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Crossroads

Summer Concerts at Crossroads

Summer is the time of year to get off the couch, step away from the TV and enjoy the KayCee weather!  What better way to do that than to head with friends and family to Crossroads KC at Grinders?  So many great artists are on the schedule, starting with Elvis Costello & the Imposters on June 30th.  Umphrey’s McGee with Quixotic will be here July 2nd; Matisyahu and The Wailers will take the stage on July 7th; then Gomez with Mike Soughty on July 8th; and finally, Ben Folds with Kenton Chen on July 10th.  For a full list of artists or to purchase your tickets today, click here.

Elvis Costello Matisyahu Ben Folds


Coterie Theatre

Summer Shows at Coterie Theatre

Join Dorothy and her friends in their journey down the yellow brick road during a multicultural view of Oz in The Wiz. The Coterie Theatre will entertain Our Town with its new version of this Tony Award winning musical starting June 21st through August 7th.  The Wiz is a timeless classic with a modern, soulful twist and is guaranteed to entertain everyone from families to young audiences.  After every Friday night performance, there will be a free Something Fun experience — guests can expect either an autograph sessions with the cast, an Opening Night reception, a backstage tour, or a Q&A session with Dorothy and friends!  To purchase your tickets today, click here.


The Westport Garden Club

Joie de Vivre, An Appreciation of All Things French

 

The Westport Garden Club will present a judged Garden Club of America Flower Show, Joie de Vivre, An Appreciation of All Things French, on May 24th at Studio b.  This year, six divisions will be presented and judged: Flower Arranging, Horticulture, Photography, Botanical Jewelry, Conservation and Education, and Garden History and Design.  With the flower show, The Westport Garden Club hopes to educate and share the love of gardening with fellow club members and those interested in horticulture in Our Town.  The event if free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Ellen Darling at edarling@kc.rr.com.


Hospital Hill Park

Hospital Hill Park Dedication

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics invite Our Town to the Hospital Hill Park Dedication on May 24th.  This dedication for improvements to the Park will feature a new walking trail, stretching station, canopies, picnic tables, benches, and a basketball court with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline.  We can’t wait to check it out!


Crossroads

May Concerts at Crossroads

With the nice weather rolling in, concert season is kicking into full gear at Crossroads KC @ Grinders!  Lucinda Williams will be in KayCee on May 11th, followed by Jamey Johnson on May 14th.  Vanilla Ice is coming on May 20th with “B Double E”, Azylum Inmates and Rashiyd Ashon.  Or embrace your country roots with Pat Green and Jon Pardi on May 29th.  Enjoy this festive outdoor experience and purchase your tickets here!