Friday, March 21, 2025

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Good Morning, Joplin. Spring has officially sprung. And we are officially happy. Also, today is the first day to vote for Joplin’s cutest dog in our first annual Mutt Madness. 🐶 

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• Mutt Madness Voting Begins

• Spiva in Bloom 2025

• Weekend Events and Live Music Lowdown

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

P.S. If you find something useful in today’s Jive, please share it with someone who had a great time at Third Thursday last night.

JOMO Jive’s first annual Mutt Madness is here! This is our fun take on NCAA’s March Madness. We want to know who has the cutest dog in Joplin! 32 dogs have been entered into the tournament. Voting is now open. May the odds be ever in your favor.

THE DIGEST

Spiva in Bloom 2025 💐 

Experience the art of floral design like never before at the 10th annual Spiva in Bloom! This multi-day event brings the galleries to life with imaginative floral sculptures, each one inspired by photographs from the PhotoSpiva 2025 national competition.

Stroll through at your own pace on a self-guided tour, enjoy a specialty luncheon, get creative with hands-on activities, and learn from expert-led workshops. It’s a vibrant celebration where flowers meet photography—art inspired by art!

Here’s the breakdown of events:

🥗 Spiva in Bloom Luncheon
Friday, 3/21 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

💐 Build a Bouquet
Friday, 3/21 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

🧪 The Art of Scent: Personalized Fragrance Workshop
Friday, 3/21 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

🌷 Floral Shops with Justin Thomas
Saturday, 3/22 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

🛍️ Artists in Bloom: A Makers Market
Saturday, 3/22 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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WEATHER

Friday: 🌡️ 39 | 64 💨 

Saturday: 🌡️ 38 | 67 ⛅️ 

Sunday: 🌡️ 47 | 63 🌧️ 30%

Upcoming:

⚾️ Baseball (16-8)
3/21 at University of Central Oklahoma | 5:00 PM
3/22 at University of Central Oklahoma | 2:00 PM
3/23 at University of Central Oklahoma | 12:00 PM

🥎 Softball (23-9)
3/21 at HOME vs Washburn University | 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM (DH)
3/22 at HOME vs Emporia State University | 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM (DH)

🏃 Men’s and Women’s Track & Field
3/22 at Miner Invitational in Rolla, MO - Allgood-Bailey Stadium

What’s Happening

Family Events

🐻 Nature Explorers: Mammal Madness | Friday, 6:00 PM
Location: Wildcat Glades Education Center

👸 Disney Dance Party | Friday, 7:00 PM
Location: The Short Rest

⚡️ Pokemon Party | Saturday, 1:00 PM
Location: Joplin Public Library

🍄 Family Instructed Paint “Toadstool” | Saturday, 1:00 PM
Location: Create N Sip Studios

🖌️ Family Instructed Paint “Dragonfly” | Sunday, 1:00 PM
Location: Create N Sip Studios

Special Events

Friday:

🎨 Studio 55: Guided Class | 2:00 PM
Location: Spiva Center for the Arts

🎹 Faure Quartet | 7:00 PM
Location: Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex

🎨 Paint Your Bestie or Partner | 7:00 PM
Location: Create N Sip Studios

Saturday:

🧘 Yin Yoga | 10:00 AM
Location: McNab Wellness

🍯 Joplin Empire Market | 10:00 AM
Location: Joplin Empire Market

🏁 Saturday Fun Drags | 12:30 PM
Location: Mo-Kan Dragway

❓️ Trivia Night | 5:00 PM
Location: Joplin Greenhouse

⚔️ Medieval Fight Club | 5:00 PM
Location: The Short Rest

🥁 Monthly Drum Circle | 6:00 PM
Location: Mercy Park

🎭️ Dinner and Live Show “The 39 Steps” | 6:30 PM
Location: Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre

🪵 DIY Wood Sign Workshop | 6:30 PM
Location: Create N Sip Studios

🤣 Andy Gunnin Live (Comedy) | 8:00 PM
Location: Royale Cinema Lounge

Sunday:

🎤 Open Mic Night | 8:30 PM
Location: Blackthorn Pizza & Pub

Live Music Lowdown

Friday:

Robbi Bell at Kansas Crossing Casino | 8:00 PM

The Lost Dogs at Grand Lake Casino | 9:00 PM

Saturday:

Tom Davis at Joplin Empire Market | 12:00 PM

Left of Center Deck Show at HoneyPop’s | 5:00 PM

Christine’s Vineyard | 6:00 PM

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Downstream Casino | 8:00 PM

Trett Charles at Kansas Crossing Casino | 8:00 PM

Radio Nation at Buffalo Run Casino | 8:30 PM

Sunset Circle and Mister Critter at Blackthorn Pizza & Pub | 9:00 PM

Sunday:

Morgan Rohr at HoneyPop’s | 12:00 PM

Low Compatibility at Redings Mill Inn Bar and Grill | 4:00 PM