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What's Happening - December 14, 2008
Sunday
Christmas in The Park
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 / 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Longview Lake Campground
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.
Admission: Donations for local charities
www.jacksongov.org
Christmas in Song
Nov. 20 - Dec. 28
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City’s most intimate cabaret invites you home for the holidays with Christmas in Song. Our annual holiday revue features a diverse mix of traditional tunes and contemporary songs sure to lift your holiday spirit. Go to our website for show times.
Admission: Adults $24 / seniors & students $22
www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
Five By Ten
Preview: November 29, 30 and December 2
Opens: December 3 – 7 and December 11 - 14
Studio 116, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
"Five By Ten"...The unique genius of Tennessee Williams shines through in this powerful collection of portraits of the disenfranchised and the lost.
Admission: Adults $15 / Seniors $10 / Students $6 / Groups of 10 or More-$5 each
www.umkc.edu/theatre/
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
November 7 - January 4 / 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin City Melodrama, 9601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Come see an original show fun for all ages! "Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer –or- It’s not easy being Green!" You’ve never seen such side-splitting antics, ingenious zaniness, and double-take sight gags when Rudolph and his gang of “green” deer teach Santa how easy it is to be green, even if your favorite color is red! Along with RUDOLPH will be another of the Melodrama’s wacky and fun-filled holiday revues featuring the overwhelmingly popular Water Glass Symphony!
Admission: $10.99 - $12.99
www.martincitymelodrama.org
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 22 - Dec. 27
Kansas City Repertory's Spencer Theatre, Kansas City, MO
For 28 years this magical production with its enchanting music, glorious costumes and entrancing scenery has been the high point of the Kansas City holiday season. Audiences are transported into the world of Victorian London to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his ageless transformation from miser to caring citizen. See show times and pricing online or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
Northland Symphony Holiday Concert
3 p.m.
Park Hill South High School, 4500 NW Riverpark Drive, Riverside, MO 64150
Join the Northland Symphony for a concert of traditional holiday favorites complete with children's choirs and a sing-along.
Admission: Free
www.northlandsymphony.org
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
December 6 - 28
Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, KCMO
This enchanting production's vibrant costumes, stunning sets, choreography by Artistic Director Emeritus Todd Bolender, and Peter Tchaikovsky’s memorable score, tell the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. An estimated 200 area children, who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School, also appear in the production along with the 25 professional dancers of Kansas City Ballet.
Admission: $25 to $80
www.kcballet.org
The Ice at Park Place: Johnson County's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Hours / Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Monday - Thursday / 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday / 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday / Noon - 8 p.m.
The Ice at Park Place, West 117th Street and Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kan.
Skates may be rented and tickets can be purchased at The Ice at Park Place pavilion, adjacent to the ice rink. Hats and gloves may also be purchased.
Admission: $6 / under age 5 Free Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays / Skate rental $3
parkplaceleawood.com
Heart of America Christmas Pageant
December 5 - 7 and December 11 - 14
First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO
Free tickets are available now at the ROC Bookstore located just inside the 75th Street entrance to the church. Call 816-268-1125 for Bookstore hours. For more information, call the Pageant Information Line 816-778-1153 or visit our website.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstbaptistraytown.com
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
November 29 - December 21
Saturdays and Sundays / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Center Plaza
Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza! All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.
Admission Fee: Free
www.towncenterplaza.com
Christmas Candlelight Vintage Homes Tour
1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
1128 Fifth Avenue, Leavenworth, KS
The Leavenworth Vintage Homes Society presents its 17th holiday homes tour. This year’s tour features six historic district or National Historic Register homes all beautifully-decorated for the holidays. Also on the tour will be Leavenworth City Hall and Trinity United Methodist Church. Tickets are available by calling 913-682-7759 or by visiting our website. All proceeds benefit the Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Admission Fee: $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour
www.leavenworthhistory.org
Hometown Holiday
December 5 - 21
Downtown Historic Parkville, MO
There’s no place like Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri for the holidays. Friendly faces. Delightful surprises. Colorful sights. Cheerful sounds. Tantalizing treats. All the pleasures and traditions of time spent with family, loved ones and friends. Take a break from the ordinary rush. Discover our picturesque environment, our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a genuine hometown holiday. Visit Santa the first three Saturdays of December! From noon to 1 p.m. you will find Santa walking around Main Street and English Landing Center. From 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be in his cottage to hear special Christmas wishes. Santa cottage is located at the entrance of English Landing Centre. Bring your cameras for personal holiday pictures.
