Which came first, the artist or the garden? The plants that make up botanical gardens are thoughtfully curated, just like the paintings that are hung in art museums. To explore the connection between visual art and the natural world join us for Artful Gardens with "Docent Donna" Houtteman of Art Blocks KC. This event includes a…
Tony® Award-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I, and 2017 Tony® Award-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony Award® winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winner Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The original production won ten Tony Awards®, including a special…
Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. announced a new leg of her wildly successful 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour including a stop at Starlight Theatre on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Named Best Female R&B/Pop Artist at the 2021 BET Awards, H.E.R. finished 2021 earning an astonishing 8 Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year…
The American Royal Rodeo returns to Kansas City May 5-7, 2022 for multiple evenings of rodeo action by the top cowboys and cowgirls from around the country after a two-year hiatus due to Covid precautions. The PRCA-sanctioned ProRodeo will hit the dirt each night at 7:30 p.m. in the American Royal Complex, featuring bareback riding,…
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - General Admission floor and rear balcony, Reserved Front Balcony. Doors 7pm / Show 8pm PROOF OF FULLY VACCINATED STATUS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SHOW. Patrons must present a vaccine card with matching ID upon entry. Proof of vaccination can be a physical paper copy or a snapshot…
Eckart Runge, founding cellist for the Artemis Quartet, and his duo partner Jacque Ammon have been breaking down concert barriers for more than 25 years. This genre-defying concert juxtaposes Beethoven with more contemporary revolutionary icons such as Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, Piazolla, Chick Corea, and more!
Anyone can grow beautiful roses. All it takes is choosing the right varieties and understanding the growing conditions that help them thrive. Join Laura Dickinson, an American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian, to explore the history of roses, how new rose varieties are developed, and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs.…
There’s dreadful news from the concert hall — the composer is dead! Where exactly were the violins on the day in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously? his perplexing Lemony Snicket mystery is but one of the musical stories on a well-orchestrated afternoon program that super sleuths…
Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party benefitting HopeKids Kansas City! Bust out your derby hat and join the festivities at Jack Stack Freight House on May 7th! Tickets: $75 A fundraising event honoring Sarah Jurgens benefitting HopeKids Kansas City's new equestrian program "Horses Are A Happy Place". HopeKids provides programs and events for families that have a child…
Ona Gieschen’s Native Prairie, located just outside of Sedalia, Missouri, is owned and managed by Powell Gardens. The Native Prairie Series, a series of workshops taught at Ona’s Prairie by staff Conservationist Julie Copley, aims to provide participants valuable perspective on this critical Midwest ecosystem. Each workshop will highlight topics surrounding the tallgrass prairie such…
