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Connect2Culture is your source for arts and culture in the Joplin area. Check out the latest performances, events, exhibits, and classes below. C2C is a nonprofit arts organization "igniting a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment."
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Southern Theatre: These Things Fall Apart –
A Festival of One-Act Drama
Monday–Saturday | April 22–27 | 7:30pm
At Missouri Southern State University,
Bud Walton Theatre (3950 E Newman Rd)
These Things Fall Apart is a collection of published one-act plays chosen by Directing II students. Students spent the first half of the semester creating a concept for their chosen play and writing an analysis. After two nights of auditioning 38 interested actors, the second half of the semester has been dedicated to the direction of those plays. Some plays are comedic and some are dramatic. Each evening will be interesting and diverse. All plays are for mature audiences only. The plays will be presented in repertory style over six nights. Curtain time for all performances will be 7:30pm. Admission is free and seating is on a first come, first served basis. For theatre production information call 417.625.9393. Requests for accommodations related to a disability must be made to Terri Spencer at 417.625.9393 at least 72 hours before the performance. No admission charge. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be available at the door from 6:30–7:30pm each evening. More information: Ann Lile, 417.625.9393.
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Mother’s Day Open House
Friday, April 26 | 5:30–8:30pm
At Local Color Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
Celebrate Mother’s Day by enjoying light refreshments and admiring a selection of breath-taking jewelry, crafted by guest artist Denise Temofeew. More information: Margie Moss, 417.553.0835.
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MSSU Senior Exhibit: Public Reception
Friday, April 26 | 6:00–8:00pm
At Missouri Southern State University,
Spiva Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Rd)
Recognize the dedication and creative abilities of MSSU’s graduating art majors during this reception. Admire these young artists’ work, which showcase the impressive skills they have acquired through MSSU’s art programs. The featured pieces were created by Jaclyn Kidd, Bailie Broadwater, Cicily Atkinson, and Brooks-Elizabeth Billings. More information: Frank Pishkur, 417.625.9735.
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The TJ Middle School Musical: Oklahoma!
Friday & Saturday | April 26 & 27 | 7:00pm
At Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
(3401 Newman Rd)
Admire the talents of these young students as they perform in the classic musical, Oklahoma!. This critically acclaimed musical follows the antics of two different couples who find their love threatened by other people and their intentions. Admission is free; tickets required. More information: Robert Carlson, 417.781.5124.
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Bookhouse Cinema Showings
Wednesdays–Sundays
At Bookhouse Cinema (715 E Broadway St)
Bookhouse Cinema is an independent micro theater and pub in the East Town neighborhood. They show a variety of independent, classic, and foreign films while offering a great pub environment. For showings and times, click here. For more information, call 417.825.5161.
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Model Train Show and Swap Meet
Saturday, April 27 | 9:00am–3:00pm
At the Joplin History & Mineral Museum
(504 S Schifferdecker Ave)
Revel in your love of railroads! Join fellow train enthusiasts in admiring the intricate, model train displays and update your collection at swap tables. Admission: $3, children 12 and under admitted for free. More information: Rick Gardner, 417.673.4888.
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May The Forest Be With You –
Earth & Arbor Day Event
Saturday, April 27 | 10:00am–1:00pm
At Landreth Park (Joplin, MO)
Join Wildcat Glades Friends Group and celebrate Earth and Arbor Day with fun, family-friendly events! Sign up for the stream-side litter cleanup, take a tree identification hike, learn how to properly mulch a tree, enjoy live music and food trucks, and participate in giveaways. More information: Robin Standridge, 417.708.7713. Cost: Free.
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JRAC Coffee Hour
Saturday, April 27 | 10:00am
At Beckett’s Cafe (705 Illinois Ave)
Joplin Regional Artists Coalition (JRAC) Coffee Hours offer JRAC members the opportunity to network, socialize, announce personal art-related news, discuss a pre-determined general art topic, or participate in a professional development workshop. JRAC Coffee Hours are held on the fourth Saturday of each month and you must be a JRAC Member to attend. Membership dues for JRAC are $35 annually. JRAC is a not-for-profit established to empower visual artists in the area by helping them network with other artists and the community-at-large. More information: Marta Churchwell.
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Joplin Empire Market's Birthday Bash!