Admission Fee: Free
www.parkvillemo.org
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
November 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
720 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Strawberry Hill Museum, where exhibits are decorated in the Christmas tradition of many ethnic cultures. Take the time to remember how traditions got started. See how ethnic groups had their own type of simple decorations and were usually handmade by family members. Drawn from all of the corners of the world, the museum is proud to present a collection of the richest and most colorful displays of ethnic traditions and customs for the Christmas holiday season from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, African-American, Belgium, and Greece. Share in the traditions of yesteryear that continue in the families of today.
Admission Fee: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
Gardens by Candlelight: A Luminary Walk
December 13 and 14 / 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Take a brisk stroll through Kansas City's botanical garden all aglow with the soft light of hundreds of luminaries. Stop in the chapel to hear live music before taking the trolley back to the Visitor Center where there will be a crackling fire, hot chocolate and cookies, and more music. Cafe Thyme will be selling soup and bread. RSVP requested: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: Free with admission - $6/adults, $5/seniors and $2/children 5-12
www.powellgardens.org
Rezound! Hand Bell Choir
3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
The area's premier hand bell choir will literally ring in the holidays with its "A Season of Joy" concert. Rezound! is an auditioned ensemble whose members use English Handbells, hand chimes and White Chapel bells. A luminary walk follows from 5-7:30 p.m.
Admission Fee: $14/person or $10/member
www.powellgardens.org
Paws meet Claus
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Penn Valley Dog Park, 29th Street and Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO
"Paws meet Claus" when Santa Claus makes a stop at Penn Valley off-leash dog park to visit with our canine friends. Bring your camera for pictures of your pet with Santa, enjoy a hot beverage and celebrate the holidays with dogs and dog lovers alike. For more information, please call 816-513-7527.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcmo.org/parks
Holiday Tea & Music
December 7 and 14 / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Delight in treats both savory and sweet during a festive afternoon tea set in the majestic Grand Hall decorated with poinsettias, garden trains and greenery. The adjacent conservatory features a retro aluminum tree display. Reservations are required: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: $25/adults or $20/members; $12/children 5-12 or $10/members children
www.powellgardens.org
Tonight, Heaven Touches Earth
December 13 - 14 / 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church, North Kansas City, 2205 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO
Tonight – God will fulfill His promise in ways beyond imagination. Tonight – the eternal and the temporal will intertwine in a way that can never be unwoven. Tonight – God will show His love in the most miraculous way – through the gift of His Son. Tonight will be the birth of Jesus, the Christ. Tonight – we will once again be allowed to see God’s glory. Tonight – Heavenly music and earthly rejoicing will be in concert. Tonight – all creation sings! Tonight – Heaven Touches Earth!
Admission Fee: Free
www.fbcnkc.org
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
November 28 - January 11 / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCAC at Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 S. Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this year to view its annual light display. This flight is truly an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gifts or just an evening out. Space is limited and sells out quickly each year. Call (866) FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes. Make sure you visit us on the web.
Admission Fee: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
A World of Christmas Concert
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Crossroads Church, 7917 Main, Kansas City MO 64114
Each Year, Crossroads Church expands hearts and minds during the holiday season by focusing on a different culture. This year we are focusing on the Native Americans at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The concert is a festive family event featuring Native American and Crossroads participants. Connect with the Christmas spirit across cultures, with familiar Christmas carols, and Native American traditions. An offering will be taken for the people on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Refreshments will be served following the concert.
