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Ozark Mountain Daredevils partners with Springfield Symphony Orchestra
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BRANSON, Mo. – The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a collaboration between the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. On Saturday, August 19, the …
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5/18/23
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Niceness: A lost art?
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If you follow the news much at all, you might think that people are at odds with each other. It sure seems that way. Newscasts often end with segments that showcase stories of friends, neighbors, or …
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5/17/23
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Tickets for Osage Ballet at Fort Scott now on sale
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Wahzhazhe: An Osage Ballet. This moving story of the Osage people is coming to Fort Scott, Kansas for three performances July 21-22, 2023. Adult …
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5/17/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, May 16
Art Exploration Instruction
Join Gallery artists Pat Glick and Laura Wright every Tuesday afternoon for a fun time working on citizens’ own projects or art from 12:30 to 2 …
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5/16/23
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Bands jam out Saturday night
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Riverside Current, an all-girl band from Joplin, played TJ Leland's Saturday night. They brought an edgy 90s grunge sound to an intimate audience. Sunset Circle played TJ Leland's Saturday. The John …
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5/16/23
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Big Brutus celebrates 60 years
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Big Brutus' 60th Birthday celebration is planned for May 19-20, West Mineral, KS.
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5/15/23
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Pittsburg Ballet presents Peter and the Wolf
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Ballet will be performing "Peter and the Wolf" at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 13, at 2:30 p.m. Yana …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/12/23
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Pitt State media production students win 12 statewide awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Media Production students at Pittsburg State University captured 12 awards in this year’s state competition by the Kansas Association …
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By Andra Stefanoni / Special to The Morning Sun
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5/11/23
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The show must go on!
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NEVADA, Mo. —The Community Council on the Performing Arts (CCPA) announces production dates for The Beverly Hillbillies, written by David Rogers, based on the TV program by Paul Henning: Thursday, …
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5/5/23
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Pitt State announces new band director, assistant professor of music
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - A new director of athletic bands and assistant professor of music has been hired by Pittsburg State University and will be joining the Department of Music in …
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5/4/23
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Pitt Parks and Rec sponsors Kids’ Day
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Kids’ Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeside Park, 402 W. Washington. Parks and Rec asks that any child …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/4/23
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Independent Book Store Day at Books and Burrow
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Books & Burrow, located at 212 S Broadway in Pittsburg, celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with exclusive items, children’s storytime, …
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4/27/23
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Arma business celebrates a century
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ARMA, Kan. — Rob Lessen, owner of Fox Insurance Agency in Arma, is celebrating the agency’s centennial on Saturday. The agency was founded in 1923 by his great-uncle William Fox. With no sons of …
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4/27/23
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Pitt State Theatre to present Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — George Orwell’s cautionary tale, “ Animal Farm ,” adapted by Ian Wooldridge and directed by Linden Little, will be brought to life by Pitt State Theatre …
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4/21/23
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Spring ArtWalk to take over downtown Friday night
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The Pittsburg Arts Council proudly presents: Spring ArtWalk 2023! The Pittsburg Art Council's flagship event will be held Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in downtown Pittsburg. More than 100 …
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4/20/23
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Jazz retrospective planned at Pitt State on Wednesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - April is National Jazz Appreciation Month and the Pittsburg State University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Professor Robert Kehle, joined by The Crossroads Jazz Orchestra, …
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4/18/23
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KC Wolf to visit Pitt
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Pastor Talent of Victory Life Church is officially announcing "Chiefs' Day" in Pittsburg as a way to give back to the community. "Some people may never get to see a Chiefs game in person," Talent …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/13/23
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Midwest Regional Ballet bringing 'Mary Poppins' to Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Joplin's Midwest Regional Ballet Dance Studio held dress rehearsals for its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins ,” Tuesday evening at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium. The …
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By Shawn R. Bostwick / sbostwick@morningsun.net
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4/13/23
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PSU presents several free performances throughout April
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Open to both the community and campus this month are several concerts presented by the Pittsburg State University Music Department and the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts — …
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4/6/23
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Paint, sip, and celebrate Spring
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Spring is in the air, and on Sunday, the community is invited to attend a Paint and Sip workshop at Root Coffeehouse.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/30/23
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