Kansas City Events December 20, 2008
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| Concerts 404177 | Tuba Christmas 2008Families can hear a holiday concert like none other as the Kansas City Symphony invites all area tuba, euphonium, and baritone players to join together at the Lyric Theatre for a cacophony of conical-bore instruments. 816.471.1100 http://www.kcsymphony.org 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 402464 | Guitar Hero: AerosmithStudents from the Paul Green School of Rock perform Aerosmith music, sans the power ballads at The Brick. Advance tickets are available by phone. 816.842.ROCK http://www.sch... com/kansascity Ongoing Daily 12/20/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Sat-Sun 4pm-6pm Cost: $10-$12 |
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| Concerts 403154 | Doo-Dads CD ConcertFamilies are invited to rock out while the Doo-Dads perform songs from their new CD, Rock and Roll. Kansas City's kid-oriented rock 'n' roll band is giving away free autographed photos to all who bring non-perishable food items for donation to Catholic Charities of NE Kansas. Advance tickets are available at the theater box office or online. 913.642.4404 http://www.thedoodads.com 12/20/08 Ages: 2-18 Time: 11am Cost: $6.50 |
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| Dance 404701 | NutcrackerPremiere Ballet of Kansas City presents their second annual, full-length production of the classic holiday dance. 816.439.4362 http://www.premiereballet.org Ongoing Daily 12/19/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: Adults $10; Children (12 & under) $7 |
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| Exhibits 392232 | Dialog in the DarkA perspective-changing exhibit, Dialog in the Dark allows visitors to enter a world without sight where senses are heightened. Visitors are led by blind guides through the totally dark exhibit and must work together to accomplish daily tasks such as navigating a busy street or choosing the correct dollar bill at a cash register. Each room is filled with scents, sounds, wind, temperatures, and textures that simulate everyday settings. Advance reservations are recommended. 816.460.2020 http://www.unionstation.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/14/08 - 3/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Tue-Sat 9:30am-6pm; Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Adults $22; Children (4-12) $18 |
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| Exhibits 390606 | Pieced with Love: Girls and Doll QuiltsVisitors can view the Mary Ghormley Quilt Collection, learn how Victorian girls used doll quilts as both play toys and for educational purposes, and try designing your own quilt block. 816.333.9328 http://toyandminiaturemuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 11/5/08 - 3/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 387440 | The Tsar and the PresidentThe Tsar and the President exhibit commemorates the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth by exploring the personal and diplomatic friendship between Tsar Alexander II and Lincoln with artifacts such as diplomatic letters, clothing, artwork, and more. 816.460.2020 http://www.unionstation.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/1/08 - 4/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: Tue-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun 12n-5:30pm Cost: $9.50 |
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| Exhibits 370756 | Art in the Age of SteamArt in the Age of Steam: Europe, America and the Railway: 1830-1960 captures the excitement of the steam-powered locomotion that changed the world through more than 100 paintings, drawings, and photographs on loan from museums and private collections from around the world. 816.751.1278 http://www.nelson-atkins.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 9/13/08 - 1/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $8; Seniors (over 55) $7; Students 13-19 (with ID) $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Films 403234 | Horton Hears a Who (G)Families are invited to catch a showing of the 2008 animated film based on the Dr. Seuss book. Snacks are provided. 913.551.3280 http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 403218 | Movie Night @ the Library: Fred Claus (PG)The black sheep of the family, Fred Claus, seeks help from his big brother Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) in the holiday comedy. Children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult. 913.596.5800 http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us Ongoing Daily 12/16/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 9-19 Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 403223 | Teens @ the Movies: Prince Caspian (PG)Teens in grades six through 12 can watch the latest adventures of the Pevensie family at the library. 913.596.5800 http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us Ongoing Daily 12/16/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-19 Time: 6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 392169 | Free Classic Holiday MoviesLegends 14 at Village West shows a favorite holiday movie on the big screen for free. This week it's the 1994 update of Miracle on 34th Street (PG). Doors open at 9:30am, and seating is limited to auditorium capacity. 913.428.2978 http://www.phoenixtheatres.com 12/20/08 Ages: 3-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 404192 | Breakfast with SantaSanta visits the Islamorada Fish Company restaurant located inside Bass Pro for a breakfast buffet for all, featuring scrambled eggs, ham, roasted potatoes, French toast, and drinks. No reservations are required. Children ages 10 and younger receive a gift bag. 913.254.5200 http://www.basspro.com 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401253 | Holiday Village Model Train DisplayKids of all ages delight in the elaborate (and free!) model train display set up in the Grand Hall. http://www.unionstation.org Ongoing Daily 11/26/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 6am-12m Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400970 | Family Fun DayFamilies can make a holiday craft at the museum. No registration is required. 