Saturday, April 27 | 10:00am–3:00pm
At Joplin Empire Market (931 E 4th St)
The Joplin Empire Market is the place to find the best in locally grown produce, gourmet foodstuffs, and handmade artisan goods. And guess what? They are turning one – come celebrate with them! Enjoy giveaways, cake, music, food trucks, fun, and more. Housed in a historic brick building adjacent to downtown, this indoor/outdoor public market is Joplin’s newest gathering spot. More information: Ivy Hagedorn, 417.986.3914.
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Joplin Comedy: Open Mic Comedy Night
Sundays | 9:00pm (Sign-Up 7:00pm)
At Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)
Try out your latest stand-up routine or take in the acts of local comedians, all while enjoying tasty pizza from Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Age restrictions: 18+ until 10:00pm. 21+ from 10:00pm until close. Admission: Free. Open Mic Comedy Night is held weekly on Sundays. More information: Dakoda Potter, 417.540.9186.
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National B.A.R.K. Ranger Day
Saturday, April 27 | 9:00–11:00am
At George Washington Carver National Monument
(5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
Looking for something to do with your pup? Join our park rangers and veterinarian Dr. Rowe from the Diamond Animal Clinic for a one-mile walk through the Carver trail. After your invigorating excursion, watch your canine companion become an official B.A.R.K. Ranger! More information: Randall Becker, 417.325.4151.
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Park Prescription (Rx) Day
Sunday, April 28 | 11:00am–3:00pm
At George Washington Carver National Monument
(5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
Park Prescription Day is just what the doctor ordered! Improve your health through fun, outdoor activities and a nutrition workshop with chef Robin Jeep! More information: Randall Becker, 417.325.4151.
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MSSU Senior Exhibit
April 22 – 29, 2019
Missouri Southern State University,
Spiva Art Gallery (3950 Newman Rd)
Reception: Friday, April 26, 6:00–8:00pm
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Super Heroes
April 2019
At Joplin Avenue Coffee Company
(506 Joplin Ave)
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PhotoSpiva 2019
March 23 – May 18, 2019
At Spiva Center for the Arts, Main Gallery
(222 W 3rd St)
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This section includes special, one-off classes. Keep scrolling for recurring weekly classes.
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1-2-3 Play with Me
Friday, April 26 | 9:30–10:30am
At Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St)
This five-week program for families with children ages birth to 3 years provides developmentally appropriate play opportunities in a fun and relaxed social environment. Each week, different community expert will teach strategies for healthy child development, offer early literacy tips, and facilitate early interventions. This is a five-week program and classes will occur on April 5, 12, 19, and 26. More information: Christina Matekel-Gibson, 417.623.2184.
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Botanical Bead Bracelets Family Class (6+)
Saturday, April 27 | 9:00am–Noon
At Pawpaw Patch Productions (4940 Highway 43)
Looking for a fun, creative way to spend the day? Bring your family and create your own bead bracelets! Craft unique beads from polymer clay and botanical items, like seeds or flower petals. While the clay beads cure, enjoy a special program revolving around plants. This class is designed specifically for families. Registration required by Noon the Thursday before class. Call or text 417.553.1583 or email. Your registration is complete when you receive a reply. Cost: $25 per person, within a family, additional members are $12, adults helping a child are free (clay and materials provided). Children 6-12 must be accompanied by an adult). More information: Cyndi Cogbill, 417.553.1583.
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Naturescaping Basics (Ages 16+)
Saturday, April 27 | 11:00am–12:30pm
At Walter Woods Conservation Area (7129 Dutch Elm Dr)
Naturescaping is simply utilizing native flowers, shrubs, and other plants that share our environment for our landscaping needs. They may be as manicured as a formal garden have a little wild space in a backyard corner. The benefits of a purposeful flowerbed or landscape will be covered from the roots up, including starting with a new space to rehabbing an existing flowerbed. The design and plant components of a butterfly garden, hummingbird haven, and more ideas to entice wanted wildlife will be included. The class is geared for all interested adults including educators interested in outdoor classrooms. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Registration required. More information: Kim Banner, 417.629.3434.
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Stackable, Stampable Shenanigans (14+)
Saturday, April 27 | 2:00–4:00pm
At Crackpot Pottery & Art Studio (3820 E 20th St)
Looking to get creative? Learn the basics of metal stamping and wire work, then, create two personalized bracelets. These stunning bracelets make perfect gifts for yourself or others! All tools and materials provided. Reservations required and only 10 spots are available. Cost: $35. More information or reservations: Suzi Huntington, 417.623.1455.
