Arts & Performances Events

March 15, 2021 - December 22, 2021

Nerman Exhibition: Joe Bussell, 'Frags'

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

The exhibition “Frags” by Joe Bussell is on view at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art through Dec. 22.

Campus Life, Community, Arts & Performances

April 20, 2021 - December 22, 2021

'Evocations' • Celebrating the Nerman's Collection

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

See dozens of “new to view” works in three of the Nerman's first floor galleries. "Evocations" addresses the museum's long commitment to diversity, with numerous major works by African-American, Latinx, Native American, LGBTQ and women artists highlighted in the exhibition.

Arts & Performances, Community, Campus Life

April 20, 2021 - December 22, 2021

'Real/Unreal'

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

'Real/Unreal,' on exhibition in the Kansas Focus Gallery, unites works from the Nerman Museum collection which are landscape inspired.

Campus Life, Arts & Performances, Community

A student orchestra performs on the Yardley Hall stage.

August 1, 2021 - August 7, 2021

Heartland Chamber Music Festival Concerts

Yardley Hall

An exciting week of student, faculty and guest performances!

Arts & Performances

Promotional photo of Rolston String Quartet.

7:00 PM, August 4, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: Rolston String Quartet

Yardley Hall

The acclaimed Rolston String Quartet comes to Yardley Hall as part of the nine-day Heartland Chamber Music Festival.

Arts & Performances

8:30 PM, August 20, 2021

Light Up the Lawn: Kelley Hunt

Nerman Museum Lawn

Kelley Hunt is known for her blend of roots, rock and soul in superbly crafted songs that blend timeless music with a contemporary perspective.

Arts & Performances

Tomatoes and peppers grown on JCCC's Open Petal Farm is picked and prepared for the annual Harvest Dinner.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, August 27, 2021

Harvest Dinner 2021

Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center

The 2021 Harvest Dinner event has sold out!

Community, Arts & Performances, Campus Life

8:30 PM, August 27, 2021

Light Up the Lawn: The Rainmakers

Nerman Museum Lawn

The Rainmakers combine the guitar power of Chuck Berry with the social wit of Mark Twain into a unique brand of Missouri rock ‘n’ roll.

Arts & Performances

7:00 PM, September 12, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: Larry Carlton | Steely Dan '78

Yardley Hall

The four-time Grammy winner will mesmerize with his blues and jazz roots and crossover pop/rock sensibility.

Arts & Performances

Promotional photo of New Dance Partners.

September 17, 2021 - September 18, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: New Dance Partners

Yardley Hall

Feast your eyes on four new works premiering on the Yardley Hall stage. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Arts & Performances

7:30 PM, October 7, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: The Reminders

Yardley Hall

Join this remarkable musical duo as they seamlessly blend soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics.

Arts & Performances

7:00 PM, October 17, 2021

Winterlude: Bob Bowman Quintet

Yardley Hall

Join bassist, composer and Kansas native Bob Bowman, a major contributor to Kansas City jazz since 1988, for a spellbinding performance.

Arts & Performances

Promotional photo of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.

8:00 PM, October 22, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: KC Jazz Orchestra and Hanover Big Band

Yardley Hall

Join the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and the Hanover Big Band as they square off in what promises to be a thrilling display of jazz virtuosity!

Arts & Performances

Promotional photo of Sonia de los Santos and The Okee Dokee Brothers.

11:00 AM, October 23, 2021

MTC Kids Jam Series: Sonia de los Santos and The Okee Dokee Brothers

Yardley Hall

Friendship is at the heart of this joyful new collaboration between Mexican songstress Sonia De Los Santos and Americana folk duo The Okee Dokee Brothers.

Arts & Performances

Promotional photo from Yesterday and Today.

7:00 PM, October 24, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: Yesterday and Today | The Interactive Beatles Experience

Yardley Hall

Connect with Yesterday and Today at this all-request show.

Arts & Performances

8:00 PM, November 6, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: Darlene Love

Yardley Hall

Let Darlene Love captivate you with her warm, gracious stage presence and outstanding performance.

Arts & Performances

7:00 PM, November 7, 2021

Winterlude: Kansas City and All That’s Jazz: Bringing Legends to Life

Yardley Hall

KMBC 9 News Chief Meteorologist Bryan Busby will host this multimedia event.

Arts & Performances

8:00 PM, November 12, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: The Romeros

Yardley Hall

“The Royal Family of the Guitar,” founded in 1958 by the legendary Celedonio Romero and his sons, Celin, Pepe and Angel, now consists of three generations of concert artists.

Arts & Performances

7:00 PM, November 18, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: StoneLion Puppet Theatre | 'The Lost Treasure'

Yardley Hall

Follow giant puppets, Nathan Ready and a Quetzal bird as they spelunk into a mysterious cave in search of ancient Aztec treasure.

Arts & Performances

8:00 PM, November 20, 2021

Midwest Trust Center Series: Susan Werner

Yardley Hall

Join the queen of contemporary folk as she sings from her 12 albums with styles ranging from folk/rock to Tin Pan Alley and gospel/country to chamber music.

Arts & Performances