What’s Happening Calendar of Events SMTO

in the Ozarks

If you have an event you would like to see listed in the Calendar of Events, please email your request to: sue@showmetheozarks.com. Events are printed on a space available basis and must be received by the 5th of the month prior to the month of the scheduled event.

Support Your Local Farmer’s Market!

Grove, OK: Starting May 6: Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown.

Pittsburg, KS: Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, 11th and Broadway streets, downtown Pittsburg. 620.231.8310.

Carthage, MO: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. North side of the historic Carthage square. www.visit-carthage.com/ attraction/carthage-farmers-market.

Lamar, MO: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Moore Pavilion, 10th & Poplar. 417.682.3579.

Joplin, MO: Every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street.

Monett, MO: Starting May 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays; Tuesdays TBD. South Park by the YMCA parking lot.

Neosho, MO: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, starting May 7, directly across from the library downtown.

Webb City, MO: Tuesdays 4-7 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Pavilion at the Main Street entrance to King Jack Park.

Pittsburg, KS

Wednesdays: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Drop the H Brewing Company, 107 E. Rose St.

Thursdays: Thursday Night Line Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

First Friday of the Month: Heavy metal bands, live music, 9 p.m., Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

Second Friday of the Month: Drag Shows, 10 p.m., Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

Last Friday of the Month: College Night w/ DJ A Baby, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Free admission with college ID. Dirty Mule Restaurant Bar & Event Center, 134 S. US 69.

ArtForms Gallery Workshops, 620 N. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS. 620.240.0165. Check our Facebook page during the month as artists may offer popups.

Every Tuesday: Art Exploration/Weekly Beginning Painting, 12:302:30 p.m. Free. Explore different art techniques. Feel free to bring something you are working on.

May 20: Neurographic Art, 2-4 p.m. This class helps you work through different areas of life that you may want to change or are struggling in. Neurographic art helps form new neural paths in the brain. When you are finished with the process, you can use markers, crayons or pencils to color the areas. You are then left with your own unique piece of art. $30. Class limit: 10; ages: 18 and older.

May 26, 30, 31 & June 1: 7th Annual Young Artist Camp 2023! Ages and times: Ages 6-9, 9-10 a.m.; ages 10-12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; ages 13-18, 1:30-3 p.m. We are excited to offer an “Art for the Body” theme workshop for our young creatives. Questions? nmeyer@girard248.org.

$60 per student, class size: 12.

May 30, 31 & June 1: For the Adults: Hoops and Pearls, 4-6 p.m. Join Nicole Meyer-Foresman and Kristin Girard for an adult jewelry workshop series. Learn pearl knotting, metal forging and soldering when you make a modern pearl necklace and hoop earrings. $90. Class size: 8, ages 18+.

Carl Junction Community Center: 303 N. Main St., 417.649.7237

Monday, Wednesday & Friday Pickleball 6-10 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 1-3 p.m., and Sunday 1-6 p.m. Tuesday Yoga 6 p.m.

May 6: Carl Junction Lions Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., CJ Community Center. Cost: Adults $6; children under 6 years, $3. Call 417.439.7724.

Carthage, MO

May 6: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Carthage Shrine Club. Public welcome. $7 per person. Call 417.317.0609.

Diamond, MO - George Washington Carver National Monument Visitor Center Free Programs. Two miles west of Diamond on Highway V, then 1/4 mile south on Carver Road. Visitor center and park grounds open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 417.325.4151 or visit www.nps. gov/gwca. *Programs will be presented outside on the park grounds.

May 6 & 7: Women in George Washington Carver’s Life, 1 p.m. Throughout George Washington Carver’s life, many women mentored and guided him along his journey to earn an education. Often maternal figures and spiritual mentors, they encouraged him to succeed.

May 14: Inspiring Success: Mariah Watkins, 1 p.m. Mariah Watkins’ influence on George Washington Carver during his stay in her Neosho, Missouri, home strengthened his self-esteem, nurtured his faith in God and encouraged him to pursue his education.

May 20 & 21: History of the Carver Family Cemetery, 1 p.m. Join a park ranger at the Carver Family Cemetery to discover the history of the people buried there. Explore the cemetery and learn about some of the early residents of Diamond Grove.

