See St. Joseph: Crafts, clowns and classic rock are coming to town

By Kendra Simpson

St. Joseph residents can enjoy wine tastings, classic rock ‘n’ roll and the charm of Hollywood this weekend.

The Moila Shrine Circus has returned. For nearly 70 years, this circus has entertained St. Joseph families with their show-stopping performances. Shows will be at 7 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, so there’s plenty of opportunity to catch a show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.moila.org/store.

Join AR Workshop and Felix Street Gourmet for a special “paint and sip” DIY class. Registered guests will receive a wooden tray to decorate and a drink. During the workshop, participants can customize their projects with choices of non-toxic designer paints and stain colors. Registration starts at $57.50 per guest. The event goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Felix Street Gourmet in Room 108.

Prestyn’s Wine Bar is hosting its first-ever Single’s Night this Saturday. Even if you’re not single, bring some friends and be a good wingman or woman and help them meet the person of their dreams. The event includes snacks plus a free drink for the after-party at The Den. Tastings of Prestyn’s wine or mixed drinks begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, followed by games at 5:30 p.m. and music by DJ Riley at 6 p.m.

The Missouri Theater is welcoming the garage band turned legends, the Kansas Band. The classic rock group started not far from home in Topeka and released its debut album in 1974, going on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide, with notable songs such as “Carry on Wayward Sun” and “Dust in the Wind.” The show begins at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at the Missouri Theater.

To celebrate the 96th Academy Awards, the Trail Theater will be hosting an Oscars watch party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday with doors opening at 5 p.m. Grab some friends and get dressed up for a night. And since it’s the Oscars and glamour is the name of the game, formal dress is strongly encouraged but not required. Guests can take pictures on the red carpet photo op and enjoy food and drink specials. Once you buy a ticket, you’ll receive a link to vote on who you think will win the Oscars. The person with the closest picks will receive a prize of their own.