Connect2Culture to host three performances in March
JOPLIN, Missouri – Connect2Culture (C2C) will host three performances this March at their home theater, the Beshore Performance Hall, inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7 th Street, Joplin, MO 64801).
March will include a five-time GRAMMY-nominated children’s singer/songwriter, France’s premier Celtic band, and a tribute to some of country music’s greatest female artists.
“This is going to be a great month for C2C’s performance season,” said C2C Executive Director Emily Frankoski. “We’ve got a show for kids and their families, a performance featuring Irish music, and a tribute to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton performed by an all-female band. If you haven’t attended a C2C show yet, this March is the perfect time!”
Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players
Sun, Mar. 2, 2025 | 2pm
Ticket Prices: Adults $16.90 | Kids $4.42
Genre: Kids Music • Pre-K–3rd Grade
Five-time GRAMMY-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years. Justin’s rock journey goes interstellar with feel-good songs rooted in themes of inclusion, acceptance, and self-discovery. With Justin’s band, the Not Ready for Naptime Players, kids and their families can explore what it means to be yourself and embrace what makes you unique.
Special Media Invitation: Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players will perform a private school show for area students on Monday, March 3rd, at 10a .m. The media is invited to document this special event. C2C’s Executive Director will be available for comments between 9:00–9:30 a..,, as well as from 11:15–11:30 a.m.
An Evening with Doolin’
Thu, Mar. 6, 2025 | 7pm
Ticket Prices: $32.50 – $37.70
Genre: Irish • Folk • Pop
Doolin’; is France
Doolin’ is France’s premiere Celtic band whose name derives from the little village of musical fame in south-west Ireland. Born in 2005 from an encounter between six accomplished musicians, from its inception Doolin’ perfected a mixture of novel musical genres. Inspired by the purest tradition, Doolin' combines instrumentals, vocals, and original compositions in a resolutely modern style.
Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly
Sun, Mar. 30, 2025 | 4pm
Ticket Prices: $42.90 – $48.10
Genre: Country • Tribute • Traditional
Trailblazing Women of Country celebrates the voices and artistry of Patsy, Loretta and Dolly—immense talents who defied restrictive gender norms—proving that women can be, all at once, beautiful, vulnerable, and powerful. Vocalists Rissi Palmer and Kristina Train, joined by a five-member all female band, will celebrate the legacy of these legends by performing their groundbreaking hits like “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Jolene,” “9 to 5”, and many more.
A complete list of all upcoming C2C performances, information about all artists, high resolution images, and more can be found in the official 24-25 press kit: https://connect2culture.box.com/v/c2c-performances-24-25.
Tickets to all C2C performances are sold exclusively through connect2culture.org, over the phone at (417) 621-9824, or at the box office inside the Cornell Complex. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1–5pm.
The public is encouraged to visit https://connect2culture.org/all-performances to explore and learn more about all of C2C’s upcoming performances.
Connect2Culture’ss mission is to “ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment.” It enriches the Joplin area by supporting arts and culture and presenting world-class performances. As Joplin’s community arts agency, it enhances access to creative offerings and serves as a collective voice for the arts. Located in the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Connect2Culture is dedicated to offering diverse and affordable performing arts experiences for all.
Learn more at connect2culture.org.