A FANTASTIC Entertainment EVENT in Joplin! Check it out http://www.heartlandoperatheatre.com…read more They perform on the campus of MSSU in Taylor Auditorium and also at other performance venues around Joplin, MO. October 23 & 25 , 2015 is CARMEN

nice place but very quiet. Surprised they can stay open with so little business coming through…read more The day we were there, we were the only 2 people in the entire movie theater

A group of us went to Bookhouse to celebrate our friend's birthday! Out of all the places I've been…read moreto in Joplin, this restaurant will definitely be one of my favorites. Not only was the food great but I just love the setting of this place. There is a small film area, lots of board games to have a cute board game night and even a backyard with live music!! As for food, I got the truffled grapes and a bahn mi with a side salad. All items were tasty and I felt very healthy after that meal!! The sauces/dressings they use are so tasty and really elevate the sandwich/salad. I wish they added a little more honestly! My only issues with this restaurant are they run out of some sides very quickly. My friends and I went at peak dinner time (5/6pm) and they didn't have a lot of sides left! I was really looking forward to trying the fries but I guess that means I just have to go back again! My other comment is the price. I spent roughly $12 for the sandwich and $6 for the grapes. As good as they were, the portion size for the price was a little bit unequal. I was still hungry after :( However, I do still highly recommend this place and would definitely want to go back (especially when they got a movie play!)

Do you enjoy classical music and the occasional jazz concert? Then check out events sponsored by…read morePro Musica, the organization that brings world-class musical performances to little Joplin, MO. Most events are free of charge, though donations are appreciated, and held in various local churches and college campuses. Last year I enjoyed listening to the Modigliani Quartet, the New York Woodwind Quintet, Nordic Voices with a pre-concert put on by the MSSU Chamber Singers, and the big coup, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. That event did require a ticket purchase, but even the most expensive ticket was extremely reasonable...and you didn't need the expensive ticket to get a good seat. There are many generous individuals and businesses that underwrite the expense of flying talented groups out here from far away and the artists usually spend a good amount of time educating our local children and young adults about their professional world before delivering their performances for the populace. It is quite amazing and a huge enrichment to the culture scene in the area. Anywhere else, you would be shelling out hundreds to attend performances of this caliber. This year's season started off with the Verona Quartet playing Haydn, Shostakovich and Ravel compositions. Quality stuff!