Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl (oh… and don't forget Tigger too!) come to life in this beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Inspired by the beloved books by A.A. Milne and the classic Disney featurettes, “Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” garnered rave reviews when it opened in New York in October 2021.

Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl (oh… and don't forget Tigger too!) come to life in this beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Inspired by the beloved books by A.A. Milne and the classic Disney featurettes, “Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” garnered rave reviews when it opened in New York in October 2021.

Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album, the world’s most critically acclaimed choir brings its 'Hope' concert to North America and Canada for the first time. In its concert of “Hope,” commemorating and remembering South Africa’s Freedom Movement and the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S., three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir brings joy and inspiration to all of us. An unforgettable night starts with some of the South African freedom songs that inspired its Rainbow Nation, then moves to the United States with beautiful and heartfelt renditions of the music of the Civil Rights movement, featuring works by legendary artists Billie Holiday, James Brown, Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield and the one and only Aretha Franklin.

Join us for a fun evening to benefit the Olathe Chamber Foundation! 6 – 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 19 Topgolf, 10611 Nall Ave. Every company/organization that purchased a bay is allowed up to six guests per bay. Each guest will enjoy three hours of Topgolf play, a dinner buffet and two drink tickets. A silent auction to benefit the Olathe Chamber Foundation will take place from 6 – 8:30 p.m. A raffle will take place for a YETI wheeled cooler, donated by CoreFirst Bank & Trust and filled with alcohol provided by the Olathe Chamber Board of Directors. For more information about this event, how you can join us, how you can support the foundation directly, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susie Carson, scarson@olathe.org. Companies Attending: *Event Sponsors  

Celebrate the reunion of Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Hanover Big Band with their return to Kansas City for another joyful collaboration. Founded in 2003, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) is one of the nation’s preeminent big bands, performing classic and original repertoire in a variety of settings. KCJO puts forth engaging themed shows ranging from Duke Ellington’s early works to brand-new reimaginations of pop music that celebrate the past and embrace the future. The Hanover Big Band incorporates all styles of big band jazz. Their joy in playing always reaches the hearts and legs of their audience. The soloistic freedom of the arrangements showcases the charisma and excellence of their musicians. Their repertoire includes original arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman, as well as contemporary compositions and arrangements.

Join us for a much-quoted movie and freewheeling discussion with Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez, three fan favorites from the film. The evening promises to be a hilarious celebration of the amazing comedy classic that made Napoleon Dynamite, LaFawnduh and Pedro household names. Jon Heder (Napoleon), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) have plenty of behind-the-scenes scoop on the film we all love. As the conversation goes from silly to super funny, one thing’s for sure — audiences get their money’s worth. Moderated by Lonita Cook, Film Critic at KCTV 5. VIP meet-and-greet ticket upgrade available.

You're invited to the Olathe Fire Dept. Open House where you can: Enjoy free refreshments - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Get a free flu shot - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Spray water from a real fire hose. See fire trucks and Olathe's state-of-the-art firefighter training facility. Talk with firefighters. Check out the Fire Safety House. Talk to experts about safety. Use a fire extinguisher. See some cool demonstrations like Bomb Squad, rappelling, dogs, extrication, etc. Additional notes: SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Sign language and Spanish interpreters will be available at the event. Event happens rain or shine. For more info, please call 913-971-7900 or email FirePublicEd@OlatheKS.org.