(2/5): Dancing with the Poplar Bluff Stars
By Liz Ellis, Reporter In 2005, the reality TV series, “Dancing with the Stars” debuted on ABC and was the No.1 show that year, watched by more than 15 million viewers in the United States. This year, for the second time, Sacred Heart Catholic School will be hosting its own live version of the popular [...]
Press Release: Mid Continent Nail donates to upcoming veteran’s concert
Mid Continent Nail Corporation recently made a significant donation for the upcoming 2012 Valentines for Veterans concert slated to take place Feb. 17 at the Black River Coliseum. The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and Voluntary Service will partner with Help Hospitalized Veterans and the community to host this event featuring artist, Lee Greenwood. [...]
Press Release: Raiders to return to coliseum for Jan. 7 game
Three Rivers College and the Black River Coliseum have announced plans to host a day of basketball at the Big Orange Building downtown. The men’s and women’s basketball teams from Three Rivers will play Mineral Area College on Jan. 7. Three high school girls’ basketball games will precede the event: Eminence vs. Senath at 11:30 a.m., Clearwater [...]
Setting the stage for Three Rivers first talent show
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The first talent show ever at Three Rivers College will be finalizing their pool of contestants this weekend with closed auditions. The talent show, “Show me Whatcha Got,” will be from 7 – 9 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. “There are a lot of local talent shows, [...]
(1/5): Dancing with the Poplar Bluff Stars
By Liz Ellis, Reporter In 2005, the reality TV series, “Dancing with the Stars” debuted on ABC and was the No.1 show that year, watched by more than 15 million viewers in the United States. This year, for the second time, Sacred Heart Catholic School will be hosting its own live version of the popular [...]
Stage Company to perform Christmas classic
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The Stage Company will be performing their annual Christmas play, “A Christmas Story” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10, as well at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Rodgers Theatre. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children under the age of 12, and free for children 3 and [...]
Press Release: Three Rivers to present children’s show next Sunday
The Imaginary Theatre Company of St. Louis will bring its production of the beloved children’s tale “The Elves and the Shoemaker” to the Tinnin Fine Arts Center at 3 p.m. Dec. 11. The show is part of the Patrons of the Arts series at Three Rivers College, and is sponsored by a generous donation from [...]
Press Release: Three Rivers president releases gospel CD
Three Rivers College President Dr. Devin Stephenson has announced the release of his sophomore fundraising CD “The Promise.” The gospel album featuring Stephenson on piano and keyboards is on sale for $15 online and at college facilities and events. Also available are copies of “The Gift,” the Christmas-themed album Stephenson released for the college last [...]
Press Release: Three Rivers music department to host Civil War-themed concert
Three Rivers College students, high school students and community musicians will unite for a band, choir and wind ensemble concert Dec. 6 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. The concert will begin at 7 p.m., with performances by the Three Rivers Symphonic Band, Collegiate Choir, the Heartland Winds and Percussion Ensemble, and high school choir students [...]
See it Live: Southern Sky
This Arkansas band has an old town country/blues sound, with a good mix of classic rock. Their music is smooth, with great lead guitar rifts and overall a solid sound. They will be performing both original music as well as various covers. Where: Whiskey Down When: Friday, Nov. 18 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Band [...]
Margaret Harwell Art Museum pumps up art classes
By Liz Ellis, Reporter Aspiring artists in the Poplar Bluff area are beginning to flock to the art museum. But it is not to look at the ever-changing art that is cycled through the Victorian building—although many do come for that—it is to take art classes on various topics offered there. Many of the classes [...]
Press Release: Greenwood to perform Valentine’s Day concert for vets at coliseum
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is proud to announce it has been selected to host a “Valentines for Veterans” concert again in 2012, due to this year’s successes in partnering with volunteers, veterans affairs employees, veterans service organizations, businesses and the community. At 7 p.m. Feb. 17, the “Valentines for Veterans” concert will [...]
Press Release: Dickens’ classic from Marley’s point of view Dec. 3 at Tinnin
The Patrons of the Arts Society of Three Rivers College will present its holiday-themed show “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at www.trcc.edu/tinnin. Printed tickets can also be purchased at the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, the Three Rivers College [...]
Three Rivers theater department to perform “The Nerd” next weekend
By Liz Ellis, Reporter The Three Rivers College theater department will be performing its first full-length show next weekend at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. The show will start at 7 p.m. Nov. 11–12, and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. “It’s a romantic [...]
This week we report about the upcoming special election for the Poplar Bluff Public Library to collect an additional sales tax and replace its existing property tax; the Poplar Bluff Garden Club turns 75; Apron Liberation Day is today; and our Healthy Lifestyles expert is back, encouraging readers to celebrate!