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President George H.W. Bush
The 41st President of the United States was awarded the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize this week before a sold-out crowd at the University of Kansas Lied Center. The former president talks about his time in office, the first Gulf War, the current war, the Obama-McCain election, the future of the Republican Party, and the legacy of our 43rd president, George W. Bush. Join us for KPR Presents, 8:00 Sunday evening, with President George H.W. Bush and Dole Institute of Politics Director Bill Lacy. |
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Current Event Listings Nov. 20,2008 07:30:PM -
The Mousetrap
A young couple have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional unexpected traveler, who ran his car into a snowdrift. Detective Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the death of Miss Maureen Lyon in London. When one of the guests is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Nov. 20,2008 06:30:PM -
Ladies Night-Block Print Cards
Create Ukiyo-e block print holiday cards using The Return of the Yellow Peril as inspiration. Refreshments provided. | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: $10 per person
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Nov. 20,2008 06:30:PM -
Ladies Night - Block Print Cards
A workshop for women where participants will create Ukiyo-e block print holiday cards using “Return of the Yellow Peril” as inspiration. The cost of the workshop is $10 and covers the cost of supplies and refreshments. Reservations are requested. | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: $10 per person
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Nov. 20,2008 06:00:PM -
Eldar
Acclaimed jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov plays two shows, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Reservations required. | Jardine's
4536 Main
Kansas City, Missouri
Contact Information:
816-451-6480
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Nov. 20,2008 07:30:PM -
BAKER UNIVERSITY JAZZ FESTIVAL
NEWS RELEASE
Nov. 14, 2008
Contact: Steve Rottinghaus, Baker University public relations director, (785) 594-8330 or steve.rottinghaus@bakeru.edu
Jazz Festival set for Nov. 20-21
Baldwin City, Kan. — The 11th annual Baker University Jazz Festival, highlighted by a performance from the Baker Jazz Band, is set for Nov. 20-21 at Rice Auditorium on the Baldwin City campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The Baker Jazz Band, directed by J.D. Parr, professor of music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Barb Catlin, a pianist and jazz educator from Phoenix, will be the guest artist. As professor of jazz studies at Mesa Community College, Catlin has performed with such artists as Smokey Robinson, Ben Vereen, Lou Rawls and Wayne Newton.
From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Catlin and a panel of area jazz educators will team up to hear 17 local school jazz bands from the Kansas City and Topeka areas. All the bands will perform three or four selections for the judges, receive critiques and ratings and attend a clinic led by one of the guest artists.
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Baker University is committed to assuring student learning, and developing confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.
| Rice Auditorium
Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas 66006
Contact Information:
Ticket information: Free admission
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Nov. 20,2008 05:30:PM - 07:00:PM
Linda Hall Library Lecture Series
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is a new technique of radiotherapy with potential application against cancer, as well as other diseases. BNCT is a binary therapy which combines two innocuous components, the element boron and low-energy neutrons, to create and fully contain radiation within the volume of a single cell. This new therapeutic technique has the potential to target and sterilize diseased cells, while minimizing the effects on healthy tissues. Furthermore, due to the nature of the radiation created using BNCT, only a single therapeutic session is required to treat patients. Dr. Mark W. Lee will present information on this new therapeutic technique. | Linda Hall Library
5109 Cherry
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Contact Information:
816-926-8770
Ticket information: free admission
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Nov. 21,2008 07:30:PM -
The Mousetrap
A young couple have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional unexpected traveler, who ran his car into a snowdrift. Detective Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the death of Miss Maureen Lyon in London. When one of the guests is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Nov. 21,2008 08:00:PM - Nov. 22,2008 08:00:PM
Irving Berlin's, I Love a Piano
I Love a Piano is a nostalgic musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the eyes of Irving Berlin. Six singers, dancers and a nine-piece band recreate more than 60 of Berlin's enduring and popular favorites. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $30, $40
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Nov. 21,2008 10:00:AM - Feb. 1,2009 10:00:AM
Return of the Yellow Peril
Roger Shimomura’s career has been devoted to exploring racism in all its forms and it is expressed through his artwork. His works combine images from the Japanese printmaking tradition with Western-style, comic book-type characters. Shimomura creates inviting American tableaus, a deceptively attractive medium for the ugliness of ignorance.
The exhibition can be viewed during regular museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The museum is closed Mondays. | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: Free
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Nov. 21,2008 07:30:PM -
Jazz at Grace
Trumpter Stan Kessler and his HoraceScope band, playing the music of Horace Silver, headline this concert that will be opened by the Topeka High School Jazz Band directed by Steve Holloman. No admission but a free will donation will be accepted. | Grace Cathedral
701 SW 8th Ave
Topeka, Kansas
Contact Information:
785-235-3457
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Nov. 22,2008 07:30:PM -
The Mousetrap
A young couple have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional unexpected traveler, who ran his car into a snowdrift. Detective Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the death of Miss Maureen Lyon in London. When one of the guests is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Nov. 22,2008 07:30:PM -
Peter Mulvey
He began his musical career singing in the streets of Dublin and the subways of Boston. Since then he has won dazzling reviews for both his recordings and live performances, written music for theater and modern dance, and even toured via bicycle! The Irish Times calls him “a phenomenal performer with huge energy, a quick fire, quirky take on live, and an extraordinary guitar style… a joy to see,” while the Washington Post describes his voice as “understated, at once sophisticated and intimate”. | Unity Church of Lawrence
9th & Madeline
Lawrence, Kansas
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Nov. 22,2008 07:00:PM - 09:00:PM
The Vienna Boys Choir
The Vienna Boys Choir will perform at Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 7:00 pm. This fantastic vocal performance is brought to the Leavenworth community through the efforts of the Carnegie Arts Center and the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation. Tickets are $30, $40, $50, all seats are reserved.