Admission Fee: Free
www. crossroadschurchkc.org
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 / 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Longview Lake Campground
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.
Admission: Donations for local charities
www.jacksongov.org
Christmas in Song
Nov. 20 - Dec. 28
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City’s most intimate cabaret invites you home for the holidays with Christmas in Song. Our annual holiday revue features a diverse mix of traditional tunes and contemporary songs sure to lift your holiday spirit. Go to our website for show times.
Admission: Adults $24 / seniors & students $22
www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
Five By Ten
Preview: November 29, 30 and December 2
Opens: December 3 – 7 and December 11 - 14
Studio 116, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
"Five By Ten"...The unique genius of Tennessee Williams shines through in this powerful collection of portraits of the disenfranchised and the lost.
Admission: Adults $15 / Seniors $10 / Students $6 / Groups of 10 or More-$5 each
www.umkc.edu/theatre/
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
November 7 - January 4 / 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin City Melodrama, 9601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Come see an original show fun for all ages! "Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer –or- It’s not easy being Green!" You’ve never seen such side-splitting antics, ingenious zaniness, and double-take sight gags when Rudolph and his gang of “green” deer teach Santa how easy it is to be green, even if your favorite color is red! Along with RUDOLPH will be another of the Melodrama’s wacky and fun-filled holiday revues featuring the overwhelmingly popular Water Glass Symphony!
Admission: $10.99 - $12.99
www.martincitymelodrama.org
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 22 - Dec. 27
Kansas City Repertory's Spencer Theatre, Kansas City, MO
For 28 years this magical production with its enchanting music, glorious costumes and entrancing scenery has been the high point of the Kansas City holiday season. Audiences are transported into the world of Victorian London to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his ageless transformation from miser to caring citizen. See show times and pricing online or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
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3 p.m.
Park Hill South High School, 4500 NW Riverpark Drive, Riverside, MO 64150
Join the Northland Symphony for a concert of traditional holiday favorites complete with children's choirs and a sing-along.
Admission: Free
www.northlandsymphony.org
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
December 6 - 28
Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, KCMO
This enchanting production's vibrant costumes, stunning sets, choreography by Artistic Director Emeritus Todd Bolender, and Peter Tchaikovsky’s memorable score, tell the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. An estimated 200 area children, who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School, also appear in the production along with the 25 professional dancers of Kansas City Ballet.
Admission: $25 to $80
www.kcballet.org
The Ice at Park Place: Johnson County's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Hours / Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Monday - Thursday / 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday / 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday / Noon - 8 p.m.
The Ice at Park Place, West 117th Street and Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kan.
Skates may be rented and tickets can be purchased at The Ice at Park Place pavilion, adjacent to the ice rink. Hats and gloves may also be purchased.
Admission: $6 / under age 5 Free Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays / Skate rental $3
parkplaceleawood.com
Heart of America Christmas Pageant
December 5 - 7 and December 11 - 14
First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO
Free tickets are available now at the ROC Bookstore located just inside the 75th Street entrance to the church. Call 816-268-1125 for Bookstore hours. For more information, call the Pageant Information Line 816-778-1153 or visit our website.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstbaptistraytown.com
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
November 29 - December 21
Saturdays and Sundays / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Center Plaza
Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza! All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.
Admission Fee: Free
www.towncenterplaza.com
Christmas Candlelight Vintage Homes Tour
1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
1128 Fifth Avenue, Leavenworth, KS
The Leavenworth Vintage Homes Society presents its 17th holiday homes tour. This year’s tour features six historic district or National Historic Register homes all beautifully-decorated for the holidays. Also on the tour will be Leavenworth City Hall and Trinity United Methodist Church. Tickets are available by calling 913-682-7759 or by visiting our website. All proceeds benefit the Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Admission Fee: $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour
www.leavenworthhistory.org
Hometown Holiday
December 5 - 21
Downtown Historic Parkville, MO
There’s no place like Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri for the holidays. Friendly faces. Delightful surprises. Colorful sights. Cheerful sounds. Tantalizing treats. All the pleasures and traditions of time spent with family, loved ones and friends. Take a break from the ordinary rush. Discover our picturesque environment, our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a genuine hometown holiday. Visit Santa the first three Saturdays of December! From noon to 1 p.m. you will find Santa walking around Main Street and English Landing Center. From 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be in his cottage to hear special Christmas wishes. Santa cottage is located at the entrance of English Landing Centre. Bring your cameras for personal holiday pictures.
