Show Me the Ozarks August 2022

This content is also available at connect2culture.org/calendar. Carthage, MO August 5-September 17: Spiritual Spaces by Al Gritten and Sandra Parrill, artCentral Carthage. A mixed media exhibition featuring the original art of artCentral artists Al Gritten and Sandra Parrill. Gritten is an award-winning painter and retired pastor who spent extended periods of time studying Native American spirituality on several reservations, which deeply impacted his art. Parrill is a passionate and prolific artist who seeks to draw out the souls of her subjects, revealing hidden secrets and dreams through the pens and brushes she holds in her fingers. Together, their work creates a stunning exhibit you won’t want to miss! Free and open to the public; donations appreciated. More information: Alice Lynn Greenwood-Mathé, artcentral@artcentralcarthage.org, 417.358.4404. August 12-14 & 19-21: Nunsense , 6:30 pm; Sundays 1 pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre. A madcap musical follows the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who host a fundraiser to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook. Reservations required; call or email stdinnertheatre@ gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $29, seniors (55+) $26, students $24, youth $23, children (6-12) $12, children (0-5) free. Contact Tom Brown, stdinnertheatre@gmail.com, 417.358.9665. August 20: Concerts in the Park feat. The Flyin’ Buzzards, 7 pm, Central Park. Enjoy a performance from The Flyin’ Buzzards. Grab your lawn chair to hear a variety of traditional folk and bluegrass tunes! Free and open to the public. Contact Wendi Douglas, carthagecouncilonthearts@gmail. com, 417.529.7742. JOPLIN, MO **Please see all SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES IN THE JOPLIN AREA, connect2culture.org/calendar. Performances: August 4-6: Cannibal! The Musical, 7:30 pm, Dream Theatre Co. A true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America – Alfred Packer. The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip to the Colorado Territory, Packer tells his side of the harrowing tale. Please note: this show will include blood splatter; ponchos are included in the ticket price. Reservations required; visit showtix4u.com/event-details/65736 to reserve your ticket. Tickets: $20. Contact Becki Arnall, becki_arnall@yahoo.com, 417.622.6470. August 7: SGTJ Variety Show, 7 pm, Stained Glass Theatre Joplin. Enjoy games, songs, skits and entertainment for the whole family – fundraiser for a great cause. Purchase your tickets at sgtjoplin.square.site/events. Tickets: Adults $10, kids $5. More information: Amanda Klein, sgtjoplin@ gmail.com. August 26: Back to School Bash, 6:30 pm, The ROCC. Students, teachers and parents, kick back and relax with live music, food trucks, a raffle and local vendors! Join The Non-Permitted Project for their second annual Back to School Bash featuring performances from local bands, including Eye Creatures, The Odyssey, Blister Soul, Violets Are Blue, and Trent Gaddie. This event is put on in support of mental health awareness and unity amongst the Joplin area community. All ages welcome. Purchase tickets in advance at the-non-permitted-project.square.site/s/order. Tickets: $10. Contact Caleb Miller, thenonpermittedproject@gmail.com, 417.489.9068. August 28: Robert Jon &TheWreck House Concert (ages 10+), 6:30 pm, Coda Concert House, 2120 E. 24th St. A double shot of Southern rock with a blues chaser. Roots rock jams, whiskey-drenched lyrics and fervent stage shows only scratch the surface of what makes RJ&TW one of the best live bands to emerge from Southern California in years. There is a suggested minimum donation of $30. Contact Jeff Morrow, info@codaconcerthouse. com. In response to reservations, a confirmation email with the address, directions, parking, etc., will be sent in return. All proceeds benefit the artist performing.

Events: August 4: First Thursday ArtWalk, 5:30-8:30 pm, Downtown Joplin. Dozens of artists will show or demonstrate 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! Free. lteeter00@gmail.com, 417.438.5931. August 5: August First Friday, 7-10 pm, Just A Taste Webb City. Kick off your weekend with the classic art of swing dance! Join Vintage Swing Movement Joplin for a dance lesson at 7 pm at Just A Taste Webb City. After the lesson, show off your new skills or kick back and enjoy live music from Jump Company during a social dance at 8 pm. Pre-registration encouraged; for information on how to register, visit fb.me/e/22X3PWFw1. This event is limited to the first 100 people who register. Tickets: Adults $8, students $5. More information: Ashley King, vsmjoplin@gmail.com, 316.243.8175. August 7, 14, 21 & 31: Open Mic Comedy Night, 9 pm, Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Join Joplin Comedy and 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 pm; 21+ from 10 pm until close. Free. potterdakoda1982@gmail. com, 417.540.9186. August 11: Joplin Writers’ Guild, 6 pm, Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St. The Joplin Writers’ Guild, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild, includes a wide variety of writers, from hobbyists to professional, published writers. Members have published novels, nonfiction books and articles. The group focuses on supporting each other and sharing information about the publishing and writing industries and is open to the public. Dues are $10 for the year, but anyone interested can attend their first meeting free. Information: s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, 417.691.0480. August 13: The Twists and Turns of Rollercoasters (ages 12+), 11:30 am-12:30 pm at CLA Creativity Lab, 905 S. Main St). Explore the science behind the thrills and chills of rollercoasters through hands-on science exhibits and activities! Cost: $5 per child. More information: Neely Myers, neely@creativelearningalliance.org, 417.850.7137. August 13: 7th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview, 10 am-noon, Joplin Public Library Community Room West, 1901 E. 20th St. Connect2Culture’s Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview is an annual event that gives arts and cultural organizations the chance to tell their story and share what they have planned for the year ahead. Each organization has a total of two minutes to present. The media, the Joplin arts and cultural community, artists, arts advocates and the community-at-large are invited and welcome to attend. This event educates the public about upcoming events and encourages collaboration between participating organizations, as well as informs the media of potential news stories. Organization registration is required; additional details to come. Free and open to the public. Contact Lauren Brown, lauren@connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550. August 18: Third Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm, Downtown Joplin. Third Thursday, Joplin’s premier cultural event, is back! Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in downtown Joplin to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment and food. Free. More information: info@ downtownjoplin.com, 417.501.9649 Exhibits: July 30-October 29: Rhapsody: The Urban Fantasy Paintings of Rob Mango, Spiva Center for the Arts Main Gallery, 222 W. 3rd St. A New York painter-sculptor, Rob Mango has shown extensively

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