February 19, 2022 - October 2, 2022
Nerman Museum Exhibition: 'Pushing Paper'
Nerman Museum of Contemporary. Art
Selected works on paper from the Nerman Museum’s permanent collection will be on view Feb. 19 – Oct. 2, 2022.
Arts & Performances
April 18, 2022 - June 3, 2022
Arts Education: Commedia Dell'Aesop
Online
A JCCC Theatre Department production in collaboration with Midwest Trust Center's Arts Education Department.
Arts & Performances
April 21, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Nerman Museum Exhibition: Shinique Smith • 'STARGAZERS'
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Spiritual qualities of everyday objects are the focus of Shinique Smith's art.
Arts & Performances
May 5, 2022 - September 25, 2022
Nerman Museum Exhibition: Zigmunds Priede | 'Aggregates of Time'
Kansas Focus Gallery, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Selected works by a former JCCC professor, from the collection of Landon Kirchner and Barbara Smith
Arts & Performances
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, June 5, 2022
Day of Creativity 2022
Nerman Museum, Regnier Center
New date! Join us for art activities, free stuff, music, Kona Ice and fun!
Community, Campus Life, Arts & Performances
June 7, 2022 - July 29, 2022
Nerman Museum: Summer Youth Art Classes
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
The museum offers a popular series of studio classes for children on weekdays during the summer.
Arts & Performances
June 10, 2022 - June 11, 2022
'The Little Mermaid'
Yardley Hall
Presented by The Culture House School of Dance. Four shows!
Arts & Performances
August 3, 2022
Escher String Quartet
Polsky Theatre
This appearance is part of the Heartland Chamber Music Festival, for which the Escher String Quartet will serve as artists-in-residence.
Arts & Performances
8:30 PM, August 19, 2022
Light Up the Lawn: Calvin Arsenia
Nerman Museum lawn
Harpist turns the arts world on its head as he flirts between genres.
Community, Campus Life, Arts & Performances
7:30 PM, August 24, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Chris Botti
Yardley Hall
Chris Botti is the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter, a brilliant bandleader, and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious.
Arts & Performances
8:30 PM, August 26, 2022
Light Up the Lawn: Making Movies
Nerman Museum lawn
Innovative Latinx rock ‘n’ rollers perform in Spanish and English.
Arts & Performances, Community, Campus Life
8:30 PM, September 2, 2022
Light Up the Lawn: Victor & Penny
Nerman Museum lawn
Swing-infused folk-jazz rooted in the riff-driven Kansas City style.
Campus Life, Community, Arts & Performances
September 16, 2022 - September 17, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: New Dance Partners
Yardley Hall
Four choreographers, four dance companies, four world premieres! Performances at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Arts & Performances
2:00 PM, September 25, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Opus 76 Quartet — 'Glass, Beethoven and Mendelssohn'
Polsky Theatre
MTC's artists-in-residence will perform works by Philip Glass, Ludwig van Beethoven and Felix Mendelssohn.
Arts & Performances
7:30 PM, September 29, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: DEAFinitely Dope
Polsky Theatre
Matthew Maxey continues to break barriers and defy the norms with a fresh perspective on interaction, inclusion, accessibility and equality.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, September 30, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Verona Quartet
Yardley Hall
The Verona Quartet has firmly established itself among the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today.
Arts & Performances
11:00 AM, October 1, 2022
MTC Kids Jam series – Yogapalooza with Bari Koral
Yardley Hall
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities followed by a 60-minute concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, October 2, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Winterlude — Vine Street Rumble
Yardley Hall
Kansas City’s Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra, directed by Kent Rausch, was formed to honor the legacy of the “golden era” of Kansas City’s world-renowned jazz history.
