Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', host Dr. Gabrielle Baffoni previews the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall, Friday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The show features charts from Benny Goodman's catalog and his contributions to jazz, swing, and big band.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dr. Patrick Hopkins, the Assistant Professor of Cello and Bass as well as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra. He will be leading the orchestra in the free 'Pops In the Park' concert on Friday, September 25, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre in Capaha Park.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with the founding member of 'Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes' about his 'Tunes at Twilight' performance on Friday, September 11th, at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau. The show at 6:30 p.m. that evening concludes the Fall 2026 Season of 'Tunes at Twilight'.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Andy Tanas, a southern rock and country musician, who's played in bands such as 'Black Oak Arkansas', 'Krokus', and 'The Rompers'. He's the musical guest for the 'Tunes at Twilight' show at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau, Friday, September 4th at 6:30 p.m.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we talk with Andrew Staff of The Swamp Tigers. They're the musical guest for this week's 'Tunes at Twilight', Fri. Aug. 28th at 6:30 p.m. at Ivers Square Gazebo in Cape Girardeau.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dr. Nicholas Kenney, Chair of the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University. He previews the International Horn Competition of America (IHCA) at the River Campus. The competition features over 100 performers across two divisions: university and professional, with live streaming of the semifinals and finals on the IHCA YouTube channel, and takes place every few years. Performances are from August 27th to 30th, with live streaming of the semifinals and finals on the IHCA YouTube channel.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we talk with David Grier. The longtime bluegrass musician shares stories about his career, famous collaborations, and previews his upcoming performance at 'Tunes at Twilight', Friday, August 14th, at 6:30 p.m. at Ivers Square Gazebo.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Kasey Lee Rogers, 'Tunes at Twilight's' first musical guest of the Fall 2026 Season. The show is on Fri. Aug. 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the 'rain-out' location: 401 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau (The Old City Hall).

The SEMO Alumni Association presents the Southeast Missouri Regional Jazz Orchestra for its annual concert on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts and Culture Podcast', we speak with Emiko Edwards, a pianist whose first album will be releasing on July 31st. Edwards has been featured in performances at venues such as the Lincoln Center, the Yamaha Salon, and Carnegie Hall. She has performed in the BBC Total Immerision Series, toured with the Juneau Symphony and won numerous awards including for The New York Piano Competition.