Downtown offers events this weekend for music and wrestling fans.
The Moon Pie Band takes the stage from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Rodgers Theatre. The Opry at the Rodgers event is rounded out with special guests Buddy Heaton, Tyler Williams, Shayne Talburt and Braidy and Bobby Lewis.
The Moon Pie Band offers classic country music.
The Black River Coliseum will also host Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling at 7 p.m. Saturday. From Center Stage Entertainment, the show offers real-life superheroes performing aerial assaults that defy gravity, according to organizers. Shows also feature special grudge matches with a chance to boo the villains and cheer the heroes. The shows are a celebration of Lucha Libre culture in a family-friendly environment, they say.
Other upcoming events include:
— Winterfest, 4-9 p.m. Jan. 15-19 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST Free WHAT Sponsored by Missouri Highlands, there will be an ice skating rink (skates provided), community resource tables, crafts, winter activities, vouchers for a free popcorn and hot chocolate per visitor.
There can only be 80 people on the ice at a time, so pre-registration is encouraged to get a ticket and time. Those not skating do not need tickets. Free tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.
— Inspiring workplace culture lunch and learn, Noon Jan. 19 WHERE Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce WHAT Explore the keys to creating an awesome work environment that promotes productivity, collaboration and employee satisfaction. Hosted by the Parents Working Committee.
— Open studio, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Canvas & Grain Studio COST Varies WHAT Variety of items available to paint.
— Opry at the Rodgers, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Rodgers Theatre COST $10 WHAT The Moon Pie Band will perform featuring special guests Buddy Heaton, Tyler Williams, Shayne Talburt and Braidy and Bobby Lewis. Doors open at 5:30.
— Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $25-$40 WHAT This is a wrestling extravaganza.
— Chess Club, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 25 WHERE Poplar Bluff library, main branch COST Free WHAT Dan Kubus leads a chess club for all ages and skill levels. Group meets every Thursday.
— Late night swim, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 26 WHERE Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center COST $3 WHAT Late night swim is open to everyone.
— Local quilt shop day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 27 WHERE Sew Much More WHAT Celebrate local quilt shops
— Kids day at the museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 27 WHERE Stars and Stripes Museum, Bloomfield COST Free WHAT Delve into Civil War action during kids day with stories and interactive learning. Sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland and the Dexter Kiwanis Club.
— 86th Annual Chamber Banquet, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 27 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $45 WHAT Live entertainment and dinner included. The Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce will name a Citizen of the Year and other awards.
— All day play, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28 WHERE Sky High Indoor Park COST Entrance fees are charged. WHAT Sunday special offered.
— Carden Circus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31 WHERE Black River Coliseum COST $10 WHAT Includes elephants, camels, aerialists and more.
— Allison Bruenger opening reception, January/February. WHERE Margaret Harwell Art Museum. COST Free. WHAT MHAM welcomes artist Allison Bruenger and her Wearable Art exhibit of mixed-media jewelry. Bruenger’s art is a combination of painting, collage, found objects and metal work focused on nature, abstraction and the beauty of the female image. Her exhibit runs through Feb. 25.
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