Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College
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Oct26 Sat
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: Our Latin Thing
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 7:00 PM, Show at 7:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Fresh off a 2023 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album for “Herederos,” Mariachi Herencia de México delves into the iconic sounds of New York’s ‘60s and ‘70s Latin music explosion for the band’s sixth studio release. It’s a movement born abroad and nurtured by immigrant communities in the heart of Manhattan.
The percussive and horn-driven music combines Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms to create the first pan-Latin musical genre that reflects the people who performed, enjoyed, and danced to its beats. This was the era when legendary musicians like Tito Puente, Tito Rodríguez, and Johnny Pacheco led the most exciting orchestras of their time at dance halls like the Palladium Ballroom or Cheetah Nightclub.
In an explosion of colors and sounds, “Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa),” a clever homage to the groundbreaking salsa documentary released by Fania Records in 1972, includes 12 brilliantly mastered tracks that combine the band’s mariachi virtuosity with Spanish Harlem’s vibrant percussion line. Each song is an ode to Latin music legends like Héctor Lavoe, Cheo Feliciano, Benny Moré, Celia Cruz, and the three-guitar trio, Los Panchos.
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Nov3 Sun
Hyprov with Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 6:30 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) comes to Yardley Hall after a 70-show run off-Broadway in New York City, six-month residency in Las Vegas and 100 cities toured!
The 90-minute live show combines hypnosis and improv – two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics, and everyone in between worldwide. It’s a totally unique comedy experience The Times of London has declared “a celebration of the human imagination.”
Your evening begins with world-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers* on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (“Whose Line is it, Anyway?”) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized.
In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the volunteers’ uninhibited, unconscious minds and audience suggestions, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience.
Whether in the audience or on stage performing, get ready to have the time of your life!
*Participation is completely voluntary.
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Nov17 Sun
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra in Meet Me at the Fair!: Music from the Great World's Fairs
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 1:30 PM, Show at 2:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
“Meet Me at the Fair!” is a two-hour spectacular musical celebration of the world’s fairs, including the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Musical exhibits rotate, but works by Offenbach, Joplin, Moses-Tobani, and Sousa are the core attraction, performed by Rick Benjamin and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (PRO), the official orchestra and conductor of the U.S. Pavilion of the 1992 World’s Fair. Music played a key role in the success of these international festivals, launching both hit songs and the illustrious careers of many American musicians (including Scott Joplin and Sousa).
This new PRO program reunites stirring world’s fair hits with the continuous projections of magnificent fairground images. PRO gets the audience involved (“Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis”), and as a finale, the orchestra accompanies the moving picture travelogue, historic world’s fair films by Thomas Edison and company. All is accompanied by evocative narration from conductor Rick Benjamin.
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Dec4 Wed
What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art (school)
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 12:00 PM, Show at 12:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the puppetry craftsmanship, which ranges from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. Using humor and heart, they present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.
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Dec5 Thu
What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art (school)
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 9:30 AM, Show at 10:00 AMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the puppetry craftsmanship, which ranges from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. Using humor and heart, they present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.
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Dec5 Thu
What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art (school)
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 12:00 PM, Show at 12:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the puppetry craftsmanship, which ranges from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. Using humor and heart, they present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.
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Dec6 Fri
What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art (school)
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 9:30 AM, Show at 10:00 AMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Join First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the puppetry craftsmanship, which ranges from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. Using humor and heart, they present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.
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Dec6 Fri
What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesShow at 6:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Ahoy, mateys! Hop on board with First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.This show has been created with a neurodivergent audience in mind; all are welcome to join our pirate adventure!
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Dec7 Sat
What If Puppets Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesShow at 10:00 AMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Ahoy, mateys! Hop on board with First Mate Mâché, a seasick pirate who is an artist at heart, and Captain Colorful, the most piratey of all the pirates. But when Colorful flies away, Mâché must strike off to find the captain, learning how to use artists' tools and meeting new friends along the way.This show has been created with a neurodivergent audience in mind; all are welcome to join our pirate adventure!
