Downtown Now Evening of Excellence

The Ramsay 107 E 6th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

Downtown Joplin Alliance wants to gather our closest friends and community to say thank you for a great year! To that end, our first Downtown Now of the year will be our Evening of Excellence, a celebration of all who make our work possible! Donors, volunteers, sponsors, businesses and allies are welcome to the event. […]

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February First Friday WineShare

Blacklist Ink Tattoo 506 S Main Street, Joplin, MO, United States

This month, join us at both Blacklist Ink and Blacklist Laser & Cosmetics in beautiful downtown Joplin! (506 & 510 S Main St) You'll be able to view some of the gorgeous artwork in Blacklist Ink (we've heard there might be live demos, too!), and see all the amazing services for offer in the spa […]

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Paris Week

Joplin Empire Market 931 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

This year, we will once again liven up a dull winter's day with a trip to Paris! And you don't even have to leave town! Come join us in our 6th annual celebration of all things Parisian! *Freshly baked macarons? Oui! *Baguettes & Croissants? Oui! *La Creperie de Marché? (sweet and savory crepes) Oui! *Cocktails […]

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Adult Gardening Class–Seed Starting Basics

Joplin Empire Market 931 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the garden instruction stops! This month, learn all about Seed Starting! Topics covered will include seed viability, germination testing, growth mediums, and a wide variety of easy seed starting techniques. This is the perfect follow-up for the Seed Swap, held on January 27 (you are planning on coming to […]

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Empire Market Annual Vendor Meeting

Joplin Empire Market 931 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

It's time for our annual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor? *someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh). We'll be reviewing our revised Rules & Regulations, SNAP and debit token procedures, and more. There will be time for a Q&A, […]

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Empire Market Annual Vendor Meeting

Joplin Empire Market 931 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

It's time for our annual vendor meetings! Are you: *a current Empire Market vendor? *someone interested in being a vendor? Then this meeting is for you! (it's actually mandatory for current vendors, tbh). We'll be reviewing our revised Rules & Regulations, SNAP and debit token procedures, and more. There will be time for a Q&A, […]

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Volunteer Expo

Joplin Empire Market 931 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

If you want to get involved in your downtown community, but aren't quite sure where to start, then our Volunteer Expo is for you! Come join a group of like-minded people and learn how to use your skills to make Joplin a better place to be. This expo will be a low-stakes night for you […]

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March First Friday WineShare

530 Somewhere 530 S Main Street, Joplin, MO, United States

This month, you'll be able to check out one of downtown's hangout spots--530 Somewhere, located at (naturally) 530 S Main St. We'll actually be meeting in the adjacent Downtown Downtime event space right next door! Wine Share is a free 21+ networking event. Simply bring some business cards, a bottle of wine or craft beer […]

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Goats in the Garden

Joplin Empire Market 931 E 4th Street, Joplin, MO, United States

What better way to manifest some springtime cheer than with GOATS in a GARDEN?!?!? Master Gardener, Eric Osen, will be out in our Community Gardens (located in the back of the Empire Market complex) and he is bringing along his posse of tiny baby goats. Come watch Eric bottle feed them and get some socialization […]

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Downtown Clean Team-March 16

Joplin Ave Coffee 506 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO, United States

Do you love your downtown? Do you wish to keep it what it is - creative, colorful, and connected? Do you have an hour before or after work to dedicate your time? By joining your neighbors in one or more Clean Team events, we can keep Downtown Joplin looking fresh and alive. Bring your employees, […]

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