Arts & Entertainment Press Releases

Acclaimed pianist Sam Stryke (aka Struyk) comes to The University of Kansas Edwards Campus for a special Christmas Jazz Concert on December 8 at 7 pm. Called “a formidable talent” by On-The-Town Magazine, Stryke shows off his jazz chops while still delivering his characteristically nostalgic and melodic treatment of Christmas favorites. Think Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas. Tickets are FREE.

Acclaimed pianist Sam Stryke (aka Struyk) comes to The University of Kansas Edwards Campus for a special Christmas Jazz Concert on December 8 at 7 pm. Called “a formidable talent” by On-The-Town Magazine, Stryke shows off his jazz chops while still delivering his characteristically nostalgic and melodic treatment of Christmas favorites. Think Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas. Tickets are FREE.

Acclaimed pianist Sam Stryke (aka Struyk) comes to The University of Kansas Edwards Campus for a special Christmas Jazz Concert on December 8 at 7 pm. Called “a formidable talent” by On-The-Town Magazine, Stryke shows off his jazz chops while still delivering his characteristically nostalgic and melodic treatment of Christmas favorites. Think Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas. Tickets are FREE.

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Every campaign has a story and United Way of Wyandotte County’s campaign was no different this year. United Way supporters shared their stories at the Celebration lunch yesterday as campaign chairs, Dr. Jill Shackelford and Jeff Manning, celebrated the campaign’s success of raising slightly more than $2 million to date.

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2009
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Every campaign has a story and United Way of Wyandotte County’s campaign was no different this year. United Way supporters shared their stories at the Celebration lunch yesterday as campaign chairs, Dr. Jill Shackelford and Jeff Manning, celebrated the campaign’s success of raising slightly more than $2 million to date.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2009) –– Looking to wow friends and family with unique gifts? What could be more unique than an original work of art created by an emerging young artist? Visit the Kansas City Art Institute’s end-of-semester exhibition and sale Dec. 4-6 where a multitude of works in a wide range of media can be purchased. The exhibition and sale will feature two- and three-dimensional work by students in the departments of ceramics, digital filmmaking, fiber, graphic design, interdisciplinary arts, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Pieces will be displayed in the various studio buildings on campus. Work can be purchased beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, but in some cases it will not be permitted to remove the purchased work from the exhibition until Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2009) –– Looking to wow friends and family with unique gifts? What could be more unique than an original work of art created by an emerging young artist? Visit the Kansas City Art Institute’s end-of-semester exhibition and sale Dec. 4-6 where a multitude of works in a wide range of media can be purchased. The exhibition and sale will feature two- and three-dimensional work by students in the departments of ceramics, digital filmmaking, fiber, graphic design, interdisciplinary arts, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Pieces will be displayed in the various studio buildings on campus. Work can be purchased beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, but in some cases it will not be permitted to remove the purchased work from the exhibition until Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2009) –– Looking to wow friends and family with unique gifts? What could be more unique than an original work of art created by an emerging young artist? Visit the Kansas City Art Institute’s end-of-semester exhibition and sale Dec. 4-6 where a multitude of works in a wide range of media can be purchased. The exhibition and sale will feature two- and three-dimensional work by students in the departments of ceramics, digital filmmaking, fiber, graphic design, interdisciplinary arts, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Pieces will be displayed in the various studio buildings on campus. Work can be purchased beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, but in some cases it will not be permitted to remove the purchased work from the exhibition until Sunday.

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu
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This fall, Metropolitan Community College-Longview begins a series of events to celebrate 40 proud years. Since 1969, the year of the moon landing, MCC-Longview has been preparing students and serving the community. In 2009, the college celebrates the milestone with community events running through May of 2010.

