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What's Happening - January 10, 2009
Saturday
The Glass Menagerie
Jan. 9 - Feb. 8
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, Kansas City, MO
Share a moment in the life of the Wingfield family in this touching play filled with failed possibilities, false hope and painful anguish. This touching play is a gripping portrait of family life that introduced Williams as one of the preeminent playwrights of the 20th century. See our website for pricing and show times or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
Nov. 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 - 4 p.m.
Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 - 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. 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.
Admission: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
The Fragrance Garden: A Journey for the Senses
Jan. 10 - March 8
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Escape the winter blues with a fragrant retreat into a new conservatory exhibit. The Fragrance Garden will celebrate the unique aromas well-chosen plants can add to the garden. The display includes heady favorites from jasmine to gardenia. These classifications range from spicy to balsamic to honeyed. At "smelling stations" you can learn about each group and gather ideas for designing your own fragrance garden.
Admission: Adults $6 / Seniors $5 / Ages 5-12 $2
www.powellgardens.org
Improv Comedy with the Trip Fives & Makeshift Militia
6:30 p.m.
Westport Coffeehouse Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, KCMO 64111
The very first performance of the new Improv Comedy on "Second Saturdays" hosted by the Westport Coffeehouse Theatre. The Trip Fives (Named KC's "Best Comedy Troupe" in 2006 by the Pitch, Nomination for "Best Performance Art Group" in 2008 by KC Magazine) will share the stage with UMKC's Makeshift Militia. For reservations call 913-375-5168 or contact trip.fives@gmail.com.
Admission: $10
thetripfives.blogspot.com
Improv Thunderdome. Season 3, Round 1
9 p.m.
Westport Coffeehouse Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Mo., 64111
As part of Improv Comedy on "Second Saturdays" hosted by the Westport Coffeehouse, Thunderdome pits nine teams of local improvisers against each other in a four month battle. Each team will get 30 minutes to prove their worthiness. Audiences will decide each month which team shall move on to the championship match. For reservations call 913-375-5168 or contact improvthunderdome@gmail.com
Admission: $10
thetripfives.blogspot.com
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
Nov. 28 - Jan. 11 / 6 - 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. Call 866-FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes.
Admission: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
Kansas City Boat & Sport show
Jan. 7 - 11
Roe Bartle Hall, 301 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO
The 2009 Show offers 350,000 square feet of the latest in boats, personal watercraft, RVs, ATVs, hunting and fishing accessories, and vacation getaways. Other Show features include games and activities for the entire family, as well as a seminar lineup packed with today’s top hunting and fishing personalities.
Admission: Adults $9 / Ages 13 - 15 $5 / Ages 12 and under Free
www.kansascitysportshow.com
Journey to True Financial Freedom
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Countryside Christian Church, 6101 Nall Ave, Mission, KS
This course combines biblical principles of money management with practical applications in a fast-paced format. Equipped with wisdom from God's Word, you'll learn how to establish and maintain a plan to faithfully serve Jesus Christ with all of your resources. You must register in advance, either by contacting the church office, 913-262-1000 or on our website. Register early to guarantee your reservation. Lunch is available for an extra charge.
Admission: $25
www.csidechristian.org
The Seventeenth Annual M. L. King, Jr. Holiday Community Memorial Program
1 - 2 p.m. Displays
2 p.m. Program
Blue Valley Northwest High School, 135th & Switzer, Overland Park, Kan.
Program will honot Dr. King's birthday. Guest speaker - Cynthia "Mamma J" Johnson - "Living the Dream: Woman with a Message of Hope"
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Jan. 9 - Feb. 8
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, Kansas City, MO
Share a moment in the life of the Wingfield family in this touching play filled with failed possibilities, false hope and painful anguish. This touching play is a gripping portrait of family life that introduced Williams as one of the preeminent playwrights of the 20th century. See our website for pricing and show times or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
Nov. 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 - 4 p.m.
Jan. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 - 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. 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.
Admission: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
The Fragrance Garden: A Journey for the Senses
Jan. 10 - March 8
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Escape the winter blues with a fragrant retreat into a new conservatory exhibit. The Fragrance Garden will celebrate the unique aromas well-chosen plants can add to the garden. The display includes heady favorites from jasmine to gardenia. These classifications range from spicy to balsamic to honeyed. At "smelling stations" you can learn about each group and gather ideas for designing your own fragrance garden.
Admission: Adults $6 / Seniors $5 / Ages 5-12 $2
www.powellgardens.org
Improv Comedy with the Trip Fives & Makeshift Militia
6:30 p.m.
Westport Coffeehouse Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, KCMO 64111
The very first performance of the new Improv Comedy on "Second Saturdays" hosted by the Westport Coffeehouse Theatre. The Trip Fives (Named KC's "Best Comedy Troupe" in 2006 by the Pitch, Nomination for "Best Performance Art Group" in 2008 by KC Magazine) will share the stage with UMKC's Makeshift Militia. For reservations call 913-375-5168 or contact trip.fives@gmail.com.
Admission: $10
thetripfives.blogspot.com
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9 p.m.
Westport Coffeehouse Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Mo., 64111
As part of Improv Comedy on "Second Saturdays" hosted by the Westport Coffeehouse, Thunderdome pits nine teams of local improvisers against each other in a four month battle. Each team will get 30 minutes to prove their worthiness. Audiences will decide each month which team shall move on to the championship match. For reservations call 913-375-5168 or contact improvthunderdome@gmail.com
Admission: $10
thetripfives.blogspot.com
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
Nov. 28 - Jan. 11 / 6 - 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. Call 866-FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes.
Admission: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
Kansas City Boat & Sport show
Jan. 7 - 11
Roe Bartle Hall, 301 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO
The 2009 Show offers 350,000 square feet of the latest in boats, personal watercraft, RVs, ATVs, hunting and fishing accessories, and vacation getaways. Other Show features include games and activities for the entire family, as well as a seminar lineup packed with today’s top hunting and fishing personalities.
Admission: Adults $9 / Ages 13 - 15 $5 / Ages 12 and under Free
www.kansascitysportshow.com
Journey to True Financial Freedom
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Countryside Christian Church, 6101 Nall Ave, Mission, KS
This course combines biblical principles of money management with practical applications in a fast-paced format. Equipped with wisdom from God's Word, you'll learn how to establish and maintain a plan to faithfully serve Jesus Christ with all of your resources. You must register in advance, either by contacting the church office, 913-262-1000 or on our website. Register early to guarantee your reservation. Lunch is available for an extra charge.
Admission: $25
www.csidechristian.org
The Seventeenth Annual M. L. King, Jr. Holiday Community Memorial Program
1 - 2 p.m. Displays
2 p.m. Program
Blue Valley Northwest High School, 135th & Switzer, Overland Park, Kan.
Program will honot Dr. King's birthday. Guest speaker - Cynthia "Mamma J" Johnson - "Living the Dream: Woman with a Message of Hope"
Admission: Free, donations accepted
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