Admission Fee: Free
www.parkvillemo.org
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
November 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
720 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Strawberry Hill Museum, where exhibits are decorated in the Christmas tradition of many ethnic cultures. Take the time to remember how traditions got started. See how ethnic groups had their own type of simple decorations and were usually handmade by family members. Drawn from all of the corners of the world, the museum is proud to present a collection of the richest and most colorful displays of ethnic traditions and customs for the Christmas holiday season from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, African-American, Belgium, and Greece. Share in the traditions of yesteryear that continue in the families of today.
Admission Fee: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
Gardens by Candlelight: A Luminary Walk
December 13 and 14 / 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Take a brisk stroll through Kansas City's botanical garden all aglow with the soft light of hundreds of luminaries. Stop in the chapel to hear live music before taking the trolley back to the Visitor Center where there will be a crackling fire, hot chocolate and cookies, and more music. Cafe Thyme will be selling soup and bread. RSVP requested: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: Free with admission - $6/adults, $5/seniors and $2/children 5-12
www.powellgardens.org
Rezound! Hand Bell Choir
3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
The area's premier hand bell choir will literally ring in the holidays with its "A Season of Joy" concert. Rezound! is an auditioned ensemble whose members use English Handbells, hand chimes and White Chapel bells. A luminary walk follows from 5-7:30 p.m.
Admission Fee: $14/person or $10/member
www.powellgardens.org
Paws meet Claus
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Penn Valley Dog Park, 29th Street and Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO
"Paws meet Claus" when Santa Claus makes a stop at Penn Valley off-leash dog park to visit with our canine friends. Bring your camera for pictures of your pet with Santa, enjoy a hot beverage and celebrate the holidays with dogs and dog lovers alike. For more information, please call 816-513-7527.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcmo.org/parks
Holiday Tea & Music
December 7 and 14 / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Delight in treats both savory and sweet during a festive afternoon tea set in the majestic Grand Hall decorated with poinsettias, garden trains and greenery. The adjacent conservatory features a retro aluminum tree display. Reservations are required: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: $25/adults or $20/members; $12/children 5-12 or $10/members children
www.powellgardens.org
Tonight, Heaven Touches Earth
December 13 - 14 / 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church, North Kansas City, 2205 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO
Tonight – God will fulfill His promise in ways beyond imagination. Tonight – the eternal and the temporal will intertwine in a way that can never be unwoven. Tonight – God will show His love in the most miraculous way – through the gift of His Son. Tonight will be the birth of Jesus, the Christ. Tonight – we will once again be allowed to see God’s glory. Tonight – Heavenly music and earthly rejoicing will be in concert. Tonight – all creation sings! Tonight – Heaven Touches Earth!
Admission Fee: Free
www.fbcnkc.org
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
November 28 - January 11 / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCAC at Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 S. Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this year to view its annual light display. This flight is truly an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gifts or just an evening out. Space is limited and sells out quickly each year. Call (866) FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes. Make sure you visit us on the web.
Admission Fee: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
A World of Christmas Concert
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Crossroads Church, 7917 Main, Kansas City MO 64114
Each Year, Crossroads Church expands hearts and minds during the holiday season by focusing on a different culture. This year we are focusing on the Native Americans at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. The concert is a festive family event featuring Native American and Crossroads participants. Connect with the Christmas spirit across cultures, with familiar Christmas carols, and Native American traditions. An offering will be taken for the people on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Refreshments will be served following the concert.
Admission Fee: Free
www. crossroadschurchkc.org
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