Described as a “brilliant young string quartet” by London’s Spectator and giving “certainly passionate performances” by The Kansas City Star, Opus 76 Quartet is proud to return to MTC as artists-in-residence. Program - String Quartet No. 22 in B-flat major, K. 589 - Film screening of “Amadeus”
The Johnson County Community College Procurement Department, Kansas SBDC and Kansas PTAC are excited to host you for the inaugural Supplier Diversity Reverse Expo, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 10 am – 2pm at Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center – Room 101, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210. JCCC Supplier Diversity Reverse Expo was created to assist diverse businesses getting connected with Federal agencies, State of Kansas, local Kansas county/municipal procurement, local educational institutions, local certifying entities, prime contractors and potential opportunities as well as provide our exhibitors leads for more diverse vendor pools. Businesses will have the opportunity to meet with procurement professionals from public agencies and large prime contractors at one time AND in one location! The procurement professionals are in the booths while businesses roam freely through the expo hall, meeting with agency representatives, learning of upcoming opportunities, marketing their company’s products and services and networking with other business attendees. https://jcccsbdc.com/supplierdiversity/
Join us to learn about the Infectious Disease & Zoonosis and Food Safety & Security tracks of the Master of Public Health offered at the K-State Olathe campus! Feb 1 at noon, register for the zoom link: https://k-state.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a124P00000WQh6QQAT We look forward to helping you become the next Public Health professional.
With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
Using everyday objects, 10-year-old Belinda recreates the classic tale of Cinderella. This captivating retelling tackles cultural heritage, family and the power of language. Glass Half Full Theatre from Austin, Texas, presents its award-winning “story within a story” using puppetry, Spanish and English. As Belinda confronts her stepmother and stepsisters, she’ll learn to stand up for herself while embracing her love of poetry. This captivating Cinderella for all ages tackles cultural heritage, family and the power of language. Recommended for students Grades K-6.
Thrown together purely by accident for an anniversary show at Winnipeg’s West End Cultural Centre, The Small Glories could almost make you believe in fate. Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories – Cara Luft and J.D. Edwards – are a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian prairies. With a stage banter striking a unique balance between slapstick and sermon, these veteran singer-songwriters have a way of making time disappear, rooms shrink and audiences feel as if they are onstage with the band writing, living and performing the songs.
Join us for a conversation with the woman behind Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team. Coming off of a remarkable 2022 season, Allison Howard, President of the Kansas City Current, will discuss Kansas City’s commitment to build the first soccer specific stadium in the NWSL and how they’re working to create the best environment for players and fans. She’ll also talk about the organization’s vision and continued momentum we’ll see in the coming months, that will elevate the sport and the entire KC area. The Teal Mobile will also be there for KC Current merchandise sales.
Please register for this free online event. Registrants will receive detailed instructions on how to access the event online. Learn about MNU's degree programs for working adults, graduate study and certificates at this informative online event. Learn more about MNU professional and graduate programs at https://www.mnu.edu/graduate-majors-and-minors/.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER! With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
Based on the 2019 double Grammy Award–winning “Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris,” the program features live musical performances integrated with film, audio recordings and rare photographs by folklorist William “Bill” Ferris, who will serve as host for the evening. The show features musicians Ruthie Foster and Luther and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars, Sharde Thomas and Chris Mallory, all of whom have deep ties to Mississippi and artists documented by Ferris.
The hilarious, true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer, son of “I Love Lucy” creator Jess Oppenheimer, spins this fast-paced, witty tale of Lucy and Desi’s battles with CBS over the pioneering ideas that changed the face of television forever.
The hilarious, true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. Playwright Gregg Oppenheimer, son of “I Love Lucy” creator Jess Oppenheimer, spins this fast-paced, witty tale of Lucy and Desi’s battles with CBS over the pioneering ideas that changed the face of television forever.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Course MW | 2/13/2023 - 2/22/2023 | 6 - 9:30 p.m. | Live Online | $399 Take a systematic approach to the art and science of search engine optimization (SEO). Set the foundation of SEO efforts and move to building an SEO strategy. Use tools and tasks needed for a comprehensive SEO plan. Prerequisite: HTML5 and CSS3 Fundamentals recommended but not required.
2/15/2023 - 5/07/2023 | Online Course | $179 The vast majority of web traffic comes from search engines. That means the most important thing you can do to increase your website's traffic is to improve its search engine ranking. To do that, you have to understand both the art and science of search engine optimization (SEO). In this course, you'll gain the knowledge you need to boost your website's visibility. By the end of the course, you'll have mastered proven, step-by-step SEO strategies that you can implement right away.
With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
Co-presented with Friends of Chamber Music – Kansas City The Emerson String Quartet has maintained its status as one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles for more than four decades. Program (subject to change): - Beethoven String Quartet Op. 127 - Schubert String Quartet in C Major, D. 956 Pre-show talk at 7 p.m. Pre-show dinner available for purchase at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrated trumpet artist, educator/clinician and entrepreneur, Trent Austin is a trumpeting Renaissance Man. His brilliant performances and recordings in both the jazz and classical music worlds, as well as packed-house master classes, have garnered him rave reviews, awards and international acclaim.
DakhaBrakha was created in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art (DAKH) by avant-garde theatre director Vladyslav Troitskyi, and given a name that means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language. Theatre work has left its mark on the band's performances; their shows are always staged with a strong visual element. After experimenting with Ukrainian folk music, the band added rhythms from around the world into their music, creating the bright, unique and unforgettable sound of DakhaBrakha. The group strives to bring Ukrainian melodies to the hearts and consciousness of younger generations in Ukraine and the rest of the world.
Join the Midwest Trust Center’s Artists-in-Residence for an intimate performance on the stage of Yardley Hall. Patrons will sit in the round as the Opus 76 Quartet plays works by Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert. Program: - Quartet in G major, Op. 76 No. 1 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - String Quartet No. 13 in A minor - “Rosamunde” by Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Make social media an active part of the marketing plan. Turn customer conversations regarding brand, product, service, and company into a sustainable competitive advantage. An overview of several social media apps will be discussed. TuW | 2/28/23 - 3/1/23 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Travis Foster | $399
With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores important and timely subjects. "It’s Okay to Be Different” cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding and self-confidence. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, “The Earth Book” is a sweet homage to our beautiful planet, inspiring readers of all ages to do their part to keep the earth happy and healthy. “This is My Hair” is a funny exploration of how silly hair can be and that no matter how your hair looks, you should always feel good about yourself.
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting is set for 11:15 a.m. on Friday, March 3 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. This is a great chance to network with friends and peers; learn more about some of the individuals and companies that have helped make Olathe what it is today; and help us recognize individuals and businesses for their achievements over the past year. It’s time to celebrate everything that happened in 2022 and look ahead to what will be another great year in Olathe. It’s also the perfect time to help us kick off our 100th anniversary. This year’s Annual Meeting title sponsor is Olathe Health.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. Program (subject to change): - Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major BWV 1048 - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Cello Concerto in A major No. 3 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C minor K.546 - Arcangelo Corelli: Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6 No. 2 - Francesco Geminiani: “La Folia” 12 Concerti Grossi after Corelli’s Violin Sonatas - Henry Purcell: Chacony in G minor, arr. Britten
