Digital Concerts and Collaborations
The Midwest Trust Center continues to provide world-class events both virtually and in person. During 2020 and spring 2021, we introduced audiences to artists from across the world through numerous virtual concerts and digital collaborations. Some programs were produced and presented by MTC, some were virtual events in which we just participated and many were in collaboration with other organizations.
Highlights
- Our first digital artist-in-residence, Opus 76 Quartet, performed six virtual chamber music concerts. The “Eat, Drink, Play” series embraced a completely new concept — pairing a chef’s recommendations with the music —for a date night like no other!
- Several programs – like New Dance Partners and the Ruel Joyce Recital series – adeptly moved from in person to virtual.
- We developed new collaborations with internationally known artists such as Jim Brickman and Darlene Love to offer fantastic virtual holiday concerts.
- We collaborated with local dance groups Take the Stage (Owen/Cox Dance Company) and American Youth Ballet to film productions of student performances.
- We hosted 823 sessions/workshops and 281 performances through our Arts Education programming, with some geared toward families and others that included educator and student resources.
- We provided unique and nationally recognized professional development opportunities for educators throughout the year.
- We provided Arts Education programming to 9,837 participants, including 24 Kansas school districts, 11 Missouri school districts, and 42 participating arts organizations, service agencies, universities, and homeschool groups.
Additional Recordings
- Chaeyoung Park
- Live from the Sheldon
- VolStar Appreciation Video
- "Say Her Name" series by the Advocacy and Awareness Group of Johnson County
Currently Ongoing
- 'In the Workshop' by Mesner Puppet Theater
- 'Be the Change’ with raptivist Joey FineRhyme
Past Events
College Event
Charlie Parker 100
August 11, 2020 | Live Stream Audio Event
Live Stream Audio Event
College Event
Tullamore
September 4, 2020 - September 7, 2020 | Live Video Stream Event
Favorites wherever they go, Tullamore’s take on Celtic music is rich and clear vocals, tight harmonies and instrumentals, and cool ...
Midwest Trust Center Series
New Dance Partners 2020
December 4, 2020 - December 6, 2020 | VIRTUAL EVENT (free)
Midwest Trust Center Series brings together four choreographers and four local dance companies for the ultimate festival of contemporary ...
Midwest Trust Center Series
Manual Cinema’s “Christmas Carol”
10 a.m. CST, Wednesday | 7 p.m. CST, Thursday | 7 and 9 p.m. CST Friday, December 16, 2020 - December 18, 2020 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Manual Cinema, a Chicago-based shadow puppet theater, brings together hundreds of puppets, miniatures, silhouettes and a live original ...
Arts Education
‘The University of Wonder and Imagination’
January 28, 2021 - January 31, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
“The University of Wonder and Imagination” is now enrolling students of all ages and magical abilities... and there’s ...
Midwest Trust Center Series
‘Eat, Drink, Play: A Viennese Valentine’
February 11, 2021 - February 25, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Create a cozy date night at home with romantic chamber music and a fabulous recipe from a local chef.
Midwest Trust Center Series
“Share the Love” with Jim Brickman
February 12, 2021 - February 14, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT (see times below)
Jim Brickman wows with his uplifting, family-friendly “Love by Request” concert.
Midwest Trust Center Series
Eat, Drink, Play 'Family Fun'
March 4, 2021 - March 18, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Gather the family for some entertaining chamber music and enjoy a local chef preparing a yummy winter treat!
Arts Education
Flying Quetzal Marionette Workshop (Past Event)
March 9, 2021 - June 1, 2021 | Time Determined by Teachers/Groups/Parents
Create your own parrot puppet in this STEAM workshop with StoneLion Puppets.
Midwest Trust Center Series
'We Banjo 3: Live from Ireland'
March 13, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
We Banjo 3 continues to push musical boundaries, performing live on stage for the first time in a year!
Midwest Trust Center Series
'Homegrown Soul Revue'
March 26, 2021 - April 11, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
If you love soul and want to support artists during a difficult time, the “Homegrown Soul Revue” virtual concert is just ...
Midwest Trust Center Series
Michael Pagán Big Band in Concert
April 12, 2021 - May 12, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Enjoy a FREE virtual concert with brilliant and intense jazz, recorded in the Polsky Theatre.
Arts Education
'El Tiburón' or 'The Shark'
April 17, 2021 - June 1, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
A JCCC Theatre Department production in collaboration with Midwest Trust Center's Arts Education Department
Midwest Trust Center Series
Eat, Drink, Play 'New Beginnings'
May 20, 2021 - June 1, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Create a date night at home with beautiful chamber music and a fabulous recipe from a local chef.
Midwest Trust Center Series
Veterans Story Collecting Project for Memorial Day
5 p.m. CDT Sunday, May 30, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Celebrate the true meaning of Memorial Day with eight virtual portraits of military heroes.
Midwest Trust Center Series
Eat, Drink, Play 'V is for Victory'
June 17, 2021 - July 1, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Create a date night at home with lively chamber music and a fabulous recipe from a local chef.
Arts Education
2021 ‘Layer the Walls’
August 5, 2021 - December 31, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Virtual education workshops on a timely topic, commissioned by the Midwest Trust Center’s Arts Education department.
Arts Education
Flying Quetzal Marionette Workshop
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022 | Time Determined by Teachers/Groups/Parents
Create your own parrot puppet in this STEAM workshop with StoneLion Puppets.
Midwest Trust Center Series
'Eat, Drink, Play!' with Opus 76 Quartet
November 8, 2021 - November 18, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Create a date night at home with beautiful chamber music and a fabulous recipe from a local chef.
Arts Education
'Commedia Dell'Aesop'
April 18, 2022 - June 3, 2022 | VIRTUAL EVENT
A JCCC Theatre Department production in collaboration with Midwest Trust Center's Arts Education Department
Midwest Trust Center Series
'Eat, Drink, Play!' with Opus 76 Quartet April 2022
April 27, 2022 - May 7, 2022 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Create a date night at home with beautiful chamber music and a fabulous recipe from a local chef.
Arts Education
Helpful Hannah Hippo – Don’t Give Up
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
| Time determined by teachers/groups
Virtual or in-person workshop, or in-person performance.
Hannah just wants to be helpful!
Arts Education
‘In the Workshop’ presented by What If Puppets (formerly Paul Mesner Puppets)
March 27, 2023 - April 14, 2023 | 45-minute live performance (during dates listed) and asynchronous digital resource
It’s imaginative, it’s interactive, it’s for everyone and it’s out of this world!