Contact: Marisa Ferrara-Elliott
For Immediate Release
Phone: 816-809-7446
E-Mail: mfelliott.events@gmail.com
November 5, 2009

A CHRISTMAS CAROL WILL HAPPEN THIS YEAR IN KANSAS CITY
In an adaptation starring Nathan Granner

Contact: Marisa Ferrara-Elliott
For Immediate Release
Phone: 816-809-7446
E-Mail: mfelliott.events@gmail.com
November 5, 2009
A CHRISTMAS CAROL WILL HAPPEN THIS YEAR IN KANSAS CITY
In an adaptation starring Nathan Granner

Find Hope this Christmas season at First Baptist Raytown’s Heart of America Christmas Pageant December 4-6 and 11-13 as audiences observe a 21st-century family struggling with work and family in an unsure economy at Christmastime as they realize that Christmas is about more than trees and presents and even more than the birth of a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. A dazzling blend of heart-stirring music, drama, and dance will transport you back to the very first Christmas in Bethlehem, the miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu
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MCC-Longview Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members will host the chapter’s annual Hunger4Change dinner at 5:30 p.m. on November 21 to benefit Harvesters Food Network of Kansas City and OxFam International. The dinner will be held in the MCC-Longview Business building, room 103.

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu
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MCC-Longview Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members will host the chapter’s annual Hunger4Change dinner at 5:30 p.m. on November 21 to benefit Harvesters Food Network of Kansas City and OxFam International. The dinner will be held in the MCC-Longview Business building, room 103.

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu
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The MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center presents “The Body Departed” art exhibition opening October 21. The exhibition, which is open through November 21, focuses on this absence or removal of the human figure in contemporary art. The opening reception will be held October 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu
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The MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center presents “The Body Departed” art exhibition opening October 21. The exhibition, which is open through November 21, focuses on this absence or removal of the human figure in contemporary art. The opening reception will be held October 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu
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The MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center presents “The Body Departed” art exhibition opening October 21. The exhibition, which is open through November 21, focuses on this absence or removal of the human figure in contemporary art. The opening reception will be held October 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Linda Lehrbaum
816-561-1061, ext. 116 or 816-806-6801 (day of event)

KANSAS CITY WILDLANDS SPONSORS 8th ANNUAL NATIVE CHRISTMAS TREE EVENT

LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI Kansas City WildLands (KCWL) is inviting the public to saw down a native Eastern Red Cedar Tree for Christmas during a conservation workday at Blue Springs Lake in Fleming Park, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 5. Pre-cut trees will be available for those who want them, and volunteers will be on site to help visitors cut and load trees. Hot cider and a warm fire at the site will help visitors make a fun day of it. A donation of $10 per tree is suggested; proceeds will benefit future conservation efforts around the metro area.

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Roxane Hill, 816.363.1898

Kansas City, MO. – The Children’s Place in partnership with Barnes and Noble on the Country Club Plaza is hosting a Book Fair on Saturday, November 21, 2009 to support its programs that help heal the youngest survivors of abuse, neglect and trauma.

VINTAGE MARKET ~ Holiday Boutiques
Zona Rosa Shopping Center, 8732 N. Dixson Ave,- Barry Road & I-29 64152
Contact: (816) 804-2083 - Kim Dye
Wednesday, November 18 - Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010
Please check Zona Rosa Holiday Hours at www.zonarosa.com

Kansas City Festival of Faiths 2009 presents “The Hindu and the Cowboy” Monday, November 23, 7:00 pm, at the Plaza Library, 4801 Main. The one-act play was inspired by Kansas City people and their personal stories from many cultures and faith traditions. An audience “talkback” with the playwright, director and cast follows the one-hour performance. Admission is free.

People of multiple religious faiths will gather Thursday, Nov. 19, to eat a potluck meal and discuss support of clean energy legislation.

Attendees are asked to bring a dish of food and come to the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church to dine from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 4501 Walnut St. in Kansas City.

Turkey Eve Meal Flyer: FLyer to communicate the free dinner to the community

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (November 18, 2009) - Many consider Johnson County to be one of the most affluent counties in the country. But did you know that according to United Community Services, back in 2007 close to 22,000 Johnson County residents lived at or below the Federal Poverty Level? Officials with the Health Partnership Clinic of Johnson County say 64% of patients they saw last year had incomes below federal poverty level. Many Johnson County families are in hardship, and a simple meal with those who care can provide hope and understanding to many dealing with life’s uncertainties.

Want to do your part to help support efforts to wipe out homelessness in Kansas City? Plan on attending the Homeless Services Coalition’s fourth annual fundraiser and awards ceremony from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th and Broadway.

Want to do your part to help support efforts to wipe out homelessness in Kansas City? Plan on attending the Homeless Services Coalition’s fourth annual fundraiser and awards ceremony from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th and Broadway.