In 1498, Emperor Maximilian I moved his court and court musicians from Innsbruck to Vienna and instructed that there would be six boys among the musicians. From that year until 1918 the Vienna Boys Choir (originally the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle) performed for the imperial court, at mass, as well as for private concerts and state functions. Now, approximately 100 choristers ranging in age from ten to fourteen travel and perform all over the world.
“The world’s most beloved choir has been thrilling audiences young and old for over 500 years. Their eagerly anticipated tours play to sell out crowds nationwide.”
- Excerpt from www.opus3artists.com
Brought to You by: Carnegie Arts Center and the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation
Local Sponsors
Reifschneider Eye Center
Tune Shop
June’s Cottage and Café and Advantage Printing
Call 913-651-0765 or go to www.leavenwortharts.org for more information
When: Saturday, November 22, 2008 7:00 pm
Location: Leavenworth High School
2012 10th Ave.
Leavenworth, KS 66048
| Leavenworth High School
2012 10th Ave,
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Contact Information:
913-651-0765
Ticket information: $30, $40, and $50 all seats reserved
Ticket website
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Nov. 22,2008 08:00:PM -
Stefon Harris
Grammy nominated vibraphonist/composer Stefon Harris's artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him into the forefront of the jazz scene. Widely lauded by both his peers and jazz critics, Harris is committed to blazing new trails on the vibraphone. | Folly Theater
12th and Central
Kansas City, Missouri
Contact Information:
816-474-4444
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Nov. 23,2008 02:00:PM -
The Mousetrap
A young couple have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional unexpected traveler, who ran his car into a snowdrift. Detective Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the death of Miss Maureen Lyon in London. When one of the guests is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Nov. 23,2008 06:00:PM -
D.J. Sweeney CD Release Party
D.J. Sweeney welcomes you to her CD release party. This is her 2nd release of jazz standards.
D.J. Sweeney~vocals
Paul Smith~piano
Danny Embrey~guitar
Tim Cambron~drums
Steve Rigazzi~bass | Jardine's Jazz Club
4536 Main St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Contact Information:
816-561-6480
Ticket information: Free
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Nov. 23,2008 03:00:PM -
"European Tour" Concert
The Olathe Community Orchestra presents its fall concert, "European Tour," Sunday, November 23, 2008, 3:00 pm, Osborne Performing Arts Center in the Millcreek Center Vocational School, 311 E. Park St., Olathe, KS 66061. Admission free; reception at intermission. Great classical works with a Continental theme: "Finlandia," "Spanish Dance No. 1," "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2," and Mendelssohn's "Italian Symphony." | Millcreek Center Vocational School
311 E. Park St.
Olathe, Kansas 66061
Contact Information:
913-780-5210
Ticket information: admission free
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Nov. 23,2008 07:00:PM -
Jack Williams
Singer-songwriter who draws upon blues, country, folk and jazz, and who Sing Out magazine calls "one of the strongest guitarists in contemporary folk." | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka
4775 SW 21st
Topeka, Kansas
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Nov. 23,2008 03:00:PM -
Tamir Hendelman
Jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman, known in recent years for his work with Jeff Hamilton, here leads a trio with bassist Bob Bowman and drummer Tommy Ruskin. | Downtown Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
420 SE 6th
Topeka, Kansas
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Nov. 23,2008 01:00:PM - 04:00:PM
Carnival of Chemistry
Our shows and hands-on science exhibits use simple principles of chemistry to explain the workings of slime, liquid nitrogen, 21st-century Olympic swimsuits, and lots of other neat things! | KU Malott Hall
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-4670
Ticket information: Admission is free (no tickets!) | |
Nov. 25,2008 09:00:AM - 11:00:AM
Giving Thanks with John Birge
Giving Thanks is a music-and-stories celebration of Thanksgiving. Host John Birge creates a thoughtful, contemporary reflection on the meaning of the holiday — perfect for listening while families gather at the table to share common blessings. Thursday, November 27 at 9:00am on KPR 1. Rebroadcast at 6:00pm.
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Nov. 25,2008 11:00:AM - 12:00:PM
Thanksgiving with the Dale Warland Singers
Over the years, the Dale Warland Singers have provided magical performances to listeners across the country. Drawing upon the archive of those live performances, Dale Warland and host Brian Newhouse bring old and new treasures to listeners for this autumn feast. Thursday, November 25 at 11:00am on KPR 1. Rebroadcast at 8:00pm.
