On July 20, 1955, Elvis Presley performed at the Cape Arena, and exactly 71 years later, on July 20, 2026, they are recreating that performance in the same building. Elvis was 20 years old at the time. This was during a very exciting time for Elvis — just months before his breakthrough national TV appearances and massive fame in 1956. At the performance, he would have sung his latest hit “Baby Let's Play House" along with others such as: "That's All Right," "Blue Moon of Ke

Today, U.S. Highway 61, known as the "Blues Highway 61" for its rich blues music heritage along the Mississippi River, celebrates its 100th anniversary. In Southeast Missouri, especially Cape Girardeau, residents are excited because they received the Missouri House resolution honoring the Missouri Blues Highway 61. To celebrate the Blues Highway's history, they have also launched exhibits, concerts, and events to welcome visitors and share this musical and cultural legacy. 5