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 Thursday evening, July 3, with the EMBARQ Parade at 6 p.m. and a concerton the Capitol Main Stage. Activities will take place throughout the day on Friday, July 4, and will wrap up with another 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. 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.
“Missouri State Museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities” Art Exhibit
July 3- September 27
The Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, located inside Union Hotel at 101 Jefferson Street, will have on display “Missouri State Museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities” from July 3- September 27. This exhibit gives the feel of an old-time “Cabinet of Curiosities,” much like the Missouri State Museum was in early history. The wide variety of unusual and curious objects offers a glimpse of the evolution of the Missouri State Museum and its curiosities. 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.
Shakespeare in the Park
July 9-12
The Capital City Players present "Shakespeare in the Park." Now in its 17th year, Shakespeare in the Park offers local theatre goers a taste of Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor theatre setting. The play, "As You Like It," will be performed four times, the evenings of July 9-12, at Memorial Park. For more information go to www.capitalcityplayers.com.
Missouri River 340
July 15-19
Missouri River 340 is a 340 mile non-stop canoe and kayak race spanning the width of the state of Missouri from Kansas City to St. Charles. The race starts on July 15 and ends on July 19 and is an endurance race across the state of Missouri. There will be five categories: men’s solo, women’s solo, men’s tandem, women’s tandem and mixed tandem. Participants are allowed exactly 100 hours to complete statewide long course. For more information about Missouri River 340, visit http://rivermiles.com/mr340/ or www.rivermiles.com or www.moriver.org. If you would like to volunteer, contact Brad Hargrave at (573) 256-2602 or via e-mail at bjh427@gmail.com.
Missouri State Time Trial Championships
July 20
The best amateur and professional bicycle racers in the state of Missouri will compete on Highway 94 in an out and back race against the clock. The course is 12.5 miles and racers will begin at 1 minute intervals. The event is from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. and is free for spectators and $25 for participants, USA cycling license is required. For more information, contact Mike Weiss of Big Shark Bicycle at (314) 862-1188 or mike@bigshark.com. Information about the race will also be posted at www.bigshark.com.
Cruisin for MDA
July 26
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.
10th Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular
July 27
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 27, 2007 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 29- August 2
Join Cole County for a week of games, rides, crafts, food and entertainment, as they celebrate at the 2007 Cole County Fair. For more information call (573) 893-3950 or visit www.jeffcityjaycees.org.