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Annual Big River Chautauqua Takes Place this Week

By Dustin Kopp|2018-07-17T10:30:22-05:00July 16, 2018 10:20 am|Local News|0 Comments

BONNE TERRE, MO (KDKZ-TV)The annual Big River Chautauqua takes place this week, behind the Bonne Terre City Hall, starting on Thursday.

This year’s theme is ‘A Night of Laughter, Gossip & Magic Entertaining America’. This year’s characters include Minnie Pearl, Hedda Hopper, Louella Parsons, and Houdini.

The event takes place on July 19, 20, and 21.

Food will be served at 5:30 p.m. each night, entertainment starts at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.

The event is free, however there is a cost for the food.

About the Author: Dustin Kopp

I joined News Channel 18 in May 2011 in the weather department as Chief Meteorologist. In January 2013, I assumed the roll of News Director. I started my career in 2003 in high school. I attended Farmington High School. While there, I was a student in Black Knight Television (BKTV), doing anything from camera work, to editing, producing and anchoring the weather. I attended Mineral Area College, University of Missouri – Columbia, Mississippi State University and Webster University. While attending college, I continued to help out with BKTV. In 2009, I interned at KOMU-TV, Columbia, Missouri’s NBC affiliate. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Danica and our daughters , Declynn and Danleigh. I can’t forget about our dog, Daisy. We rescued her in 2011. We also have a cat named Dolly. I am committed to giving you the most accurate information, whether it’s from my latest weather forecast, or a news story that could touch your heart. Contact me if you have any questions or a news idea.