Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Kate Cooper, the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. She talks about the '2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition' in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The 'Kickoff Event' for this year's exhibition is set for June 27th at historic Ivers Square, 5 to 8 pm, where the new six large-scale sculptures will be announced.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts and Culture Podcast', we speak with Ruth Wyand, a blues and jazz musician performing at Ivers Square on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event is Cape Girardeau's Citywide Juneteenth Celebration.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Jim Hogg and James Linden Hogg, a father-son duo of musicians. James Linden Hogg is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, author, and historian who has won several awards, including induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2025.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dennis Stroughmatt. He's an Illinois-Missouri French Creole musician—a fiddler, who got his start in the region after a history professor introduced him to the French Creole communities around the Old Mines Area in Eastern Missouri, outside of Ste. Genevieve. He plays the final concert of the 2026 'Tunes at Twilight' Spring Series in downtown Cape Girardeau. The show is at the Ivers Square Gazebo on Friday, June 12th at 7 pm. The rain-out location is Gospel Life Church, 817 Broadway St.

In this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts and Culture Podcast', we speak with Mark Stoffel, a bluegrass musician, about his performance with Shad Cobb. He previews their performance at Old Town Cape's 'Tunes at Twilight', at Ivers Square Gazebo, in Downtown Cape Girardeau. The show is on Friday, June 5th, at 7 p.m.

In this 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture' interview, we speak with Dr. Courtney Kisat about the upcoming Second Annual 'Cape Folk Fest' on Saturday, June 6th. This year, the event will be at 509 Morgan Oak St.

On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Kristin Kearns, Old Town Cape's 'Tunes at Twilight' guest on May 29th at the Ivers Square Gazebo at 7 p.m.

Devin C. Williams, a traveling Delta Bluesman, talked with KRCU about his upcoming 'Tunes at Twilight' show at Ivers Square Gazebo in Downtown Cape Girardeau, on May 22nd at 7 p.m.

On this episode of "Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast", we speak with Joe Park, guitarist with 'The Hot Club of St. Louis', about his band's upcoming performance at Old Town Cape's 'Tunes at Twilight', Fri. May 15th at 7 pm, at the Ivers Square Gazebo.

In this episode of "Exposition", we speak with the first performers in the 2026 'Tunes at Twilight' Series, Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats. Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats perform at 'Tunes at Twilight', Friday, May 8th, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ivers Square Gazebo, 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Nyghel Byrd, an instructor for the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance who specializes in voice for the Actor and Musical Theatre Voice. He previews the upcoming "Celebrate the Arts" showcase at SEMO's River Campus, May 1st at 7:30 p.m., in the Bedell Performance Hall.

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with junior music education major Greg Haseley from SEMO about the upcoming Spring 2026 Orchestra Concert. The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Celebration is Friday, April 24th, at 7:30 pm in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we talk about the SEMO Bangladeshi Student Organization's annual 'Bangladeshi Night', which is a night of cultural food, dress, and music. This year's theme is "Jamdani Mela". 'Bangladeshi Night' will be April 25th, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom on Southeast Missouri State University's main campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Jenna Brock, a junior at SEMO, about an upcoming 2026 Spring Jazz Concert: Swing Sammy Nestico, April 14th at 7:30 p.m., in the Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Sidra Sundberg, a sophomore design tech major, who is one of the costume designers for SEMO’s production of 'Legally Blonde'. The production runs from April 9th through 11th at 7:30 p.m. and April 11th and 12th at 2 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Dr. Chris Goeke, a music professor specializing in voice and opera at Southeast Missouri State University. Dr. Goeke details his upcoming recital: "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends" coming to the Shuck Music Recital Hall, March 29 at 3 p.m.

On this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with guitarist Mark Tonelli. He previews his upcoming 'Underground Jazz' show on March 21st at Scout Hall in Downtown Cape Girardeau. The show is at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7.

Educators as Artists: Creating Beyond the Classroom, an exhibition of works by SEMO alumni, hosted by the Missouri Art Education Association, will be showing Friday, March 6, through Friday, March 27, in the Arts Expansion (ARX) Gallery. The exhibit spotlights about 25 SEMO alumni art teachers, showcasing diverse works and underscoring art’s vital role in education.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Professor Dr. Frank Nawrot, who teaches music composition, songwriting, and music technology at Southeast Missouri State University. He will premiere his new orchestral piece titled "The Operator" on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Alana Hamilton, a junior BFA Design and Tech major, who shares insights about her role as the assistant scenic designer for the new play Six Inches Above the Knee. The play runs from Feb. 26th through 28th at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 28th through March 1st at 2 p.m. in the Rust Flexible Theatre. It is intended for mature audiences.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Eli Pippin, a music education major at SEMO, about the Southeast Wind Symphony's upcoming concert titled The Road is Life: The Music of James David. The performance is set for February 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall, featuring an evening dedicated to the powerful and expressive works of composer James David, live in residence at Southeast.

In this episode of 'Expositon', we speak with Craig Milde from CREATE Cape County about the upcoming February Annual #11. This year's theme is particularly exciting as it revolves around film. CREATE Cape County's February Annual #11 will take place on Saturday, February 21st, at the American Legion Hall in Jackson, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the film presentations starting at 7 PM.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with trumpeter Jay Webb, who is playing at two upcoming performances in Cape Girardeau, Feb. 13th and 14th. The first will be as the guest musician at the 'Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival Concert' on Fri. Feb. 13th at 7:30 pm at the River Campus. The second performance is at Scout Hall, as part of the 'Underground Jazz' Series, Sat. Feb. 14th at 7:30 pm.

On this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Michael Lomeka, the Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance for the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance. We discuss the upcoming 'Winter Dance Collection' performance, which runs on the Southeast River Campus Stage from February 5th through 7th at 7:30 p.m. and on February 8th at 2 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Michael Chapa about his upcoming 'Underground Jazz' show at Scout Hall: 'Michael Chapa Plays Coltrane', Fri. Jan. 16th at 7:30 p.m.

On this episode of Exposition, we speak with Dr. Christopher Goeke, a professor of music who specializes in voice and opera, about the upcoming performance of the Opera Double Feature: Dido and Aeneas & Alcina. The performance will take place on January 16th at 7:30 p.m. and January 18th at 3:00 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall. The Double Feature Opera performance features two upcoming one-act operas set to be performed at the River Campus. Professor Goeke shares insights into both productions, highlighting their historical significance, thematic depth, and engaging presentation style.

In this episode of 'Exposition', listen to a conversation with Dr. Brooke DeArman, as heard on Caffe Concerto, who is one of the musicians playing the upcoming Third Annual Christmas Brass & Organ Concert in Downtown Cape Girardeau at Old St. Vincent's Church. The performance is set for Sat. Dec. 20th at 7 p.m.

Dr. Robert Gifford, host of KRCU's Strike Up the Band sits down for a conversation with members of the Fredericktown High School Band.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Emily Denlinger, a professor in the Department of Art and Design at Southeast Missouri State University. Emily talks about the second annual installment of the "Emerging Voices" exhibition, which showcases art pieces created by students from local community colleges. This public gallery is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the show is available to view through January 30, 2026, at the Dobbins Center, located on the SEMO River Campus.