Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College

Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar are known for their opulent harmonies and beautiful blends, which are showcased throughout their 2012 album, “Limitless.” The 14-track compilation is sprinkled with ballads and anthems of original songs that bring inspiration and joy to the hearts of those who listen.

In addition to their distinct gospel style, Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have inspired audiences with clever arrangements of musical theater covers. Always providing a fresh perspective, the group’s sound is truly authentic while capturing the essence of the original piece.

An opera for families with music by Lori Laitman and libretto by Dana Gioia.

 

Maya and her grandmother are living an ordinary day in their ordinary living room. As Maya works on her homework, her grandmother prepares to go shopping. As she leaves, she cautions Maya to lock the door and let no one in. Bored, Maya looks for something to do. In her grandmother’s cedar chest, she discovers an enormous dazzling ruby ring. Noticing the ring is a bit dusty, Maya rubs the jewel with her scarf. What happens next is anything but ordinary—a large genie appears! 

 

The genie announces he was trapped in the ring for 50 years because the last owner failed to make their three wishes. The genie informs Maya she may make three wishes but sets a timer to ensure he won’t be trapped again. As Maya contemplates her wishes, the genie ominously warns, “Be careful what you wish for.” 

 

Madcap chaos ensues as Maya first wishes her cat could talk and then wishes her toy unicorn to life. As the cat loudly complains and the unicorn only admires his own beauty, Maya works against time as she feverishly ponders her third wish. In desperation, she cries out, “I wish my grandma were here!” Maya’s grandmother instantly appears. 

 

She recognizes the genie, and it becomes clear she was the previous owner of the magic ring. Maya’s grandmother sets the genie free, completing her series of wishes. Maya asks, “Why did you only make one wish?” “Because I only needed one wish to get what I wanted,” Maya’s grandmother replies. Maya asks, “What did you wish for that was so wonderful?” “I wished for you,” Maya’s grandmother replies.

 

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Established in 1958, Lyric Opera of Kansas City is one of the world’s premier regional opera companies and brings high-quality live operatic performances to the Kansas City region. Renowned for its dedication to excellence, Lyric Opera presents a diverse repertoire featuring original language productions from the traditional opera canon alongside contemporary and American operas. Lyric Opera is committed to lifelong learning through robust education, family, and community engagement programming. Through innovative initiatives and commissions, these programs deepen humanistic connections, artistic literacy, and social-emotional learning. Lyric Opera of Kansas City remains an integral part of the cultural fabric of Kansas City and the surrounding region.

An opera for families with music by Lori Laitman and libretto by Dana Gioia.

 

Maya and her grandmother are living an ordinary day in their ordinary living room. As Maya works on her homework, her grandmother prepares to go shopping. As she leaves, she cautions Maya to lock the door and let no one in. Bored, Maya looks for something to do. In her grandmother’s cedar chest, she discovers an enormous dazzling ruby ring. Noticing the ring is a bit dusty, Maya rubs the jewel with her scarf. What happens next is anything but ordinary—a large genie appears! 

 

The genie announces he was trapped in the ring for 50 years because the last owner failed to make their three wishes. The genie informs Maya she may make three wishes but sets a timer to ensure he won’t be trapped again. As Maya contemplates her wishes, the genie ominously warns, “Be careful what you wish for.” 

 

Madcap chaos ensues as Maya first wishes her cat could talk and then wishes her toy unicorn to life. As the cat loudly complains and the unicorn only admires his own beauty, Maya works against time as she feverishly ponders her third wish. In desperation, she cries out, “I wish my grandma were here!” Maya’s grandmother instantly appears. 

 

She recognizes the genie, and it becomes clear she was the previous owner of the magic ring. Maya’s grandmother sets the genie free, completing her series of wishes. Maya asks, “Why did you only make one wish?” “Because I only needed one wish to get what I wanted,” Maya’s grandmother replies. Maya asks, “What did you wish for that was so wonderful?” “I wished for you,” Maya’s grandmother replies.

 

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Established in 1958, Lyric Opera of Kansas City is one of the world’s premier regional opera companies and brings high-quality live operatic performances to the Kansas City region. Renowned for its dedication to excellence, Lyric Opera presents a diverse repertoire featuring original language productions from the traditional opera canon alongside contemporary and American operas. Lyric Opera is committed to lifelong learning through robust education, family, and community engagement programming. Through innovative initiatives and commissions, these programs deepen humanistic connections, artistic literacy, and social-emotional learning. Lyric Opera of Kansas City remains an integral part of the cultural fabric of Kansas City and the surrounding region.

Bring the family for a perfect day out with a show that is unlike any other. We are the only Circus in the world that creates an inclusive experience for audiences and performers celebrating both determination and success - whatever the challenge. Children of all ages share the wonder bringing generations together in joy. There is something for everyone at Omnium!

Bring the family for a perfect day out with a show that is unlike any other. We are the only Circus in the world that creates an inclusive experience for audiences and performers celebrating both determination and success - whatever the challenge. Children of all ages share the wonder bringing generations together in joy. There is something for everyone at Omnium!