May 27: Historic Neosho Schoolhouse, 11:30 a.m. Held at 639 Young Street in Neosho, Missouri, join a park ranger where George Washington Carver first attended school and learn about his struggles for education.

May 28: Historic Neosho Schoolhouse, 1 p.m. Stop by the visitor center and learn about the historic 1872 Neosho Colored School and the neighborhood that supported the education of hundreds of African American children, including George Washington Carver. Joplin, MO

Saturdays: Joplin Empire Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 931 E. 4th St. The Joplin Empire Market is the place to find the best in locally grown produce, gourmet foodstuffs and handmade artisan goods. Curbside ordering also available, and orders may be placed Tuesday at 8 p.m., until Thursday at 8 p.m., at http://localline.ca/joplin-empire-market. Curbside pickup hours are Saturday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. More information: ivy@joplinempiremarket.com.

May 5: The Woman’s Club of Joplin Club Day, noon, Twin Hills Golf and Country Club. Lunch

Followed by our annual Kentucky Derby Day celebration, so wear your fancy hat (or not) and enjoy lunch followed by Derby-themed games. For more information or to make reservations, call or text 417.483.6336.

May 7: 2nd Annual Cars & Crafts Event, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Landreth Park. Fun for the whole family: a car show, craft booths, children’s activities and bands. The featured events will be a cornhole tournament and a Blackstone grill-off. For more information: www.vitanovavillage.org or call 417.622.2850, rhonda@vitanovavillage.org.

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 West Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO. The Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center is your local connection to Missouri’s fish, forests, and wildlife. Check out the native plant landscaping, exhibits or hike the trails. Purchase a fishing or hunting permit, attend a nature program or watch for wildlife along the trails and banks of Shoal Creek. Enjoy a variety of free public programs throughout the year. Education Center is open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and most state holidays. Call 417.629.3434, email Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov or visit mdc.mo.gov/events for upcoming events. The parking lot, grounds and trail are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

May 5: Ozark Chinquapin and Conservation Efforts, 6-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Ages 12 and up. The Ozark Chinquapin was a major player in our Ozarks forests; often it was the dominant tree species on many ridgetops and rocky slopes. The decline of the species had major effects on local wildlife food webs and traditional cultural uses. The Ozark Chinquapin Foundation, area foresters and local naturalists have been dedicated for almost 15 years in saving this species. This classroom program will look at this unique tree’s place in our local ecology and highlight the foundation’s research and outreach.

May 6: Forager’s Tea Party, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration required. Ages: 10 and up. While learning the tips and tricks of foraging, enjoy a taste of the wild plants and seeds Missouri has to offer as tea and other treats. This program will contain food with tree nuts, dairy and gluten.

May 12: Little Acorns: Wild Babies, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3 to 7. Spring is a time of growth and new life. Learn with your little ones about the wild babies in Missouri this time of year and complete a craft to take home.

May 13: Wonderful Wildflower Webinar, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration required. Ages: 12 and up. Let’s explore the beauty and uniqueness of native wildflowers. Join Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center naturalists to learn how to identify spring wildflowers and which ones you may see in your own backyard.

May 16: Conservation in the Parks: Butterflies and Their Babies, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Cunningham Park. Registration required. Ages: 5 and up. Learn about butterflies and caterpillars through our partnership in the parks program with Wildcat Glade Friends Group, Joplin Parks and Recreation and the Missouri Department of Conservation. We will explore which native plants at Cunningham Park give food to butterflies and homes to caterpillars.

May 23: Nature Journaling, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Ages: 12 and up. Nature journaling is an expressive and creative way for people of all skill levels to learn about and appreciate nature. Join an MDC naturalist to talk about different methods of keeping a nature journal and participate in some activities to get your creative juices flowing. A drawing will be held for an MDC nature journal and coloring pencils.

May 27: Spring Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop by during this free event to purchase native plants for your landscaping needs. Vendors will offer hardy plants native to Missouri and will provide information about the benefits of planting native species. Or pre-order the native plants for your landscaping needs and they will be available for you to pick up. Please check with the MO Wildflower Nursery and Ozark Soul to see what’s available and to pre-purchase your native plants.

Webb City, MO

Saturdays: Webb City Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon. Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, jams, jellies, humanely raised meats and so much more. Information: 417.438.5833.