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Creating a Backyard Bird Sanctuary
Saturday, April 27 | 3:00–4:30pm
At Walter Woods Conservation Area (7129 Dutch Elm Dr)
This advanced naturescaping class will place the habitat needs of our native birds in focus. One of the best ways to help and provide for our feathered neighbors is planting native plants. These yard designs and featured plants will assist resident and migrating songbirds and hummingbirds by making our flowerbed, trellis, or entire yard a refuge. The entertainment of birdsong and wildlife viewing are just a side benefit of an attractive nature-friendly purposeful yard. Everyone ages 16 and up are welcome. Registration required. More information: Kim Banner, 417.629.3434.
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RSVPaint Joplin Class
Fridays | 7:00–9:00pm
At RSVPaint Joplin (223 W 3rd St)
Discover your inner-artist! No experience required. Come Relax, Sip, Visit, and Paint! Ages 13 and up are welcome to attend, but you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Feel free to arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in. Cost: $38–$78. Click here to see class offerings. |
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RSVPaint Joplin Class
Saturdays | 10:00am–Noon | 1:00–3:00pm | 7:00–9:00pm
At RSVPaint Joplin (223 W 3rd St)
Discover your inner-artist! No experience required. Come Relax, Sip, Visit, and Paint! Ages 13 and up are welcome to attend, but you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Feel free to arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in. Cost: $38–$68. Click here to see class offerings. |
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Mini-Makers with Amy Mullins (Ages 3–5)
Saturdays | September 1–May 11 | 10:30–11:30am
At Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W 3rd St)
These workshops are for the smallest artists in your family! At each session, students will create projects around a theme. Led by teacher and artist Amy Mullins. Get ready for an hour of fun and creativity for you little ones! Adult must accompany child. More information: Jade Henning, 417.623.0183. Cost: $6 preregistration and $8 at the door.
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RSVPaint Joplin Class
Sundays | 2:00–4:00pm
RSVPaint Joplin (223 W 3rd St)
Discover your inner-artist! No experience required. Come Relax, Sip, Visit, and Paint! Ages 13 and up are welcome to attend, but you must be 21 to drink alcohol. Feel free to arrive 15 minutes early to get settled in. Cost: $38–$68. Click here to see class offerings. |
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Dog Day Afternoon (Grades K–5)
Tuesday, April 30 | 4:00–4:45pm
At Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St)
Ready for some furry fun? This program for independent readers allows children in K-5th grade to practice their skills by reading to certified Therapy Dogs. The library supplies the books and the dogs, and the children become storytellers. Registration takes place the day of the event at the Children’s Desk. More information: Christina Matekel-Gibson, 417.623.2184.
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Siblings Improv LIVE
Tuesday, April 30 | 8:00–10:00pm
At Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 S Joplin Ave)
Join Siblings Improv as they celebrate their 200th (give or take) show. Grab a coffee from Joplin Ave and enjoy an hour of hilarious scenes made up on the spot. More information: Eric Epperson, follow @SiblingsImprov.
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On the Beaten Path by Michael Ritzman
May 1 – May 31, 2019
At Urban Art Gallery (511 S Main St)
For the month of May, Urban Art Gallery is proud to present On the Beaten Path by Michael Ritzman. Admire Ritzman's remarkable photographs, which allow viewers to experience the familiar, local scenery with new eyes. More information: Linda Teeter, 417.438.5931.
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Preschool Nature Connections:
Birds, Bees & Flowers
Wednesday, May 1 | 1:00–2:00pm
At Wildcat Glades Conservation (201 Riviera Dr)
With flowers blooming and plants flourishing, your little ones are sure to have questions about how springtime flora grows. Join us for this interactive workshop as we learn about pollination and explore the ways that bees and birds help flowers. All children ages 3–6 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register. There are only 20 available spaces. Cost: Free. More information: Robin Standridge, 417.708.7713.
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First Thursday ArtWalk
Thursday, May 2 | 5:30pm–8:30pm
In Downtown Joplin
First Thursday ArtWalk is a sophisticated, yet festive event, for area artists, as well as patrons of the arts...past, present and future! Dozens of artists will be showing or demonstrating their artistic process and all art will be for sale. Participating artists will be located inside various venues along with live acoustic music. Patrons are encouraged to “walk the art” through historic Downtown Joplin. More information: Linda Teeter, 417.438.5931.
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Spiva Trivia Night (Ages 21+)
Thursday, May 2 | 6:00–8:00pm
At Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W 3rd St)
Rounds begin every 30 minutes in Spiva’s Main Gallery. $5 per person each round and winners take home 75% of the cash. Beer available to participants. This is a 21 and up event. More information: Jade Henning, 417.623.0183.