Arts & Performances
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, October 14, 2022 - October 15, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: 'Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation'
Yardley Hall
Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends come to life in this beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. School shows and public performances are scheduled.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, October 16, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Soweto Gospel Choir — 'Hope'
Yardley Hall
Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album, the world’s most critically acclaimed choir brings its 'Hope' concert to North America and Canada for the first time.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, October 21, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: KC Jazz Orchestra/Hanover Big Band (Germany)
Yardley Hall
Celebrate the reunion of Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Hanover Big Band with their return to Kansas City for another joyful collaboration.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, October 22, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: An Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez: 'Napoleon Dynamite – Film Screening and Conversation'
Yardley Hall
“Nunchuck skills… bowhunting skills… computer hacking skills… Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills!”
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, October 28, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: The Four Freshmen
Yardley Hall
Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners worldwide for years.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, October 30, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party — 'The Misery Loves Company' tour
Yardley Hall
These satin-adorned down-and-outers have been pals since meeting ages ago at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Now, they’re world-famous and traveling the world. Not bad for two “losers” from “America’s Got Talent.”
Arts & Performances
November 10, 2022
Arts Education: In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Yardley Hall
Celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of those who bring new perspectives to our country with this adaptation of Bette Bao Lord’s book. Two shows: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Arts & Performances
November 12, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: 'Legally Blonde — the Musical'
Yardley Hall
Fabulously fun and international award-winning “Legally Blonde — The Musical” is the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power! Two shows, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, November 19, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: An Evening with Nigella Lawson
Yardley Hall
Marvel in this conversation and Q & A with Nigella Lawson as she recounts the people, food and recipes that have shaped her unique career and life.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, December 2, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: tenThing Brass Ensemble — 'A Feeling of Norwegian Christmas'
Yardley Hall
Explore musical traditions of the Christmas season while traveling across the old continent.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, December 4, 2022
Midwest Trust Center Series: Winterlude – Doug Talley Quartet
Polsky Theatre
The Doug Talley Quartet expands the parameters of jazz with colorful harmonies and strong rhythms.
Arts & Performances
December 7, 2022 - December 10, 2022
Arts Education: Mesner Puppet Theater | 'Cirque du Wiener Dog'
Yardley Hall
Cirque du Wiener Dog is a variety show featuring a cast of wacky wiener dog performers. Seven performances over four days!
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, January 15, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Winterlude – Bobby Watson Quartet
Polsky Theatre
For more than three decades, Bobby Watson has contributed consistently intelligent, sensitive and well-thought-out music to the modern-day jazz lexicon.
Arts & Performances
11:00 AM, January 21, 2023
MTC Kids Jam series – Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo | 'Finding Friends Far from Home'
Polsky Theatre
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities followed by a 60-minute concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, January 22, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Oran Etkin — 'Open Arms'
Polsky Theatre
Etkin's unique sound on the clarinet, bass clarinet and saxophone comes from an openness to deep musical connections that transcend cultural and generational boundaries.
Arts & Performances
2:00 PM, January 29, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Opus 76 Quartet — 'Amadeus' (recital + film)
Polsky Theatre
Described as a “brilliant young string quartet” by London’s Spectator and giving “certainly passionate performances” by The Kansas City Star, Opus 76 Quartet is proud to return to MTC as artists-in-residence.
Arts & Performances
February 2, 2023 - February 4, 2023
Arts Education: Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story
Polsky Theatre
Using everyday objects, 10-year-old Belinda recreates the classic tale of Cinderella. This captivating retelling tackles cultural heritage, family and the power of language. Morning and afternoon performances.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, February 5, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: The Small Glories
Polsky Theatre
Thrown together purely by accident for an anniversary show at Winnipeg’s West End Cultural Centre, The Small Glories could almost make you believe in fate.
