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Route 66 Joplin

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

I’m a tourist in my own town as I get my kicks on Joplin’s Route 66.

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Bookhouse Cinema

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Located on Broadway Street in Joplin, Bookhouse Cinema is a modern-day gathering place, featuring a theater, restaurant, and pub.

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Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

The Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival has live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, community organization booths, a car show, and kids activities.

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Joplin Arts Fest

Posted on Sep 21, 2018

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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Joplin Empire Market

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

Joplin Empire Market is a year-round market features vendors from a 150-mile radius selling produce, meats, eggs, local products, crafts, and art.

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George Michalopoulos: Restaurateur and Inventor

Posted on May 8, 2018

Restaurateur and innovator George Michalopoulos has created a family of employees and customers who find comfort, celebration, and community within the walls of Mythos.

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Get Creative! Weekend Fun Isn’t Just for Kids

Posted on Mar 14, 2018

Break out of your regular routine this weekend! Check out this list of Joplin area programs for adults in subjects like art, history, gardening, nature, yoga, and more.

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Melodee Colbert-Kean: The Queen Bee of Public Service

Posted on Mar 7, 2018

Melodee Colbert-Kean’s career highlights include serving as Joplin’s first African-American mayor, and as President of the National League of Cities.

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