Upcoming Events

Hannah the Hippo and Ollie puppets

Arts Education

'Helpful Hannah Hippo – Don’t Give Up' with StoneLion Puppet Theatre

September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 | Time determined by teachers/groups
Virtual or in-person workshop, or in-person performance

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What If Puppets Digital Educational Series

Arts Education

'In the Workshop' presented by What If Puppets (formerly Paul Mesner Puppets)

February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 | 45-minute live puppetry-based workshop (during dates listed) and asynchronous digital resource

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a view from behind the head and shoulders of Simon and Garfunkel looking out at a theatre with five stars and the words for once, you can believe the hype the Simon and Garfunkel story

Midwest Trust Center Series

'The Simon & Garfunkel Story'

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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The 14 members of Les Violons pose for a picture. The picture shows them from over head standing in two groups on stage with their violins arranged on the floor in the middle of the stage.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Les Violons du Roy
Jonathan Cohen, Music Director; Miloš, Guitar

7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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Christina and Andrés standing in front of a building with the words 123 Andrés superimposed above them

Arts Education

'Around the Americas' with 123 Andrés

10 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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Christina and Andrés standing in front of a building

Arts Education

MTC Kids Jam – 123 Andrés

11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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the 4 members of Opus 76 wearing black tie stand smiling at the camera while holding their instruments

Midwest Trust Center Series

Opus 76 Quartet with Paul Neubauer, viola
'Mozart and Brahms'

2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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a woman in a red dress and a man in a suit stand in front of a black truck with the words the concert truck on it

Midwest Trust Center Series

The Concert Truck

8 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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George Thorogood sits next to his guitar on an amp. He has his arms crossed, is smiling at the camera and is wearing sunglasses.

College Event

George Thorogood and The Destroyers "Bad All Over The World – 50 Years of Rock"

8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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six dancers in colorful, traditional dresses lift their skirts in a semi-circle

Midwest Trust Center Series

'¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America!'
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar

8 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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Collage with dancer in Cinderella costume in two poses next to a graphic of a clock about to strike midnight and a glass slipper. Also includes the words The Culture House School of Dance Cinderella June 7-8, 2024 at Yardley Hall JCCC www.culturehouse.com

Rental

The Culture House Presents: Cinderella

2 and 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 7, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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the members of the Miami String Quartet pose for a picture and smile

College Event

Miami String Quartet

7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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a hand holds a cutout of a monster character and holds it next to a drawing of two children characters

Midwest Trust Center Series

Manual Cinema Presents 'Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster'

10 a.m. (school show) and 6 p.m. (public show) Friday, September 13, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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Justin Roberts holding brightly colored paper crafts in the shapes of instruments. He is standing against a bright blue background.

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players

11 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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a group of dancers form a tight circle while standing under a blue spotlight

Midwest Trust Center Series

New Dance Partners
The Ultimate Collaboration

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, September 20, 2024 - September 21, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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a group of men stand in formation on a stage lit with spotlights and fog while holding large drums

Midwest Trust Center Series

Malevo

7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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A woman sits in a chair holding a crystal ball. A man in a suit stands behind her. Both are looking at the camera. There is fog behind them and the setting is the woods.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Greg & Dana Newkirk's 'Haunted Objects Live!'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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illustration of spider man with the words Across the Spiderverse Live in concert

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Live in Concert

7 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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Three actors in black pose with a skull for a studio portrait against a dark backdrop.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Hotel Elsinore

Wednesday and Thursday, October 16, 2024 - October 17, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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photo collage of performing musicians with the words Super Session

Midwest Trust Center Series

Chicago Blues SuperSession

7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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Sonia De Los Santos sits on a couch with two of her musicians. Three others stand behind the couch. All are smiling and holding musical instruments.

Arts Education

Sonia De Los Santos 'A Celebration of Latin America'

10 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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the members of Mariachi Herencia de Mexico

Midwest Trust Center Series

Mariachi Herencia de México
'Our Latin Thing'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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Sonia De Los Santos stands against a beige background, and smiles while holding a guitar. She is wearing a floral dress.

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Sonia De Los Santos 'Música'

11 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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Asad Mecci and Colin Mochrie standing next to each other with the words HYPROV Improv under Hypnosis

Midwest Trust Center Series

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis
Starring Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci

7 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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The paragon ragtime orchestra arranged in various poses around one on an old staircase. They are all wearing period clothing and holding their instruments.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra in 'Meet Me at the Fair!: Music from the Great World's Fairs'

2 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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A parrot puppet and a parrot drawing next to the logo for What If Puppets

Midwest Trust Center Series

What If Puppets 'Shiver Me Paintbrush: A Pirate's Adventure in Art'

Wednesday-Saturday, December 4, 2024 - December 7, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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a dancer portraying the mouse king jumps up and reaches one hand out toward the camera. He is wearing a yellow and black checkered suit and is holding a checkered flag above his head. He looks intensely mischievous.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Owen/Cox Dance Group 'The Nutcracker & the Mouse King'

7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024 | Polsky Theatre

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a graphic collage showing a town street in the snow, with a circle with a Celtic style Christmas tree and the words Christmas in Killarney An Irish Christmas Celebration

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Christmas in Killarney'

7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 | Yardley Hall

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Krista Tatschl Eyler smiles while holding a guitar. She is standing against an orange background.

