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MTC Kids Jam - Hot Peas 'N Butter
33rd Annual Ceremony of Lessons and Carols
Horns for the Holidays
Led by Danny Lapidus, the award-winning family music band, Hot Peas 'N Butter, wows thousands of you (more)

Led by Danny Lapidus, the award-winning family music band, Hot Peas 'N Butter, wows thousands of young audiences across the nation every year with their interactive, roots music from around the world. Named for the playground game they played as kids, Hot Peas ‘N Butter incorporates many languages into their performances: English, Spanish, French, Korean and Hebrew, just to name a few. With eight award-winning albums and numerous music videos (some of which have been featured on Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon TV!), Hot Peas ‘N Butter makes new friends everywhere they go. The band started 2022 by writing three songs for Sesame Street that are being released as part of Sesame’s Racial Justice Initiative for the 2022-23 season, with much more to come. The band continues to grow their relationships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by creating bicycle safety songs and videos (including the hit “Different Spokes for Different Folks”) which helped raise more than $7 million for the St. Jude Trike-a-thon. Adding to the success of their Parents’ Choice Award-winning catalog of albums, the band’s latest release, “Back to the Land,” celebrates our connections to one another as a society, as well as our connection to our planet and its health. The title track is a rousing bluegrass tune with special guests Laurie Berkner, Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary) and Dan Zanes, recognizing the environmental challenges for our Earth, with hopeful lyrics encouraging listeners to find their way... “Back to the Land.”

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Rockhurst’s student choruses and Musica Sacra present this traditional concert of Christmas music (more)

Rockhurst’s student choruses and Musica Sacra present this traditional concert of Christmas music based on seasonal scriptural readings. Highlights include Vivaldi’s “Magnificat,” traditional favorites like “O Holy Night,” and carols from a variety of countries and cultures. A holiday reception follows the performance and reading. Register here https://engage.rockhurst.edu/register/lessonscarols2023

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Experience the magic as the KC Horn Club fills the air with the joyous sounds of the season. The vol (more)

Experience the magic as the KC Horn Club fills the air with the joyous sounds of the season. The volunteer musicians, along with the KC Horn Club Youth ensemble, comprised of middle and high school students, will showcase their incredible talent, spreading holiday cheer. After the concert, join us for a reception featuring holiday treats and punch. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle, share the holiday spirit, and celebrate the season together. All are welcome to attend, and the best part? It's a FREE concert! However, for those feeling generous, Free Will Donations are gladly accepted to support the KC Horn Club and their musical endeavors. Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join in the joy of the season. The more, the merrier!

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Orígenes
Handel's Messiah
A Very Merry Christmas Pageant
Orígenes tells the story of Flamenco from mediaeval to modern times.  Each musician speaks about t (more)

Orígenes tells the story of Flamenco from mediaeval to modern times.  Each musician speaks about their area of knowledge illustrated with projected images and live music/dance. Flamenco comes from the South of Spain which was a cultural crossroads inhabited by Moors, the Roma people who migrated from India, Africans who were captured and brought as slaves and the Andalusian people who are a mix of all those that came before them. All these people used music and dance to express their beliefs, hardships and celebrations and scholars suspect that all of it got mixed up, changed and influenced to become what today we call "Flamenco."

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Roberto Kalb, guest conductor

Zoie Reams, (more)

Roberto Kalb, guest conductor

Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano

David Portillo, tenor

Christian Pursell, bass-baritone

Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director

Hallelujah! The power of more than 150 musicians and voices combined with the impeccable acoustics of Helzberg Hall provides a triumphant experience of Handel’s majestic choral masterpiece. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus welcome glorious soloists for the Messiah performance of the season — the perfect way to kick off the holidays.


