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Connect2Culture’s November lineup at the Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex features acclaimed pianist Brian Woods performing “Wanderings” on November 4, and the family-friendly musical “Pete the Cat’s Big Hollywood Adventure” on November 12.

Neosho School District’s new Freeman Health System Performing Arts Center offers a state-of-the-art venue for student performances, classes, and community events, reflecting local investment in the arts and providing lasting benefits for students and the wider community.

Downtown Neosho, Missouri, has been revitalized into a lively hub for dining, shopping, coffee, craft beer, and community events—thanks to collaborative efforts from local businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, and the city.

The Quapaw Nation, rooted in Northeast Oklahoma, fosters unity and progress through open collaboration with neighboring communities, environmental stewardship, education, healthcare, and food sovereignty initiatives—benefiting both tribal members and the wider region.

The annual Hope 4 You 5K Run/1-Mile Walk in Joplin raises funds for local breast cancer support and mammograms, uniting the community in awareness, celebration, and hope for those impacted by breast cancer.

Carthage’s 57th Annual Maple Leaf Festival, running October 13–21, brings the community together with a parade, chili cookoff, arts, crafts, food, live entertainment, and family activities—celebrating local tradition, fall, and the spirit of unity.

Brian Crigger, Carthage High School’s head cross-country coach, is dedicated to teaching young athletes lifelong skills through running, emphasizing consistency, goal-setting, and support for all students, while encouraging exercise as a sustainable lifestyle.

The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) provides financial assistance and free mammograms to those affected by breast cancer, raising funds through events like the annual Pink Ribbon Gala—this year themed “Masquerade and Mammo’sas”—on October 27.

Voctave, the acclaimed a cappella group known for Disney medleys and viral videos, and Chicago Tap Theatre, a dynamic dance company blending tap, music, and storytelling, will perform at Joplin’s Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on October 13 and 14.