May 5: First Friday, 7-10 p.m., Just A Taste. Swing dance lessons, 7 p.m.; live jazz and dancing, 8-10 p.m.; band this month is JOMO Jazz. Feel free to try out your new moves and/or kick back and relax to some tunes and cocktails. Adult: $8 in advance, $10 at the door; student: $5. Call 417.673.1154.

Wildcat Glades Friends Group, 201 Riviera Dr., Joplin, Missouri. All programs are free of charge, but registration is requested. To register, please email robin@wildcatglades.org or visit our Facebook page for online registration options. Classes are limited to the first 20 students registered for preschool and yoga classes.

May 4: Natural Gifts for Mother’s Day, 6-8 p.m. Free. Ages 7 and up. There is no better gift than a handmade one, and this class will focus on creating natural gifts you can give to the mom in your life! This class will have limited spaces and will fill quickly, so reserve your spot today! Sign up by visiting https://bit.ly/NaturalGiftsMothersDay2023 or by emailing robin@wildcatglades.org.

May 6: May Day Celebration, 1-3 p.m. Free to attend. All ages welcome. Join us at Wildcat Park for an old-fashioned May Day celebration! We will have a may pole, old-fashion races, yard games and lots of fun! Bring a few dollars for treats and raffles with great prizes. No registration needed, just bring a picnic and your racing shoes.

May 12: Crawdads at the Creek, 6:30 p.m., Wildcat Park Pavilion. This is the second annual Crawdads at the Creek event held by Wildcat Glades. This event will feature a creekside crawdad dinner under a lit event tent. We will have live music, a dessert auction, yard games and fellowship with nature while you enjoy a delicious meal! Tickets are $35 a person or $60 per couple. A table can be purchased for $180, which seats six people. Drinks provided, and alcoholic beverages available for additional purchase. Tickets can be purchased by visiting https://bit.ly/ CrawdadsAtTheCreek2023.

May 13: Yoga in Nature for Kids, 10:30 a.m., free. Ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle. Must pre-register. Sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page or email maddie@wildcatglades.org.

May 17 & 20: Preschool Connections: Hector the Misunderstood Snake, May 17, 10-11 a.m., May 20, 1-2 p.m. Free. Ages 3-7. No one on the farm likes Hector the snake until he saves a baby chick! Snakes are incredible animals, and yet, they are probably one of the misunderstood of all in the animal kingdom. Join us to learn about the snakes we have in Missouri, and why they are a key species to have around. We will read a story, sing a song and complete a craft each child will take home. Children will also see our resident snakes in the cottage. You must pre-register, as space is limited. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, going to https://bit.ly/ WCPreschoolMay2023 or at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

May 22: Adult Program: Toad Abode - Attracting Natural Insect Zappers, 6-8 p.m. Age 13+, $10/person. Free. Whether you find toads adorable or not-so-adorable, they are useful in your yard. Toads can eat up to 1,000 insects in a day. You will make your own toad abode (home) to attract these little insect-devourers to your own yard. Offering shelter for these small, but important, amphibians is just a small token of appreciation you can offer for their hard work. This class will have limited space, so be sure to sign up quickly. You can register by visiting https://bit.ly/ AdultToadAbodes2023 or by emailing robin@wildcatglades.org.

May 24 & 27: Nature Explorers: Frog Friends and Toad Abodes, May 24, 10-11 a.m., and May 27, 1-2 p.m. Free. For ages 7-14, Frogs and toads are neat little critters that are more often seen than heard. For this Nature Explorers program, we will learn all about the frogs and toads of Missouri. Kids will gain a knowledge of some of the frog and toad calls we might hear in May and learn some visual identification skills. We will make toad houses families may take home to attract toads to their own back yards. You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page, visiting https://bit.ly/ WCNatureExplorersMay2023 or emailing maddie@wildcatglades. org.

This content is also available at connect2culture.org/calendar.

Carthage, MO

May 5-7 & 12-14: Drinking Habits, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m., Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre, 2466 Old 66 Blvd. Accusations, mistaken identities and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Reservations required; call 417.358.9665 or email stdinnertheatre@ gmail.com. Tickets: Adults $29, seniors (55+) $26, students $24, youth $23, children (6-12) $12, children (0-5) free. More information: stdinnertheatre@gmail.com.

