Attractions and events in St. Joseph, Missouri are the focus of topics in this category. These may include local libraries, museums, historical places, theaters, opera houses, parks, and amusement centers, as well as sports teams, leagues and programs, and other recreational opportunities or facilities.
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Offering an extensive collection of 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century American art, the St. Joseph, Missouri museum offers educational programs, permanent and temporary exhibitions, and resources and exposure for regional artists. Its location, exhibitions, membership information, and contacts are posted.
http://albrecht-kemper.org/
Organized in 1963, the non-profit organization is designated by the City of St. Joseph, Missouri as the city’s official community arts agency, participating in organizing, raising funds, advocating, educating, and serving the local arts community. Featured is an artist registry and information about its arts fund, endowments, and council programs.
http://www.stjoearts.org/
Billing itself as the third oldest apple blossom festival in the United States, the St. Joseph, Missouri event has taken place every year since 1926. Its history, photographs of earlier events, parade entry forms, and previous parade themes are presented.
http://www.appleblossomparade.com/
National Military Heritage Museum
The not-for-profit St. Joseph, Missouri museum features a collection of more than an hundred and fifty years of military history representing all five branches of the U.S. military. Its location, hours of operation, collections, and admission costs are posted.
http://nationalmilitaryheritagemuseum.net/
The city of St. Joseph, Missouri played a part in the beginning of the Pony Express and the end of Jesse James, and the Patee House played a part in both. Constructed as a luxury hotel in 1858, the building served as the headquarters of the Pony Express, and the Union Army occupied the building during the Civil War, and it is one block away from the home of Jesse James. Prior to his death there, the James family stayed and were interviewed at the hotel. Membership information is offered.
http://www.ponyexpressjessejames.com/
During its brief bur renowned history, the Pony Express began at St. Joseph, Missouri, carrying saddlebags filled with mail two thousand miles west to Sacramento, California. The museum commemorates the history of the Pony Express, featuring educational exhibits relating to the creation, operation and termination of the legendary Pony Express. Membership information and a calendar of events are featured.
http://ponyexpress.org/
Situated on the northwest corner of Third and Poulin Streets, the St. Joseph, Missouri building known as Robidoux Row was built in three sections over a period of about ten years, and probably served as an early apartment building at a time when apartment buildings were uncommon. A history of the structure, directions, hours, and a calendar of events are included.
http://www.robidouxrowmuseum.org/
The site features four museums in St. Joseph, Missouri: Glore Psychiatric Museum, St. Joseph Museum, Black Archives Museum. and Doll Museum. The locations, features, hours of operation and admissions costs are posted, along with a calendar of upcoming events.
http://stjosephmuseum.org/
Based in St. Joseph, Missouri, the orchestra’s season schedule, online ticket sales, a seating chart, directions, and a list of orchestra members, music directory, staff and board are posted, with audition opportunities, support data, and photographs are featured.
http://saintjosephsymphony.org/
In partnership with Missouri Western State University, and open to all age groups, the Chorus offers programs of choral music, from classical to contemporary. A concert season schedule, an overview of its educational outreach programs, and ticket information are posted.
http://www.stjoechorus.org/
Formed in 2007, the non-profit corporation is based in St. Joseph, Missouri, and made up of musicians and performing artists, visual artists, sound techs, support persons, and other interested individuals from throughout the Midwest. Its membership policies, a calendar of events, and its hall of fame are presented.
http://www.stjosephmusicfoundation.org/
Established in 2009, the minor league team is based the Phil Welch Stadium, which had previous hosted the St. Joseph Saints in St. Joseph, Missouri. Part of the MINK League, the team’s history, schedule, promotions, and online ticket sales are featured, along with corporate partners and contacts.
http://www.stjoemustangs.com/
The St. Joseph, Missouri library’s locations and hours are stated, with a calendar of programs and events, collections, reference materials, services, and a newsletter. Public notices and announcements are posted to the site.
http://sjpl.lib.mo.us/
Organized in 1882, the YMCA has, as its goal, to help children and adults live longer, better and healthier lives by providing services, programs and activities to combat inactivity, obesity and chronic disease. Its membership policies, programs, childcare services, and volunteer opportunities are put forward.
http://stjoymca.org/
St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association
Chartered as a non-profit organization, the SJYSA offers competitive soccer play for the youth of St. Joseph, Missouri. A profile of the program is featured, along with schedules, referee information, registration data, contacts and access to various forms.
http://www.sjysa.org/
