August performances and events brought to you by Connect2Culture

The Joplin area will be a hotbed for live shows and events this August thanks to Connect2Culture (C2C). Below you can find all of the events happening this month.

Performances:

August 3

Stained Glass Theatre Joplin Variety Show

• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Stained Glass Theatre Joplin (2101 Annie Baxter Ave)
• Details: Annual Variety Show fundraiser with songs, games, skits, bingo, comedy sketches, etc.
• Tickets: Adults $12, Kids $5
• Contact: Amanda Klein, amanda@sgtjoplin.com

August 7–11

Billy Elliot, The Musical

• Time: 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. on Sunday)
• Location: Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st Street)
• Details: Musical Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners’s strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community… and  changes his life forever.
• Tickets: Adults $18, Seniors/Students $15
• Contact: Ann Lile, info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638

August 16

Pourfest II: A Porchfest Fundraiser

• Time: 6:00–10:00 p.m.
• Location: Chaos Brewing (112 S Main St)
• Details: Beer, pizza, live music from Jonny Wood and Tragic Prelude, supporting grassroots festival North Heights Porchfest
• Admission: $10
• Contact: Theresa Clift, northheightsporchfest@gmail.com, (479) 366-2005

August 17

Concerts in the Park feat. Analog Frogs

• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Central Park (714 Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO)
• Details: Carthage Council on the Arts is proud to once again present their summer concert series, Concerts in the Park! This series of concerts features locally based talent, all under the beautiful, shaded canopy of Carthage Central Park. Featuring local band Analog Frogs.
• Admission: Free
• Contact: Brady Beckham, carthagecouncilonthearts@gmail.com

August 24

An Evening with Proclamation Youth Choir

• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St)
• Details: Proclamation Youth Choir’s first ticketed performance featuring various youth and guest musicians, with hymns and Christ-exalting music
• Tickets: $20
• Contact: Hannah Olson, hannahsnow93@gmail.com, (417) 389-7426

August 26

Paul Thorn House Concert

• Time: 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:30pm)
• Location: The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St)
• Details: Roots music performance by Paul Thorn
• Suggested Donation: $75
• Contact: Jeff Morrow, info@codaconcerthouse.com

August 29–31

Snow White

• Time: 7:30 p.m. (doors 7:00pm)
• Location: Dream Theatre Co. (124 S Main St)
• Details: Classic fairy tale retelling
• Tickets: $15
• Contact: Becki Arnall, becki.dreamtheatre@gmail.com, (417) 622-6470