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Nov. 29,2008 07:30:PM -
Anna Laube
A child prodigy, Anna Laube has worked her way through symphony orchestras and jazz bands before bringing it on back home to an intimate, smoky, jazz tinged late night blues. Described as "a name you'll want to remember" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Laube makes heartfelt songs rooted in traditional Americana, with a strong voice reminiscent of Neko Case and Jenny Lewis. | House Concert
Lawrence, Kansas
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Nov. 30,2008 02:04:PM - 02:45:PM
Zoe Lewis in the KPR Performance Studio
The always effervescent Zoë Lewis is one part folk singer-songwriter, one part storyteller, one part jumping jazz and swing pianist, one part offbeat humorist, and all parts FUN. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Troubador Award, the Kerrville New Folk Award, and the Falcon Ridge Folk Fest Audience Favorite Award, Zoë charms and delights audiences these days on the main stages of the biggest folk festivals; now you can enjoy her in this intimate setting | KPR 1 Broadcast
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Nov. 30,2008 07:00:PM - 08:00:PM
Alash Ensemble
Alash Ensemble
Tuvan Throat Singing
Performance
November 30, 2008
Sunday at 7:00pm
The Walnut Room in Mead Hall---University of St. Mary
4100 S. 4th St. Leavenworth, Kansas
Tickets:
$10.00 in advance
$12.00 at the door
$8.00 seniors and CAC members
Tuvan Throat Singing
"Imagine a human bagpipe-a person who could sing a sustained low note while humming an eerie, whistle-like melody. For good measure, toss in a thrumming rhythm similar to that of a jaw harp, but produced vocally-by the same person, at the same time." ¯Newsweek (March 17, 2006)
THE TINY REPUBLIC OF TUVA is a giant when it comes to mastery of the human voice. The ancient tradition of throat singing (xöömei in Tuvan) developed among the nomadic herdsmen of Central Asia, people who lived in yurts, rode horses, raised yaks, sheep and camels, and had a close spiritual relationship with nature. Passed down through the generations but largely unheard by the outside world, xöömei is now the subject of international fascination and has become Tuva's best known export.
WHERE IS TUVA? Tuva (sometimes spelled Tyva) sits at the southern edge of Siberia,
with Mongolia to its south. Over the centuries, Tuva has been part of Chinese and
Mongolian empires, and shares many cultural ties with Mongolia. In 1944 it became part of
the USSR, and until the late physicist Richard Feynman drew attention* to it, was largely
unknown to westerners. Tuva is now a member of the Russian Federation.
TUVAN THROAT SINGING includes a variety of styles, each associated with a different
sound in nature. In the sygyt and xöömei styles, the singer starts with a fundamental
pitch which then splits into the original tone plus one or more higher overtones that
may sound like birdsong or whistling wind. More complex throatsinging styles create rhythms or quickly changing harmonics to imitate the sounds of bubbling water or a trotting horse.
| The Walnut Room of Mead Hall
4100 South 4th Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Contact Information:
913-651-0765
Ticket information: $10.00 in advance---$8.00 for members and seniors--$5.00 discount for families
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Dec. 3,2008 07:30:PM - Dec. 6,2008 07:30:PM
"Rabbit Hole" at Emporia State University
Emporia State Theatre continues its 2008-2009 season with David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Rabbit Hole,” winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Delicately balancing tragedy with moments of great humor, the play tells the story of Becca and Howie Corbett, who have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident — the death of their four-year-old son, Danny — turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart.
Becca has lost interest in her house, her husband and her friends, and copes by systematically erasing all traces of Danny from their home. Howie, who can’t persuade her to return to the world of the living, is finding perhaps too much solace in his group therapy.
Becca’s irresponsible younger sister, Izzy, and their hard-drinking mother, Nat, do their best to preserve a sense of normalcy, while inadvertently pressing Becca’s buttons and creating more conflict. The final character in the play is Jason, a guilt-ridden teenager who was driving the car that accidentally hit Danny.
The trade publication Variety called the play “a revelation — an intensely emotional examination of grief, laced with wit, insightfulness, compassion and searing honesty.”
Performances will be held the evenings of Wednesday, December 3rd through Saturday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. in ESU’s Karl C. Bruder Theatre. For Tickets, please call the university box office at (620) 341-6378 or toll-free at (877) 341-6378. | ESU's Karl C. Bruder Theatre - King Hall
1200 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801
Contact Information:
620-341-6378
Ticket information: For Tickets, call the University Box Office at 620-341-6378
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Dec. 4,2008 05:30:PM -
Talk by Ron Michael
Talk about "Sandzens from the Sandzen" by Ron Michael, Curator at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, Kansas | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: Free
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Dec. 4,2008 05:30:PM -
Talk by Roger Shimomura
Due to a scheduling error the talk about "Return of the Yellow Peril" by Roger Shimomura, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas has been moved from November 6 to December 4.
| Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: Free
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Dec. 4,2008 07:30:PM -
Riders in the Sky
Saddle up and mosey on down to see two-time Grammy Award winners Riders in the Sky! Buckaroos and buckarettes of all ages will enjoy the voices behind “Woody’s Roundup” from Toy Story II and Monster’s Inc. – Scream Factory Favorites. Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way is full of stellar harmonies, sizzlin’ licks, and outrageous comedy, with a heapin’ helping of holiday spice. Some call it “country and western. The Riders call it “comedy” and western! You’ll call it pure entertainment!
