Show Me the Ozarks September 2022

Classes Joplin Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street

on Main Street in downtown Joplin to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food. Free. More information: info@downtownjoplin. com, 417.501.9649. September 16: Not All Goulashes Are the Same: Why the Czech Version is Special, noon, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. In this cooking demonstration, Chef Tomas Slepicka will prepare a decadent Czech version that is entirely different from the American version. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 16 & 17: Eighth Annual Joplin Arts Fest, 5-9 pm, Joplin EmpireMarket. This two-day, juried event includes fine-artist booths, live performances by local artists, food and more. Free. More information: joplinartsfest@downtownjoplin.com, 417.986.3914. September 17: Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters Sew Sale, 9 am-1 pm, 601 S. Schifferdecker Ave. Items for sale include home décor, baby necessities, gifts for children, essentials for the kitchen and dining, fashion accessories, dog neckerchiefs and quilts. All proceeds benefit the Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters, a 501c3 organization. Free admission. More information: knappka@gmail.com. September 18: Black History & Performing Arts Mural Unveiling & Celebration, 2-4 pm, Bruce’s Point of View Optical, 102 S. Main St. Kansas City-based muralist Alexander Austin will be available to sign autographs and speak with attendees. Free admission. More information: nandanunnelly@gmail.com, 417.499.1525. September 23: Why MSSU Students Should Consider a Semester Abroad at a Nice, Mid-Sized University in the Heart of Europe, 10 am, Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Almost every university around the globe presents itself as being international, and there are plenty of places students can go for an exchange. Free. More information: stebbins-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 27: Havel, 7 pm, Missouri Southern State University Cornell Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Free. More information: stebbins-c@ mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 29: Mozart in Prague, 1 pm, Missouri Southern State University Corley Auditorium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. When people think of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, they think of the child prodigy, the imp portrayed inMiloš Forman’s movie Amadeus , or the composer of some of the world’s greatest classical music. Free. More information: stebbins-c@ mssu.edu, 417.625.9736. September 30-October 2: Rock-A-Thon: 23rd Annual Gem & Mineral Expo, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday 9 am-3 pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. Patrons can peruse bead jewelry, learn to identify local minerals, participate in rock swaps, shop for beautiful gems, win door prizes and more. Free. More information: joplinmuseum@gmail.com, 417.623.1180. Exhibits: Through October 29: Rhapsody: The Urban Fantasy Paintings of Rob Mango, Spiva Center for the Arts Main Gallery, 222 W. 3rd St. Rob Mango’s unique, three-dimensional paintings feature a variety of subject matter, including allegorical paintings of cities, male and female figures, and portraits. Free; donations appreciated. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183. September 6-October 6: Artists Behind the Iron Curtain, Missouri Southern State University Spiva Art Gallery, 3950 E. Newman Rd. In 1964, American college student Lee Freeman visited Prague and, by chance, met artist Jiří Mrázek. Mrázek was part of a group of artists who refused to adopt the state-sanctioned Socialist Realism style, thus, their work was not allowed to be exhibited or sold. Free. More information: bentley-c@mssu.edu, 417.625.9563. Through October 29: Reflections of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts Regional Gallery, 222 W. 3rd St. In celebration of Joplin’s 150 years of colorful history, Local Color Art Gallery artists and their students will exhibit art in glass, oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage and mixed media. The exhibit will feature interpretations of historic architecture, famous Joplin natives and the lead and zinc mining that made Joplin a boomtown. Free; donations accepted.

September 10 & 24: Master Gardeners: Helping Others Learn to Grow, 1:15-2 pm. Master Gardener Eric Osen will lead discussions surrounding the major topics of home gardening. For a full list of topics, visit facebook.com/JoplinEmpireMarket/events. Classes will be held in the courtyard of Community Gardens, located off 3rd Street and South Division Avenue. Free. Info: ivy@joplinempiremarket.com, 417.986.3914. Create N’ Sip Studios, 223W. 3rd Street Wednesdays: Wine’d Down Wednesday, 5-9 pm. Canvas and home decor DIY event. Choose the project that works for you. Prices vary depending on chosen project. $28-$58. coleman@creatensip.com, 417.680.5434. Saturdays: Saturday Morning Choose Your Canvas, 10 am. Select the painting you want to recreate and let the experienced staff at Create N Sip help you make a masterpiece. Prices vary depending on chosen project. Cost: $28-$176. Information: coleman@creatensip. com, 417.680.5434. Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main Street: Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor Come & Go, 2-5 pm. Stay up to three hours of painting time. Award-winning artist Paula Giltner teaches watercolor, oil and acrylic painting techniques and design principles. Bring any materials you have for the first lesson and learn about the materials you might need for additional lessons. $20. jnpgiltner@hotmail.com. First and Third Fridays: Art Lessons at Local Color Art Gallery with Roxenne Kendall, 11 am-4:30 pm. Learn the basics of watercolor, colored pencils and micron inks during one- to two-hour private or group lessons. Ages 5 to 95. Registration required; reserve your spot by emailing rkrdh79@gmail.com. $20 per session; group rates available. More information: rkrdh79@gmail.com, 573.397.1940. Recurring Classes: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main St. Tuesdays: Creation Station, (ages 6-11), 3:45-5 pm. A variety of media: painting, drawing, clay, collage, sculpture and printmaking. Explore the galleries with scavenger hunts and other activities. Pre registration recommended. Space is limited. $6 preregistration and $8 at the door. jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183. First and Third Fridays: Art Lessons at Local Color Art Gallery with Roxenne Kendall, 10 am-5:30 pm. Learn the basics of watercolor, colored pencils and micron inks during one- to two-hour, private or group lessons! Ages 5 to 95 are welcome to participate. Registration required; reserve your spot by emailing rkrdh79@gmail.com. Cost: $20 per session; group rates available. More information: rkrdh79@gmail. com, 573.397.1940. Third Fridays: Wood Burning Class with Roxenne Kendall (ages 10+), 6-8:30 pm. Play with fire during this unforgettable class! Learn the art of pyrography (wood burning) and use it to create a design on a bamboo cutting board. Registration required; reserve your spot by calling Local Color at 417.553.0835 or texting 573.397.1940. Supplies included. $35. Contact rkrdh79@gmail.com, 573.397.1940. Neosho, MO September 1-October 26: Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition, Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce, Big Spring Gallery. Local artists have an opportunity to show and sell their 2D artwork in a juried exhibition. Back for its 27th year, patrons can admire a wide range of talent possessed by both professional and emerging artists, and view winning pieces selected by judge Kim Kitada! Free. More information: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com. September 22: Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition Awards Presentation and Critiques, 2 pm, Neosho Newton County Library, 201 W. Spring Street. Eight prizes from two different categories and the Best of Show award will be awarded to participating artists. Free. More information: neoshoartscouncil@gmail.com.

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