The Joplin Empire Market and the Downtown Joplin Alliance will be hosting the 5th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff at the Market on January 20! Awards will be given for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place, as well as People's Choice and an All Market Chili award. Judging begins at 10:30am and public tasting […]
Just because it's winter, doesn't mean the garden instruction stops! This week, learn about using active hydroponic systems to water your garden! It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love to welcome you to the teaching garden at Empire Market this season. Master Gardener Eric Osen, of Jasper County […]
Join us for our annual seed swap event! This year, we will have seeds to give away, information on gardening and plants, and will showcase some of the ways the community garden is working to make gardening accessible to everyone! You are welcome to bring seeds, but do not have to bring any in order […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]