Performances, Events, and Classes for the month of July in the Joplin area

 

• Performance: Storyteller Sue Godsey: Color Our World Together (Ages 6-12)
  2:00–3:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Interactive storytelling. Free.
  Contact: Christina Matekel-Gibson, cmatekel@joplinpubliclibrary.org, (417) 623-7953.

July 2

• Class: Colors of Summer (Families, children under 17)
  2:30–3:30pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Learn about Missouri wildflowers, create watercolor art. Registration required. Free.
  Contact: Christina Matekel-Gibson, cmatekel@joplinpubliclibrary.org, (417) 623-7953.

July 3

• Event: First Thursday ArtWalk
  5:30–8:30pm, Downtown Joplin. Art displays, live music, and demonstrations. Free.
  Contact: Linda Teeter, lteeter00@gmail.com, (417) 438-5931.

July 4

• Performance: Summer Concert Series: Concert #3
  1:00pm, Northpark Mall (101 N Rangeline Rd). Heartland Concert Band finale. Free.
  Contact: HeartlandBandDirector@gmail.com.

July 5–6

• Event: Becoming Frederick Douglass
  1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument (5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO). Documentary screening. Free.
  Contact: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.

July 7

• Event: MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal
  7:00pm, Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd). Open to college-age and older, no auditions. First rehearsals free, $30/semester.
  Contact: Wally Bloss, wbloss@gmail.com, (417) 208-9654.
• Class: DIY Printmaking for Tweens (Ages 11-13)
  3:30–5:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Explore printmaking with recycled materials. Free.
  Contact: Kelsey Phipps, kphipps@joplinpubliclibrary.org, (417) 623-7953.

July 8

• Performance: John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
  7:00pm, The Coda Concert House (2120 E 24th St). Blues concert, doors at 6:30pm. Suggested donation: $45.
  Contact: Jeff Morrow, info@codaconcerthouse.com.
• Class: Art Adventure (Ages 6-12)
  3:00–4:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Bauhaus-inspired art exploration. Free.
  Contact: Kelsey Phipps, kphipps@joplinpubliclibrary.org, (417) 623-7953.

July 9

• Class: Preschool Nature Connections: Wooly Bear Caterpillar (Ages 3-7)
  10:00–11:00am, Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr). Learn about caterpillars, craft activity. Registration required. Free.
  Contact: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

July 10

• Performance: Harpsichord Concert
  6:30–8:00pm, First Presbyterian Church (509 Pearl Ave). Music by Devon Turner. Free.
  Contact: Toni Allender, fpc@fpcjoplin.com, (417) 624-2433.
• Performance: 9 to 5: The Musical
  7:00pm, Galena High School (702 E 7th St, Galena, KS). Runs July 10–12. Tickets: $11.50–$16.75.
  Contact: cherokeecountyarts@gmail.com.
• Event: Opening Reception: Summer Reading Art Challenge | Color Your World
  5:30–6:30pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Art exhibit and EnChroma glasses unveiling. Free.
  Contact: Jill Halbach, jill@postartlibrary.org, (417) 623-7953 x1041.
• Event: Joplin Writers’ Guild
  6:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Writers’ support group, first meeting free, $10/year dues.
  Contact: S.V. Farnsworth, s.v.farnsworth@gmail.com, (417) 691-0480.
• Class: Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Painting knife techniques, bring supplies. Cost: $20. Registration required.
  Contact: Tricia Courtney, courtney.tricia@gmail.com, (417) 627-4542.

July 11

• Performance: Brian Wendling, Juggler (Ages 6-12)
  2:00–3:00pm, Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Juggling performance. Free.
  Contact: Kelsey Phipps, kphipps@joplinpubliclibrary.org, (417) 623-7953.
• Class: Watercolor Painting with Joan Allen (Ages 8+)
  10:00am–Noon & 1:00–3:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Cost: $18 (own supplies), $30 (supplies provided). Registration required.
  Contact: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.
• Class: Trinket Dish (Ages 18+)
  6:00–8:00pm, April’s Art House (11217 Eider Ln, Carthage, MO). Create clay trinket dishes. Cost: $45. Registration required.
  Contact: April Davis-Brunner, aprildavisfineart@gmail.com, (417) 358-6329.

July 12

• Event: Carver Day Celebration
  10:00am–3:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument (5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO). Lectures, music, tours, kids’ activities. Free.
  Contact: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.
• Class: Colorful Watercolor Pineapples + Mimosas with Stacy (Ages 21+)
  11:15am–1:15pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Spiva Center (212 W 7th St). Cost: $30. Registration required.
  Contact: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.
• Class: Preschool Nature Connections: Wooly Bear Caterpillar (Ages 3-7)
  1:00–2:00pm, Wildcat Glades Education Cottage ( Camping is a fantastic way to spend your summer, and Wildcat Glades is here to ensure you’re well-prepared. Bring your explorers to learn the art of setting up and packing their tent, being ready for a bustling camping area, and choosing the ideal campsite. Campers will learn outdoor safety and fire-building skills in a kid-friendly format. Campers-in-training will wrap up the evening by roasting marshmallows. Registration required; register online at facebook.com/wildcatglades or by calling (417) barbecue marshmallows. Registration required. Free.
  Contact: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.
• Class: Clay Class with Stephanie Roy (Ages 14+)
  1:30–4:30pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Spiva Center (212 W 7th St). Create wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics. Cost: $60. Registration required.
  Contact: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.
• Class: Ceramic Wren House with April Davis-Brunner
  5:00–7:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Build a ceramic wren house. Cost: $45. Registration required.
  Contact: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

July 13

• Performance: Ozark Festival Orchestra Marty Beckwith Memorial Benefit Concert
  3:00–4:30pm, Monett High School (1 David Sippy Dr, Monett, MO). Featuring J.C. Fisher, Marcus Collins. Tickets: VIP $50, General $20, Students (18 and under) free.
  Contact: Carla Wootton, ozarkfestivalorchestra@gmail.com, (417) 849-6865.