913.715.2550 http://www.jocomuseum.org 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 400962 | A Very Fifties ChristmasThe 1950s All-Electric House is decorated for the holidays. Visitors take home a special holiday memento after rockin' around the aluminum Christmas tree and learning how the holidays were celebrated in a 1950s suburban community. Tours leave from the museum lobby every half hour. 913.715.2570 http://www.jocomuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/29/08 - 12/28/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Fri & Sun 1pm-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm Cost: Adults $2; Children (12 & under) $1 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398677 | The Grinch at City MarketKids can have their pictures taken with the Grinch, make a Grinch mask, and Whoville ornaments at the City Market next to The Urban Trader. Photos are available for a small fee or free with a donation of three or more canned goods to Harvesters. 816.842.1271 http://www.thecitymarket.org Ongoing Each Sat 11/29/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Free; small fee or donation for photo |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398595 | 5th Annual Skate with SantaSanta dons skates at Line Creek's rink. Admission includes skate rental. 816.513.0760 http://www.kcmo.org 12/20/08 Ages: 4-18 Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: $5 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398603 | Kansas City Southern Holiday ExpressThe Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train pulls into Union Station with Santa and his sleigh and reindeer on a flatcar, a gingerbread boxcar, a snow-covered stall filled with model trains, the elves' workshop, and a little red caboose. 816.460.2020 http://www.unionstation.org Ongoing Daily 12/20/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 9:30am-5:30pm; Sun 12n-5:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398599 | Holiday Spirit TrainThe Holiday Spirit Train is again taking young riders on trips around the holiday tree this winter season. Children enjoy a fun ride on the miniature E-10 model streamliner that originally ran in Kansas City's Jones Store from the 1940s to the mid-1970s. Riders must be under 48" tall. 816.460.2020 http://www.unionstation.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/22/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-6 Time: Tue-Sat 9:30am-11:30am, 12n-2:30pm, 3pm-5pm; Sun 12n-2:30pm, 3pm-5:30pm Cost: $3 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397601 | Mr. Stinky Feet's ChristmasFamilies are invited to celebrate the holidays Mr. Stinky Feet-style with singing and dancing. Advance registration is required. 816.229.3571 http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397579 | Breakfast with SantaT-Rex hosts a "knee-high" breakfast buffet with Santa. Reservations by phone are requested. 913.334.8888 http://www.legendsshopping.com Ongoing Each Sat 11/29/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-10am Cost: Adults $10.99; Children (4-12) $6.955, (under 3) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 397548 | Fairy Princess at Kansas City MuseumThe Fairy Princess assumes her throne in the Fairy Princess Pavilion as part of a more than 70-year-old Kansas City tradition. Photos are available for purchase. 816.483.8300 http://www.kcmuseum.com Ongoing Each Sat 12/6/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 396309 | Carriage Rides at Zona RosaFamilies can see Zona Rosa's festive lighting via horse-drawn carriages. Tickets are available at Guest Services in the Marshalls building; advance purchase is recommended. 816.587.8180 http://www.zonarosa.com Ongoing Each Sat 11/28/08 - 12/27/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-9pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & younger) free with adult ticket |
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| Holiday Seasonal 395062 | The Country Club Plaza Holiday LightsA long-standing Kansas City holiday tradition, the Plaza is lit nightly until January 11 by over 80,000 lights. 816.753.0100 http://www.countryclubplaza.com Ongoing Daily 11/27/08 - 1/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 393358 | Ride with Santa on Independence SquareKids can visit with Santa and take a sleigh ride with him in his Missouri mule-drawn sleigh. 816.254.2466 http://www.pio... adventures.com Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/3/08 - 12/23/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm Cost: $7 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392982 | Santa at Independence CenterSanta is at the mall through the holidays for photos and to hear wish lists. 816.795.8600 http://www.simon.com Ongoing Daily 11/1/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During mall hours Cost: Free; photos are available for purchase |
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| Holiday Seasonal 393177 | Santa at Zona RosaSanta Claus listens to each child's wishes at The Grove. One complimentary photo per family is provided. Photo packages are available for purchase. Santa takes breaks Mon-Sat 3pm-3:45pm and Sun 3pm-3:30pm. 816.587.8180 http://www.zonarosa.com Ongoing Daily 12/5/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Sat 12n-8pm; Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 393186 | Christmas in the ParkMore than 300,000 lights and 175 animated figures decorate Longview Lake Park for this annual drive-through Christmas tradition. Donations are accepted and benefit local charities. 816.503.4800 http://www.jacksongov.org Ongoing Daily 11/26/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392162 | A Legendary HolidayDickens holiday carolers stroll through the The Legends every Saturday during the holidays. 913.788.3700 http://www.legendsshopping.com Ongoing Each Sat 11/29/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392006 | Holiday Crafts at Bass ProKids are invited to make a variety of holiday crafts (while supplies last) every weekend as part of Bass Pro's Santa's Wonderland. Craft sessions also are held at the Independence store. 