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River City Players - "Rumors"
May 17-18
Enjoy a dinner from Cape's local restaurant Port Cape, as you watch a show put on by the River City Players. After the Deputy Mayor of New York (non-fatally) accidentally shoots himself while preparing to celebrate his 10th anniversary and his wife is nowhere to be found, the lawyer of the host must get the story straight before guests arrive in this hilarious farce. For more information on times and dates go to our General Cape Calendar

City of Sikeston Kids’ Fishing Derby
May 18
Sikeston's Recreation Complex Lake will be hosting a fishing event (catfish) for children ages 15 and under. It is sure to be fun so bring the kids and relax next to lake. For more information contact Jiggs Moore at parks@sikeston.org. Check out our Recreation & Activities Calendar for more exciting outdoor events. 

Route du Vin Progressive Meal
May 18
Journey down Ste. Genevieve’s Route du Vin wine trail and treat yourself to fine wine perfectly paired with a delicious “Progressive Dinner” course at each of our distinctive wineries within our scenic region. More details can be found on our Wineries Calendar.

REO Speedwagon, Styx & Ted Nugent
May 18
Coming to Verizon Wireless Ampitheater in St. Louis Missouri, to rock out and entertain the masses, will be REO Speedwagon, Styx & Ted Nugent. Rock out all night by buying tickets at ticketmaster.com. Check out more upcoming concerts on our Concert and Shows Calendar

HerrinFesta Italiana
May 20-27
HerrinFesta Italiana is a celebration of the Italiana heritage in Herrin, Illinois. Herrin, a town of 12,500 in Southern Illinois, hosts this annual Memorial Day weekend festival featuring great Italian food, family fun, and primo entertainment. To see more details, check out our Southern Illinois Calendar.

Rock of Ages 
May 24-26
You may have watched the movie but have you seen the famous musical? Now is your opportunity at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The tickets are $80 to $30 and can be found at Fox's Theater's Website

Old Tyme Country Festival
June 1 
There will be food, crafters, antique tractors, antique cars, bounce house, water slide, children's games, rail splitting, and old time photos for all to enjoy. Demonstrations, Art Show, Camping available, Shuttle hay rides will be offered, Visit the rock house by the mill pond. Come enjoy the festival and check out more details at our Southeast Missouri Calendar.

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Eat Local Visits America
By Wes Wade

You're on the road, traveling to who knows where when it strikes. That gnawing feeling deep in your gut telling you it's time to eat. And yet here you are many miles from home and you don't know a single restaurant and the fear of the unknown begins to set in.

Find out what to do in our new series here.

     

Strorytelling Comes Back to Cape

An ages-old form of entertainment is making its way back to Cape this weekend. On Friday, May 17, enjoy the tales of two professional storytellers at An Evening of Storytelling at Southeast River Campus. The tellers for this event are Regina Carpenter and Jim May, both with eclectic tales of strength, comedy, wit and wisdom. Regina Carpenter tells tales with a wry sense of humor and with great enthusiasm, using every detail to bring you right into the heart of her stories. Jim May brings back the heartwarming tradition of Mark Twain and Will Rogers in the stories he shares. 

Find these storytellers and their tales this Friday at The Donald C Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast's River Campus. For more details about Storytelling and ticket information, click here.

    

Herrin Festa Italiana
by Heather Jenkins

The annual festival in Herrin, Illinois celebrating the Italian heritage of the community is May 20-27. There are festivities for people of all ages including a triathlon, car show, carnival rides, live music, and many more events. Find out more here.




           

Farmer's Markets 

Sprouting up all over the area, farmer's markets are opening for the 2013 season. Find locally grown and produced items at one of several markets across the area. Click here for farmer's markets in the area and a calendar of their events. 





  
        

Summer Music Series
by Taylor Mayberry


From gazebo concerts, to community centers, to grassy knolls, there are plenty of places to enjoy one of the many summer music series across the area. Find details and a calendar of concerts here! If you know of one we don't have listed, please email us at calendar@iluvlocalplaces.com and let us know!


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