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Dec13 Fri
Owen/Cox Dance Group The Nutcracker & the Mouse King
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 7:00 PM, Show at 7:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Back by popular demand, Owen/Cox Dance Group performs their raucous version of E.T.A Hoffman’s holiday classic, in partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City.Almost everyone is familiar with the traditional version of the holiday story, “The Nutcracker.” Far fewer are aware of the original and notably darker inspiration for this beloved ballet – E.T.A Hoffman’s 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Owen/Cox Dance Group brings their highly unique, contemporary jazz adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” back to the Yardley Hall stage this holiday season!About Owen/Cox Dance GroupOwen/Cox Dance Group's mission is to create new music and dance collaborations, present high-quality contemporary dance performances with live music, and to engage as wide an audience as possible through affordable live performance, education, and outreach programs.
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Dec14 Sat
Christmas in Killarney
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 7:00 PM, Show at 7:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Set in Killarney, Ireland, in the late 1920s, “Christmas in Killarney” shows what it means to celebrate Christmas the “Irish” way, where many of our own Christmas traditions originated.
From the producers of “Rockin' Road to Dublin,” comes the new sensational Christmas musical, “Christmas in Killarney, An Irish Christmas Celebration,” just in time for the holiday season.
Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide-touring Irish musician Chris Smith, “Christmas in Killarney” combines the excitement of Irish dance with the harmonies of traditional Christmas classics.
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Dec15 Sun
Owen/Cox Dance Company The Nutcracker & the Mouse King
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 1:30 PM, Show at 2:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Back by popular demand, Owen/Cox Dance Group performs their raucous version of E.T.A Hoffman’s holiday classic, in partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City.Almost everyone is familiar with the traditional version of the holiday story, “The Nutcracker.” Far fewer are aware of the original and notably darker inspiration for this beloved ballet – E.T.A Hoffman’s 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Owen/Cox Dance Group brings their highly unique, contemporary jazz adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” back to the Yardley Hall stage this holiday season!
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Dec15 Sun
High Tea (OCDG Nutcracker & Mouse King)
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 3:30 PM, Show at 4:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Back by popular demand, Owen/Cox Dance Group performs their raucous version of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s holiday classic, in partnership with The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City. Complete the experience with high tea service after the 2 p.m. performance curated by Marc McCann, JCCC's Executive Chef.
Menu Includes:
Tea Sandwiches
Egg Salad and Roma Tomatoes on White Bread with Avocado Mayo/Veggie Sliders/Turkey Butifarra/English Cucumber, Greek Yogurt and Mint
Fruit Salad
Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, Pineapple, Red Grapes
Assorted Pastries, Scones, Croissants, Tea Cookies
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Jan18 Sat
Kids Jam - Funky Mama
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 10:30 AM, Show at 11:00 AMMore InformationREGISTRATION PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
KIDS JAM: $0.00
REGISTRATION SALE DATES
KIDS JAM Public Onsale: April 30, 2024 6:03 PM to January 18, 2025 3:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.Funky Mama (Krista Tatschl Eyler), who has been creating original roll ‘n’ roll for kids and families for 20 years, was long ago dubbed “Kansas City’s favorite singing mama.” Beloved by families across the metro, Funky Mama scored national recognition when she performed at the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C. Her fun and funky music covers many genres and styles and has been played in hundreds of cars and kitchens across the country.Eyler’s powerful, blues-drenched voice sounds like she would be right at home anywhere – harmonizing with any of the great soul singers of the ‘60s, belting out rock ‘n’ roll, taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, singing folksy jug band standards, joining in with the best of Louisiana’s Zydeco bands, or soaring over the top of a mesmerizing up-tempo gospel group. Mostly though, Funky Mama’s music is just plain fun.
