Arts

Frontenac has never had a public library or its own museum. Soon, the town will have both.

Across the country, music lovers open their homes to small artists in what are known as house concerts. Rob Poole and Carol Puckett are some of these people, hosting house concerts at their home in Pittsburg and giving their neighbors and fellow community members access to music they might not hear otherwise.

Bob Wolfe started Always Buying Books in 2001 with $6,000 and approximately 4,000 books. Now with 40,000 used and new books on the shelves, Wolfe and store manager Alyse Foley work to continue their success and help out in the community.

The Rats and People Motion Picture Orchestra will be at the Cornell Complex on April 12, performing their original scores for the Buster Keaton silent films “The High Sign” and “Sherlock Jr.”

Anderson will perform songs from her new album, “Get to Somewhere,” which is inspired by her experience growing up in Pittsburg.

Each piece of art featured was created by a community member and is meant to showcase what the Midwest is to the artist. The theme of the exhibit was chosen to coincide with the book for Joplin Public Library’s Joplin Reads Together program, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.”

The 51st annual Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival is set for March 7. It’s a full day of music that can help cultivate an interest in jazz for high school students, as well as give them the opportunity to hear feedback from judges.

The exhibit, “My Midwest,” will coincide with the Joplin Public Library’s annual Joplin Reads Together program. This year, participants will read “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal.

The book follows Cecily Foster, a podcast producer who gets the long-awaited chance to host her own show. But, it’s a dating show with her as the main character, and it inevitably interferes with her personal life.

The group will be at the Cornell Complex on February 22, performing their show “Strings Unleashed.” It features a combination of classical and contemporary music, with songs from Bach, Bon Jovi and more.