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Read MoreExploring the Arts in Joplin
We have a thriving arts community in our city, so I put together this itinerary for exploring the arts in Joplin.
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Read MoreGrand Falls
Grand Falls is a must-see for anyone visiting – or living in – Joplin.
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Read MoreKid Fun Weekend in Joplin
Looking for things to do with the kids this weekend? This kid fun weekend in Joplin itinerary has ideas to keep the kids entertained.
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Read MoreA Tour of Joplin-Area Breweries and Wineries
Come along with me as I explore the breweries and wineries in the Joplin area.
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Read MoreWildcat Park
With so many different types of landscapes in such a compact area, you can experience a new nature adventure each time you visit Wildcat Park.
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Read MoreShoal Creek Conservation Education Center
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center educates visitors about Joplin’s rare chert glades and the plants and animals that live here.
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Read MoreRoute 66 Joplin
I’m a tourist in my own town as I get my kicks on Joplin’s Route 66.
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Read MoreThird Thursday
On the third Thursday of each month from March through October, performance stages, vendor tents and food carts are set up on Joplin’s Main Street, and downtown buildings open their doors to feature art displays.
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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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Crystal Bridges
Visitors of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art can view artwork from some of the most famous artists in the world, right here in the heart of the country. And the most amazing part: admission is free!
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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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Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles
I had never made chicken soup with homemade noodles until my friend Julie passed along her recipe. I’d always been intimidated by the idea of creating a noodle. With my own two hands.
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I’m always thrilled whenever I find an effective product that contains less manufactured chemicals that I can’t pronounce and more ingredients that I can. These are the products that I feel comfortable using on my body.
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