913.254.5200 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/15/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392004 | Santa's WonderlandBass Pro Shops offer a free 4 x 6 photo with Santa along with nostalgic holiday sights and activities such as a Red Ryder Laser Arcade and model trains running throughout Santa's Wonderland. Events also occur at the Independence Bass Pro. 913.254.5200 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Daily 11/10/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12n-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 390425 | The Ice at Park PlaceJohnson County's only outdoor ice skating rink opens for its first season. Children under age five skate free Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, excluding holidays. Winter hours continue after the holidays. http://www.des... nparkplace.com Ongoing Daily 11/7/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12n-8pm Cost: $6; Skate rental $3 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 389076 | Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center PlazaTown Center provides free, horse-drawn carriage rides every weekend during the holidays. All rides start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite. 913.469.1445 http://www.towncenterplaza.net Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/29/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 389069 | Santa at Town Center PlazaSanta poses for pictures at Town Center Plaza on the north side next to Things Remembered and Keedo. 913.469.1445 http://www.towncenterplaza.net Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/23/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12n-5pm Cost: Free; additional fee for photos |
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| Holiday Seasonal 388590 | Stone Lion Puppet Theatre: SnowCrown Center's holiday entertainment series continues with a performance of Snow by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre in the atrium on level one. 816.274.8444 http://www.crowncenter.com 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n & 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 388578 | Santa's Crayola Christmas LandChildren play on super-sized Crayola products while waiting to tell Santa all their holiday wishes. Santa is in residence November 28 through December 24 during mall hours. The play area remains open through December 31. 816.274.8444 http://www.crowncenter.com Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free; photos with Santa are available for a fee |
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| Holiday Seasonal 388580 | Santa's Gingerbread VillageThree locomotives travel through Santa's Gingerbread village in the North Pole, all created by the chefs at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center and The Westin Crown Center hotels. Creations include a reindeer stable, Santa's sleigh garage, the elves' dorm, a doll, rocking horse, and ball factory, and even Mr. & Mrs. Clause's home. 816.274.8444 http://www.crowncenter.com Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During holiday mall hours Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 387719 | Skating at Crown Center Ice TerraceKansas City's public, outdoor ice skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace welcomes more than 50,000 skaters every year. 816.274.8411 http://www.crowncenter.com Ongoing Daily 11/7/08 - 3/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: Sun-Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm Cost: Adults $6; Seniors & Children (under 5) free; Skate rental $3 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 365528 | Radio City Christmas SpectacularThe Radio City Christmas Spectacular gets a well-deserved facelift (after all, it is 76) and reemerges as a high-tech arena show on an 18-city tour. The world-famous Rockettes still kick up a storm, but now they're accompanied by aerial sequences, dramatic special effects, a huge LED screen that adds a multimedia aspect to the show, new costumes, and more. They pay tribute to the past, too, with new takes on traditional numbers such as Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. http://www.sprintcenter.com Ongoing Daily 12/19/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 4:30pm & 8pm; Sun 3:30pm & 7pm Cost: $25-$75 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 351763 | Santa's WorkshopKids ages 12 and younger can stop by the Conservation Room and make presents for moms and dads, brothers and sisters. 816.795.4317 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Sat 12/6/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 403262 | Holiday by DesignParticipants can drop-in and construct a wall hanging to display holly and eastern red cedar (plus get that great cedar smell!) in their homes. No registration is needed. 816.759.7300 http://www.mdc... etro/discovery 12/20/08 Ages: 8-19 Time: 10am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 403263 | Holly HolidaysGuests can drop by and learn the natural history of holiday greens and use leaves to make gift cards and wrapping paper for the holidays. No registration is needed. 816.759.7300 http://www.mdc... etro/discovery 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 398627 | TrackingFamilies can learn how tracking wild animals can be more interesting and informative than catching a glimpse of the animal itself. Advance registration is required. 816.228.3766 http://www.mdc... as/cnc/burroak Ongoing Each Tue, Sat 12/16/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Tue 6pm-7:30pm or Sat 10am-11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 398620 | Naturalist on Call: Winter Bird FeedingVolunteer naturalist Dick Norris shares how to attract birds to your feeders. No registration is required. 816.228.3766 http://www.mdc... as/cnc/burroak 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-3:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 400960 | KidScapeJohnson County Museum's KidScape exhibit allows kids to learn about their community and meet past and present Johnson County citizens through six different interactive environments - a bookstore, park, City Hall, hospital, fashion boutique, and theater. 913.715.2550 http://www.jocomuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 9/20/08 - 1/9/11; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-9 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4:30pm; Sun 1pm-4:30pm Cost: Free |
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