A legend is coming to town. The iconic Harlem Globetrotters basketball team will take the Show Me Center court on Wednesday, January 16. Despite the team’s name, they actually originated much closer to Cape Girardeau – near Chicago, Illinois. Since its formation in the nineteen twenties, the team has truly lived up to its Globetrotters name, playing in 123 countries and setting several world records in the process. A few NBA stars have worn a Globetrotters jersey over the years, including the

At the end of last year, most of us made resolutions for 2019. And according to U.S. News, 80% of us will fail by mid-February. But those odds are no reason to despair. Instead, think of it as a challenge to make the elite top 20%. The number one New Year’s resolution in the United States is to become healthier. And Cape Girardeau offers the tools you need to achieve that goal. The 2019 Health and Wellness Expo on January 12 at the Osage Centre is a great place to boost your motivation and find

If Forbes is right, more than forty percent of you made resolutions this year. While we can’t make you lose weight or earn more money (that’s your fairy godmother’s job), we can help you experience new things and become more active. There’s an endless list of cool stuff to check out at VisitCape.com/Events . Whether it’s a concert at the Show Me Center or River Campus, special exhibit at a museum or local festival, we’ll have the scoop. Keep your eyes peeled throughout the year for ways to

It’s looking a lot like Christmas, and for those of you home for the holidays, welcome back! May your week be filled with good cheer, fabulous food and your favorite people. If you find yourself wondering what to do after the holiday rush is over, we know of a few things going on in town. It’s your last chance to check out the Glenn House , as it will close for the season at the end of December. Don’t miss this majestic historical home decked out in period furniture and décor. Learn about its

Basketball is to Christmas what football is to Thanksgiving. Since 1947, the NBA has hosted games on all but one December 25. Each year, holiday matchups showcase the best teams and all-star players. Cape has its own version of that tradition in the Holiday Classic – three days of layups and alley-oops from the top girls basketball teams in the area. On December 16, 17 and 19, Cape Central, Jackson, Notre Dame, Saxony, Sikeston, Meadow Heights, Woodland and St. Paul Lutheran players show their

We’re welcoming the Moscow Ballet to Bedell Performance Hall on Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12. Presenting a familiar story in a new way, the “Great Russian Nutcracker” follows Masha and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Peace and Harmony. Framed by intricate rolling backgrounds, dancers perform daring choreography, including the Moscow Ballet’s exclusive Dove of Peace, where two dancers balance with each other to form a soaring bird whose wings span twenty feet. On Thursday

There’s music in the air all over town during the holidays, and this week it’s coming from the River Campus. Bedell Hall is hosting “The American Life” on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. This wind symphony is a no-strings performance as brass, woodwind and percussion take center stage. With a guest ensemble, “The American Life” explores decades of national history, culture and especially music guaranteed to help you forget about pre-Christmas stress for a while. If you’re fretting over your

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, with two holiday concerts this week. First up, it’s the Christmas classic that was never meant to be associated with the holiday. Handel composed “Messiah” for Lent, and it was first performed close to Easter. On November 27, though, the Southeast Missouri Symphony, University Choir and Choral Union will follow Victorian tradition with a Christmas performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at the River Campus . Even if you’re not an opera person, “Messiah”

If you’re visiting for Thanksgiving, welcome back. We’re kicking things off at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, November 22 with the Gobble Wobble at the Osage Centre. This 5K run and two-mile walk is the perfect way to burn calories so you don’t feel guilty about pigging out later. If your favorite part of Thanksgiving weekend is Black Friday, sales are going on all over town – some of them beginning Thursday night. But shopping doesn’t end on Friday. The next day is Small Business Saturday. Our

There’s good news and bad news. First the bad news: Football season is coming to a close very soon, with the Redhawks’ regular season ending on Saturday, November 17. But that means it’s basketball time now! The season begins with Southeast’s first non-exhibition home game on Monday, November 12. It’s exciting, high-energy fun designed to make every family member – from oldest to youngest – smile and cheer. The arrival of basketball season means the holidays are close. If you haven’t started