Modernized version of Shakespeare classic Tuesday at Tinnin
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis will be performing “Othello in a Breath,” a modernized version of the famous William Shakespeare play. The play will feature modern English substitutions for uncommon Shakespearean language as well as a shortened script. “Traditionally, Shakespearean plays are lengthy and complex,” said Dr. Wes Payne, Three Rivers [...]
Press Release: Student talent show raises money for UCAN
The “Show Me Whatcha Got” talent and variety competition, produced by Three Rivers students in coordination with community college staff, attracted a full-house audience Friday night. “I am so ecstatic that Poplar Bluff supported this event like it did,” said show creator Mitch Davis, a Three Rivers student and one of the show’s judges. “The audience [...]
Press Release: Three Rivers College to host Oscar Gala
Fans of the Academy Awards and all area residents are invited to “be the stars” at the Three Rivers College Oscar Gala on Feb. 26. Red carpet festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Guests are encouraged to attend in fine evening attire, their favorite movie costume or celebrity-themed apparel, [...]
21st Annual Jazz Fest coming to Three Rivers College
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Jazz lovers in Southern Missouri should mark their calendars for the annual Jazz Fest, scheduled for next weekend at Three Rivers College. The festival begins Feb. 16 and runs until Feb. 18. While much of the event is aimed at area students, there will be a free concert open to the public [...]
Press Release: Tickets still available for ‘Jerry Finnegan’s Sister’
Tickets are still available for the play “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister,” which will be performed at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister” is a romantic comedy about a young man struggling with his feelings for his best friend’s soon-to-be-married younger sister. Regular tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students, [...]
Press Release: STL Shakespeare Fest to bring ‘Othello in Breath’ to Three Rivers
The Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis will perform “Othello in a Breath” in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. Feb. 21. The show is presented by the Patrons of the Arts Society of Three Rivers College, and sponsored by the Missouri Arts Council. Tickets are on sale now. According to Shakespeare Festival St. [...]
Bloomfield native releases album, release party tonight at The Wine Rack
By Liz Ellis, Reporter “I don’t even know how old I was when I started singing… probably however old I was when I started talking,” said Rebekah Northern of Bloomfield. Sixteen-year-old Northern will be releasing her first EP online and at Hastings on Friday. The self-titled album has six tracks written by Northern, and produced in [...]
SEMO Times Review Team: Rebekah Northern
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Rebekah Northern’s first EP will be released Friday on iTunes, Amazon and other online sites, as well as at Hastings. The professional-looking album features the young artist herself on the cover, giving you a good feel for who you are listening to. The CD is self-titled and all six songs are [...]
Bluegrass at the Rodgers on Saturday
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Rodgers Theatre, home to The Stage Company and frequent live music performances, will be filled with the sounds of bluegrass beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday. Alex Riffle and The Stiff Riffs will join the Colonel Ford Trio, with proceeds benefitting the historic theater. “This is our band’s contribution to the Rodgers, and [...]
Press Release: Mixed media artist on display at Tinnin Center
Three Rivers College welcomes mixed media artist Dylan Mortimer to the art gallery at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Mortimer’s exhibit, titled “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” is on display until Feb. 10. Admission into the art gallery is free; large groups are asked to call ahead to the Tinnin Center director’s office at 573-840-9648. Mortimer [...]
Press Release: Valentine’s Day dinner and play at Three Rivers College
Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming production of “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister,” presented by Center Stage at Three Rivers College. Center Stage is the new college/community theater group at Three Rivers, which produced its first play in September. “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister” is a romantic comedy play about a young man struggling with his feelings [...]
Storyteller spins tales for all generations at library
By Liz Ellis, Reporter “Books are not made up of words—they are made up of stories,” Professional Storyteller Steve Otto said during a presentation at the Poplar Bluff Public Library. The Missouri Humanities Council sponsored Otto’s visit Sunday as a part of the traveling Smithsonian exhibit “The Way We Worked,” presently at Wheatley School. “When [...]
(5/5) Dancing with PB Stars is Saturday
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The charity event for Sacred Heart Catholic School, “Dancing with Poplar Bluff Stars” will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday in the historic Rodgers Theatre. The event is patterned after the popular reality TV series, “Dancing with the Stars,” which debuted on ABC in 2005. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased [...]
Press Release: ‘Puss in Boots’ coming Jan. 21 to Three Rivers College
A children’s musical version of the classic “Puss in Boots” fairytale is coming Jan. 21 to the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Following its production of “The Elves and the Shoemaker” in December, the Imaginary Theatre Company of St. Louis will return to Poplar Bluff to kick off the new year with “Puss and Boots” at [...]
Press Release: Tickets available for Lee Greenwood veterans concert
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center will host the “Valentines for Veterans Concert” at the Black River Coliseum at 7 p.m. Feb. 17. The event will feature entertainment by country music artist, Lee Greenwood. Tickets are now available for distribution through the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center and Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of [...]
