I wasn't sure what I'd find when attending "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" at Stained Glass…read moreTheatre. I knew it was essentially a children's production in a converted church, so my expectations were pretty low. I wound up giving this place 4 stars because I was extremely impressed with the overall vibe of the place, the refurbished movie theater seats (very comfy by the way), and the props, lighting, and performances by actors (children and adults). It was great. I was a little surprised by the heavy Christian influence at the very end of the play, but in hindsight I should have seen that coming, and it did not ruin the overall spirit of the evening. All in all, this place really impressed me and I would return!

What a gem in little ole Ottawa county Oklahoma! If you've never been on a tour of the Coleman…read moreTheatre, it's a must see! I can't believe this was my first time. The history is fantastic! It's stunning inside. I hope to come back and see some kind of production in the future. They give excellent tours. Definitely check this out if you're cruising Route 66!

Absolutely Gorgeous!…read more This theater was built in one year by businessman George Coleman Sr. because he wanted vaudville to come to Miami, OK. That's pronounced "My-am-uh" The outside is notable. The inside is palacial. Gifted to the city by the decendant of the original owner, the city thought to knock it down. It was in need of restoration and the city did not have the funds. Local citizens banded together to save this theater from demolition doing repairs themselves, a little at a time as the money trickled in. Boy has that labor of love been worth it! The original 1928 Wurlitzer organ was sold after the advent of modern movies when it was no long necessary for live music to accompany films. During the restoration process a stranger overheard a conversation about locating the origial organ to reinstall it at the theater. This stranger knew who owned that organ! After much fundraising, the original organ is back in it's place. The theater has remained open through the years for vaudville, stars of stage and screen performed here, movies from silent era to today, community theater group performances and they host the local elementary school Christmas concerts. Volunteer docents give tours of the lobby and theater to visitors. There is no fee, but they accept donations toward continued restoration. Definitely worth a visit.

JLT is a wonderful entertainment option in Joplin. Plays and musicals are usually between $10-20…read moreand worth every cent. The acting, costumes, and overall production values are stellar for a small town theatre like this one. I have always enjoyed their productions, but it wasn't until I attended a half dozen small scale productions in other cities that I fully realized how wonderful JLT is! We have a lot of talent here in Joplin and it's nice to have a night out doing something different now and then. Most recently I attended "High Society" in Summer 2010 and it was fantastic. The theatre itself is small and unassuming on the northwest edge of Joplin, but once inside it's clearly a well-run machine and the interior is quite sophisticated if a little spartan.

Greater Tuna was a great production and the actors awesome in their roles, really enjoyed it!!!read more

Ovation is a second home for my teenagers. They've learned so much and have the best dance friends!read more

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

TL;DR: I will spit this review in to three parts. The first is a general review of everything…read morerelated to MSSU. The second is a review of my Computer Information Science bachelor's degree. The third is a review of my Mathematics bachelor's degree. General: I attended this school for 3.5 years and and come out of it with many thoughts: * The tuition price tag is very reasonable as I compare it to other universities. * The communication with students is very... questionable. There were times that I had to figure out that the campus was closed through the school's social media profiles. * Having a student population that is 40% commuter makes them very friendly to those that drive to school each day. Even though this is counter to my previous point. * The workout facility on campus is nice. You pay for this in your tuition every semester. Better use it. * General education courses are a hit or miss. * They have been building new things around campus ever since my first day. This is interesting to watch and eventually explore. Though, I was not able to use most of the newer things regularly. This was almost no longer going to be true if I graduated a semester late, but alas. Computer Information Science: Do not take this curriculum if you have other options... Having many classes in this department every semester made me experience the full breadth of what it had to offer. I will say there were some good times, but these are clouded by the other times that were not so good. As an example, this particular department did their own course reviews that were separate from the university ones. Throughout the semester and the whole duration I was there, I'd hear many stories about how students thought of a professor. Assuming these thoughts were conveyed on to these course reviews... nothing ever changed. Having a particular professor for three different courses, I believe, to this day, that they never changed their behavior. I would highly recommend not coming to MSSU for their CIS department. I will stop the ranting here. Mathematics: Now this department, is what gives this review that extra little star that you see. This department did a whole lot of things right and had few mistakes and/or issues. I learned more about the world and my every day life through this department than the sum of the rest of my education (see what I did there?). Not only were the courses fascinating, but the professors were also great. All of these professors demonstrated that they cared about the student more than just the entity that was sitting in their classroom. I was able to develop great relationships with most of the professors in the department and a lot of them knowing me by name. I know that everyone has their own opinion about math, but if you're someone that has even an inkling, then I would highly recommend their curriculum.

I will agree with both Jon and Rachelle's take on the school. The school is ok. I do not like how…read moreit's not a true college in the sense that it has more non-trads ("old-farts") than any school should be allowed to have. Which, as a result, I would have to conclude that is probably the biggest reason why you don't see much going on outside of school. Yet, it's still the cheapest school in MO and it is a great way to learn about other countries if you meet up with the international students. Rachelle commented on the parties which I have say that there really aren't any exciting ones. If you want to go to a real party that is close, travel up to Pitt State in Pittsburg, KS. Sure as Rachelle said you'll be surprised by what the Greeks can pull off, but in general these Greek groups at MSSU are a complete JOKE compared to the ones on other campuses. If you go to this school, I urge you to keep away from these Greek groups. It won't be what you expected. Again Rachelle is right about the RAs if you decide to live in the dorms, but then again I would assume that the RAs know that we are all grown-ups here paying our way through college. They seem to look the other way until someone causes a disturbance. This what I like. I don't need a RA drill-sergeant breathing down my neck all the time. Our sports are a dud, but when you come to school to get an education...you really care about sports? If you live in the area or are from out of state...then I would suggest that you look further into this school. If anything...we are only like 10 mins from a casino (Oklahoma 18+) and a strip club (Kansas 18+), so there is something to do on the weekends. The college experience, right?

Very nice and clean venue in Pittsburg! Awesome for wedding receptions (basement) & wonderful for…read moreplays, concerts, and ballets. There isn't a bad seat in the house!

I've attended many events at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium over the years, from a speaking…read moreperformance by Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes) to tattoo shows. Most recently, I've attended several productions of Midwest Regional Ballet held here. This is a very well-kept venue and plenty large for its small community. It's a shame they don't publicize and use it for even more - I think it would be a terrific concert venue for start up and moderately successful performers traveling through the area. It's about a hundred times nicer than the nearby Joplin Memorial Hall.