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We’re thrilled to announce that Music on the Square in Nevada, Missouri, will be back again this year! This marks our 13th year, with a brief pause for the year we took off due to COVID. We’re confident that this will be our best year yet! This year, our events will be held on the first Saturday of the month from May through September, joining the 1st Saturday on the Square Initiative , with the first one being Saturday, May 4th. Here’s the first event’s electrifying lineup: 9:30 AM: Gather at the Flagpole as we come together to Pray for the Nation. 🙏 🇺🇸 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Brace yourselves for First Saturday on the Square! Local businesses are rolling out exclusive deals—the perfect chance to explore and support our community. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Join us at the Statue of Joel Stone on the Square for Brooke Austen’s soulful melodies. She’ll set the tone for an epic day! 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Head over to the Museum (Library Basement) and let Joe Willis’s acoustic tunes enchant yo...

  Friday Vibes at Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant Get ready, music enthusiasts! This weekend promises to be a melodic delight as Nevada, Missouri, comes alive with captivating performances. Let’s dive into the musical highlights: 1. Kristen Kelly: A Country Sensation 📅  Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, 7:00 PM 📍  Casa Azteca Mexican Restaurant 🎟️  Free Admission Kristen Kelly , the Texas-born country music sensation, is gracing the stage at Casa Azteca. Her debut single, “Ex-Old Man,” took the airwaves by storm, and her self-titled EP garnered critical acclaim. With a back-to-basics sound, Kristen’s soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics resonate with audiences across the nation. Don’t miss her  solo acoustic show —it’s an intimate experience for the good people of Nevada, Missouri. 2. Taylor Deraynged Rocks Cottey College 📅  Friday, April 5, 7:30 PM 📍  Haidee and Allan Wild Center for the Arts Auditorium, Cottey College 🎟️  $7 (Seniors a...