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Jan24 Fri
Hiplet Ballerinas (school)
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 9:30 AM, Show at 10:00 AMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
The only company in the world to perform the signature trademark style, Hiplet Ballerinas of Chicago fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, hip-hop, and urban dance styles rooted in communities of color.They incorporate the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques, and beatboxing – all while showcasing Hiplet's trademark sass, hip movements and struts against music from Black Violin to Beyonce. Promoting inclusivity in both their cast and audience, Hiplet features true-toned tights, modern music, and dancers of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Jan24 Fri
Hiplet Ballerinas
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 7:00 PM, Show at 7:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
The only company in the world to perform the signature trademark style, Hiplet Ballerinas of Chicago fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, hip-hop, and urban dance styles rooted in communities of color.They incorporate the rhythms of African drums with Tchaikovsky, arabesques, and beatboxing – all while showcasing Hiplet's trademark sass, hip movements and struts against music from Black Violin to Beyonce. Promoting inclusivity in both their cast and audience, Hiplet features true-toned tights, modern music, and dancers of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Jan26 Sun
Time For Three
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 6:30 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Grammy- and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music.TF3’s longstanding history of collaboration with contemporary classical composers continues to thrive. The trio – Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals) – combines instruments and voices in a remarkable sound, establishing a distinct voice of expression that resonates with listeners worldwide.
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Feb2 Sun
Balaklava Blues
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 6:30 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Timely and emotional, Balaklava Blues’ multimedia live show builds empathy and understanding when we need it most and speaks to universal themes of identity crisis, displacement, and oppression through deeply personal and specific Ukrainian experiences and music.Balaklava Blues are folk-noir trench-fighters on the cultural front of Ukraine's battle for democracy and freedom. They mix 1,000-year-old polyphonic traditions with personal stories and sounds of revolution and war with stunning visuals that blend folk motifs with contemporary expressions of power, vulnerability, and trauma. Think DakhaBrakha remixed by A Tribe Called Red and then played live by Thom Yorke fronting Portishead.
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Feb4 TueTom Cridland
Tom's Elton Tribute
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 6:30 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
ELTON_INDIVIDUAL: $45.00 / $35.00 / $30.00 / $25.00
ELTON_INDIVIDUAL (ADA): $30.00 / $25.00
ELTON_INDIVIDUAL (ADA COMPANION): $30.00 / $25.00
ELTON_YOUTH 18 & UNDER: $22.50 / $17.50 / $15.00 / $12.50
ELTON_YOUTH 18 & UNDER (ADA): $15.00 / $12.50
ELTON_YOUTH 18 & UNDER (ADA COMPANION): $15.00 / $12.50
ELTON_GROUP DISCOUNT (11+): $35.00 / $25.00 / $20.00 / $15.00
TICKET SALE DATES
ELTON_INDIVIDUAL / ELTON_INDIVIDUAL (ADA) / ELTON_INDIVIDUAL (ADA COMPANION) / ELTON_YOUTH 18 & UNDER / ELTON_YOUTH 18 & UNDER (ADA) / ELTON_YOUTH 18 & UNDER (ADA COMPANION) / ELTON_GROUP DISCOUNT (11+) Public Onsale: February 6, 2024 10:00 AM to February 4, 2025 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
3/19/24: The artist has renamed this concert and rescheduled it to February 4, 2025.
The world’s number one Elton John tribute band is coming for one night only and bringing their spectacular show.They will play all the hits by Elton John including "Bennie and the Jets," "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind," "Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "I’m Still Standing," "Crocodile Rock," and "Your Song." They will also be playing classic album tracks like "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the multi-platinum double LP released in 1973.Tom Cridland, playing the part of Elton John on lead vocals and piano, is close friends with Elton John drummer Nigel Olsson, has recorded songs and episodes of his Greatest Music of All Time Podcast with Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone, and has even met Sir Elton himself. The level of attention to detail in recreating the music and fabulous costumes of Elton John & his band is simply unparalleled.
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Feb16 Sun
Winterlude Jazz Festival featuring New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production
Overland Park, KSUnited StatesDoors at 6:30 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. With world-class musicians and infectious energy, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.
For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. The initiative also allows for expansion of the mission of JALC “to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy.”
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