Friday, May 16, 2025

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Want to sponsor your business in JOMO Jive? Send your inquiry to [email protected]

Good Morning, Joplin. Notice something different about today’s newsletter? JOMO Jive is getting a complete makeover! Let us know if you like it. I suppose you can also let us know if you hate it. Please don’t hate it.

Now get in there, click around, and find something to do this weekend!

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• Murphysburg Treasure Hunt - Race Through Joplin History for $1,000

• 5th Annual Homestead Festival at Shead Farm

• Joplin Crusaders Defeat St Joe Bucks

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

P.S. If you find something useful in today’s Jive, please share it with someone who loves hot dogs, even after knowing how they’re made. Personally, I choose ignorance.

SPONSORED BY ARVEST BANK - MILLION MEALS

Dinner Is Served — Thanks to You

From pantry staples to warm evening meals, the Monett Community Kitchen supports low-income families and individuals who face hunger on a regular basis.

Serving the Monett area twice a week with food and hot dinners — and offering essentials like diapers through community partnerships — they help ensure no one falls through the cracks.

They’re one of 11 local food partners we’re spotlighting in Arvest’s Million Meals campaign — and they’re making every meal count.

✅ Donations help provide pantry staples, cooked meals, and dignity to those in need.
✅ Give online, in the Arvest Go app, by phone, or at any Arvest branch.

🪙 Murphysburg Treasure Hunt - Race Through Joplin History for $1,000

Do you have what it takes to crack clues, outpace your fellow hunters, and win a grand prize of $1,000? Join the Murphysburg Treasure Hunt on Saturday, May 17, and take a wild ride through Joplin’s past—one riddle at a time!

📍 Start Location: West parking lot of Joplin City Hall (602 S. Main Street)
⏰ Time: Begins at 10:00 AM | Rain or shine
💰 Entry: $25 per person
🏆 Grand Prize: $1,000

This immersive race through time sends participants to iconic Joplin landmarks using riddles and QR-coded clues. Solve each puzzle, unlock the next location, and keep going until you reach the finish line. The first to finish takes the cash!

🧩 What You’ll Do

• Start with a clue at City Hall

• Race to 10 historic locations across Joplin

• Scan QR codes to unlock your next riddle

• First to solve them all wins the grand prize!

👀 Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Learn about Joplin’s rich and quirky history

• Get moving and engage with your community

• Support historic preservation efforts in the Murphysburg District

• Bragging rights if you win (plus, did we mention the $1,000?)

👟 All ages welcome — just bring a smartphone, comfy shoes, and your puzzle-solving brain.

🔗 Register at murphysburg.org or pay in person starting at 9:00 AM on the day of the event.

Joplin’s secrets are waiting… are you ready to find them?

🌽 5th Annual Homestead Festival at Shead Farm

Gather the whole crew and head to Garland, KS for the Shead Farm Homestead Festival, happening Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM. It's a celebration of sustainable living, homegrown fun, and good old-fashioned community spirit.

This full-day event promises something for every age, with activities that blend education, entertainment, and a little bit of old-timey charm.

🪴 Here’s what to expect:

• Live music & speakers on farm life and sustainable living

• Kid zone with face painting, turtle races, a cow train, seed bomb slings, and bouncy horse races

• Farm demos like blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, and antique car displays

• Garden tours & greenhouse walk-throughs

• Vendors galore with soaps, sourdough, honey, jams, leather goods, toys, and more

• Food court with walking tacos, smash burgers, kettle corn, lemonade, and supercharged cookies

• Animals for sale: goats, chicks, bunnies, peacocks, turkeys, and more

• Shop local: veggie powder, compost, handmade crafts, tools, and homestead goodies

🎟️ Admission is $5 per person or $25 for the whole family (5+).
📍 Location: 2468 Cavalry Rd., Garland, KS
📞 Call 620-224-4149 or 620-215-2396 for more info
📲 Follow along on Facebook: @SheadFarm

Whether you're a homestead hobbyist or just in it for the food and fuzzy animals, the Shead Farm Homestead Festival is the place to be! It’s part country fair, part homestead expo, and all-around good time. Don’t miss it! 🌽🐓🌻

🏈 Joplin Crusaders Defeat St Joe Bucks

The Joplin Crusaders defense stole the show last Friday night, powering the team to a gritty 22–13 win over the St. Joe Bucks. With standout performances from Cortez “Shaq” Minnis, Jaymie Tago, Eric Thornburg, TJ Austin, and Drew VanGilder, the defensive front controlled the tempo. Cornerback TaJuan Curry, playing through a hand injury, delivered a dominant game with five tackles for loss—earning him the nickname “one-handed bandit.”

The offense found its spark in the fourth quarter when Daquan Johnson stepped in at quarterback, helping the Crusaders seal the win and remain undefeated. With the victory, Joplin improves to 4–0 overall, 3–0 in league play, and holds the top spot in this week’s Central Section Power Rankings.