Through May 13: Rhythms & Threads by Clint and Mary Thornton, artCentral Carthage, 1110 E 13th St. An exciting, must-see exhibition of paintings and fiber works from artists Clint and Mary Thornton. Their compositions reflect their call and response to artistic conversations inspired by music that dances through the strokes of Clint’s brushes and the stitches of Mary’s needles. Free; donations appreciated. More information: artcentral@artcentralcarthage.org, 417.358.4404.

Exhibits:

April 7-May 13: Rhythms & Threads by Clint and Mary Thornton, artCentral Carthage, 1110 E. 13th St. Artists Clint and Mary Thornton’s compositions reflect their call and response to artistic conversations inspired by music that dances through the strokes of Clint’s brushes and the stitches of Mary’s needles. Free; donations appreciated. More information: artcentral@artcentralcarthage.org, 417.358.4404.

Joplin, MO

Performances:

May 1: Robert Jon & The Wreck House Concert (ages 13+), 7 p.m., The Coda Concert House, 2120 E. 24th St. Robert Jon & The Wreck (RJ&TW) are a double shot of Southern rock with a blues chaser. For reservations, email info@codaconcerthouse.com. In response to reservations, a confirmation email with the address, directions, parking, etc., will be sent in return. All proceeds benefit the artist performing. Suggested minimum donation: $40. More information: info@codaconcerthouse.com.

May 3-5: Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, 7:30 p.m., Dream Theatre Co., 124 S. Main St. Reservations required: showtix4u.com/eventdetails/70446. General admission: $25. More information: becki_arnall@ yahoo.com, 417.622.6470.

May 5: MSSU Choral Society Spring Concert, 3-4 p.m., First Community Church, 2007 E. 15th St. Celebrate springtime through song! Free; donations appreciated. More information: wbloss@gmail.com, 417.385.3996.

May 5: MOSO2000s presents Jesse McCartney, 5:30 p.m., Missouri Southern State University, Fred G. Hughes Stadium, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Features singer, songwriter, artist and actor Jesse McCartney. From musical theater and Disney Channel to the big screen and beyond, Jesse McCartney has built a catalog of instantly recognizable anthems. Tickets: mssulions.com/sports/2022/9/16/new-tickets-page.aspx. Tickets: General admission $20, Ticket + Meet & Greet $60. More information: Furgerson-K@mssu.edu, 417.625.9346.

May 13: Me Like Bees, 7:30 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Center, Leggett & Platt Green. 212 W. 7th St. Me Like Bees emerged on the music scene in 2013 with the release of their first full-length album. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, 417.501.5550 or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex (Tue-Sat, 1-5 p.m.). Tickets: $20. More information: info@connect2culture.org.

May 13 & 14: The Playground King. A brief children’s performance from Heartland Opera Theatre, performed on your local playground! Additional details, including times and locations, to come. More information: heartlandopera@gmail.com, 417.385.1454.

May 17-21: Funny Girl, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m., Joplin Little Theatre, 3009 W. 1st St. In the Ziegfeld Follies, in Hollywood films and on the radio, Fanny Brice was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time. Reservations encouraged; reserve your ticket at joplinlittletheatre. org or by calling 417.623.3638. Tickets: Adults $18, senior citizens/ students $15. More information: info@joplinlittletheatre.org.

May 19, 20 & 21: The Pirates of Penzance, 7 p.m., Missouri Southern State University Bud Walton Black Box Theatre, 3950 E. Newman Rd. Heartland Opera Theatre proudly presents their production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance! Tickets available at eventbrite. com/e/the-pirates-of-penzance-tickets-611212963427. Cost: $10. More information: heartlandopera@gmail.com, 417.385.1454.

Events:

Through June 1: Iconic Joplin (ages 12-16). Joplin’s 150th birthday celebration, Iconic Joplin, challenges teams of teens to work together to research, design and build Joplin landmarks in their past, present or future states out of LEGO bricks! Teams were announced on December 1. Winners will be announced in June. Info: hello@Landmark-Builds.com, 417.825.3395.

May 2: Tuesday Knight Chess (ages 11-18), 6-7:30 p.m., Joplin Public Library. Teens who want to up their chess game can sharpen skills and trade tips at Tuesday Knight Chess! Meet in the Teen Department of Joplin Public Library to practice games and strategizing. This activity is designed for teens in grades 6-12 with basic knowledge of and experience playing chess. Free. More information: bsnow@ joplinpubliclibrary.org, 417.623.7953 x1027.