Recommended for all ages. | Kansas State University - McCain Auditorium
205 McCain
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
Ticket information: 785-532-6428
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Dec. 4,2008 05:30:PM -
An American Diary
Roger Shimomura will give a 60-minute PowerPoint survey of his paintings, prints, and experimental theatre pieces that span a 40-year career. The talk illustrates how this work has been propelled by various historical and political events as well as his own physical environment that has been constantly filled with his collections ranging from Walt Disney memorabilia to World War II stereotypes of Asian people. | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: Free
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Dec. 5,2008 07:00:PM -
Magic Tree House: The Musical
The New York Times #1 best-selling children's book series, Magic Tree House, comes to the Yardley Hall stage. Experience Jack and Annie's Merlin Missions as they restore the joy and magic of King Arthur's kingdom. For ages 5 to 9. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $8 Youth $12 Adult
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Dec. 5,2008 10:00:AM - 08:00:PM
Mulvane Merriment
"Merriment" will fill the Mulvane Art Museum on the Washburn campus Friday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. A silent auction, featuring works of 19 artists is exhibited in the Mulvane Store. Bids can be make in the store during regular museum hours. The auction will close at 8 p.m. Dec. 5. The Mulvane Store will feature exclusive ornaments by Mike Savage, Kymm Hughes and Albo Glass. Additional holiday and gift items are available in a wide range of prices. Other artists will fill the main floor south gallery with their original works: John Cohorst, pottery; Dolores Corcoran, ledger paintings and masks; Joyce Furney, raku; Jami Hamilton, lampwork jewelry; Val Smith, silversmith jewelry. Box lunches will be sold between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Decorated holiday cookies and cinnamon rolls will be sold throughout the day. Mulvane Merriment is a benefit for the Mulvane Art Museum, sponsored by the Mulvane Women's Board. Call 785-272-5850 or go to www.Washburn/Mulvane.edu for addtional information. | Mulvane Art Museum Washburn University
17 & Jewell
Topeka, Kansas 66621
Contact Information:
785-670-1124
Ticket information: FREE
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Dec. 6,2008 10:00:AM - 05:00:PM
World War II Celebration
The museum celebrates the veterans and the homefront during World War II in a day packed with veteran's stories, exhibits and collections of World War memorabilia. Expect speeches from Vets, military vehicles, uniforms and more. | Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum
31639 US 77
Arkansas CIty, Kansas 67005
Contact Information:
620-442-6750
Ticket information: General Admission--Adults $4.50, Seniors $3.50, Children 6-12 $2.00, Under 6 Free
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Dec. 6,2008 09:00:AM - 02:00:PM
Carnegie Potters Guild Holiday Sale
The Carnegie Potters Guild will host a sale of their wares on December 6, 2008 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The sale will be held in the Stacks Gallery at the Arts Center. Everyone is invited to attend. Pottery for sale will include plates, mugs, bowls, vases, cups, and other unusual pieces.
The Guild is comprised of potters who gather, work and teach at the Carnegie. They recently held a very successful soup bowl event “Souper Bowl Saturday”.
Potters exhibiting at the sale are Becky Johnson,
Patty Hammond,
Debbie Leavitt,
Jean Rose,
Bill Alexander,
Karel Sigtenhorst,
Jeanette Oliver,
and Gayle Martin.
Portion of sales benefit the
Carnegie Arts Center.
| Carnegie Arts Center
601 S. 5th Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Contact Information:
913-651-0765
Ticket information: NA
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Dec. 7,2008 02:00:PM - 04:00:PM
Family Holiday Workshop
Celebrate the winter holidays with food, crafts and surprises. $5 per child, reservations are not needed, children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Student Friends of the Beach Museum of Art | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: $5 per child
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Dec. 7,2008 01:30:PM -
13th Annual Organ Vespers Concerts
Concert Organist Tandy Reussner, friends and family will present the 13th annual Organ Vespers Concerts at Bales Organ Recital Hall on Sunday, Dec. 7th at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. The identical 35-minute concerts are free and open to the public. Those patrons with KU Vespers tickets will have time to find their seats at the Lied Center at the conclusion of the organ concert. Come early as seats at Bales fill up quickly. | Bales Organ Recital Hall
1321 Ranchero Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
Contact Information:
785-865-5513
Ticket information: No tickets required | |
Dec. 7,2008 02:00:PM - 04:00:PM
Family Holiday Workshop
Celebrate the winter holidays with food, crafts, and surprises. The cost is $5 per child, reservations are not needed, children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is sponsored by the Student Friends of the Beach Museum of Art. | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: $5 per child
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Dec. 7,2008 01:00:PM - 02:00:PM
Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Elaris Duo
Violin and cello artists Larisa & Steven Elisha perform works from and sign copies of their new Grammy-nominated CD,"Duo Vituoso". | Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library
1515 SW 10th St
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Contact Information:
785-580-4555
Ticket information: free
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Dec. 8,2008 07:30:PM - Nov. 12,2008 01:00:AM
Gloria
Seasonal concert
featuring the Rutter "Gloria" with brass, organ and percussion accompaniment. Sixty five voice community chorus also singing seasonal favorites. | Countryside Methodist Church
3221 SW Burlingame Rd.
Topeka, Kansas 66611
Contact Information:
785-228-2165
Ticket information: Freewill donation | |
Dec. 11,2008 10:00:AM - 11:00:AM
Senior Sessions at the Spencer
The Spencer Museum of Art presents Senior Sessions, a free Thursday morning program of informal gallery discussions geared toward senior citizens but open to anyone. This talk is from 10 to 11 AM and features two works by Winslow Homer, one of America's foremost artists of the 19th Century. Both paintings represent the ocean, one of Homer's favorite subjects. Parking is available in the Mississippi street parking garage across from the Museum. | Spencer Musem of Art
1301 Mississippi St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-4710
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Dec. 12,2008 08:00:PM - Dec. 13,2008 08:00:PM
Fats Waller's "Ain't Misbehavin' "
Starring Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis
This swinging, finger-snapping, comic musical revue goes back to the story of black musicians in 1930s Harlem. Ain't Misbehavin' is considered one of Broadway's all-time best revues. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $45, $55
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Dec. 13,2008 07:30:PM -
Boston Brass, A Stan Kenton Christmas
Boston Brass, one of the most creative and prolific brass ensembles today, is joined by The Brass All-Stars Big Band for a special holiday performance of A Stan Kenton Christmas.
In a unique interpretation of classical Christmas songs, the big band will perform unparalleled big-band arrangements featuring Joy to the World, The Nutcracker Dances and White Christmas among others.