July 14

• Event: MSSU Choral Society Rehearsal
  7:00pm, Missouri Southern State University (3950 E Newman Rd). Open to college-age and older, no auditions. First rehearsals free, $30/semester.
  Contact: Wally Bloss, wbloss@gmail.com, (417) 208-9654.

July 15

• Event: Stream Fishing: Shoal Creek (Ages 11+)
  6:00pm, Allen Bridge Access (17831 Iris Rd, Neosho, MO). Learn stream fishing techniques. Registration required. Free.
  Contact: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov, (417) 629-3434.

July 17

• Event: Third Thursday
  5:30–8:30pm, Downtown Joplin. Art, music, entertainment, and food. Free.
  Contact: Lori Haun, info@downtownjoplin.com, (417) 501-9649.
• Event: Belle Starr – The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend – Mike Wallis Talk
  6:00–7:30pm, Joplin History & Mineral Museum (504 S Schifferdecker Ave). Book talk with discounted books available. Free.
  Contact: Paula Callihan, paulacallihan@gmail.com, (417) 623-6291.

July 18

• Performance: Live Comedy Night
  7:30pm, Royale Cinema Lounge (715 E Broadway St). Regional comedians, may contain adult language. Tickets: $10.
  Contact: Meike Rehm, itsmissmeike@gmail.com.
• Class: Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Painting knife techniques, bring supplies. Cost: $20. Registration required.
  Contact: Tricia Courtney, courtney.tricia@gmail.com, (417) 627-4542.

July 19

• Performance: JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival
  4:00–10:00pm (gates 3:00pm), Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex (212 W 7th St). Local bands, free, no outside items.
  Contact: Lauren Smith, lauren@connect2culture.org, (417) 621-9824.
• Performance: Concerts in the Park feat. No Apparent Reason
  6:00–8:00pm, Central Park (714 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO). Bluegrass and gospel music. Free.
  Contact: carthagecouncilonthearts@gmail.com.
• Event: Shoal Creek Water Festival
  10:00am–2:00pm, Wildcat Glades (301 Riviera Dr). Water activities, cardboard boat races, duck race. Free.
  Contact: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.
• Event: Farmward to the Future
  1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument (5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO). Chemurgy movement and bioplastics activity. Free. Runs July 19–20.
  Contact: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.
• Class: Intro to Photography with Drew Kimble (Ages 17+)
  10:15am–2:15pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Spiva Center (212 W 7th St). Manual camera settings and storytelling. Cost: $45. Registration required.
  Contact: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.
• Class: FUNdamentals of Paint Pouring with Mary Parks (Ages 9+)
  6:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Create abstract paint pouring art. Cost: $40. Registration required.
  Contact: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

July 23

• Class: Christmas in July with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8+)
  3:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Create fused glass Christmas tree or ornament. Cost: $35. Registration required.
  Contact: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.

July 24

• Event: Open Mic Night
  7:00–9:30pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company (506 S Joplin Ave). Performers get 5–8 minutes. Free.
  Contact: Autumn Zimmerman, autumn@joplinavenuecoffeecompany.com, (417) 206-5222.
• Class: Impasto Oil Painting with Tricia Courtney
  2:30–5:30pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Painting knife techniques, bring supplies. Cost: $20. Registration required.
  Contact: Tricia Courtney, courtney.tricia@gmail.com, (417) 627-4542.

July 25

• Class: Little Acorns: Slithery Snakes (Ages 3-7)
  10:30–11:00am, Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 Riviera Dr). Learn about snakes, create a craft. Registration required. Free.
  Contact: Tim Smith, Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov, (417) 629-3434.
• Class: Nature Explorers: Camping 101 (Ages 7-14)
  6:00–7:00pm, Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Dr). Learn camping skills, roast marshmallows. Registration required. Free.
  Contact: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713.

July 26

• Performance: Bach-A-Bye Baby
  2:00pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Beshore Performance Hall (212 W 7th St). Flutist Emlyn Johnson and cellist Daniel Ketter perform narrated children’s music. Free.
  Contact: Lee Pound, director@promusicajoplin.org, (417) 625-1822.
• Event: Ranger’s Choice
  1:00pm, George Washington Carver National Monument (5646 Carver Rd, Diamond, MO). Mystery ranger program. Free. Runs July 26–27.
  Contact: Diane Eilenstein, gwca_interpretation@nps.gov (mailto:_interpretation@nps.gov), (417) 325-4151.
• Class: Family Fun Painting Class (Ages 8+)
  10:30am–1:00pm, Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St). Paint Impressionist-style art, includes ice cream cone. Cost: $30. Registration required.
  Contact: localcolorartgallery@gmail.com, (417) 553-0835.
• Class: Basic Leatherworking – Drawstring Pouch with Adria Garrison (Ages 21+)
  12:30–4:30pm, Harry M. Cornell Arts Complex, Spiva Center (212 W 7th St). Create a leather pouch, includes wine and charcuterie. Cost: $55. Registration required.
  Contact: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813.

Ongoing (May 27–July 20)

• Event: Joplin Public Library Summer Reading Program: Color Our World
  Joplin Public Library (1901 E 20th St). Reading challenges, virtual events, take-home kits. Registration required for some events. Free.
  Contact: Lori Crockett, lcrockett@joplinpubliclibrary.org, (417) 623-7953.