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Singer and songwriter Pam Tillis will perform Saturday, Aug. 12 at Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg.

Kansas Crossing to host an evening with Pam Tillis

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Tickets are on sale for An Evening with Pam Tillis, who is set to perform 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg. The daughter of country music legend … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 8/3/23

The newly formed Great Wonders Uplift Film Fest is seeking locally produced short and feature films for its inaugural film festival slated for early January in Joplin, Missouri and Webb City, Missouri.

Regional film festival seeking submissions

JOPLIN, Mo. — A new film festival in the region is looking for filmmakers and videographers in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Filmmakers are being asked to submit their short films or … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 8/3/23

"Craft of Art — An Artist Talk,” will feature area authors and take place at 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at TOAST, located in Downtown Pittsburg. Hosted by the Pittsburg Arts Council as the first in its new monthly Second Saturdays series, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with published authors Lori Martin, Chris Anderson, Olive L. Sullivan and Casie Hermansson.

Pittsburg Arts Council creates new monthly event series

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Arts Council (PAC) will soon be launching Second Saturdays, a monthly community event aimed at fostering creativity, supporting local artists, and bringing … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 8/3/23

Young dancers from Midwest Regional Ballet Company perform a scene from "The Pocket Guide to Desert Survival."

Turning trauma into theatre

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It’s opening night for “The Pocket Guide to Desert Survival,” which will be taking the stage at 7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg. Written by … more

Brad Stout / [email protected] | 7/28/23

"Art as You Are" Artist Reception

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7/27/23

Dude!! 'Bill and Monica's Excellent Adventure' time warp to TJs

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Friday July, 28, at live music venue TJ Leland’s, Bill and Monica's Excellent Adventure will be taking your pop culture addicted brain back for another trip to … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/27/23

The Bonnie Situation rocked The Corral at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday night with 90s tunes from Blur, Foo Fighters, and Blink 182.

We are all 'Still Alive' with The Bonnie Situation

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7/27/23

Eclectic Soul Studio hosted the Pittsburg Arts Council’s Art & Soul Art Show on Saturday, which featured numerous local artists showcasing their artwork.

Pittsburg Arts Council holds Art & Soul Art Show

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, Eclectic Soul Studio hosted an art show – putting on display the work of numerous local artists. Collaborating with The Pittsburg Arts Council, an organization … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/25/23

Fall Out Boy, a 2000s pop punk group from Chicago, played an energetic show to a sold out crowd in Kansas City this summer.

Return of Rock

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My good friend and I have been to hundreds of concerts since 1996 when we became friends in college. We have seen everyone from Jack White to The Gaslight Anthem and the still popular Foo … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/22/23

The Bonnie Situation plays the soundtrack to many a GeXers inner college kid with hits by Foo Fighters, Sublime, The Refreshments, and Stone Temple Pilots. They will be bringing the music of the 90s back Saturday night at Kansas Crossing Casino at 8 p.m. at The Corral.

Gleeful grunge and retro rock with "The Bonnie Situation"

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PITTSBURG, Kan — This Saturday night at the Kansas Crossing Casino, The Bonnie Situation will be hitting the stage at 8 p.m. in The Corral. This fun-loving '90s cover band will be performing hits … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/20/23

Crowds of families gather in one of the meeting rooms at the Girard Public Library on Tuesday for the End of Summer Reading Awards Night, which was for participants in the summer reading program.

GPL hosts End of Summer Reading Awards Night

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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Public Library (GPL) wrapped up its Summer Reading Program on Wednesday with an evening full of activities. From June through July, six weeks, adults and children … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/20/23

Rosie, a 20-year-old tortoise tries to escape the attention of Wacky Wednesday goers at the Crawford County Historical Museum.

CCHM hosts a menagerie

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The fifth of six Wacky Wednesdays has come and gone at the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg. This week, visitors were treated to a petting zoo owned and operated by … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/20/23

Pittsburg Community Theatre member Anne Marie Martin plays Evie in the local theatre’s newest production “Descendants: The Musical,” which features comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films.

“Descendants: The Musical” takes the stage at PCT

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/20/23

An artist rendering depicts an aerial view of the American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development near Vinita, Oklahoma.

$2 billion theme park and resort announced in northeast Oklahoma

CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. – Yesterday, Oklahoma state and local officials joined American Heartland leadership to announce American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment … more

7/20/23

Stacey Kennedy and her husband John promote a place of music and inclusivity in Frontenac where all genres of music and people are welcome.

Pickled Pete's puts family and music first

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Running the new and improved Pickled Pete's in Frontenac is a family affair for Stacey Kennedy and her husband John. Along with Michael Anderson, Stacey's brother, the family took … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/19/23

Dead Metal Society, a national touring 80s Metal cover band, shook "The Corral" at Kansas Crossing Casino all night long with an audience ranging from Gen Z to Boomers.

Casino went "Round and Round" with Dead Metal Society

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7/18/23

Dragsters, funny cars and muscle cars lined up in front of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Thursday evening during the “Full Throttle in Print” event and exhibit.

Alumni drag racers host event, exhibit at Bicknell Center

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly one year after Megan Meyer Lingner Racing Night at Block22, Lingner returned to the Pittsburg area for an evening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/15/23

Dancers from BTC Athletics and Dance’s BTC F.O.R.C.E. competition team stand with their first and second place prizes at the Fly Dance Competition Nationals in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pittsburg’s BTC Athletics & Dance Studio wins big at Fly Dance Nationals

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Almost one year to the day after opening its doors, BTC Athletics and Dance of Pittsburg has a new trophy to proudly put in their lobby. This trophy just happens to read “National Champions.” more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/14/23

The Jolly Trolley was at Wacky Wednesday this week to provide cool treats on a warm summer day.

Wacky Wednesday kicks off final stretch of summer

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After three hugely successful events, Crawford County Historical Museum Director Amanda Minton kicked off the last few weeks of summer with the final three Wacky Wednesdays at the … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/13/23

Megan Meyer Lingner, a Pitt State graduate and award-winning drag racing driver who is a member of the Randy Meyer Racing team, will be at the "Full Throttle in Print” event from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Drag racing cars to be featured in event, exhibit at Pitt State

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area drag racing enthusiasts can get an up close and personal look today at dragsters, funny cars, and muscle cars; meet drivers with local connections; and see an … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/13/23