We hope that the luck of the Irish is with us all this week as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17. The history of this day dates all the way back to the fourth century. Based on the legacy of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ir

All About Cape: Classic Cars and Basketball

Mar 9th, 2020 1m 40s

If you’re a fan of nostalgia and classic cars, then make a trip to the Smith Classic Car Auction . Coming to the Show Me Center on Saturday, March 14 there will be vehicles ranging from Model Ts to muscle cars. With all of that in store, you ju

All About Cape: Staying Healthy in 2020

Mar 2nd, 2020 1m 45s

Focusing on health is a common resolution at the start of each new year. We are still in the first quarter of 2020, so it’s not too late to get started working on that goal! Head over to the Health and Wellness Expo March 7 at the Osage Center.

All About Cape: Pickleball & MO Gun and Knife Show

Feb 24th, 2020 1m 26s

Are you a fan of the game pickleball? Head on out to the Second Annual SEMO Chemo Smash Pickleball Tournament Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1 at the Cape Girardeau Sports Plex. If you want to take part in the action as a player, the d

All About Cape: Indulge in the Arts After a Nature Escape

Feb 17th, 2020 1m 40s

Are you trying to get more in touch with nature in 2020? Check out the many classes and courses offered at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center. On Thursday, February 20 learn more about how fire protects Missouri prairies during the Cape Nature Ne

All About Cape: Planning for Valentine's Day

Feb 10th, 2020 1m 24s

If you haven’t made Valentine’s plans yet, you’re a little behind. But there is no reason to freak out. Take a couple of minutes and go to VisitCape.com/eat. You’ll find a complete list of dining options in Cape Girardeau – from Italian to Chin

All About Cape: African American History Driving Tour

Feb 3rd, 2020 1m 25s

We are kicking off African American History Month, and Cape is a trove of historical sites to check out. Ivers Square can fill an afternoon of discovery from the Civil War to Vietnam and the historic Common Pleas Courthouse. Discover the sites

All About Cape: Things to Do in Cape Girardeau When It's Cold Outside

Jan 27th, 2020 1m 47s

In these cold winter months, the trick is to stay active and warm! There are many options here in Cape Girardeau. Take in a movie at the Cape West Cinema, visit the historic Trail of Tears and view the movie of the native Americans, or visit th

All About Cape: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 20th, 2020 1m 38s

There are many significant Civil Rights figures, but few are as recognized as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the work he did reshaping America’s culture. If he were alive, he would have celebrated his 91st birthday on January 15. One wonders wh

All About Cape: The Cardinals Caravan is Coming to Cape Girardeau

Jan 13th, 2020 1m 32s

I've heard that there may be a few Cardinals fans listening. There are some folks who just love baseball! If you are one of them, then get excited. The Cardinals Caravan is coming back to town on January 20 at the Osage Centre. The doors open a

All About Cape: Getting Healthy in the New Year

Jan 6th, 2020 1m 46s

Welcome to the twenties! They are back in full swing, and I bet your resolutions are, too. I am sure you have heard the bleak statistics: according to a study by the University of Scranton, just eight percent of people achieve their New Year’s

All About Cape: Welcoming a New Year

Dec 30th, 2019 1m 41s

Benjamin Franklin said, “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” Can you believe the new year is around the corner? If there was ever a year for reflection and looking ahead, this

All About Cape: Celebrating the Season of Giving and Receiving

Dec 23rd, 2019 1m 45s

The holidays will hit their peak this week and families throughout the world will celebrate the joys of giving and receiving gifts. Before new toys overwhelm their toybox, it’s also a good time for children to move on from toys that no longer h

All About Cape: Hunting Candy Canes and Annual Christmas Tourney

Dec 16th, 2019 1m 47s

My word! It looks like a certain someone has left candy canes all over Shawnee Park! While no one knows the true origins of the holiday candy, its appearance in stores and on Christmas trees has been a long-standing December tradition. Can you

All About Cape: Don't Miss the Holiday of Lights Display at Cape County Park North

Dec 9th, 2019 1m 48s

Christmas lights have always been a go-to item! Families once decorated their real Christmas trees with candles. While festive, the flickering flames were a terrible fire hazard. Edward Hibbered Johnson, a man who helped sell Edison’s invention

All About Cape: Getting Ready for the Holidays

Dec 2nd, 2019 1m 46s

I hope you’re ready to ring in the holidays this week. Two special guests will be available for meet and greets and photos during Cape Girardeau’s Downtown Open House. Can you guess who they are? One is a season favorite who is known for reward

All About Cape: Get Ready for the Parade of Lights

Nov 25th, 2019 1m 44s

First off, I would like to wish you and your Family a Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re like me, you are looking forward to a meal of roasted turkey, creamy gravy, flavorful stuffing and pumpkin pie. Of course, we wouldn’t have Thanksgiving if it w

All About Cape: Small Business Saturday and SEMO Football

Nov 18th, 2019 1m 42s

Did you don a mask last month in honor of the spooky season? Well, a hundred or so years ago you would have been a few weeks early. Researchers report that Cape Girardeau is one of several towns that used to hold extravagant Thanksgiving Maskin

All About Cape: S'mores and Craft Shows

Nov 11th, 2019 1m 48s

Let’s take a moment to appreciate s’mores. This simple treat combines all the textures of a great dessert: warm, gooey marshmallow; a graham cracker’s satisfying crunch; and the sweetness of a thick chocolate chunk. Did you know the first s’mor

All About Cape: The Missouri State Volleyball Tournament

Nov 4th, 2019 1m 44s

Need some competition in your weekend? How do 32 Volleyball matches sound? The Missouri State Volleyball Tournament kicks off November 8 at 9 a.m. inside the Show Me Center where student athletes will go head to head, determined to be the next

All About Cape: Halloween Fishing Day and Fall Garage Sale

Oct 28th, 2019 1m 50s

Just a friendly reminder to keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters this week, especially while driving. Children have been known to accidentally dart in front of vehicles, so pay careful attention and stay safe. Trick or treating wasn’t common u

All About Cape: 2019 Homecoming at SEMO

Oct 21st, 2019 1m 41s

It’s homecoming time at Southeast Missouri State University , which means there’s a lot going on around town, from the annual parade to tailgating to the RedHawks versus UT Martin football game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 in Houck Stadium

All About Cape: All About Halloween

Oct 14th, 2019 1m 47s

Mid-October means one thing: It’s time to talk about Halloween. For a few days, this charming midwestern town turns into a frightening community filled with ghosts and ghouls. OK, it’s not that bad. But we do have some haunted houses and maybe

All About Cape: Enjoy Fall at the Nature Center

Oct 7th, 2019 1m 38s

Autumn is an ideal time to reconnect with nature, especially since three-digit temperatures kept most of us indoors for part of August. The Conservation Nature Center at Cape County Park North is an ideal setting. This month, the center is usin

All About Cape: A Country Concert and a Bike Ride This Week

Sep 30th, 2019 1m 47s

It’s a good time to be in town, with lots of thrilling events happening this week. First up is a country concert at the Show Me Center on Wednesday, October 3. Morgan Wallen and Jameson Rodgers get the party started at 7 p.m. with their chart-t