missouri. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students., JCCCA members who renew their memberships with their seaon ticket orders get $5 off the $20 dollar ticket price for "gumbo bottoms." Visit www.communityconcert.com for information about the show and tickets.
Cruisin for MDA
July 25
Head to downtown Jefferson City from 5 to 9:30 p.m. the last Saturday of every month from March to September. Listen to the music supplied by COOL 97.5, grab some food sold by the Jefferson City Host Lions Club and look at the cars displayed on the streets. For more information call (573) 680-9458 or visit www.cruisininformda.com.
11th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular
July 26
Brides to be...Central Missouri's Largest Exhibiting Bridal Show Just Got Bigger!!! Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events announces its 10th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular. The event will take place at the Truman Hotel and Conference Center on Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 12-4 p.m. Vendors, including gift registry, photography, videographers, cake decorators, hair and makeup artists, florists and banquet halls, will be available from 12-4 p.m.; the fashion show will run from 4-5 p.m. Cost of admission is $5. For more information call Vicki Arcobasso at (573) 636-4094, e-mail arcobassopromotions1@embarqmail.com or visit www.CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.
Jefferson City Jaycee’s Cole County Fair
July 27- August 1
Join Cole County for a week of games, rides, crafts, food and entertainment, as they celebrate at the 2008 Cole County Fair. For more information call (573) 893-3950 or visit www.jeffcityjaycees.org.