Performing more than 100 concerts a year, the members of Boston Brass have dazzled audiences at concerts and jazz festivals around the world since 1986.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $28/$20 Students: $14/$10
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Dec. 13,2008 07:30:PM -
Lawrence Civic Choir 2008 Holiday Concert
The Lawrence Civic Choir 2008 Fall Concert will be Saturday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence. Vivaldi's "Gloria" leads the program, which also includes the holiday favorites "The Holly and the Ivy," "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," "Little Tree," "The Cherry Tree Carol," "O Christmas Tree," the choir's signature arrangement of "Silent Night," and more. Artistic Director Steve Eubank conducts, with accompaniment by pianist Geoffrey Wilcken and guest musicians.
Tickets available at the door; from choir members; the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire; and Hume Music, 15th and Kasold. | Free Methodist Church
3001 Lawrence Ave.
Lawrence, Kansas 66047
Contact Information:
Ticket information: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors (62+), $5 children under 12
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Dec. 13,2008 07:30:AM - 10:30:AM
Red Stocking Breakfast
A benefit breakfast for Kansas Children's Service League's child abuse prevention and early education programs. Features a delicious breakfast served by local celebrities, entertainment, and photos with Santa. | Carlos O'Kelly's
3425 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, Kansas
Contact Information:
785-274-3100
Ticket information: $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Kids age 10 and under eat free.
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Dec. 14,2008 03:00:PM - 04:00:PM
A Family Holiday Concert with Julie Rivers
Join beloved local pianist Julie Rivers for an afternoon of holiday piano magic! Julie performs her personal, unique, and joyful arrangements of holiday tunes in this Family Holiday Concert. | Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library
1515 SW 10th St
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Contact Information:
785-580-4555
Ticket information: Free
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Dec. 14,2008 05:00:PM - 07:00:PM
First Lutheran Drive-through Living Nativity
First Lutheran Church invites the community to be our guest at our Annual Drive-through Living Nativity on Sunday, December 14, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This free family event is presented by members and children of the church, and it includes live scenes, live animals, and live music portraying the Christmas Story and the true meaning of Christmas. Bring your family and join us! Please enter northbound from Huntoon & Fairlawn. Please call the church
office for more information at 785-272-5302. FREE FAMILY EVENT
For questions or more information on THIS notice, please contact Linda Anderson at 221-5513 before posting the event if there are any questions. Thank you so much! | First Lutheran Church
1234 SW Fairlawn Road (south parking lot)
Topeka,, Kansas 66604
Contact Information:
785-272-5302
Ticket information: FREE EVENT NO tickets
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Dec. 15,2008 12:00:PM - Sep. 24,2008 01:00:AM
Electoral College Meets
Presidential electors from Kansas meet to cast the state's six electoral votes for president and vice president. | State Capitol
300 SW 10th St.
Topeka, Kansas 66612
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Dec. 15,2008 05:30:PM - 07:30:PM
Night with Santa
INFANT TODDLER SERVICES OF JOHNSON COUNTY WILL BE HOLDING ITS SECOND ANNUAL NIGHT WITH SANTA ON DECEMBER 15TH IN ROOM C OF THE SYLVESTER POWELL COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 6200 MARTWAY, MISSION, KANSAS. SANTA WILL VISIT WITH THE KIDS FROM 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR CAMERAS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVENT, CONTACT INFANT TODDLER SERVICES OF JOHNSON COUNTY BY PHONE AT 913-432-2900 EXTENSION 100 OR BY EMAIL AT ERICA.FORSYTHE@ITSJC.ORG
INFANT TODDLER SERVICES OF JOHNSON COUNTY PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN BIRTH TO 36 MONTHS WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR ARE EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. TO REFER YOUR INFANT OR TODDLER FOR AN EVALUATION, CONTACT MONICA HELFER AT 913-432-2900 EXTENSION 115.
| Sylvester Powell Community Center, Room C
6200 Martway
Mission, Kansas 66202
Contact Information:
913-432-2900
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Dec. 16,2008 07:30:PM -
Fountain City Brass Band
As the third concert in a six-concert series, the Fountain City Brass Band will perform a concert of "Bells-a-plenty VII" featuring the Fountain City Youth Brass Band. The Fountain City Brass Band is Kansas City's own award-winning brass band and now calls the Bell Cultural Events Center home. | Bell Cultural Events Center
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, Kansas 66062
Contact Information:
913-971-3636
Ticket information: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students
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Dec. 19,2008 07:30:PM -
The SantaLand Diaries
A young man arrives in New York with dreams of being a writer for One Life to Live but instead lands a part-time job as a Macy’s Christmas elf named Crumpet. From humiliating interview, to elf indoctrination to scrapes with miscast Santas and obnoxious customers, The SantaLand Diaries is a real-life account from author Sedaris’ life. It is a hilarious accounting of what we inflict upon ourselves during the holiday season.
Adult humor | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10
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Dec. 20,2008 07:30:PM -
The SantaLand Diaries
A young man arrives in New York with dreams of being a writer for One Life to Live but instead lands a part-time job as a Macy’s Christmas elf named Crumpet. From humiliating interview, to elf indoctrination to scrapes with miscast Santas and obnoxious customers, The SantaLand Diaries is a real-life account from author Sedaris’ life. It is a hilarious accounting of what we inflict upon ourselves during the holiday season.
Adult humor | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10
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Dec. 21,2008 02:00:PM -
The SantaLand Diaries
A young man arrives in New York with dreams of being a writer for One Life to Live but instead lands a part-time job as a Macy’s Christmas elf named Crumpet. From humiliating interview, to elf indoctrination to scrapes with miscast Santas and obnoxious customers, The SantaLand Diaries is a real-life account from author Sedaris’ life. It is a hilarious accounting of what we inflict upon ourselves during the holiday season.