More Events and Opportunities for August 2024

• August 1:
  First Thursday ArtWalk
  • 5:30–8:30 p.m., Downtown Joplin
  • Art displays, live music, and demonstrations
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com
• Opening Reception: A Different Perspective by Cain Butcher
  • 5:30–8:30 p.m., 530 Somewhere (530 S Main St)
  • Meet artist Cain Butcher and view his paintings
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: 530 Somewhere, info@530.bar
• Opening Reception: Prophetic Art by Sydney Amato
  • 5:30–8:30 p.m., Club 609 (609 S Main St)
  • Meet artist Sydney Amato and see her plaster and acrylic artworks
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com
• Opening Reception: Unrestrained Expression by Martin Pope
  • 5:30–8:30 p.m., Urban Art Gallery (511 S Main St)
  • Featuring Martin Pope’s artworks and live music
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com
• August 2–4:
  Joplin Emancipation Park Days Celebration 2024
  • Ewert Park (615 S Murphy Blvd)
  • Three days of activities celebrating African American culture and history
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Chalise Cooper, joplinemancipation@gmail.com
• August 3:
  Pepper Fest 2024
  • 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Joplin Empire Market (931 E 4th St)
  • Sauces, salsas, margaritas, craft projects for kids
  • Free entry; food and drink available for purchase
  • More info: Ivy Hagedorn, ivy@downtownjoplin.com
• VSM’s 5th Birthday Celebration
  • 7:00–10:00 p.m., The Gay Parita (6991 NW 20th, Scammon, KS)
  • Dance lesson, live music, social dance
  • Pre-registration encouraged; tickets available
  • More info: Ashley King, vsmjoplin@gmail.com
• August 2 & 3:
  Agricultural School on Wheels
  • 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument (5645 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
  • Learn about Carver’s agricultural innovations
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Sarah Martin, GWCA_Interpretation@nps.gov
• August 4:
  Open Mic Comedy Night
  • 9:00 p.m. (Sign-Up 8:30pm), Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)
  • Stand-up comedy; age restrictions: 18+ until 10:00pm, 21+ after
  • Free entry
  • More info: Dakoda Potter, potterdakoda1982@gmail.com
• August 6:
  Chat & Craft (Ages 18+)
  • 6:00–8:00 p.m., Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St)
  • Bring your craft project and socialize
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Sarah Turner-Hill, sturnerhill@joplinpubliclibrary.org
• August 8:
  Joplin Writers’ Guild Meeting
  • 6:00 p.m., Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St)
  • Open to writers of all levels
  • First meeting free; annual dues $10
  • More info: S.V. Farnsworth, s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com
• Author Visit: Kimberly Harper
  • 6:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Post Art Library, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St)
  • Discussion of Harper’s book on Middle America’s criminal history
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Jill Halbach, jill@postartlibrary.org
• August 10:
  9th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview
  • 10:00 a.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St)
  • Annual event showcasing upcoming arts and cultural events
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Lauren Brown, lauren@connect2culture.org
• August 10 & 11:
  Laboratory Demonstrations
  • 1:00 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument (5645 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
  • Explore Carver’s use of plants in agriculture
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Sarah Martin, GWCA_Interpretation@nps.gov
• August 11:
  Open Mic Comedy Night
  • 9:00 p.m. (Sign-Up 8:30 p.m.), Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)
  • Stand-up comedy; age restrictions: 18+ until 10:00pm, 21+ after
  • Free entry
  • More info: Dakoda Potter, potterdakoda1982@gmail.com
• 2nd Sunday Cinema
  • 1:00–4:00 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St)
  • Screening of regional films, Q&A with filmmakers
  • Tickets: $10
  • More info: Steve Head, steve.head@greatwondersproductions.org
• 2nd Sunday Cinema
  • 6:00–9:00 p.m., Route 66 Theater (24 S Main St, Webb City, MO)
  • Screening of regional films, Q&A with filmmakers
  • Tickets: $10
  • More info: Steve Head, steve.head@greatwondersproductions.org
• August 15:
  Third Thursday
  • 5:30–8:30 p.m., Downtown Joplin
  • Local artisans, music, entertainment, and food
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Lori Haun, info@downtownjoplin.com
• August 17 & 18:
  George Washington Carver: A Man of Great Faith
  • 1:00 p.m., George Washington Carver National Monument (5645 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
  • Learn about Carver’s faith and scientific studies
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Sarah Martin, GWCA_Interpretation@nps.gov
• August 18:
  Open Mic Comedy Night
  • 9:00 p.m. (Sign-Up 8:30pm), Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)
  • Stand-up comedy; age restrictions: 18+ until 10:00pm, 21+ after
  • Free entry
  • More info: Dakoda Potter, potterdakoda1982@gmail.com
• August 19:
  Opening Reception: Art & Place in Canada
  • 5:00–7:00 p.m., Missouri Southern State University, Spiva Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Rd)
  • Exhibition featuring artists Joi Houston, Kyle McKenzie, and others
  • Free and open to the public
  • More info: Dr. Christine Bentley, bentley-c@mssu.edu
• MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal
  • 7:00–9:00 p.m., Missouri Southern State University, Fine Arts Building (3950 E Newman Rd)
  • Open to all college age and older; no auditions required
  • More info: MSSU Fine Arts Building

Theater & Performances:

• August 19-20: Barbecuing Hamlet Auditions
  • Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Stained Glass Theatre Joplin (2101 Annie Baxter Ave)
  • Info: Amanda Klein, amanda@sgtjoplin.com
• August 22: Artists’ Talk: Art & Place in Canada
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Missouri Southern State University, Corley Auditorium (3950 E Newman Rd)
  • Info: Dr. Christine Bentley, bentley-c@mssu.edu
• August 25: Film Screening: Becoming Frederick Douglass
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: George Washington Carver National Monument (5645 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO)
  • Info: Sarah Martin, GWCA_Interpretation@nps.gov
• August 25: Open Mic Comedy Night
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. (Sign-Up 8:30pm)
  • Location: Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (510 S Joplin Ave)
  • Info: Dakoda Potter, potterdakoda1982@gmail.com

