September 9, 2022 - February 5, 2023
Nerman Museum Exhibition: 'Adorned'
Oppenheimer, Thompson, and Anonymous Galleries, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Over 30 artists explore what it means to be our true selves through the act of adornment.
Arts & Performances
November 1, 2022 - March 5, 2023
Fine Arts Exhibition: Larry Thomas | ‘Accrued Glimpses’
FADS Gallery
Discover previously unreleased artwork
Arts & Performances, Campus Life
November 5, 2022 - May 7, 2023
Nerman Museum Exhibition: Jess T. Dugan | 'Look at me like you love me'
Oppenheimer New Media Gallery
Jess T. Dugan's work will be on display Nov. 5, 2022, to May 7, 2023, in the Oppenheimer New Media Gallery.
Arts & Performances
November 12, 2022 - March 12, 2023
Nerman Museum Exhibition: Priya Suresh Kambli | 'I Am an American/I Am an Indian'
McCaffree Gallery
Priya Suresh Kambli's work will be on display Nov. 12, 2022, to Mar. 12, 2023, in the McCaffree Gallery.
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: What If Puppets (formerly Paul Mesner Puppets) | 'Cirque du Wiener Dog'
Polsky Theatre
Cirque du Wiener Dog is a variety show featuring a cast of wacky wiener dog performers. Six performances over four days!
Arts & Performances
3:30 PM, December 11, 2022
“’Tis the Season” | Heartland Men’s Chorus
Yardley Hall
The Heartland Men’s Chorus is back delivering a full spectrum of class, sass, and tidings of good cheer!
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
January 21, 2023 - June 18, 2023
Nerman Museum Exhibition: Lauren Quin | 'My Hellmouth'
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Works by Lauren Quin will be exhibited Jan. 21 through Jun. 18, 2023, in the Nerman Museum's Cohen and Lieberman Galleries.
Arts & Performances, Campus Life, Community
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
12:00 PM, February 23, 2023
Arts Education: The Magic of Kevin Spencer
Yardley Hall
Be amazed as Kevin Spencer combines the art of storytelling with illusion and magic, drawing you into this fun-filled, sensory-inclusive experience. Shows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Arts & Performances
February 24, 2023 - February 26, 2023
Academic Theatre: ‘Wonder of the World’ by David Lindsay-Abaire
Bodker Black Box Theatre
Take the plunge on this unusually chaotic tour!
Arts & Performances, Community, Campus Life
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
March 3, 2023 - March 5, 2023
Academic Theatre: ‘Wonder of the World’ by David Lindsay-Abaire
Bodker Black Box Theatre
Take the plunge on this unusually chaotic tour!
Campus Life, Community, 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
3:00 PM, March 18, 2023
Honoring Korean War Veterans - Helping JCCC Student Veterans Benefit Concert
Polsky Theatre
Enjoy a free classical music concert to show gratitude to Korean War Veterans and to collect donations for student veteran scholarships.
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