Adult humor | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10
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Dec. 21,2008 02:00:PM - Nov. 17,2008 01:00:AM
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A program of solo and chamber music, benefiting the Lawrence Chamber Orchestra and featuring renowned Lawrence concert artists:
Linda Maxey, marimba; Steven Spooner, piano; Annie Gnojek, flute, with Ellen Bottorff, piano. Also featuring Demi Renault, soprano, vocal division winner of the LCO's 2008 Young Artist Competition. Visit the LCO website for more information. | Lawrence Free Methodist Church
3001 Lawrence Avenue
Lawrence, Kansas
Contact Information:
785-691-7824
Ticket information: $13 adult, $10 senior and student, available at Hume Music stores in Lawrence and Topeka, and at the door.
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Dec. 22,2008 09:00:PM -
The Crate Lung Co-Op
The Crate Lung Co-Op Tour consists of five people, a lot of gear, and a twelve-person van negotiating 7 states. We will stop in various cities and towns to play music/set up shop in galleries, house parties, art events, and other venues. We will be selling toys and crafts, books, clothing, prints, and limited edition merchandise at each stop. We may even leave an installation in our wake.
The Co-Op is: John LaMonica, Cristie Gunn, Casey Blandford, Iris Moulton, and Cein Watson. 5 friends living in Salt Lake who use our time to make stuff: toys, drawings, prints, pages of writing, clothing, music, mixtapes, graffiti, and paintings. Work from other Salt Lake artists is being brought along as well, to include clothing, video art, prints, and other merchandise. The mission of The Crate Lung Co- Op Tour is to bring people together, to give us space to collaborate on new work, and then to expand into other cities | Replay Lounge
946 Mass Street
Lawrence, Kansas
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Dec. 23,2008 01:00:AM -
The Crate Lung Co-Op
The Crate Lung Co-Op Tour consists of five people, a lot of gear, and a twelve-person van negotiating 7 states. We will stop in various cities and towns to play music/set up shop in galleries, house parties, art events, and other venues. We will be selling toys and crafts, books, clothing, prints, and limited edition merchandise at each stop. We may even leave an installation in our wake.
The Co-Op is: John LaMonica, Cristie Gunn, Casey Blandford, Iris Moulton, and Cein Watson. 5 friends living in Salt Lake who use our time to make stuff: toys, drawings, prints, pages of writing, clothing, music, mixtapes, graffiti, and paintings. Work from other Salt Lake artists is being brought along as well, to include clothing, video art, prints, and other merchandise. The mission of The Crate Lung Co- Op Tour is to bring people together, to give us space to collaborate on new work, and then to expand into other cities | The Jackpot
943 Mass Street
Lawrence, Kansas
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Jan. 16,2009 07:30:PM -
Metta Quintet plus Special Guests
From the work songs and spirituals that stemmed from the hardship of slavery, to the blues, to ragtime, to swinging big bands of the 1930s, to the rebelliousness of post-war Be-Bop and beyond, Stolen Moments aims to illustrate how jazz rapidly evolved from the single expression of the African-American experience to an ever-flourishing world music that has transcended ethnic and cultural boundaries.
Featuring large screen projections, an original short documentary film and new arrangement of classical jazz repertoire, Stolen Moments highlights the interplay between the jazz movement and the evolution of American culture throughout the 20th century. This program emphasizes the ways in which jazz has acted as a unifying force, bridging cultural, ethnic and economic differences in the creation of the one truly American art form.
As an engaging performance-demonstration, Stolen Moments introduces audiences to jazz music's rich history and to the names, faces and music of some of its many masters.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $24/$18 Students & Children: $12/$9
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Jan. 22,2009 07:30:PM -
Nunsense
This zany evening begins as the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 fellow sisters. Money must be raised immediately for burials! The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show.
Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head.
Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this hit musical comedy is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a National Tour starring Sally Struthers. | Kansas State University - McCain Auditorium
205 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
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Jan. 23,2009 08:00:PM -
Roby Kakatos
Gypsy Violinist Roby Lakatos performs classical and jazz music in his own Hungarian folk idiom. Lakatos is the rare musician who defies definition. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $20. $30
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Jan. 25,2009 07:30:PM -
Kansas City Symphony
Conducted by Music Director Michael Stern an joined by special guest, classically trained piano soloist Kuok Wai Lo, the Kansas City Symphony has an unparalleled commitment to quality and excellence.
A major force in the cultural life of Kansas City and beyond, the KCS brings its classical concert series to the Lied Center for a powerful performance of Carl Nielsen's expertly crafted and colorful Overture to Helios, Felix Mendelssohn's irresistibly compelling Piano Concerto No. 1, Titan.
By consistently providing first-rate classical performances, the Kansas City Symphony upholds a reputation synonymous with excellence.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $42/$34 Students: $21/$17
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Jan. 30,2009 07:30:PM -
Interpreti Veneziani
Translating to "Venetian Interpretations," the Italian Interpreti Veneziani Baroque Ensemble has gained a reputation for "youthful exuberance and all-Italian brio characterizing their performances."
The chamber music ensemble's program will consist of selections from its celebrated repertoire by master composers.
Playing original historic instruments, the individual talent and expertise of the members as soloists and ensemble musicians, as well as the excellent caliber of the group's performance have earned the Interpreti and enthusiastic welcome from both audiences and critics alike.
