Connect2Culture Announces Its 2025–2026 Performance Season

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) announced its highly anticipated 2025-2026 performance season during a press conference on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

“Our upcoming season promises to inspire and delight,” said Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of Connect2Culture. “We’re excited to share our full season of performances and to bring our community together through shared artistic experiences, something we all need now more than ever. This year’s Curtains Up Series, Cornell Series, and Ignite Series feature exceptional talent and top-notch entertainment. The quality is truly outstanding. Joplin is in for a treat! Don’t miss out — secure your season tickets today.”

All performances in the 2025–2026 season will be held at C2C’s home theatre — the 419-seat Beshore Performance Hall — or its outdoor amphitheater — the 1000-person Leggett & Platt Green—at the Cornell Complex.

The public is encouraged to click here beginning Wednesday, July 23, 2025 to learn more about each artist in C2C’s 2025–2026 season.

“Season tickets are officially available to the public. Season ticket packages include tickets to all performances in a specific series with a 15% discount, the largest discount we offer. It’s the best way to experience the magic of Connect2Culture from the best seats, at the best prices!” says Frankoski. “And, of course, this season would not be possible without our generous sponsors, including Freeman Health System, Sharon and Lance Beshore, EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, Debra and David Humphreys, and many others.”

Season tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, July 23, 2024. Single ticket sales begin Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Tickets to all C2C performances are sold exclusively through connect2culture.org, over the phone at 417.621.9824, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

About Connect2Culture:

Connect2Culture (C2C) is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2009 to enhance community through culture. Unlike any organization in the Joplin area, C2C is a respected community arts agency, a champion of the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, and a performing arts presenter. C2C strives to expand audience and resources needed to “ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment” in the Joplin area.

Reference:

Emily Frankoski, Executive Director
Connect2Culture
417.501.5550
emily@connect2culture.org

‍