May 4: First Thursday ArtWalk, 5:30-8:30 p.m., downtown Joplin. Dozens of artists will show or demonstrate their artistic process and all art will be for sale. Map of participating locations is available at facebook. com/firstthursdayartwalkjoplin. Free. More information: lteeter00@gmail. com, 417.438.5931.

May 5: First Friday WineShare (ages 21+), 6-8 p.m., Hunter & Millard Architects, 1501 S. Main St. WineShare is a national event that takes place on the first Friday of each month. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends or catch up with old ones. Bring friends or colleagues and a bottle of wine or a craft beer and join Downtown Joplin Alliance at Hunter & Millard Architects, Inc.! Open to ages 21 and up. Free. More information: ivy@downtownjoplin.com, 928.514.7713.

May 5: St. Avips’ 61st Annual Ball, 7 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. For more than 60 years, the Friends of St. Avips, a local fundraising organization, have hosted an annual, sophisticated ball intended to support Spiva Center for the Arts. With an elegant Parisian theme and food, drinks and artwork, this year’s event promises to be just as thrilling as before, if not more. Interested in financially supporting this event? Or are you looking to donate your artwork for the ball’s auction? Visit friendsofstavips.com for details.

May 6: Downtown Loft Tour, 2-6 p.m., downtown Joplin. Join Downtown Joplin Alliance for its inaugural 2023 Downtown Loft Tour, which showcases historic properties available to rent or buy in the downtown area. This open house-style tour will take you into some of downtown’s most fascinating properties—some fully furnished and occupied, others still in the process of renovation, and a few where restoration has yet to begin. Buildings on the tour include the Olivia Apartments, the Muir Building, the Independent Building and Pennington Lofts. Standard tickets grant entry to all eight properties on the tour and a guidebook. Separate tickets are also available for the VIP Twilight Rooftop Reception on the roof of the historic Columbian Building, where patrons can enjoy live music, signature cocktails and light snacks from 7-9: p.m. This is a rain or shine event—no refunds given. All proceeds benefit Downtown Joplin Alliance. Tickets available at eventbrite.com/e/downtown-loft-tour-tickets-576470497777. Tickets: Standard ticket $25, additional VIP Twilight Rooftop Reception $75. More information: ivy@downtownjoplin.com, 928.514.7713.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28: Open Mic Comedy Night, 9 p.m., Blackthorn Pizza & Pub. Join Joplin Comedy and try out your latest stand-up routine or take in the acts of local comedians. Age restrictions: 18+ until 10 p.m.; 21+ from 10 p.m. until close. Free. potterdakoda1982@gmail.com, 417.540.9186.

May 11: Joplin Writers’ Guild, 6 p.m., Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20th St. Members have published novels, nonfiction books and articles. Dues $10 for the year, but anyone interested can attend their first meeting free. Info: s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, 417.691.0480.

May 11: Joplin Goes to the Movies: Captain Salvation, 7 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall. See a variety of films that feature events or actors with a connection to Joplin. In this drama of doubt, sin and redemption, a man forced to choose between his love of God and his love of the sea struggles with his faith only to learn grace from a fallen woman and combine his two passions as Captain Salvation. This silent film will be accompanied by live piano music, played by Bill Rowland. Introduction by Jill Halbach. This event is part of the Joplin sesquicentennial celebration. Free. More information: ptuttle@joplinmo.org, 417.625.4789.

May 13: Iris Garden Tour, 10 am-2 p.m., Joplin History & Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. In celebration of Joplin’s 150th birthday, the Joplin Celebrations Commission invites you to admire the beauty of Joplin’s official city flower, the iris, with a self-paced Iris Garden Tour. Beginning at the Joplin History & Mineral Museum, follow a map of various locations where irises can be viewed throughout the city. Participants are asked to be respectful of private property and refrain from picking flowers. This event is part of the Joplin sesquicentennial celebration. Free. More information: ptuttle@joplinmo.org, 417.625.4789.

May 18: Third Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., downtown Joplin. Every third Thursday, March through October, on Main Street in downtown Joplin, enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment and food. Free. More information: ivy@downtownjoplin.com, 928.514.7713.