At its home base in Venice, Italy, Interpreti Venzeiani performs 350 concerts annually, with more than 60,000 patrons each season at the San Vidal Church; the same venue where Vivaldi regularly performed.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $24 Students: $12
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Jan. 30,2009 08:00:PM - Jan. 31,2009 08:00:PM
National Acrobats of China
A dazzling company from China features stunning displays of martial arts, acrobatics and illusions set to traditional music. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $30, $40
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Jan. 31,2009 07:30:PM -
Russian National Ballet Theatre
Under the direction of legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko, stars of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets along with other leading dancers from across Russia will perform stunning scenes from The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Carmen, and more! | McCain Auditorium
205 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
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Feb. 4,2009 07:30:PM -
The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial
Entirely based on original court transcripts, L.A. Theatre Works' The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial uses the format of live in-performance radio theatre, recreated by a renowned cast of actors.
The performance dramatized the famous 1925 Tennessee v. John Scopes "Monkey Trial," which challenged the Butler Act ban on teaching evolution in public schools across the state and was the first trial to be broadcasted on the radio. Featuring actors of outstanding caliber, the cast transports the audience back to the crowded, stifling and intense courtroom in Dayton, Tenn., to experience the momentous trial as it happened.
Fast forward to today, and the same questions are before us. What is it that makes this particular branch of science so controversial? Why are we, 80 years after the famous trial, still echoing the arguments of its great orators, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan?
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $35/$25 Students: $18/$13
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Feb. 7,2009 07:30:PM -
Conrad Tao
Hailed by renowned music critic Harris Goldsmith (Musical America) as “the most exciting prodigy to ever come my way,” 13-year-old prodigy Conrad Tao was found playing children’s songs at the piano at 18 months. (Yes, you read that correctly!).
He gave his first piano recital at age 4, and performed a major recital at the World Piano Pedagogy Conference at age 7.
Incredibly, Conrad is also an internationally acclaimed violinist and award winning composer. Pure genius! | McCain Auditorium
205 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
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Feb. 8,2009 07:30:PM -
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Performing one of the world's most timeless works by one of the world's most unique ensembles, Tafelmusik is a leading period performance ensemble playing historical compositions with time-accurate instruments and practices. With a drive and passion for baroque-age correctness, Tafelmusik musicians play either antique or fine modern reproduction instruments.
On its return to the Lied Center, Tafelmusik will perform a program that includes movements from George Frederick Handel's Water Music; one of the orchestra's signature performance pieces commissioned by King George I in 1717.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $40/$32 Students: $20/$16
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Feb. 11,2009 07:30:PM -
Imani Winds, chamber quintet
Imani WInds, the Grammy-nominated wind quintet, performs its collaborative multimedia tribute to the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker (1950-1975). Backed by projections of historical film footage, the quintet will be joined onstage by jazz vocalist Rene Marie and percussionist Joe Tompkins to celebrate Josephine as a progressive thinker, an innovator and one of the most significant jazz performers of all time.
Over three acts, Imani Winds will explore the vibrant and controversial phases of Josephine's life and the intense, commanding quality of her voice through Imani-arranged wind compositions and Ms. Baker's iconic cabaret songs.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $24 Students: $12
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Feb. 12,2009 07:30:PM -
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
This fun, fast-paced musical about one of childhood's most terrifying events, Spelling Bee follows six quirky adolescent characters and four audience members as they vie to be champion of the local spelling bee.
While teaching the pre-pubescent brainiacs that winning isn't everything and losing doesn’t make you a loser, three grown-ups, who hardly made it to adulthood themselves, perform their official duties at the competition.
Singing and spelling themselves to the top the Grammy-nominated and Tony Award-winning musical is quirky, melodious and at times heartwarming.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $49/$40 Students: $25/$20
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Feb. 14,2009 08:00:PM -
William Joseph
Experience this piano virtuoso described as ‘classical pop’ for his eclectic mix of genres and exceptional versatility. Backed by a band, William’s performance features reworked rock songs such as Kansas’ Dust In the Wind and Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir, mixed with original compositions and classical pieces.
“I love William’s musicality, his writing and the magic he weaves on the piano. He has a unique gift the whole world should hear” – Producer David Foster | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $20. $30
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Feb. 15,2009 07:00:PM -
Czech Symphony Orchestra
Czech Symphony Orchestra brings their debut U.S. tour performing Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “from the New World”, in addition to two soloists: pianist Paavali Jumppanen performing Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů’s Double Concerto, and violinist Jennifer Frautschi performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $35, $45
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Feb. 19,2009 07:30:PM -
Wu Man and Friends
Performing selections from her 2005 album, Wu Man and Friends, Wu Man pays homage to the plucked instrument and explores the dichotomy of the familiar and the foreign with musicians from Uganda, the Ukraine and the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Wu Man pairs the pipa with other plucked instruments from across the world to find the similarities and the differences between styles, traditions and locations.
Joining her at the Lied Center is James Makubuya playing the sharp tonality of the Ugandan Endongo and Adungu and Lee Knight playing the quick twang of the North American banjo.
Wu Man, a classically trained and internationally renowned string musician, fuses the music of the pipa - a lute-like instrument with history of more than 2,000 years in China - together with the music of other traditional cultures, as well as contemporary songs and artists.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $24/$18 Students: $12/$9
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Feb. 20,2009 08:00:PM - Feb. 21,2009 08:00:PM
Tomáseen Foley's Saint Patrick Celebration
The most Irish of holidays comes to the Carlsen Center with master storyteller Tomáseen Foley and his troupe of folk-tale entertainers. This intimate evening features award-winning musicians and world champion Irish dancers.
| Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $25, $35
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Feb. 20,2009 07:30:PM -
Aquila Theatre
Brilliant comedy abounds in Much Ado About Nothing, a witty tale of mistaken identity, assumed personas, hilarious machinations and whimsical family ties.
Shakespeare expertly weaves these boisterously entertaining strands together allowing his audience to stay one step ahead of his characters and laugh heartily at the outrageous results.
