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International students at Pittsburg State University offer a variety of cuisine from around the globe during the inaugural Global Fest. The International Student Association is set to once again bring world cuisine to Pittsburg on Sept. 29 in Lindburg Plaza on the PSU campus.
International students at PSU plan 2nd Annual Global Fest
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The inaugural Global Fest event in September 2022 was so successful that the International Student Association (ISA), with the help of the Office of International Programs and … more
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Members of the Books & Burrow Adult Fiction Book Club discuss the memoir “Sinkhole — A Legacy of Suicide” with author Juliet Patterson during a book club meeting as part of WritersFest, a week full of literary and writer-related events directed by the PSU Department of English.
Books & Burrow hosts author Juliet Patterson
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After making her many stops at venues on the campus of Pittsburg State University, author Juliet Patterson traveled north to downtown Pittsburg on Wednesday for a visit to the … more
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Dale Clark, who plays Mark, progresses through rehearsals on Tuesday night at Memorial Auditorium in preparing for the premiere of “RENT,” which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
RENT premieres tonight at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Anticipation grew Tuesday night as the cast of “RENT” made their way past the microphone check and rehearsed for an empty crowd at Memorial Auditorium.   … more
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‘How Blue Can You Get?’
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FORT SCOTT-Kan. — On September 30, a fall festival full of blues music, family friendly fun, and many other activities will be taking place at Marmaton Riverfront Park. The 2nd Annual Fort Fest … more
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An annual gathering and fundraiser, residents gathered at Greenbush just nine miles west of Girard for this year’s 28th annual Greenbush Day event, which was held on Sunday.
28th annual Greenbush Day held Sunday
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An annual gathering and fundraiser, residents gathered at Greenbush just nine miles west of Girard for this year’s 28th annual Greenbush Day event, which was held on Sunday. more
Sponsored by the Weir Civic Club, the 2023 Weir Homecoming Parade was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and featured floats from area organizations and first responders, as well as classic cars, tractors, horses the Southeast Lancers Marching Band and more.
Weir hosts 88th Annual Homecoming
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Sponsored by the Weir Civic Club, the 2023 Weir Homecoming Parade was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and featured floats from area organizations and first responders, as well as classic cars, tractors, horses the Southeast Lancers Marching Band and more. more
Amber Chrysler of Joplin and her dogs Peter, a terrier mix, and Kent, a Labrador Retriever, collected quite the haul at last year’s Bark in the Park, winning first and second in Best Trick category, and Peter taking Best in Show.
Bark in the Park returns to Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Presented by the SEK Humane Society and Arck Construction, the ninth annual Bark in the Park returns to the Pittsburg area on Saturday at Schlanger Park.   From 11 … more
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Juliet Patterson
Week-long WritersFest to kick off this Sunday
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The second annual WritersFest, a week of literary- and writer-related events directed by the Pittsburg State University Department of English, will kick off on Sept. 17. It … more
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Pittsburg Multigenerational Choir director and Pittsburg High School vocal music teacher Susan Laushman prepares choristers for its upcoming concert, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium.
Pittsburg Multi-Gen Choir prepares for concert
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With a concert slated for late October, choir members of the Pittsburg Multigenerational Chorus have been practicing at Pittsburg High School every Wednesday and Friday since … more
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Local artist Liz Darling (left) — who uses watercolor, ink, and various other media for her illustrative, organic paintings that often feature fungi, lunar imagery, and the female body — discusses the creation of some of her paintings during a panel discussion Saturday, Sept. 9 at Toast in Pittsburg. Her works were shown to those who attended by Toast co-owner Heather Lynn Horton (right).
‘The Craft of Art’
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Mona Jurshak, Allen Childers and Liz Darling, all local visual artists, share insights on their creative processes during a panel discussion hosted by the Pittsburg Arts Council Saturday, Sept. 9 at Toast in Pittsburg. more
The Cosmic Bean have played together for two years and enjoy playing at live music venue Blackthorne Pizza in Joplin.
The Cosmic Bean bring their DIY and Midwest emo spirit to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Midwest emo pop-punk band The Cosmic Bean have found a home in the Pittsburg local music scene. The band consists of members Cody Sanders, guitar and lead vocalist, … more
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A variety of games are offered at Thursday Toast game nights.
Tabletop takes over Toast
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Geek culture has become mainstream. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe dominating the box office for over a decade to everyone in love with Baby Yoda from "The Mandalorian," geek … more
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At Albert Pouch Park in Cherokee, the Cherokee Ruritan Club hosted its annual bean feed on Friday as part of this year’s Cherokee Fall Festival, which continues into Saturday. Saturday’s events start at 9 a.m. with a car show in downtown Cherokee.
Rootin’ Tootin’ Good Time
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At Albert Pouch Park in Cherokee, the Cherokee Ruritan Club hosted its annual bean feed on Friday as part of this year’s Cherokee Fall Festival, which continues into Saturday. more
Cody McCully, event organizer and Countryside Christian Youth Minister, delivers the opening remarks in Wednesday’s Common Ground Youth Conference at Memorial Auditorium.
Common Ground Youth Conference held at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Countryside Christian Church in Pittsburg hosted its first-ever Common Ground Youth Conference on Wednesday at Memorial Auditorium, providing an entertaining night for middle … more
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At the beginning of August, Matthew “Matteo” Schmitt, of Pittsburg, released “Vibrating the Aether” EP (Extended Play), a collection of instrumental music influenced by a birthday gift from his girlfriend.
The gift of music
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For Matthew “Matteo” Schmitt, of Pittsburg, playing music has been intoxicating since day one.   “From the very beginning, I could hear a vibration … more
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Liz Darling
Arts Council to present discussion with visual artists
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Following the success of its first Second Saturday event The Craft of Art in August, the Pittsburg Arts Council (PAC) is revving up for its second event, The Craft of Art: Visual Art this weekend. … more
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Ghost in the Atlantic of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma play their set at last year’s ‘End of Summer Bash’ music festival. This year’s festival will be held Saturday at the My Place Event Grounds, 850 S. Liberty St. in Cherryvale.
‘End of Summer Bash’ scheduled on Saturday
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CHERRYVALE, Kan. — The fourth annual End of Summer Bash music festival is scheduled to take place Saturday at the My Place Event Grounds, located at 850 S. Liberty St. in Cherryvale.   … more
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With ideal weather conditions, area residents gathered at Lincoln Park on Sunday for a late night full of rock and roll played by Members Only of Springfield, Missouri.
‘Members Only’ closes out Little Balkans Days
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Members Only, a premier ‘80s tribute act, closed out this year’s Little Balkans Days at Lincoln Park on Sunday.   Residents from across the Pittsburg … more
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Ben Haggard (right) and his older brother Noel Haggard (left) took the stage Saturday, Sept. 2 at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg during the annual Little Balkans Days festival.
Haggard brothers take the stage at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ben Haggard, son of country music legend Merle Haggard, was the headline musical performance at this year's Little Balkans Days Festival, playing a gig on Saturday, Sept. 2 at … more
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Cars from every era were lined up at Lincoln Center for the 2023 Little Balkans Car Show on Saturday.
The last days of summer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Summer vacation is officially over. Although students returned to school last week, summer break wasn’t officially over until Little Balkans Days during Labor Day … more
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