Originally posted January 20, 2017 to celebrate National Pie Day on January 23 As David Mamet wrote in Boston Marriage, “We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” There’s something special about sharing a piece of pie. From the sweet, creamy filling to the […]
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Pittsburg State hosts Declaration of Independence exhibit from January 5 to February 1
From January 5 to February 1, Pittsburg State University will host “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” a traveling collection of informational banners, in Axe Library, 1605 S. Joplin St. The exhibit is presented by Humanities Kansas and may be seen whenever the library is open. The exhibit includes a section called “Kansas 1776,” which looks at what was happening on the […]
National Bootlegger’s Day (1/17): Staying Wet in a Dry Land
Rich soil and wine making traditions of immigrants positioned Eastern Kansas to rival California’s Wine Country. 67 years of Kansas Prohibition changed that.
January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident
On January 14, 1914, six men were killed in an accident at a deep shaft mine one mile south of Mulberry, Kansas.
One Of America’s Most Affordable Destinations In 2025 Is A Kansas Gem Famous For Its Fried Chicken ‘Wars’
Looking for a one-of-a-kind destination that doesn’t break the bank? Consider Kansas, a state filled with smaller cities that pack the flavor and character often missing from better-known hubs. And Pittsburg might just be the perfect example of that.
Holly Jolly Tubas Share Holiday Spirit with Joyful Sounds of the Season
It’s “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for keeping alive a unique musical tradition. Holly Jolly Tubas got its start in Joplin, Missouri, two decades ago, and current Carthage R-9 Schools Band Teacher Eric Stark is privileged to make sure it continues as a tribute to someone he respects tremendously.
The Christmas Shoppe’s Opening Sparked by Nostalgia for Christmases Past
The Christmas Shoppe in Pittsburg, Kansas, captures everything people love about the season with lights, music and the smell of cinnamon rolls straight from the oven.
The Christmas Shoppe’s Opening Sparked by Nostalgia for Christmases Past
The Christmas Shoppe in Pittsburg, Kansas, captures everything people love about the season with lights, music and the smell of cinnamon rolls straight from the oven.
National Spaghetti Day (1/4): History of Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli
Originally posted January 3, 2017 To celebrate National Spaghetti Day on January 4, we took a visit to Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli. We interviewed owner, Ethan Edwards, about the history of the deli and the popularity of the pasta recipes that have been around for years. Pallucca’s Meat Market […]
National tour of hit Broadway musical Chicago coming to Bicknell Center
A night of razzle dazzle is headed to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on April 29, 2026, as Pittsburg prepares to host another national tour of a Broadway musical. Ticket sales have begun.
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