Workshops & Classes:

• August 1: Craft + Canvas (Ages 21+)
  • Time: 6:30–9:00 p.m.
  • Location: Chaos Brewing (112 S Main St)
  • Cost: $35–$45 per painter
  • Info: John Coleman, coleman@creatensip.com
• August 2: Snakes Alive! (Ages 5+)
  • Time: 6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr)
  • Info: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov
• August 3: Glass Tealights with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8+)
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $35
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 3: String Pulling: Fluid Art with Debbie Southard (Ages 16+)
  • Time: 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $50
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 7: Virtual: Bushcraft Skills Series – Shelters
  • Time: Noon–1:00 p.m.
  • Online
  • Info: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov
• August 9: Watercolor Painting with Joan Allen
  • Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  • Cost: $30
  • Info: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, localcolorartgallery@gmail.com
• August 10: Intro to Cartooning with Daniel Perez (Ages 12-16)
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.–Noon
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $25
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 10: Yoga in Nature for Kids (Ages 4+)
  • Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Location: Wildcat Glades Nature Group (301 Riviera Dr)
  • Info: Colvin Paige, colvin@wildcatglades.org
• August 10: Family Fun Painting Class (Ages 8+)
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  • Cost: $30
  • Info: Margie Moss, margiemonet@gmail.com
• August 10: Wheel Throwing with Stephanie Roy (Ages 15+)
  • Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $60
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 14: Preschool Nature Connections: Water (Ages 3+)
  • Time: 10:00–11:00 p.m.
  • Location: Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  • Info: Colvin Paige, colvin@wildcatglades.org
• August 14: Where Can I? Target Practice
  • Time: Noon–12:30pm
  • Online
  • Info: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov
• August 16: Little Acorns: Creek Critters (Ages 3-7)
  • Time: 10:30–11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr)
  • Info: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov
• August 17: Preschool Nature Connections: Water (Ages 3+)
  • Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  • Info: Colvin Paige, colvin@wildcatglades.org
• August 17: All About Painting with Jordan Murdock-Thompson (Ages 14+)
  • Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $25
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 17: Nature Explorers: Armadillos (Ages 7-14)
  • Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr)
  • Info: Colvin Paige, colvin@wildcatglades.org
• August 21: Virtual: Bushcraft Skills Series – Basic Map and Compass
  • Time: Noon–1:00 p.m.
  • Online
  • Info: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov
• August 24: Drawing 101 with Erica Evans (Ages 15+)
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.–Noon
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $25
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 24: Watercolor 101 with Erica Evans (Ages 15+)
  • Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts (212 W 7th St)
  • Cost: $35
  • Info: Sarah Clements, sclements@spivaarts.org
• August 24: FUNdamentals of Paint Pouring with Mary Parks (Ages 9+)
  • Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
  • Cost: $35
  • Info: Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, localcolorartgallery@gmail.com

Exhibits:

• August 1-31: Floral Magic by Lou Stine
  • Location: Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 S Joplin Ave)
  • Info: Autumn Zimmerman, autumn@joplinavenuecoffeecompany.com
• August 1-31: Gravity Worx by Philip Ledbetter
  • Location: Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (320 E 4th St)
  • Info: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com
• August 1-31: Prophetic Art by Sydney Amato
  • Location: Club 609 (609 S Main St)
  • Info: Stacey Stotts Cobb, (417) 529-9612
• August 1-31: Unrestrained Expression by Martin Pope
  • Location: Urban Art Gallery (511 S Main St)
  • Info: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com
• August 2-September 7: Indigenous Art Exhibition: From the Earth the Color Rises
  • Location: artCentral Carthage (1110 E 13th St)
  • Info: Cheryl Church, artcentral1110@gmail.com
• August 6-28: Art & Place in Canada
  • Location: Missouri Southern State University, Spiva Art Gallery (3950 E Newman Rd)
  • Info: Dr. Christine Bentley, bentley-c@mssu.edu
• July 28-October 25: Africa: Ritual, Healing, and Medicine
  • Location: Missouri Southern