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Connect2Culture’s performances and events for March

Lucas DavisFebruary 27, 2025
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PERFORMANCES
  • March 2: Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players, 2:00pm (doors 1:30pm), Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St). Five-time GRAMMY-nominated kids’ musician with feel-good songs about inclusion and self-discovery. Part of Connect2Culture’s Ignite Series. Tickets: Adults $16.90, Kids $4.42.
  • March 6: An Evening with Doolin’, 7:00pm (doors 6:30pm), Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St). France’s top Celtic band blending tradition with modern flair. Part of Connect2Culture’s Curtains Up Series. Tickets: $32.50–$37.70.
  • March 6–8: The Importance of Being Earnest, 7:30pm (Sunday 2:00pm), Missouri Southern State University, Taylor Auditorium (3950 E Newman Rd). Witty comedy of mistaken identities by MSSU Theatre. Tickets: General $10, Seniors/Staff $8, Students $6, MSSU Students free.
  • March 7–9: Ordinary Days, 7:00pm (Sunday 2:00pm), Crowder College Theatre, Elsie Plaster Community Center (601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO). Musical about four New Yorkers seeking fulfillment. Tickets: General $15, Senior/Staff/Student $13, Kids $11, Crowder Housing Students free.
  • March 13: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys House Concert, 7:00pm (doors 6:30pm), The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St). Roots music with blues, rockabilly, and more. Suggested donation: $35.
  • March 18: Darrell Scott Acoustic House Concert, 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm), The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St). Grammy-nominated songwriter across rock, folk, and country. Suggested donation: $45.
  • March 21: Fauré Quartet, 7:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St). German piano quartet with Pro Musica. Free, donations appreciated.
  • March 23: Young Artist Concert, 3:00–4:30pm, Monett High School (1 David Sippy Dr, Monett, MO). Ozark Festival Orchestra with seven young artists plus orchestral pieces. Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Kids free.
  • March 24: Doug Stanhope House Concert (Ages 21+), 7:00pm (doors 6:30pm), The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St). Dark comedy from a renowned comedian. Suggested donation: $85.
  • March 26–30: The Odd Couple, Female Version, 7:30pm (Sunday 2:30pm), Joplin Little Theatre (3009 W 1st Street). Neil Simon’s hilarious take with Florence and Olive. Tickets: Adults $18, Seniors/Students $15.
  • March 29: Back in SWMO, 7:30–10:00pm, Zinc Coffee (1825 S Main St). 60s throwback with The June Bugs (Beatles covers) and Kylie Ast. Benefits North Heights Porchfest. Tickets: $10 pre-sale, $15 at door.
  • March 30: Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly, 4:00pm (doors 3:30pm), Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St). Celebrating iconic women in country music. Part of Connect2Culture’s Curtains Up Series. Tickets: $42.90–$48.10.
  • March 31: Malford Milligan & Tin Cadillac House Concert, 7:00pm (doors 6:30pm), The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St). Soul-blues singer with Texas roots. Suggested donation: $40.

EVENTS

  • February 10–March 16: Call for Entry: My Midwest, Post Art Library (Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St). Community art exhibit inspired by The Lager Queen of Minnesota. Open to ages 18+. Free entry, details at postartlibrary.org.
  • March 1–2: Film: Secret Soldiers of the Civil War, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument (5645 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO). History Channel special on women in the Civil War. Free.
  • March 3: Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People (Ages 8-12), 4:15–5:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Reading, discussion, and crafts. Free book provided. Registration preferred. Free.
  • March 3: MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal, 7:00pm, Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd). Open community choir, no auditions. $30/semester, first few rehearsals free.
  • March 4: Opening Reception: Expressions of Impressionism by Joplin High School Students, 5:00–6:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Student art showcase. Free.
  • March 4: Micmacs, 7:00pm, MSSU Cornell Auditorium (3950 E Newman Rd). Surreal revenge comedy film (R). Part of MSSU’s Spring 2025 International Film Festival. Free.
  • March 6: Opening Reception: Moments by Southwest Missouri Camera Club, 5:30–7:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Photography exhibit reception. Free.
  • March 7: March First Friday: Swing Dancing & Live Jazz!, 7:00pm, Zinc Coffee (1825 S Main St). Dance lesson and live music. Tickets: Adults $18–$20, Students $8–$10. Limited to 100.
  • March 8: Goats in the Garden, 10:00am–2:00pm, Joplin Empire Market (931 E 4th St). Baby goats, gardening, and crafts. Free.
  • March 8–9: African American Trailblazers: Women’s History Month Edition, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Ranger-led program on African American women. Free.
  • March 10: Chapter Book Club: Hilda and the Hidden People (Ages 8-12), 4:15–5:00pm, Joplin Public Library. Second meeting with book activities. Free.
  • March 10: MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal, 7:00pm, MSSU. Community choir practice. $30/semester.
  • March 11: Speed Networking, 6:00–8:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St). For Joplin arts reps. RSVP required. Free.
  • March 11: Rang de Basanti, 7:00pm, MSSU Cornell Auditorium. Indian revolutionary film (Not Rated). Part of MSSU Film Festival. Free.
  • March 13: Joplin Writers’ Guild, 6:00pm, Joplin Public Library. Writers’ support group. $10/year, first meeting free.
  • March 15–16: Archaeological Investigations, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. Ranger-led history talk. Free.
  • March 17: Downtown Poetry Reading and Open Mic, 6:00–8:00pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 S Joplin Ave). Monthly poetry event. Free.
  • March 17: MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal, 7:00pm, MSSU. Choir practice. $30/semester.
  • March 20: Coffee with Carver: Herbs & Wild Edibles, 10:00–11:00am, George Washington Carver National Monument. Learn about Carver’s bulletins and foraging. Free.
  • March 20: Animal BINGO (Ages 5+), 10:30am–Noon, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr). Educational bingo with live animals. Registration required. Free.
  • March 21: Spring Stroll, 10:30am–Noon, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. Nature walk (<1 mile). Registration required. Free.
  • March 21: Spiva in Bloom 2025: Luncheon, 11:30am–1:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th St). Floral demo and lunch. $60, registration required.
  • March 21: Feeding Frenzy, 2:00–3:00pm, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. Reptile/amphibian feeding demo. Registration required. Free.
  • March 22: Shoal Creek Stream Cleanup, 10:00am–Noon, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. World Water Day cleanup. Registration required. Free.
  • March 22–23: Film: Harriet Tubman – Visions of Freedom, 1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument. PBS documentary. Free.
  • March 24: MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal, 7:00pm, MSSU. Choir practice. $30/semester.

 

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