First Thursday ArtWalk
First or Third Thursday? I explain the difference here and let you know why it’s a good idea to experience both events.
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Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays is a tour of historic Joplin residences held every other winter, and is organized by Historic Murphysburg Preservation.
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Christmas Bird Count
This morning, I was standing at my kitchen counter whisking an egg for breakfast when, suddenly, I felt my skin prickle. I was being watched.
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Christine’s Vineyard
Christine’s Vineyard is located 15 minutes north of Joplin. The tasting room and patio are surrounded by a vineyard, mature trees, and a tranquil pond.
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Digging Into Joplin History
My dad is a huge history buff, so I enjoy taking him to historical places in Joplin. Here’s an itinerary I created which highlights Joplin history.
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Shoal 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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Joplin Arts Fest
This is the granddaddy of arts festivals in southwest Missouri, and it’s expected to draw a crowd of 20,000 art lovers to Main Street during this year’s event.
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