Arts & Performances
February 11, 2023 - February 12, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: L.A. Theatre Works — 'Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom'
Polsky Theatre
The hilarious, true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. Shows at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Arts & Performances
7:30 PM, February 11, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: 'Voices of Mississippi'
Yardley Hall
"Voices of Mississippi” is a new multimedia event that celebrates the music, art and storytelling traditions of the people of Mississippi.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, February 18, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Emerson Quartet Farewell Tour
Yardley Hall
The Emerson String Quartet has maintained its status as one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles for more than four decades. With special guest David Finckel, cello.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, February 19, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Winterlude – Trent Austin Quartet
Polsky Theatre
As a trumpeting Renaissance man, Trent Austin plays jazz classics with the influences of classical and contemporary music.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, February 24, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: DakhaBrakha
Polsky Theatre
Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian “ethno chaos” band DakhaBrakha creates a world of unexpected new music.
Arts & Performances
2:00 PM, February 26, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Opus 76 Quartet — Haydn and Schubert
Polsky Theatre
Join the Midwest Trust Center’s Artists-in-Residence for an intimate performance on the stage of Yardley Hall. Patrons will sit in the round as the Opus 76 Quartet plays works by Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert.
Arts & Performances
March 2, 2023
Arts Education: It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories by Todd Parr
Yardley Hall
Ideal for young audiences, the hourlong production “It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories by Todd Parr” features three books from his collection. Morning, afternoon and evening performances.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, March 3, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra
Yardley Hall
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, March 5, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Brooklyn Rider — 'Variations on a Theme'
Polsky Theatre
With its gripping performance style and unquenchable appetite for musical adventure, Brooklyn Rider has carved a singular space in the world of string quartets over its 15-year history.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, March 10, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Danú — St. Patrick's Celebration
Yardley Hall
A perennial favorite of MTC audiences, Danú’s standing-room-only concerts throughout Ireland feature high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, March 11, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: John McCutcheon
Polsky Theatre
From simple beginnings, John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folk singers.
Arts & Performances
March 12, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Opus 76 Quartet — Tchaikovsky and Schumann with Ramona Pansegrau, piano
Polsky Theatre
Hailed as “Kansas City’s Premier String Quartet” (KC Independent), the Opus 76 Quartet and pianist Ramona Pansegrau, Kansas City Ballet Music Director, reunite to perform Robert Schumann’s E-flat major Piano Quintet, following Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No. 1 in D major.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, March 19, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Winterlude – KC Jazz Disciples
Polsky Theatre
Five musicians flawlessly blend into the ultimate Kansas City jazz sound while bringing their unique touch to the stage.
Arts & Performances
11:00 AM, March 25, 2023
MTC Kids Jam series – Billy Jonas | 'Who’s Gonna Make Our Music?!'
Polsky Theatre
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities followed by a 60-minute concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.
Arts & Performances
7:00 PM, March 26, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: 'Curtis on Tour' — Featuring David Shifrin, clarinet; John de Lancie, narrator; Soovin Kim, violin
Polsky Theatre
The Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music, performing Stravinsky’s ‘L’Histoire du soldat’ and more.
Arts & Performances
8:00 PM, March 31, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: A Moving Sound
Polsky Theatre
Fusing traditional Taiwanese influences with a global sensibility, award-winning ensemble A Moving Sound (Sheng Don 聲動) built a worldwide following through their joyous mix of original music and dance.
Arts & Performances
April 1, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: 'Masters of Percussion' featuring Zakir Hussain
Yardley Hall
Zakir Hussain, Kala Ramnath and Jayanthi Kumaresh come together for the first time as a trio for the 2022 TRIVENI tour.
Arts & Performances
April 15, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: George Hinchliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Yardley Hall
Returning for their fifth appearance at MTC, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has become not only a national institution, but also a worldwide phenomenon.
Arts & Performances
11:00 AM, May 6, 2023
MTC Kids Jam series – KC Spotlight
Polsky Theatre
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities followed by a 60-minute concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.
Arts & Performances
May 19, 2023
Midwest Trust Center Series: Cirque Kalabanté — 'Afrique en Cirque'
Yardley Hall
“Afrique en Cirque” is a highly colorful creation featuring amazing acrobats performing authentic choreography to the frantic rhythms of native instruments of Guinea. A school show and a public performance are scheduled.
Arts & Performances