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Funky Mama

11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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Six members of Hiplet Ballerinas of Chicago pose on stage with one arm raised in the air. They are wearing black and the stage is foggy.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Hiplet Ballerinas

10 a.m. (school show) and 7:30 p.m. (public show) Friday, January 24, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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The three members of Time for Three pose for a picture next to a large picture window. They are wearing suits and holding their instruments. They are bathed in a soft light.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Time for Three

7 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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black and white photo of three musicians sitting on drums that say Let Me Out

Midwest Trust Center Series

Balaklava Blues

7 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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a man dressed as Elton John is seen from behind and sitting at a piano

Rental

Tom's Elton Tribute

7 p.m.. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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head and shoulders picture of three musicians of NOLA songbook

Midwest Trust Center Series

Winterlude Jazz Festival featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS: 'New Orleans Songbook'

7 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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Hero: the boy from troy a new musical about young John Lewis. Book by Nambie E. Kelley. Music and Lyrics by Joe Plummer.

Arts Education

'Hero: The Boy From Troy'

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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an illustration of the Addams family characters next to the words The Addams Family a musical comedy

Midwest Trust Center Series

'The Addams Family'

7:30 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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Alisa Amador smiles while singing and playing guitar. She is wearing a gingham dress and is standing if front of a bright blue background.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Alisa Amador Trio

7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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side by side photos of each ensemble - in each photo the five members of the ensemble are standing in a row holding their instruments

Midwest Trust Center Series

Imani Winds and Boston Brass

7 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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The five members of the band Goitse standing in a row and looking at the camera

Midwest Trust Center Series

Goitse

7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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Dancers in traditional dress next to the words Artist Management Partners Worldwide presents Rhythm India Bollywood and Beyond A production of Joya Kazi Unlimited

Midwest Trust Center Series

Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond

7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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Pierce Freelon smiles and dances in front of a bright orange background.

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Pierce Freelon

11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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collage showing a scene from the movie Dirty Dancing layered over a photo of a band on stage and the words Dirty Dancing in Concert Have the Time of your life! The film with live band and singers - Lionsgate copyright 2003 lions gate entertainment, all rights reserved

Midwest Trust Center Series

'Dirty Dancing in Concert'

7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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LA Theatre Works, Susan A Loewenberg Producing Director, A Room with a view by E.M. Forster Adapted by Kate McAll,

Midwest Trust Center Series

L.A. Theatre Works 'A Room with a View'
Adapted by Kate McAll

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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an Aretha Franklin impersonator stands on stage with her hands upraised in front of lit up letters that spell out respect

Midwest Trust Center Series

'R.E.S.P.E.C.T. — A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin'

7 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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illustration of a unicorn silhouette and a ring with the words Maya and the Magic Ring next to the logo for the Lyric Opera KC. Also includes the words An Opera for Families, Music by Lori Laitman, Libretto by Dana Gioia

Midwest Trust Center Series

Lyric Opera of Kansas City 'Maya and the Magic Ring'

Thursday-Sunday, March 27, 2025 - March 30, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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a large, celebratory group of musicians poses in an art studio with yellow walls and many art works surrounding them

Midwest Trust Center Series

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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illustrations of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton in pink and purple silhouettes

Midwest Trust Center Series

Trailblazing Women of Country: From Patsy to Loretta to Dolly
Featuring Nashville-based singer Kristina Train

7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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circus performers pose on stage with the words Omnium A Bold New Circus

Midwest Trust Center Series

Omnium Circus 'I'm Possible'

10 a.m. (school show) and 7 p.m. (public show) Friday, April 11, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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The three members of Uptown walk down a street next to a brick building. All three men are wearing blue jackets.

Midwest Trust Center Series

Uptown

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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performers on stage - a woman carrying a basket walks past three other people, two of whom are standing holding baskets and another who is on her knees with arms outstretched

Midwest Trust Center Series

'The Pa'akai We Bring'

Friday and Saturday, April 25, 2025 - April 26, 2025 | Yardley Hall

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Collage of portraits and a film poster featuring a shark in the ocean

Midwest Trust Center Series

esk and Silverback Films present 'Our Planet Live – A Netflix Documentary Series' with Dan Tapster

Thursday and Friday, May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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Ben Gundersheimer on stage with a guitar and a banner behind him that reads Mister G

Midwest Trust Center Series

MTC Kids Jam – Mister G

11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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The four members of Opus 76 standing in the Midwest Trust Center lobby wearing formal clothes and holding their instruments

Midwest Trust Center Series

Opus 76 Quartet with David Kim, violin

2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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Upward looking picture of two men on top of a dirt hill with the blue sky in the background. One is squatting and one is sitting; both are looking down toward the camera and both are wearing cowboy hats.

Midwest Trust Center Series

The Brother Brothers

7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

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