The Aquila Theatre Company’s imaginative and exuberant production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy is a “must-see” for newcomers to Shakespeare and Bard enthusiasts alike! | McCain Auditorium
205 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
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Feb. 27,2009 07:30:PM -
The Pajama Game
This Tony Award-winning revival of the original Broadway show has a high-energy, jazzy and upbeat score including popular hits and musical theatre standards such a Hey There, Steam Heat and Hernando's Hideaway.
In this beloved musical, spirited Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory employee representative Babe Williams and dashing factory superintendent Sid Sorkin are in the middle of clashing over a labor demand for a seven-and-a-half cent raise when they find they have a lot more to negotiate. When love blooms for the two, the classic battle of the sexes plays out on the factory floor.
| Lied Center
1600 Stewart Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Contact Information:
785-864-2787
Ticket information: Adults: $49/$40 Students: $25/$20
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Feb. 27,2009 07:30:PM -
Doubt
“Doubt,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play wraps its characters in suspicion and moral uncertainty. "What do you do when you're not sure?" Father Flynn asks the audience in the opening line. His colleague, Sister Aloysius, is an old-school nun who insists that her students not be coddled: "Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words." Flynn, following the Second Vatican Council's directive, believes the clergy should be more accessible to the parish and be thought of "as members of their family." These two schools of thought come into direct conflict when Aloysius suspects Flynn of "interfering" with the school's first black student. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Feb. 27,2009 10:00:AM - Mar. 29,2009 05:00:PM
The American Soldier – A Photographic Tribute
The courage, camaraderie and human drama of U.S. servicemen and women in action is captured in 116 pictures chosen for a unique exhibition entitled: The American Soldier – A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines. It assembles images taken from the earliest use of photographic apparatus to today’s digital cameras, and covers Americans in the Civil War, Spanish-American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. | Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-7718
Ticket information: Free
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Feb. 28,2009 08:00:PM -
Rubberbandance Group
Bending and stretching boundaries, Rubberbandance Group unites world-class dancers from contemporary and breakdance backgrounds. Rubberbandance examines humanity and relationships through a unique fusion of hip-hop and contemporary classicism. | Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Contact Information:
913-469-4445
Ticket information: $25, $35
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Mar. 1,2009 02:00:PM -
Doubt
“Doubt,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play wraps its characters in suspicion and moral uncertainty. "What do you do when you're not sure?" Father Flynn asks the audience in the opening line. His colleague, Sister Aloysius, is an old-school nun who insists that her students not be coddled: "Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words." Flynn, following the Second Vatican Council's directive, believes the clergy should be more accessible to the parish and be thought of "as members of their family." These two schools of thought come into direct conflict when Aloysius suspects Flynn of "interfering" with the school's first black student. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Mar. 6,2009 07:30:PM -
Doubt
“Doubt,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play wraps its characters in suspicion and moral uncertainty. "What do you do when you're not sure?" Father Flynn asks the audience in the opening line. His colleague, Sister Aloysius, is an old-school nun who insists that her students not be coddled: "Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words." Flynn, following the Second Vatican Council's directive, believes the clergy should be more accessible to the parish and be thought of "as members of their family." These two schools of thought come into direct conflict when Aloysius suspects Flynn of "interfering" with the school's first black student. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Mar. 7,2009 07:30:PM -
Doubt
“Doubt,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play wraps its characters in suspicion and moral uncertainty. "What do you do when you're not sure?" Father Flynn asks the audience in the opening line. His colleague, Sister Aloysius, is an old-school nun who insists that her students not be coddled: "Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words." Flynn, following the Second Vatican Council's directive, believes the clergy should be more accessible to the parish and be thought of "as members of their family." These two schools of thought come into direct conflict when Aloysius suspects Flynn of "interfering" with the school's first black student. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Mar. 8,2009 02:00:PM -
Doubt
“Doubt,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play wraps its characters in suspicion and moral uncertainty. "What do you do when you're not sure?" Father Flynn asks the audience in the opening line. His colleague, Sister Aloysius, is an old-school nun who insists that her students not be coddled: "Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words." Flynn, following the Second Vatican Council's directive, believes the clergy should be more accessible to the parish and be thought of "as members of their family." These two schools of thought come into direct conflict when Aloysius suspects Flynn of "interfering" with the school's first black student. | Manhattan Arts center
1520 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Contact Information:
785-537-4420
Ticket information: Adults $13, Students $10, Children $6
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Mar. 8,2009 07:30:PM -
Gaelic Storm
Featured in the blockbuster hit Titanic, Gaelic Storm’s dynamic stage show features rousing vocals, wildly energetic dance tunes, haunting Celtic ballads, and infectious madcap humor! Gaelic Storm is one of World Music’s premier live acts. But they’re a storm you won’t mind getting caught in—just don’t forget to “bring yer wellies!”
“... Gaelic Storm knows how to show audiences a good time.’’
–Washington Post | McCain Auditorium
205 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
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Mar. 11,2009 07:30:PM -
Hairspray
Broadway’s phenomenon takes you back to 1962 as a teenage girl seeks to dance her way onto TV’s most popular dance show.
Can a big girl with big dreams (and big hair!) change the world...and still have time to win the boy she loves?
A mega-hit piled bouffant high with laughter and romance – and enough deliriously tuneful new songs to fill a nonstop platter party. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
“A Big Fat Gorgeous Hit” – The New York Post | McCain Auditorium
205 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Contact Information:
785-532-6428
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Mar. 15,2009 02:00:PM -
In the Mood
This 1940s-inspired musical revue features singers and dancers with the sensational String of Pearls big-band orchestra. In The Mood is an authentic production of an era when music moved our nation’s spir |
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