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On Tuesday afternoon, Root Coffeehouse & Creperie set as the main stage for the Root’n Toot’n Jazz Combo, which featured four talented Pittsburg State University students. As a part of the Pittsburg Festival of the Arts, the band played several instruments that included drums, keyboard, bass and saxophone. Band members from left are Wayne Speer, Jude Wolfe, Evan Harries and Louie Hurtado.

Pittsburg Festival of the Arts hosts PSU musical artists

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On Tuesday afternoon, Root Coffeehouse & Creperie set as the main stage for the Root’n Toot’n Jazz Combo, which featured four talented Pittsburg State University students. more

6/14/23

Grady Spencer and the Work, an alternative country band from Ft. Worth, Texas, sing to an almost sold-out crowd Friday night in Pitt. The concert was sponsored by local merchant Miners + Monroe.

Colonial Fox lights up Friday night

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6/13/23

The cover of Yonkey's new book, "Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure."

Best-selling author to speak in Crawford County

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PITTSBURG, Kan. —Best-selling author Roxie Yonkey will discuss her newest book Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure , in Franklin and in Pittsburg. Yonkey will be … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/13/23

Sunday night at the Bicknell Center, the Four State Symphonic Winds captivated classical music fans with compositions based on legendary real-life events. The classical music concert was conducted by Dr. Andrew D. Chybowski with passionate enthusiasm. The musical group consists of music teachers, advanced musicians and university professors from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

First Night of Festival of the Arts

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6/13/23

Pittsburg to celebrate annual 620 Day

PITTSBURG, Kan. – The City of Pittsburg’s Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) is inviting the community to celebrate 620 Day with an All-Day City-wide Celebration and a Downtown Block Party. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/13/23

Pittsburg Public Library to host Open Mic Night

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Adult Services Department of the Pittsburg Public Library at 308 N Walnut will host an Open Mic Night on Tuesday, June 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. Those ages 18 and older … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/10/23

Jessica Stout, muralist from Miami, Oklahoma, specializes in Native American art and has created a special space in the Miner's Alley, where evening concerts are held outside the store.

Miners + Monroe make indie music happen in Pitt

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Indie musicians Grady Spencer & The Work will be bringing their alternative country jams to the Colonial Fox Theater Friday night, June 9, in downtown Pittsburg. Miners + … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 6/8/23

Pittsburg Festival of the Arts planned for June

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The annual tradition of a weeklong series of free concerts continues this summer with the Pittsburg Festival of the Arts, planned for June 11-18 in venues at Pittsburg State University and throughout the community. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/1/23

Area Events

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Wednesday, May 31 Building Strong Readers Children up to age 5 are invited to Girard Public Library, 128 W. Prairie St. In Girard, for stories and a craft from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Program for … more

5/31/23

Club Notes

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Wednesday, May 31 Blanket Brigade Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, at Zion … more

5/31/23

Host Jackie K. as master of ceremonies, told tales from her drag experiences to the fun-loving audience.

Pittsburg Pride Fest fundraiser held Friday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The organizers of Pittsburg Pride Fest held their second annual fundraiser last Friday night at TJ Lelands in downtown Pittsburg for the community festival which will take place June 16-17. more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 5/25/23

Cameron Smith set to perform in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Cameron Smith will be in concert at the Worship Center at Forest Park Church in Joplin 7 p.m. June 17, where he wll be sharing songs from his newly released album “Faith Will Bring You Through” with the City of Prague Philharmonic. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/25/23

Elizabeth Spencer (center) with student research assistants Ashley Fisher (left) and Kennedi Beam (right) at the Alzheimer's and Dementia Photo Voice Showcase opening reception, hosted by the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky.

Traveling photo exhibit, activities to call attention to dementia

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A traveling photo exhibit, public reception, and photo walk fundraiser being planned for June by a graduate of Pittsburg State University will highlight perspectives and insights of individuals and families impacted by dementia. more

Special to The Morning Sun / [email protected] | 5/25/23

Dustin Treiber played original and cover songs of different genres Saturday night at The Pitt. The Rotary event was to support The Lord's Dinner.

Rotary 'rocks out' for a cause

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Six area bands performed during Rotary Rocks Out Hunger Saturday, May 20 at The Pitt. All proceeds will go to The Lord's Diner. more

5/25/23

Plaster hosts 2023 Four States' Farm Show

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Four States' Farm Show returns to Pittsburg this weekend at the Plaster Center on the Pittsburg State University campus. Equipment and vendors are spread out, ranging from the … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/20/23

A tribute to Smokey and the Bandit will be held May 27 at the Topeka Zoo. The event will feature Cora, the elephant who played Charlotte in Smokey and the Bandit 2, who now resides at the Topeka Zoo.

Eastbound and Down coming to Topeka Zoo

TOPEKA, Kan. – Get ready for a Smokey and the Bandit style reunion at the Topeka Zoo. Eastbound and Down: The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/20/23

Area Events

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Saturday, May 20 Mirza Dinner and Auction Mirza Shrine is hosting dinner and auction on May 20, at 6 p.m. Admission fee is $10; children under 5 are free. Menu includes all you can eat … more

5/20/23

Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, there will be an explosion of live music in downtown Pittsburg. Six area bands will perform during … more

By Jim Henry / [email protected] | 5/19/23

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Thursday, May 18 Frontenac American Legion Bingo Held the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Frontenac Senior Citizen Center. Open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins … more

5/18/23

Leticia Lima Franco, winner of the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for spring 2023.

LCC announces 2023 Latzer Art Award recipient

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PARSONS, Kan. – The Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation and the LCC Hendershot Gallery Committee have selected a winner for the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for the Spring 2023 … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/18/23