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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Step into the spotlight of the most fabulous holiday (more)

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Step into the spotlight of the most fabulous holiday extravaganza ever! Join us as 140 singing contestants compete for the coveted crown, taking you on a theatrical journey through eclectic holiday favorites. From classic carols to contemporary pop hits, our performance will remind you that the holidays are about joy and togetherness. With stunning vocal performances, high-energy dance numbers, and a heartwarming message, A Very Merry Christmas Pageant is a must-see event that will fill you with the festive spirit.

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MTC Kids Jam - Hot Peas 'N Butter

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College

Dec 02, 2023

Led by Danny Lapidus, the award-winning family music band, Hot Peas 'N Butter, wows thousands of young audiences across the nation every year with their interactive, roots music from around the world. Named for the playground game they played as kids, Hot Peas ‘N Butter incorporates many languages into their performances: English, Spanish, French, Korean and Hebrew, just to name a few. With eight award-winning albums and numerous music videos (some of which have been featured on Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon TV!), Hot Peas ‘N Butter makes new friends everywhere they go. The band started 2022 by writing three songs for Sesame Street that are being released as part of Sesame’s Racial Justice Initiative for the 2022-23 season, with much more to come. The band continues to grow their relationships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by creating bicycle safety songs and videos (including the hit “Different Spokes for Different…

33rd Annual Ceremony of Lessons and Carols

Presented by Rockhurst University at Arrupe Hall, Rockhurst University

Dec 02, 2023

Rockhurst’s student choruses and Musica Sacra present this traditional concert of Christmas music based on seasonal scriptural readings. Highlights include Vivaldi’s “Magnificat,” traditional favorites like “O Holy Night,” and carols from a variety of countries and cultures. A holiday reception follows the performance and reading. Register here https://engage.rockhurst.edu/register/lessonscarols2023

Horns for the Holidays

Presented by Kansas City Horn Club at Leawood United Methodist Church

Dec 02, 2023

Experience the magic as the KC Horn Club fills the air with the joyous sounds of the season. The volunteer musicians, along with the KC Horn Club Youth ensemble, comprised of middle and high school students, will showcase their incredible talent, spreading holiday cheer. After the concert, join us for a reception featuring holiday treats and punch. It's the perfect opportunity to mingle, share the holiday spirit, and celebrate the season together. All are welcome to attend, and the best part? It's a FREE concert! However, for those feeling generous, Free Will Donations are gladly accepted to support the KC Horn Club and their musical endeavors. Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join in the joy of the season. The more, the merrier!

Orígenes

Presented by 45° Flamenco at Neese Gray Theatre

Dec 02, 2023

Orígenes tells the story of Flamenco from mediaeval to modern times.  Each musician speaks about their area of knowledge illustrated with projected images and live music/dance. Flamenco comes from the South of Spain which was a cultural crossroads inhabited by Moors, the Roma people who migrated from India, Africans who were captured and brought as slaves and the Andalusian people who are a mix of all those that came before them. All these people used music and dance to express their beliefs, hardships and celebrations and scholars suspect that all of it got mixed up, changed and influenced to become what today we call "Flamenco."

Handel's Messiah

Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Dec 01 - Dec 03, 2023

Roberto Kalb, guest conductor Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano David Portillo, tenor Christian Pursell, bass-baritone Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director Hallelujah! The power of more than 150 musicians and voices combined with the impeccable acoustics of Helzberg Hall provides a triumphant experience of Handel’s majestic choral masterpiece. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus welcome glorious soloists for the Messiah performance of the season — the perfect way to kick off the holidays.

A Very Merry Christmas Pageant

Presented by Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City at The Folly Theater

Dec 02 - Dec 03, 2023

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Step into the spotlight of the most fabulous holiday extravaganza ever! Join us as 140 singing contestants compete for the coveted crown, taking you on a theatrical journey through eclectic holiday favorites. From classic carols to contemporary pop hits, our performance will remind you that the holidays are about joy and togetherness. With stunning vocal performances, high-energy dance numbers, and a heartwarming message, A Very Merry Christmas Pageant is a must-see event that will fill you with the festive spirit.