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What's Happening - December 20, 2008
Saturday
Kansas City Spartans Pro Basketball Team Second Home Game Of Season vs. The St. Louis Stunners Dec. 20 Hickman Mills High School Kansas City, Mo. Tipoff at 6:15 p.m. GA Tickets $10 www.kansascityspartans.comChristmas 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/
Everything Art from $1 - $50 at the Original Art Flea Market
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13 and 20 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ArtsTech Center, 1522 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108
Everything Art for Less than a Tank of Gas ArtsTech presents the Original Art Flea Market in the Crossroads Art District. Fine art, handmade goods, accessories, clothing, kitsch, vintage finds and more. Find an incredible deal on holiday gifts and something for yourself!
Admission: Free and a $1 suggested donation will buy a raffle ticket
www.originalartfleakc.com
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
North Oak Christian Church Cantata
7 p.m.
9900 North Oak Trfwy, Kansas City, MO 64155
"Watchnight" by Rick Vale is a musical that takes a quiet celebratory look at the Christmas story. The musical allows for each of us to reflect back to our days as children as we wait in excitement and mystery for the birth of our Savior. Come with an open heart and let your childlike soul be filled with joy as you hear your favorite carols, and see children acting out the Christmas story. Partake of the Lord's Supper and remember the love that your Heavenly Father shares for all of his children. No tickets are necessary. Please bring your friends and family.
Admission Fee: Free
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
Winter Wonderland Party
December 15 / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
December 20 / 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1587 NE Rice Road, Lee's Summit, MO
Gymboree Play and Music of Lee's Summit is celebrating the season with a party! We will be playing games, singing songs, and having fun. We will also create a gift for someone special. Dress for mess and fun! Reservations are required so that we have enough supplies. To reserve your spot, call us at 816-525-7529 or email us at LSummitMO@GymboreeClasses.com. Admission fee includes all supplies.
Admission Fee: Adults are Free, $15 per child
www.gymboreeclasses.com
The Doo-Dads Live Concert at The Glenwood Arts Theatre
11 a.m.
The Glenwood Arts Theatre, 9575 Metcalf Overland Park, KS 66212
The Doo-Dads perform LIVE at the Glenwood Arts Theatre in Metcalf South Shopping Center. Bring the Whole Family for a Rock & Roll Holiday Party!
Admission Fee: Adults $5, Children $3
www.thedoodads.com
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
The Splendor of Christmas
5:30 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church of Johnson Co, 9101 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207
Sarah Oberle will direct performances of the Bethany Brass Ensemble, Festival Choir, Chancel Handbells, String Ensemble, Vox Moderna and Drama Ministry. Open to all ages.
Admission Fee: Free Will Offering
www.bethanylutheran-op.org
Skate with Santa at Line Creek Ice Arena
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Line Creek Ice Arena, 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO
Santa lands on the ice before heading north again to get the toys ready for the holidays. Admission includes skate rental. Call 816-513-0760 for more information.
Admission Fee: $5
www.kcmo.org/parks
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
Living Nativity
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Shawnee United Methodist, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS
The church will present a Living Nativity on the corner of Johnson Drive and Ballentine as the church's gift to the community. There will be live animals and music. Come by and remember the reason for the season.
Admission Fee: Free
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
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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/
Everything Art from $1 - $50 at the Original Art Flea Market
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13 and 20 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ArtsTech Center, 1522 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108
Everything Art for Less than a Tank of Gas ArtsTech presents the Original Art Flea Market in the Crossroads Art District. Fine art, handmade goods, accessories, clothing, kitsch, vintage finds and more. Find an incredible deal on holiday gifts and something for yourself!
Admission: Free and a $1 suggested donation will buy a raffle ticket
www.originalartfleakc.com
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
North Oak Christian Church Cantata
7 p.m.
9900 North Oak Trfwy, Kansas City, MO 64155
"Watchnight" by Rick Vale is a musical that takes a quiet celebratory look at the Christmas story. The musical allows for each of us to reflect back to our days as children as we wait in excitement and mystery for the birth of our Savior. Come with an open heart and let your childlike soul be filled with joy as you hear your favorite carols, and see children acting out the Christmas story. Partake of the Lord's Supper and remember the love that your Heavenly Father shares for all of his children. No tickets are necessary. Please bring your friends and family.
Admission Fee: Free
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
Winter Wonderland Party
December 15 / 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
December 20 / 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1587 NE Rice Road, Lee's Summit, MO
Gymboree Play and Music of Lee's Summit is celebrating the season with a party! We will be playing games, singing songs, and having fun. We will also create a gift for someone special. Dress for mess and fun! Reservations are required so that we have enough supplies. To reserve your spot, call us at 816-525-7529 or email us at LSummitMO@GymboreeClasses.com. Admission fee includes all supplies.
Admission Fee: Adults are Free, $15 per child
www.gymboreeclasses.com
The Doo-Dads Live Concert at The Glenwood Arts Theatre
11 a.m.
The Glenwood Arts Theatre, 9575 Metcalf Overland Park, KS 66212
The Doo-Dads perform LIVE at the Glenwood Arts Theatre in Metcalf South Shopping Center. Bring the Whole Family for a Rock & Roll Holiday Party!
Admission Fee: Adults $5, Children $3
www.thedoodads.com
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
The Splendor of Christmas
5:30 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church of Johnson Co, 9101 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207
Sarah Oberle will direct performances of the Bethany Brass Ensemble, Festival Choir, Chancel Handbells, String Ensemble, Vox Moderna and Drama Ministry. Open to all ages.
Admission Fee: Free Will Offering
www.bethanylutheran-op.org
Skate with Santa at Line Creek Ice Arena
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Line Creek Ice Arena, 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO
Santa lands on the ice before heading north again to get the toys ready for the holidays. Admission includes skate rental. Call 816-513-0760 for more information.
Admission Fee: $5
www.kcmo.org/parks
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
Living Nativity
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Shawnee United Methodist, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS
The church will present a Living Nativity on the corner of Johnson Drive and Ballentine as the church's gift to the community. There will be live animals and music. Come by and remember the reason for the season.
Admission Fee: Free
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