Follow the Joplin Crusaders Facebook Page so you never miss a game!

Friday: 🌡️ 59 | 82 ☀️

Saturday: 🌡️ 56 | 81 ⛅️ 

Sunday: 🌡️ 62 | 79 ⛈️ 85%

Fact-based news without bias awaits. Make 1440 your choice today.

Overwhelmed by biased news? Cut through the clutter and get straight facts with your daily 1440 digest. From politics to sports, join millions who start their day informed.

Sign up now!

Family Fun

5/17 🪄 Mind-blowing magic hits Joplin: Mike Super, AGT finalist and NBC’s Phenomenon winner, brings his high-energy illusion show to the Cornell Complex at 7pm. Tickets $48–$53 — family-friendly and full of surprises!

5/17 👼 Family fun at Precious Moments: Summer Kickoff Event is this Saturday with live sculpting, artist signings, face painting, live music, games, giveaways, and photos with Timmy the Angel. Free fun for all ages — come celebrate the season in style!

5/17 🎨 Saturday paint fun for all ages: Family Paint at Create N Sip features “Swirly Tree”. No experience needed — just bring your creativity and enjoy an easy, guided painting perfect for all ages.

Food & Drink

5/17 🍺 Live music, cold beer, summer nights: Flag City Brewing’s Summer Concert Series brings regional artists to their outdoor stage every Saturday. Catch Garrick Fausett this weekend with great brews on tap and a laid-back, local vibe. Music runs 7–10 PM.

Arts, Crafts & Culture

5/17 🗝️ Solve riddles, win $1,000: The Murphysburg Treasure Hunt is a $25 ticket to adventure. Explore historic Joplin, crack clues, and race to find the final treasure marker. First to finish takes home the $1,000 prize!

5/16 🖼️ Paint night with your crew: Girls Trip at Create N Sip is a relaxed, step-by-step canvas painting class on Friday, May 16 from 7–9pm. No experience needed — just bring your favorite drink (BYOB, 21+), a friend or two, and get ready to unwind creatively.

Entertainment

5/17 🎸 Van Halen vibes, live and loud: JUMP brings two hours of David Lee Roth–era Van Halen to life. Doors open at 7:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM. GA standing room, 21+ only. Tickets $25 — come relive the glory days of rock.

5/16 - 5/18 🎭 Dark comedy, awkward silences, and 1970s flair: Joplin Little Theatre presents Absurd Person Singular May 14–18. This sharp British comedy follows three couples through three hilariously disastrous holiday parties. Tickets on sale now — mature audiences recommended.

5/16 🎲 D&D meets improv chaos: Tales of Vicious Mockery An improvised D&D comedy show where you shape the chaos. Epic quests, absurd fails, and laughs guaranteed.

5/16 - 5/18🎡 Carnival time at Northpark Mall: Evans United Carnival is still here with rides, games, and food for all ages. Free entry and parking — bring cash for the fun.

Miscellaneous

5/17 🧠 Trivia, roasts, and good drinks: Trivia Night at JGH is back Saturday, May 17. Doors open at 5pm, trivia starts at 5:30. Bring your crew, sip something seasonal, and brace for Curt’s friendly fire.

5/18 🐾 Stretch, purr, repeat: Yoga With Cats is back at Nine Lives Cat Lounge at 10:30 AM. Includes yoga, kitty cuddles, bottled water, and discounts on drinks or merch. Spots are limited — reserve ahead to save!

Friday 5/16

Craig Cook and the Marauders at HoneyPop’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM

Interim at Mi Torito, Galena | 5:30 PM

Zane Grimes at Christine’s Vineyard | 6:00 PM

Barney & Clyde at Beard Engine Brewing Co | 6:30 PM

Wilkie Jay at Vino Noir | 7:00 PM

Eric and Erica French at Osage Spring | 8:00

Eye Creatures, Leadership Class, Bo Yellis at Blackthorn Pub | 9:00 PM

Saturday 5/17

Cody Rawlings at Keltoi Winery | 5:00 PM

Rebecca Hawkins at Mi Torito, Galena | 5:30 PM

Jason Garrison at Christine’s Vineyard | 6:00 PM

Big Smitty Band at Rivers Bend Family Resort | 6:00 PM

Garrick Fausett at Flag City Brewing | 7:00 PM

Blues Doctors at HoneyPop’s Bar & Grill | 7:00 PM

Tough Luck Chuck at Kicks Bar & Grill on Route 66 | 8:00 PM

The Blue Underground at Osage Spring | 8:00 PM

Sunday 5/18

JrSOAPbox at HoneyPop’s Bar & Grill | 12:00 PM

Wilkie Jay at Redings Mill Inn | 4:00 PM

Brad Hemphill at HoneyPop’s Bar & Grill | 4:00 PM

We’d love to hear your feedback! Take the poll or reply to this newsletter and let us know how we’re doing. Your replies can be featured in our Feedback section on Mondays!