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What's Happening - December 16, 2008
Tuesday
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
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
Nov. 7 - Jan. 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/
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
Christmas on the Prairie: Readings from Pioneer Diaries & Memoirs
7 p.m.
Indian Creek Branch Library, 12990 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS
Enjoy a cozy evening of reading from the recollections of pioneers' holidays on the plains. This program open to all ages will take place in two worlds at once: readers will be present in the real world while their "avatars" perform in the virtual world of Second Life. The "real world" audience will see the Second Life performance projected onto a screen. Refreshments will be served. No registration. For more info, call 913-971-6888.
Admission Fee: Free
www.olathelibrary.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
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
Jazz Poetry Jams at the Blue Room
7 p.m.
Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, 1600 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Held in the smoke-free Blue Room jazz club and featuring special guest poets, an open mic competition, and a live jazz group, Jazz Poetry Jams is a must-see event for lovers of creative personal expression, jazz & the spoken word – and has turned into a standing-room-only event. Performing as guest artist for the December session is poet Stacy Tolbert, an author, playwright, writer & teacher based in Seattle. She has been published in several magazines, newspapers and journals and is a member of the Black Poet's Collective.
Admission Fee: $5
www.americanjazzmuseum.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
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
Nov. 7 - Jan. 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/
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
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7 p.m.
Indian Creek Branch Library, 12990 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS
Enjoy a cozy evening of reading from the recollections of pioneers' holidays on the plains. This program open to all ages will take place in two worlds at once: readers will be present in the real world while their "avatars" perform in the virtual world of Second Life. The "real world" audience will see the Second Life performance projected onto a screen. Refreshments will be served. No registration. For more info, call 913-971-6888.
Admission Fee: Free
www.olathelibrary.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
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
Jazz Poetry Jams at the Blue Room
7 p.m.
Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, 1600 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Held in the smoke-free Blue Room jazz club and featuring special guest poets, an open mic competition, and a live jazz group, Jazz Poetry Jams is a must-see event for lovers of creative personal expression, jazz & the spoken word – and has turned into a standing-room-only event. Performing as guest artist for the December session is poet Stacy Tolbert, an author, playwright, writer & teacher based in Seattle. She has been published in several magazines, newspapers and journals and is a member of the Black Poet's Collective.
Admission Fee: $5
www.americanjazzmuseum.org
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