George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
Whether it’s buying a handcrafted item in the gift store, appreciating the artwork of a local resident exhibited in the gallery, or learning a technique in a class taught by a Joplin artist, Spiva makes art accessible.
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Heartland Opera Theatre
Heartland Opera Theatre features performers from all over the world, and also highlights the talent of local artists. After listening to the performers on Friday night, I admit I was amazed to hear such professional voices on the small stage at MSSU’s Corley Auditorium.
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Joplin Little Theatre
Many Joplin residents believe it’s necessary to travel to Kansas City or Tulsa to see a quality play or musical, but there is another option much closer to home.
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Me Like Bees
Who knew that little Joplin, Missouri, could produce a band that stood out among thousands of entrants and emerged as the victor in the 2013 Ernie Ball Warped Tour Battle of the Bands in Hollywood?
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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri
“The Alliance is helping make our community smarter, better, and safer – one person at a time. Thank you for showing us how important we all are… now that we have been educated, we can help educate others.” – Angel
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Precious Moments Chapel
If you’ve traveled on I-44 through southwest Missouri, chances are you’ve seen the billboards for Precious Moments Chapel. These billboards feature drawings of wide-eyed, angelic children created by artist Sam Butcher, and they are featured at the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, one of the most-visited attractions in the area.
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Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri
Each day we open our doors to kids that would otherwise be home alone after school, providing them with trained homework tutors, a fully accessible computer lab, reading literacy room, recreation time, arts and crafts, sports and fitness.
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Connect2Culture
Connect2Culture (C2C) was founded with a mission to encourage growth and development of a vibrant cultural community in Joplin. They strive to enhance the arts, historic and natural preservation, education, and economic development. Guest contributor Emily Frankoski, Community Arts Coordinator for Connect2Culture, describes the mission of the organization and how you can get involved.
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