CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Thirty eight Cape Central Orchestra members recently earned membership in the Southeast Missouri District Honor Orchestra after auditioning October 16.

The select orchestra will present a concert at Sikeston High School Fieldhouse on Friday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KFVS) -  Gov. Jay Nixon declared the week of October 14 through October 20 as Earth Science Week 2012 to bring awareness to the fact that earth sciences are fundamental to the health, safety and welfare of all Missourians.

“Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences” was selected by the American Geosciences Institute as the theme of Earth Science Week 2012 to boost awareness about the geosciences and the many exciting career and job opportunities in the field.

Through careers in geology, geophysics, oceanography, hydrology, paleontology, earth science education and many other fields, they enhance our understanding of Earth processes and improve the quality of human life.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau Public Schools' Alternative Education Center was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri.

The funds will bring art-related extracurricular activities to the students of AEC and support the mission of the Arts Council by allowing the organization to host an artist-residency program in conjunction with classes offered at the AEC. The program will feature three different artists across a variety of disciplines for week-long residencies at the school during the spring semester.

"This is such an exciting opportunity to work with a group of students who really don't have opportunities to work one-on-one with nationally acclaimed artists," said Murielle Wyman, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri.

Wyman also acknowledged the National Endowment for the Arts for its support of the grant.