Playing Jan. 19-24 at Starlight Theatre, touring production of POTTED POTTER serves up all 7 Harry Potter books – and a live game of Quidditch – in 70 hilarious minutes. The third show in Starlight Theatre’s new Starlight Indoors series takes the stage beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. POTTED POTTER: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody […]
Off-Broadway’s hilarious hit makes its Kansas City premiere indoors, under cover, on Starlight Theatre stage Jan. 12-17 A trial run with an indoor production in its traditional “off season” proved successful enough last winter that Starlight Theatre has come back in 2016 with a four-show Starlight Indoors series. Kicking off the fun in heated, indoor, intimate […]
Do you want to help improve your community, parks, or rec center? Are you between 10-17 years old? Then apply for the KC Rec Center Youth Photovoice Project! As part of a research project, KC Parks and University of Missouri are working on a new youth photography project to collect your ideas on healthy foods, food advertisements and park […]
Kansas City Zoo: The countdown is on! Before the clock strikes midnight on Thursday, December 31, head out to the Zoo for “noon year’s eve” festivities. We’ll have a polar bear sized ball drop you don’t want to miss. Beginning at 10 a.m. we are getting in the New Year’s spirit by making party hats […]
The Kansas City Zoo is throwing a BIG party to celebrate our BIG bear. With a larger than life personality, Nikita will certainly be missed at the Kansas City Zoo. Wish him well at his going away party on Saturday, December 19. How much do you know about this bear that has called the KCZoo […]
Kansas City Zoo continues to break new ground and this year is no exception. In 2015, more than 900,000 guests have experienced an adventure at the KCZoo, shattering old records and breaking new ground. With the opening of the Orangutan Canopy and additions of the chimpanzee baby Milo, the gorilla baby Masika, and the 10-year-old […]
Gardeners, recharge your imagination and get savvy tips about plant selection and garden design from four nationally recognized garden speakers at the 2016 Kansas City Garden Symposium. The Kansas City Garden Symposium returns to the Atkins Auditorium stage at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on Saturday, February 27. The doors open at 8 a.m. The […]
Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation has lots of great gift ideas for this holiday season! Whether you are looking for a history buff, a workout buddy, or just want to treat yourself, we have what you need and appreciate your support. Historical Books KC Parks has several books about the history and development of Kansas City […]
By Michael Bushnell via Northeast News KANSAS CITY, Missouri — A packed house was on hand at the Kansas City Museum last week to begin the arduous process of developing a strategic plan. In conjunction with the ongoing revitalization initiatives currently under way in the Historic Northeast community, the Kansas City Museum’s strategic planning will […]
Purchase All Access Annual Passes to KC Parks Community Centers at Special Holiday Pricing! Adult All Access Annual Pass=$200 ($150 savings) Senior All Access Annual Pass=$100 ($150 savings) Looking for holiday gifts or to treat yourself? Beginning on Black Friday, Kansas City Parks and Recreation is offering special holiday pricing on All Access Annual Passes good at all 10 […]
StoneLion Puppet Theatre and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are teaming up to GO GREEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Join us at Westport Roanoke Community Center as StoneLion Puppet Theatre and KC Parks combine The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund with community art. This interactive day of fun celebrates the holidays with green alternatives for the season including making […]
Citing patience, faith and a commitment from the Kansas City metropolitan area, the Skywalk Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SMF) officially dedicated its long awaited memorial at 22nd & Gillham. The Skywalk Memorial Plaza honors the first responders and victims of the skywalks collapse in 1981 that claimed the lives of 114 people and injured more than […]