Joplin’s first ever JOMO Friendsgiving

JOPLIN, Mo. — Thanksgiving is next week and not everyone has a place to go. However, some are lucky to have friends to go celebrate it with also known as “Friendsgiving.” This year and many years to come — Joplin will have its own version of it on the day after the holiday itself. Happening on November 25th from noon to 6 PM at Unity of Joplin located at 204 N Jackson Avenue — this family-friendly event has something for everyone. It has food, music, raffles, and children’s activities. Plus you can come and go as you see fit! And the part of it all is that it’s free!

World Diabetes Day and how it affects the 4-states

JOPLIN, Mo. — Today is World Diabetes Day. Some people may brush it off, but people of the 4-states shouldn’t as diabetes is rising in SWMO. According to Susan Pittman from the Freeman Diabetes Education Clinic — Southwest Missouri’s cases are increasing. In fact, cases in SWMO are 6% higher than in the rest of the state. However, with the right choices that number can change. All it takes is a healthy diet and exercise. This includes limiting carbohydrates to a moderate number.

Joplin has a new home for arts and entertainment

After over a decade of planning, passion, and work — and a solid year and a half of building — the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex reaches completion. The venue houses The Beshore Performance Hall, The Legget and Platt Green, welcome desk and gift shop and so much more.

Emily Frankoski, director of Connect2Culture — Joplin’s community arts agency — talked with KOAM’s Janna Hautala about the venue and what the community can expect in terms of artists and performers from not just the Four States, but from around the nation as well. The complex also plans to work with area schools to arrange for students to attend previews for shows. She also stressed that having such a venue will provide an opportunity for kids to be exposed to the arts without having to travel long distances.

Heather Lesmeister, executive director of the Spiva Center for the Arts, expressed her excitement for what the Cornell Complex means to the Spiva Center. Now under one bright and shiny new roof, Spiva also has a home to display the works of local artists and serve as a venue to help those artists sell and promote their work. The venue will also host a permanent art collection.

The Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex will provide a sophisticated level of arts, entertainment, culture and education right here in the Four States that normally wouldn’t be found outside of a major city…right her in the heart of Joplin.

The Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex opens to the public on Saturday, November 12.

If you would like more information on the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex, click here to visit the website.

For more information on Connect2Culture, click here to visit their website.

If you are interested in more information about Spiva Center for the Arts, click here to visit their website.

Frontenac HS brings Cinderella to the 4-states

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Pull out your glass slippers and get ready for the ball — “Cinderella” is coming to the 4-states. Not just any Cinderella — specifically Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Happening at the high school (201 S Crawford St)  — tickets are $5. You can catch a performance on November 12th and 13th. The show on the 12 is happening at 7 PM and the 13th at 2:30 PM. They encourage you to bring exact change and hope to see you there for a magical night!

PHS Theatre puts on “Big Fish” to open its season

PITTSBURG, Kan — It’s theatre season and that means schools across the 4-states are putting on shows. One show being put on is “Big Fish.”  “Big Fish” is a musical based on a book and a film by Tim Burton. Opening night is on Thursday, November 10th. Shows run from Thursday until Saturday at 7 PM. You can purchase tickets from this website! The price of tickets is as follows: $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door, but availability is limited.

Making Spirits Bright: a DIY cocktail class

FRANKLIN, Kan. — The holidays are right around the corner, and if you want to impress your guests and make their spirits bright…Then the Miners Hall Museum has just the thing for you. Happening on November 18th at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM…You can impress your guests with a newly learned skill! It costs $20 and you can find more information on their Facebook or by simply calling the museum at 620-347-4220.

Pittsburg holds its annual Badges and Burgers event

 

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg fire department and police department team up with their grilling skills and raise money for a good cause. This event raises money for the Children’s Advocacy Center. The advocacy center is a safe place for children to come and talk about sexual abuse that has occurred to them. All proceeds of the Badges and Burgers event goes the Children’s Advocacy Center. The cost of a meal is $5, and they’re making 800 meals from 11 AM to 1 PM. Make sure to come by as they tend to sell out quickly!

 

a perfect edamame snack for the big football game

 

It’s football season and you know what that means — you need snacks as you watch the game. Charlene Patton stops by the studio with a recipe that you may not have originally thought to make for the big game day. Want to make this perfect football snack? Here are the instructions:

  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup roasted edamame
  • ½ cup walnut halves
  • ½ cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup cashews
  1. In a large bowl whisk egg white until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, salt, chili pepper, chili powder, and cumin; mix.
  3. Add roasted edamame, walnuts, pecans, and cashews; stir to coat.
  4. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  5. Spread the nut mixture in a single layer.
  6. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes; stir.
  7. Place back in the oven and continue baking for about 10 minutes until the nuts are lightly browned and toasted.
  8.  Remove from oven and cool.

You can find more information about Charlene and the Kansas Soybean Association on their website.

Chef Anthony makes frosting, teaches how to decorate cakes

The holidays are here and Chef Anthony teaches us how to make some delicious buttercream frosting. He also teaches us how to decorate the cakes that were made last week. If you want to find that recipe, scroll down and click the link below! Here’s what you need for the frosting:

  • Stick of room temperature butter
  • Powdered sugar

 

 

Last week’s segment:

Chef Anthony talks pies and makes a cake

Northeast High School puts on a spook house

ARMA, Kan. — Students from Northeast High School stop by to promote their spook house. They’re putting on this spook house to help raise money for their 2023 senior trip. They have people in their class who are unable to afford a senior trip. However, this fundraiser helps those unable to go due to cost go. So, they hope that you’ll come out and come through their spook house! Happening on October 29th, 30th, and 31st at the high school (1003 E South St in Arma) from 7 PM to 10 PM. The spook house is for ages 9 and up! The cost is $10 per family and there is a family movie playing in the gym.