Ruth Hogan Children’s Art Exhibit
March 1-31
From March 1-31, the Ruth Hogan Children’s Art Exhibit will be on display at the Capital Mall. The exhibit will feature artwork from grades K-5 public school students, K-6 parochial school students and home-school students. Call (573) 636-9211 or visit www.jeffersoncityartclub.org for more information.
"Preservation of Site Memories" Art Exhibit
March 4- May 10
The Elizabeth Rozier Gallery, located inside Union Hotel at 101 Jefferson Street, will host Harry Bradley and Dan Woodward’s “Preservation of Site Memories.” This exhibit features individual works, collaborations and theoretical exercises based on memory, time spent together and space occupation. 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.
Maidens IV- ‘Celtic Fire with Class’
March 6
Join the Community Concert Association on Friday, March 6, at the Miller Performing Arts Center for Maidens IV. Audience members will be delighted by the Maidens IV mix of the rock and roll lavor of the Bothy Band and the angelic voice talent of Celtic Woman. Enjoy the original compositions of Celtic and Folk music lare from the four Justice Sisters of the music ensemble Maidens IV. These Ohio natives blend the instrumental sounds of the violin, viola and guitar to create a powerful harmonious sound that audiences have hailed as fresh, vibrant and passionate! Members of all ages are sure to enjoy the rhythmic sounds and harmonious voices of the Maidens IV. Adult tickets are $15.00; students $8.00. For more information, visit www.maidensmusic.com.
Border Battle Soccer Tournament
March 7-8
The Border Battle tournament has been established as one of the Midwest's premier spring soccer events. It is held annually at the 63 Sports Complex in Jefferson City. The Border Battle features some of the strongest premier teams in the Midwest, including many state and regional champions. The event has attracted teams from 14 different states over the years. All games are played on one location—the 63 Sports Complex, which has 24 Bermuda fields.
Family History Day: Missouri's Judicial Records
March 14
On March 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Missouri Archives, Senior Reference Archivist, Patsy Luebbert guides participants through the variety of court records available, including probate, explaining how to access the records, and how to interpret the information found for use in genealogy research.This program is free and open to the public. For more information call (573) 751-3280 or visit www.sos.mo.gov/archives/.
16th Annual Capitol City Classic
March 14-15
Skaters of all levels will compete in this figure skating competition at the Washington Park Ice Arena. Competition will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For more information contact Phil Stiles at (573) 634-6482.
Hardship and Hope: Missouri Women Writing about their Lives, 1820-1920
March 26
On March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Archives, Carla Waals performs dramatic readings from the life stories of a variety of Missouri women who wrote of the hardships they faced and the hope that sustained them. Covering a little more than a century, the stories document the important role women played throughout Missouri’s history. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call (573) 751-3280 or visit www.sos.mo.gov/archives/.
"The Dixie Swim Club" Dinner Theatre
March 27-29, April 2-5
The Capital City Players present "The Dixie Swim Club", a dinner theatre production at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. A comedy by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. From the creators of Dearly Beloved, this is a comedy about a championship girls swimming team and the life long friendships. Each year the girls get together for a beach weekend and laugh, drink and reminisce. A play with wit and heart. Evening performances will be March 27 & 28 and April 2-4; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances will be March 29 and April 5; doors open at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the show starts at 1:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required; call (573) 681-9012 for tickets. Tickets are $30 per person for dinner and the show.
Runge Conservation Nature Center Native Plant Sale and More
March 28
The Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City, will be hosting a Native Plant Sale with programs to assist you with your native plantings on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase your favorite flowers and shrubs from the following native plant vendors: Hamilton's Native Outpost, MO Wildflowers Nursery, and Prairie Hill Farm Greenhouses. We will have crafts for all ages to round out the day. Programs include Prairie Talk at 11 a.m., Prairie Flower Stories and Walk at noon, and a MDC Burn Workshop and Burn Demonstration at 1 p.m. No reservations required, call (573) 526-5544 for more information.
Cruisin for MDA
March 28
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.
Central Missouri Volleyball Club Capital Classic Tournament
March 28-29
The Capital Classic volleyball tournament is always a great spring tournament, no foolin'. Look for the 11's/12's, 16's, 17's, and 18's on Saturday and the 13's, 14's, and 15's on Sunday. Contact tournament director Denise Schebaum for more information or check out www.cmvbc.org.