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12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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See St. Joseph: burning energy, raising funds
Come rain or shine, St. Joseph never slows down, so grab the sunscreen and umbrellas. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson has your weekend plans in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. Fans of jazz and blues music, hang on to your fedoras because it's time for the HawkFest 2025. Join in for a weekend of great jazz and blues music, amazing food and drinks and even a raffle. This free festival celebrates the rich history and culture of blues and jazz music while raising money for the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Heritage Society, ensuring arts and music continue to be free and accessible to the community. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, or some comfy shoes to dance in. Performances begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue until 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Coleman Hawkins Park. For a complete lineup of performances, visit the event's Facebook page. Do you want to get some exercise? Do you want to support a local charity? Well, why not both with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ignite 5K? Ignite your potential this weekend and help raise funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph. This group helps support and guide kids in our community. The race is an out-and-back course starting and finishing at the Bode Ice Arena. While running, participants get to see the beautiful parkway system. Enjoy the views, get some exercise and raise funds for an awesome group. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena. To register, visit the event's website at For those whose kids are bouncing off the walls since school got out, there's Park-a-palooza! Every summer, Friends of Krug Park hosts the ultimate kid-fest in Park-a-Palooza. This free family-friendly event features a petting zoo, pony rides, a sports zone, balloon artists, crafts, sidewalk chalk and more! This is an awesome opportunity to get outdoors, leave the iPads at home and have fun with the family. Park-a-Palooza goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Krug Park. Tune in to News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.
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22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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See St. Joseph: community, celebrations & comedy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The longer weekend promises to be an entertaining one full of celebrations, laughs and community happenings. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found the weekend's top entertainment in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. What's spring in St. Joseph without the community markets? Well, the wait is over because this Saturday is the return of Market Days. Supporting local businesses has never been easier with a wide selection of flowers, baked goods, pottery, jewelry and more. These markets are an excellent opportunity to find the perfect gifts for yourself or a loved one, get to know local businesses and engage with the St. Joseph community. The first community market of the season goes from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Center for Joy, located at 1202 Felix St. St. Joseph is officially entering the wedding season with the warm weather, but St. Joe's Comedy Wedding is no typical ceremony. St. Joseph residents have been cordially invited to the most outrageous wedding of the year. Lora and Billy are tying the knot, despite a long-standing, bitter and hilarious feud between the groom and the bride's family. What could go wrong? Get ready for an evening of dancing, laughing, auctions and an incredible meal. This isn't just a wedding, it's an experience! Guests should arrive between 7 and 7:15 p.m. with the nuptials beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 515 S 6th St. Regular and VIP table tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 816-279-1225. What better way to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend than with a party hosted by one of St. Joseph's most popular pubs? D&G Pub is hosting its first-ever Memorial Day celebration. There's going to be a free fireworks display, an ice-cold beer station, grilled brats, a campfire pit and roasted marshmallows. Come for the celebrations and stay for the bonding and camaraderie. The celebration goes from 7:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. at D&G, located at 1918 Frederick Ave. Tune into News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.