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First Friday WineShare
Friday, May 3 | 6:00–8:00pm
At Binky Guy Textiles (315 S Cox Ave)
WineShare is a national event that takes place on the First Friday of each month. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends or catch up with old ones. It's also a fantastic way to kick off date night! Feel free to bring friends or colleagues. Bring a bottle of wine or some craft beer to share. The Downtown Joplin Alliance will take care of the rest. As always, there is no charge to attend WineShare and everyone 21 years of age and older is welcome. More information: Lori Haun, 417.501.9649.
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Preschool Nature Connections:
Birds, Bees & Flowers
Saturday, May 4 | 10:00–11:00am
At Wildcat Glades Pavilion (201 Riviera Dr)
With flowers blooming and plants flourishing, your little ones are sure to have questions about how springtime flora grows. Join us for this interactive workshop as we learn about pollination and explore the ways that bees and birds help flowers. All children ages 3–6 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register. There are only 20 available spaces. Cost: Free. More information: Robin Standridge, 417.708.7713.
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JRAC Workshop: Photographing Artwork
and Resizing Photographs
Saturday, May 4 | 10:00am–Noon
At Jane Ballard Studio (1100 N Prosperity Rd)
Looking to improve your photos? Join professional photographer, Jane Ballard, and discover simple ways to take photographs like an expert. Learn simple lighting and backdrop tips as well as how to utilize your cell phone’s camera. Then, acquire the knowledge you need to resize and upload your photos to the Internet. Cost: Free for JRAC members, $40 for non-members. More information: joplinrac@gmail.com.
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Stroll & Sketch with Cyndi Cogbill (Ages 13+)
Saturday, May 4 | 10:00am–Noon
At Spiva Center for the Arts (222 W 3rd St)
Join Cyndi Cogbill and learn how to use materials offered by the natural world to inspire you and help fill your sketchbook. Sketchbooks provided. Cost: $25. More information: Jade Henning, 417.623.0183.
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House Story: Researching
Historic Sites & Structures
Saturday, May 4 | 10:30am–Noon
At Joplin Public Library,
Community Room East (1901 E 20th St)
Houses, buildings, sites, or structures can all have fascinating histories to uncover. But how do you find those stories? Join Post Art Library Executive Director, Jill Sullivan, as she instructs the community on how to conduct research on historic sites and structures. Discover why people research old homes and buildings, gain basic to intermediate knowledge about how to conduct this kind of research, and learn about common resources you can use. No registration necessary. Cost: Free. More information: Jill Sullivan, 417.623.7953 x1041.
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Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 4 | Noon–7:00pm
At Hurley’s Heroes (824 S Main St)
Celebrate national Free Comic Book Day by supporting local businesses and artists! Young, talented artists from Joplin High School’s Cartoonist Club will be selling comics and providing free sketches. Professional artists, like Jeremy Haun, and Seth Wolfshorndl, will also be sketching and selling their work. And, of course, free comic books will be available! More information: Seth Wolfshorndl.
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Encouraging the Next Generation
Saturday & Sunday | May 4 & 5 | 1:00pm
At George Washington Carver National Monument
(5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
Carver’s impact on younger generations extends not only to his legacy and the National Park that bears his name but to the relationships he made. Carver acted as a teacher, friend, and mentor to students and young people who were dedicated to his work. Discover these cherished relationships, including a group of young men called “Carver’s Boys.” More information: Randall Becker, 417.325.4151.
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Children’s Maker Cart (Grades 1-5)
Sunday, May 5 | 2:00–3:00pm
At Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St)
This program for children in 1st through 5th grades uses recycled materials to explore STEAM concepts. This program is offered on first and third Sundays from 2:00–3:00pm in the Children’s Department. More information: Christina Matekel-Gibson, 417.623.2184, .
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Joplin Comedy: Open Mic Comedy Night
Sunday, May 5 | 9:00pm (Sign-Up 7:00pm)
At Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)
Try out your latest stand-up routine or take in the acts of local comedians, all while enjoying tasty pizza from Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Age restrictions: 18+ until 10:00pm. 21+ from 10:00pm until close. Admission: Free. Open Mic Comedy Night is held weekly on Sundays. More information: Dakoda Potter, 417.540.9186.
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Connect2Culture (C2C) is unlike any organization in the Joplin area – respected community arts agency, champion of the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, and performing arts presenter. C2C is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2009 to enhance community through culture. C2C strives to expand audience and resources needed to "ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment" in the Joplin area.
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