Timeless Travelers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ladies who want to get out of town and do some day-tripping look no further than the Parks and Recreation's "Timeless Travelers" program. Geared toward senior women, but there …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.com
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3/15/25
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‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’
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PITTSBURG, KS – With the help of a $10,000 grant, Pittsburg High School Theatre will present “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” this weekend.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/13/25
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A Taste of Ireland
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns to stages across the USA in 2025, …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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3/7/25
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Stone Country Keeps Classic Country Alive
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Stone Country, a local Country band, keeps fans on the dance floor two-stepping to the best of Shania Twain and Brooks and Dunne to more modern country fair.
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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3/5/25
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The Short Rest: More than D&D
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JOPLIN, Mo. — A 30-minute side-quest to Joplin will bring fantasy and science fiction fans from Pittsburg and surrounding area to a new fantasy themed restaurant and bar called "The Short …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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2/28/25
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Tuesdays Transformative Open Mic at TJs
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 530pm, TJs turns into a music listening room and a place of poetry and peaceful acoustic sounds. …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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2/27/25
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Thrive in 2025
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — New Year's resolutions don’t have to start in January to be valid! Janet Lewis, PSU art teacher and owner of Janet Lewis Designs, guided students in a fun activity …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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2/18/25
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France's Musical Folk Gift to America: Doolin'
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JOPLIN, Mo. –– Doolin' is France's premiere Celtic band whose name derives from the little village of musical fame in south-west Ireland. Born in 2005 from an encounter between six …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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2/15/25
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Who's That Girl? It's Jess!!
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A "new" tv sitcom from the 2010s is fast becoming a new classic comfort show for my viewing pleasure. I only discovered this show during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. I have only …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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2/8/25
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Triple Threat to present ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Triple Threat Theatrics is set to unveil the colorful, upbeat production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this weekend.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, Friday Feb. 7 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine Street in Pittsburg. Tickets can be purchased at pittks.org/memorial.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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2/6/25
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90s Tribute band to play Pitt in March
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PITTSBURG, Kan — The 90s Video Music Awards (VMA) Tour is coming to Pittsburg on March 29th at the Kansas Crossing Casino. Join the Fool House for a special 90s VMA-themed show! Hear all …
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By Char Strong / mews@morningsun.net
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2/1/25
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A Little Left of Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Eclectic band Left of Center will be playing Kansas Crossing Casino on February 8th in the Bronco Bar starting at 8pm.
Left of Center consists of lead singer Dennis …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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1/31/25
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The Dirty Mule Celebrates 5th Anniversary Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Dirty Mule, located at 134 US 69 will be celebrating its 5th year of food, fun, and festivities Saturday night. At 6pm, there will be a brisket dinner followed by an …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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1/24/25
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Club Notes
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg.
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1/23/25
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Sister-in-law’s greetings seem a bit too intimate
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DEAR ABBY: I recently realized that my sister-in-law has been kissing my boyfriend on the mouth every time she greets him. We all live in the same town and get together for dinners and events often. …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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1/23/25
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Paint your pet event
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PITTSBURG, Kan. —On Saturday, ArtForms Gallery hosted a paint and sip for kids. Nicole Myer-Foresman, a teacher at Girard High School, also teaches workshops at ArtForms Gallery.
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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1/14/25
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Pop ROCKS at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With music festivals like "When We Were Young" and many 2000s bands like My Chemical Romance selling out shows all over the world, 2000s nostalgia is at a fever pitch. …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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1/14/25
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Great Wonders Uplift Film Festival this weekend
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WEBB CITY, Mo. —If you are a Pittsburg cinephile, look no further than Webb City for a 4-State film festival starting Thursday January 9th and running through January 11th at Route 66 Movie …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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1/9/25
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Don't You Forget About Me
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PITTSBURG, Kan. —The Breakfast Club, a fun 80s sing along band from Chicago, entertained a mostly GenX crowd on New Year’s Eve at Kansas Crossing Casino. The band heralds from Chicago and …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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1/3/25
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Got New Year’s Eve plans? Now you do!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – If you’re itching to get out of the house after spending the holidays with family, establishments in the area have you covered for New Year’s Eve.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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12/28/24
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