From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul, Uptown combines the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today.

Each member of Uptown is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor of performance that will have any crowd on their feet, dancing and singing along. Regardless of the genre or era of music, the Uptown show exudes freshness and fun in a way that everyone will enjoy. Choreography, vocals, and stage presence… you do not want to miss out on Uptown!

This original production introduces audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa‘akai (salt).  Traditionally, pa‘akai is food, medicine, sacrament, and treasured gift. Created in partnership with the Bishop Museum and cultural elders and leaders, the performance is intended for a multi-generational audience so audience members young and old can have this restorative experience together.

This original production introduces audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa‘akai (salt).  Traditionally, pa‘akai is food, medicine, sacrament, and treasured gift. Created in partnership with the Bishop Museum and cultural elders and leaders, the performance is intended for a multi-generational audience so audience members young and old can have this restorative experience together.

This original production introduces audiences to the Native Hawaiian relationship to pa‘akai (salt).  Traditionally, pa‘akai is food, medicine, sacrament, and treasured gift. Created in partnership with the Bishop Museum and cultural elders and leaders, the performance is intended for a multi-generational audience so audience members young and old can have this restorative experience together.

Brought to you by Silverback Films and Producer esk in association with Netflix, “Our Planet Live” is a new and immersive live show featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of our planet.

Silverback Films is a world-leading producer of natural history films for both television and cinema. Founded in 2012 by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, it brings together an exceptional team of wildlife filmmakers and has produced shows and features that are among the most successful ever created – including the Netflix shows, “Our Planet” and “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet,” as well as numerous other natural history shows for international streamers and broadcasters.

esk is a producer of live entertainment. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, they create innovative and engaging content for the stage and screen. With extensive experience of working across natural history formats, film with live music and numerous other theatrical and live projects, they are delighted to be the producer for this groundbreaking new speaker series with Silverback Films.

Brought to you by Silverback Films and Producer esk in association with Netflix, “Our Planet Live” is a new and immersive live show featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of our planet.

 

Silverback Films is a world-leading producer of natural history films for both television and cinema. Founded in 2012 by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, it brings together an exceptional team of wildlife filmmakers and has produced shows and features that are among the most successful ever created – including the Netflix shows, “Our Planet” and “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet,” as well as numerous other natural history shows for international streamers and broadcasters.

esk is a producer of live entertainment. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, they create innovative and engaging content for the stage and screen. With extensive experience of working across natural history formats, film with live music and numerous other theatrical and live projects, they are delighted to be the producer for this groundbreaking new speaker series with Silverback Films.

 

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.

 

Mister G (Ben Gundersheimer) is a Latin Grammy Award-winning artist, author, and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post, and “irresistble” by People magazine, he tours internationally, playing everywhere from Lollapalooza and Lincoln Center to climate change rallies on Capitol Hill. 

 

An official partner of the United States Forest Service and the author of four multicultural picture books published by Penguin Random House, Mister G’s stories and songs performances aim to help children see each other across borders and foster cross-cultural connections.

Hailed as “Kansas City’s Premier String Quartet” (KC Independent), the Opus 76 Quartet and violinist David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, will perform Brahms’ G Minor Sextet & Tchaikovsky’s "Souvenir de Florence."

 

The Opus 76 Quartet

The quartet’s residency, which began as digital artists-in-residence in 2021, saw the group embark on a number of critically acclaimed recording projects in partnership with MTC as part of its innovative digital concert series, “Eat, Drink & Play!”

 

Adding to its previous recordings of “The Complete Works for String Quartet by Ludwig van Beethoven,” (broadcast live on Kansas Public Radio KPR in 2020), Opus 76 recorded Mendelssohn’s Op. 44 No. 1, Schubert’s Quintet in C, Brahms’s F minor Piano Quintet, Mozart’s Quintet No. 3 in C Major, Bartok’s Quartet No. 1, and Mozart’s The Six Quartets Dedicated to Haydn, a project also supported by KPR.

In addition to a national touring schedule, as part of its residency, the Quartet runs The Sunrise Programme, which provides a year of free lessons and performance opportunities to selected students in the Kansas City metro area.

 

David Kim

Violinist David Kim was named Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. Born in Carbondale, Illinois, in 1963, he started playing the violin at the age of three, began studies with the famed pedagogue Dorothy DeLay at the age of eight, and later received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School.

The Brother Brothers are the indie folk duo of Adam and David Moss. The identical twins were born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. They were originally based in Brooklyn, but have been profoundly shaped by a life surrounded by travel and the web of community worldwide. They are the kind of people who have a story about everything, and more so, one you might genuinely like to hear.

 

The band features:

Adam Moss - vocals, violin, keyboards

David Moss - vocals, guitar, cello

Bridget Kearney - bass, vocals, synth

John Fatum - drums, percussion

Alec Speigelman - flute

 

American Songwriter once said, “no matter what musical context Adam and David Moss may come to put themselves in, what the duo wants to say through music will always come to show the beauty that exists—even in the deepest cracks—of human living."