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GMFS Silver Sage Renaissance Festival!
Rally Jack, Jacque Swartout, and Olivia stopped in today to speak with Howie about the nonprofit, Silver Sage Renaissance Festival! Rally Jack talked about some interesting facts from history and showed off his rapier. Meanwhile, Olivia showed off her unique and creative wares. Jacque told us about the upcoming events in May, 30th and 31st and June, 5th and 7th of 2026! Open hours will be 10am-6pm! Be sure to visit https://www.silversagerenfest.org/ for more information and to keep up to date on their events be sure to follow or visit them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SilverSageRenFest/.
Broadway World
World Premiere of Experimental Short Film Collection Coming to Joplin’s Royale Cinema Lounge
The Royale Cinema Lounge will be hosting the World Premiere of 6 SHORT FILMS FROM THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE in Joplin, Missouri, on the evening of January 16, 2026. 6 SHORT FILMS FROM THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE is an alternative award-winning short film collection that has been made over the last 20 years from the real-life Mother/Son filmmaking team of Opal Dockery and Jack Truman. They have screened at hundreds of film festivals around the world, ranging from the horror comedy Killer Grannies to the environmental documentary The Acceptable Sin.
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January Connnect2Culture Schedule-January 6th
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Famos is back on Route 66
If you, like many, were sad when Famos Grill didn’t reopen after moving to a new, larger location in Carl Junction, you’ll be glad to know two of the original staffers have now opened Famos on (Carterville) 66. Famos (without the “u”) is coined from the last name...
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MSSU Choral Society 2026 spring session begins – singers welcome!
JOPLIN, Mo. – The spring session of the well-known area-wide mixed community chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, January 12, 7 pm to 9 pm. in room 208 of the Music Building at MSSU. Enter through “Door 17” off the parking lot behind the building. There...
Lawrence County Record
Thornton Memorial Dinner brings Christmas
Deliveries, drive-throughs grow despite warm weather over holiday. With temperatures approaching the 70s, the annual Linn Thornton Memorial Community Christmas Day Dinner in Monett took place without additional surprises from Mother Nature, but still offered challenges for organizers. Earnie Thornton, leading the event for his 12th year since the passing...
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For iconic Kansas food experiences, try these '8 Wonders'
The women who opened Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary's restaurants in Pittsburg, Kansas, did so because their husbands suffered injuries that kept them from going back to the mines. "The women did what they knew best to provide income for the family and that was cook," said the website of the nonprofit Kansas Sampler Foundation . "They both started serving customers in their homes and the Crawford County fried chicken legacy was born." That fried chicken legacy was among "8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine" chosen for the iconic food experiences they offer in 2009 through public voting overseen by the nonprofit Kansas Sampler Foundation. The "8 Wonders" were selected after a seven-and-a-half-week process in which 13,861 votes were cast, with 16 other candidates being honored as finalists. The "8 Wonders" all remain in business today, said Marci Penner , executive director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Bobo's Drive In, Topeka Bob Bobo in 1953 opened this throwback diner with car-hop service at 2300 SW 10th Ave., said the Kansas Sampler Foundation website . Richard and Tricia Marsh own Bobo's today, that site said . "The hamburgers are famous for the fresh but thin patties with salt, crisp edges, a slab
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Springfield-Greene County Library adds new sculpture to permanent collection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield-Greene County Library has added a new piece to the Sculpture Walk. Local artist Michael Stelzer created the permanent addition, which stands in front of the new Hatch Auditorium at the Library Center. The sculpture measures 12 feet tall and is made of powder-coated stainless steel.
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The coconut cream pie at this traditional Missouri café keeps people coming back
If you have ever chased the perfect slice of pie, you will understand why Cooky’s Cafe inspires road trips and return visits. Tucked on Main Street in Golden City, this hometown spot pairs friendly smiles with old school recipes that never go out of style. The coconut cream pie...
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10th Annual Comedy for Camp event raises money for children’s camp
(Joplin, MO) Cold winter months are not much fun, but we know what is—the 10th Annual Comedy for Camp & S’more event hosted by Soroptimist International of Joplin. Set for Friday, February 20, 2026, guests will enjoy an evening of laughter as comedians Jody Fuller and Kevin Farley take the stage at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin.
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Missouri Southern State University’s Cragin Art Gallery Presents ‘Rupture’ by Nazanin Moghbeli
The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to present Rupture, an exhibition of painting and drawing by Iranian-American artist and cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli, on view from January 19 to February 13, 2026. An artist talk and reception will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026,...
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IHOP poised to open in Pittsburg!
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Joplin Little Theatre needs support to keep its stage alive
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15 Kansas holiday buffets that locals keep on their list for winter gatherings
Winter in Kansas has its own cozy rhythm, and locals know the best way to gather is around a table that never seems to empty. This list blends beloved staples with creative surprises, so you can pick a buffet that matches your crew and your cravings. Expect carving stations, DIY noodles, twinkly-light settings, and a few unexpected delights that make the season feel extra special. Bring your appetite and your favorite people, because these spots are made for memory making.