May 25: Joplin Goes to the Movies: There’s No Business Like Show Business, 6 p.m., Central Christian Center. See a variety of films that feature events or actors with a connection to Joplin. This musical comedy-drama follows Molly and Terry Donahue, plus their three children. Together, they are The Five Donahues. However, when Molly and Terry’s son Tim meets hat-check girl Vicky, the family act begins to fall apart. Introduction by Gary Band, background story from Carol Lou Clark (Parker). This event is part of the Joplin sesquicentennial celebration. Free. More information: ptuttle@joplinmo.org, 417.625.4789.

Exhibits:

Through May 13: PhotoSpiva 2023, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. 7th St. Celebrating its 47th year, PhotoSpiva 2023 delivers an exhibit of photographic excellence from artists across the country. The competition is open to all US photographers and any type of photographic process. Free; donations appreciated. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183.

Through May 12: The 24th Annual Jo Mueller Small Works Auction, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, 212 W. 7th St. In this exhibit and auction, Spiva member artists create works ranging from jewelry to collage, which they donate for auctioning. Free; donations appreciated. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183.

Through May 12: Iconic Joplin, Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts. Local teens are celebrating Joplin’s sesquicentennial by recreating six historic landmarks with LEGO bricks. Three host organizations—the Creative Learning Alliance, Joplin History & Mineral Museum and Joplin Public Library—have held eight sessions for the teens to create the Joplin landmarks—The Olivia Apartments,

Joplin Union Depot, Crystal Cave, Joplin Public Library, the Bonnie & Clyde Apartment and Grand Falls—over the course of five months. Now, these teens are unveiling their creations and the public is invited to view and vote for their favorite landmark to win the People’s Choice Award! This event is part of the Joplin sesquicentennial celebration. Free; donations appreciated. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183.

Through May 31: Lost & Found: Remarkably Bright Objects, Joplin Public Library. A community-based found art exhibit is an art show that coincides with the library’s premier Community Read program, Joplin Reads Together. Their selected book, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, prominently features “lost and found” among its themes and motifs, making it the perfect theme for this exhibition. In March 2023, Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library released an open call for entry for artworks that incorporate found objects. What you see in this exhibit are original artworks that incorporate found objects. For more information about Joplin Public Library’s Community Read program, visit: joplinpubliclibrary.org/joplin-reads-together-book-reveal. Free. More information: jill@postartlibrary.org, 417.623.7953 x1041.

Classes

May 6: Textile Printmaking with Jade Henning-Cantrell, (ages 10+), noon–2 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Spiva Center for the Arts, Learn the joy of printmaking using found objects for ready-made textures! Paint gorgeous designs onto canvas bags you can use again and again. Registration required; register at spivaarts.org/ classes. All materials provided. Cost: $35. More information: jhenning@ spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183.

Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. 3rd Street

Tuesdays: Creation Station (ages 6-11), 4-5:15 p.m. Painting, drawing, clay, collage, sculpture and more. Pre-registration recommended; register at spivaarts.org/classes. In advance $6, at the door $8. More information: jhenning@spivaarts.org, 417.623.0183.

RECURRING CLASSES:

Create N’ Sip Studios, 223 W. 3rd Street:

Wednesdays: Wine’d Down Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. Canvas and home decor DIY event. Choose the project that works for you. Prices vary depending on chosen project. $28-$58. Info: coleman@creatensip.com, 417.680.5434.

Saturdays: Saturday Morning Choose Your Canvas, 10 a.m. Select the painting you want to recreate and let the experienced staff at Create N Sip help you make a masterpiece. Prices vary depending on chosen project. Cost: $28-$176. Information: coleman@creatensip.com, 417.680.5434.

Local Color Art Gallery & Studio, 1027 S. Main Street: Call the gallery at 417.553.0835 to sign up.

Every Tuesday: Beginner’s watercolor class, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $20. Bring your own supplies. Ages 8 and up.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 p.m., $20. Improve your painting and learn principles of design. Bring your own watercolor, oils or acrylic paint.

May 12: Watercolor, 1-3 p.m. All supplies furnished; $30.

May 13: Saturday Paint Class, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $30, includes all supplies and ice cream cone from Caroline’s; ages 8 and up; paint Monet or Van Gogh. Artists: Jesse McCormick, Percilla Penner & Margie Moss