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SIU Carbondale’s Art Education Nation is hosting its annual chalk art event, Rockalypse: Chalkapalooza on April 10.

A special founders plaque was dedicated during a ceremony at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville.

Award winners were announced at the Old Town Cape, Inc. annual dinner.

The Bald Knob Cross of Peace will celebrate its 90th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5.

Iron Mountain Railway shared its list of spring and summer events including train robberies, treasure hunts, dinosaurs and more.

Ted Nugent will perform live in concert at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center in July.

SIU Carbondale’s Art Education Nation is hosting its annual chalk art event, Rockalypse: Chalkapalooza on April 10.

A special founders plaque was dedicated during a ceremony at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville.

Award winners were announced at the Old Town Cape, Inc. annual dinner.

The Bald Knob Cross of Peace will celebrate its 90th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5.

Iron Mountain Railway shared its list of spring and summer events including train robberies, treasure hunts, dinosaurs and more.

Ted Nugent will perform live in concert at the Marion Cultural & Civic Center in July.

The Illinois State Fair announced another group for the Grandstand Stage in 2026.

The SI Comic Con featured guest appearances by voice actors and filmmakers, a cosplay contest, video game tournaments, and unique vendors.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will hosted the 2026 Maple Syrup Festival March 21-22.

Organizers say there will be live sheep shearing, stock dog trials, a petting zoo and photo opportunities, hayrides, live music and a scavenger hunt.

1,400 students from across the state visited Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, March 19 to celebrate the 50th World Languages and Cultures Day.

Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics will host a community Solar Star Party on March 21 in Poplar Bluff.

Doors open at 5 p.m. at Roost at 39 N. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau. General admission is $10, premium seating is $15.

Old Town Cape will honor the businesses, investors, owners, and volunteers that make Downtown Cape Girardeau special.

FreedomFest ‘26 is happening in Ripley County, Missouri this summer.

The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance is inviting the community to celebrate Ostara later this month.

The 2026 Tunes at Twilight spring series kicks off on Friday, May 8 at Ivers Square.

The Cape Girardeau Riverfront Market will start its 2026 season on Saturday, May 2.