Show Me the Ozarks September 2022

E. Newman Rd. A collection of artwork from artists who refused to adopt the state-sanctioned Socialist Realism style in Communist era Czechoslovakia during this come-and-go reception for Artists Behind the Iron Curtain. Free. More information: bentley-c@mssu. edu, 417.625.9563. September 6: Kolya, 7 pm, Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Experience films from Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 8: 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. Dues are $10 for the year, but anyone interested can attend their first meeting free. Information: s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, 417.691.0480. September 8 and 22: Czech Semester Book Club: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, 7:30 pm, Missouri Southern State University Spiva Library, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Explore Czech ideas, culture and history with Czech novelist Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1984). The book club will meet twice throughout the semester: September 8 (parts one through four) and September 22 (through part seven). Then, join the book club October 4 at 7 pm for a screening of The Unbearable Lightness of Being at Bookhouse Cinema. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 9: Discovering Prague in the Footsteps of History, 10 am, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 10-11: Paint the Ozarks: Plein Air Paint-Out, ages 18+, Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. 3rd St. From 9 am September 10 to 4 pm September 11, painters will spread out across Joplin to capture scenes that captivate them. Cash prizes awarded. An exhibit of entries will be held at Spiva Center for the Arts for the remainder of September. Register for the workshop or competition at spivaarts. org/paint-the-Ozarks. Open to artists ages 18 and older. Cost: JRAC or Spiva members $35, non-members $40. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183. September 10-11: JOMO PrideFest 2022, 10 am-11:50 pm, Joplin Avenue & Landreth Park, 1001 Murphy Blvd. JOMO Pridefest is Southwest Missouri’s leading LGBTQ+ Cultural & Arts Pride festival with over 55 craft, merchandise and food vendors as well as live performances, drag shows throughout the day, live music, drag story time and the annual pride march. Free. More information: contact@ jomopride.org. 417.310.3700. September 14: All You Need to Know about Czech Cuisine: From Home Cooking to Open-Faced Sandwiches, 11 am, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu. 417.625.9736. September 15: The Czechoslovak Connection: Spies, Translators and African American Poets in ColdWar Prague, 9:30 am, Missouri Southern State University Phelps Theatre, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 15: Romani People and Their Music: The Musical Traditions of European Roma, 11 am, Missouri Southern State University Phelps Theatre, 3950 E. Newman Rd. The music of the Roma is extremely diverse. Free. More information: stebbins-c@ mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 15: The Twists andTurns of Roller Coasters, 5:30-7 pm, CLA Creativity Lab, 905 S. Main St. Explore the science behind the thrills and chills of roller coasters through hands-on science exhibits and activities! All ages welcome. Free; donations appreciated. More information: neely@creativelearningalliance.org, 417.850.7137. September 15: 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

This content is also available at connect2culture.org/calendar. Carthage, MO Through September 17: Spiritual Spaces by Al Gritten and Sandra Parrill, artCentral Carthage. Al Gritten is an award-winning painter and retired pastor who spent extended periods of time studying Native American spirituality on several reservations. Sandra 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. Free; donations appreciated. More information: artcentral@artcentralcarthage.org or 417.358.4404. September 24: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, noon-8 pm, Central Park, 714 S. Garrison Ave. Enjoy live music and traditional dancing as well as a wide assortment of food vendors, who will offer delicious dishes. Additional details to come. More information: hispanicconnection@yahoo.com. September 30-October 2: The Mousetrap, 6:30 pm, Sunday 1 pm, Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 Old 66 Blvd. Reservations required; call 417.358.9665 or email stdinnertheatre@gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $29, seniors (55+) $26, students $24, youth $23, children (6-12) $12, children (0-5) free. More information: stdinnertheatre@gmail.com, 417.825.9213. Performances: September 6: Faculty Recital feat. Cheryl Cotter, 7:30 pm at Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. MSSU associate professor of music and clarinetist Cheryl Cotter presents a captivating night of music! Free. More information: music@mssu.edu, 417.625.3002. September 8: SintaQuartet , 7 pm, First Community Church, 2007 E. 15th St. The award-winning saxophone quartet shares a fresh perspective on chamber music programming and reimagines classics of the repertoire. Free. More information: director@promusicajoplin.org, 417.625.1822. September 14-18: Moon Over Buffalo, 7:30, pm, Sunday 2:30 pm, Joplin Little Theatre, 3009 W. 1st St. Reservations encouraged; reserve your tickets at joplinlittletheatre.org or by calling 417.623.3638. Tickets: Adults $18, senior citizens/students $15. More information: info@ joplinlittletheatre.org, 417.623.3638. Events: September 1: 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. September 2: September First Friday, 7-10 pm, Just A Taste Webb City. 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: vsmjoplin@ gmail.com, 316.243.8175. September 4, 11, 18 & 25: 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. September 6: A Taste of Czechia, 4:30-7 pm, Missouri Southern State University, Mayes Dining Hall, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Explore the dishes and culinary cuisine of Czech and enjoy a full Czech meal prepared by MSSU Fresh Ideas executive chef Saul Paniagua. Admission: $13. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 6: Opening Reception: Artists Behind the Iron Curtain, 7 pm, Missouri Southern State University, MSSU Spiva Art Gallery, 3950

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