The Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music, Performing Stravinsky’s ‘L’Histoire du soldat’ and more A thrilling tale of trickery and magic, Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) comes to life through an ensemble of musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music. The program, designed for audiences in North America, also features works by Penderecki, Poulenc, and Curtis alumnus Viet Cuong. Repertoire includes (subject to change): - Well-Groomed for solo snare drum – Viet Cuong (b. 1990) - Sonata for clarinet and bassoon, FP 32a – Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) Allegro Romance Final - Duo Concertante for violin and double bass – Krzysztof Penderecki (1933–2020) - Commissioned Work for Curtis on Tour – Title TBD – Nicholas DiBerardino (b. 1989) - L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) – Igor Stravinsky (1882­–1971) Curtis performers team up with beloved actor and narrator John de Lancie, who voices the characters, award-winning performer David Shifrin (clarinet ’71) and prominent recitalist Soovin Kim (violin ’99).

Register at https://jccc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rla6grgISj2Cdne6NhIQfQ   Covering the basics of the COVID EIDL loan program from SBA Disaster Center. The major topics of the presentation will address making and/or scheduling loan payments, payments delinquency, assistances with different aspects of collateral, contact information, how to notify SBA of a fraudulent loans and step-by-step instructions to create a CAFS account. Not included in the PowerPoint will be a discussion on available assistance offered through the SBA disaster loan program for natural disasters.

Fusing traditional Taiwanese influences with a global sensibility, award-winning ensemble A Moving Sound (Sheng Don ??) built a worldwide following through their joyous mix of original music and dance. Featuring the distinctive timbres of the erhu (fiddle) and zhong ruan (lute), and the transcendent vocals of Mia Hsieh, A Moving Sound has devised a unique and compelling style all their own – a Taiwanese whirlwind that veers between the meditative and the exuberant with irrepressible spirit. A Moving Sound has been featured on BBC Radio 3, NPR’s “All Things Considered” and The Discovery Channel.

Zakir Hussain, Kala Ramnath and Jayanthi Kumaresh come together for the first time as a trio for the 2022 TRIVENI tour. Leading Indian classical exponents of their respective instruments—tabla, violin and Saraswati veena—each is renowned as a virtuoso collaborator, groundbreaker and educator, advancing the art of their instruments to remarkable levels. Feted and honored in India and abroad with numerous awards, each has successfully toured around the world with their own acclaimed solo projects.

The Johnson County Public Policy Council & the Chairman of the Board of  Johnson County Commissioners, Mike Kelly, cordially invite you to attend the  2023 State-of-the-County Address and Luncheon. 

PuroClean of Olathe invites local community members to attend ‘3 Cans and a Good Time’ a happy hour event focused on collecting food donations for New Hope Food Pantry a local food bank in Olathe that serves the local community. In partnership with A.Arnold Moving Company and Team Real Estate powered by eXp the event will feature lite bites, free drinks, door prizes, and a karaoke after-party. Admission is free to attend ‘3 Cans and a Good Time’ but donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. There has been an increase in need at the local New Hope Food Pantry which served over 7500 families in 2022. This will serve as the third event to raise awareness and help local families. With the first event having collected 480 pounds of food and the second collecting 800 pounds the goal for the third event is to raise 1000 pounds.

ThFSa | April 13 - 15 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Elizabeth Mayfield | In Person | $479 You will learn to apply mediation principles to situations involving divorcing parents who are in dispute over their children, disputes pertaining to access to their children or co-parenting matters. Course material includes a review of mediation principles, application to divorce situations, child development, conflict theory, ethics, Kansas laws, resource development, and networking. Participate in several role-play activities to practice your skill development. Prerequisite: Principles of Core Mediation. Upon completion of this course and a Domestic Practicum you can apply with the state of Kansas to be an approved domestic mediator.

Find future talent at JCCC’s Computing Science & Information Technology (CSIT) Reverse Career Fair on April 14th from 9 a.m.-noon in the CoLab (OCB 100).   Meet and visit with JCCC students – your potential employees – representing these programs:   - Computer Science/Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist - Game Development - Information Technology - Health Care Information Systems - Medical Information & Revenue Management - Web Development - User Experience/Digital Media   Our students are eager to meet you with their résumés and work samples in hand. Be ready to answer questions about your company’s size, culture, required skills and job opportunities. Your feedback is welcomed and encouraged.   While students are looking for career conversations, we’re confident they are qualified to fill positions for full- or part-time employment, internships, or job shadowing. The registration deadline is Friday, Mar. 30, 2023. Reserving your spot is just a click away. Free Event RSVP today at https://jccc.edu/CSITReverseCareerFair

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has been featured in a CNN report in 2012 and on CBS’ “This Morning” in 2013. The Orchestra has been invited by the British Broadcasting Corporation to play live on air for BBC Radio 3 (the classical music channel), as well as for BBC Radio 1 (the rock, Electronic Dance Music and youth music channel) and live on other BBC channels many times. They have taken part in The Electric Proms (in a collaboration with The Kaiser Chiefs), and the BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London (The Proms), where they were the fastest selling late-night prom in history, selling many thousands of tickets for the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Original compositions and songs by the Orchestra have been used on television, in film and in radio plays, as well as in performances by other musicians. The orchestra has collaborated with the British Film Institute in providing music for silent films and musically with Madness, Robbie Williams, Ant & Dec, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Stefan Raab, Rainer Hersch and a full symphony orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall in London. George Harrison was a well-known fan who established contact and played with the orchestra.

MTuWThF | April 17 - May 12 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | $6,999  Completion of our accelerated weekday truck driver training program will prepare you for entry-level driving positions within the trucking industry. Prepare for the Kansas or Missouri Commercial Driver License Class A performance exam and ready yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the trucking industry. This 160-hour training program includes classroom, self-study instruction, range, and over-the-road training. The outcomes of the program are directly aligned to the federal guidelines established for entry-level drivers, which can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the state guidelines for earning the Class A commercial driver's license. Our CDL Class A certificate meets all state and federal requirements for truck driver training.

$199 - Th - April 20 - Karen Anderson - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help tame the anxiety you feel when you have to stand up or speak up in a meeting. Practice tips from "professionals who speak" and from "professional speakers." Learn four components to include with each point and four ways to connect with your audience. Discover movement, gesture, vocal and facial expression, speed, volume, pitch, and pause as the tools of your trade. Deliver a personal or organizational story with the "Simple Steps to Storytelling." Small-group and share-pair exercises will provide a safe place to polish your speaking and presenting skills. Speaking and Presenting for Business Meetings (jccc.edu)

The Annual Jazz-a-Que is a terrific opportunity to support the instrumental music programs at MNU! Ticket price includes a BBQ dinner and live jazz brought to you by the MNU Jazz Ensemble and featuring a guest artist. Individual tickets are $30 for individuals, $18 for students, or $220 for a table (seats 8) and include a BBQ dinner. Tickets at this link: https://www.mnu.edu/our-events/jazz-a-que/ Sponsorships available - contact Dr. Johnson: ldjohnson@mnu.edu to sponsor this event. 

Meet local employers with hundreds of job openings! Get ready by watching the What Employers Want videos at StepUpJobFairs.com/job-seekers Job Seekers: Visit our website for more information at StepUpJobFairs.com Employers: Sign up for a booth by contacting Peter Steimle at psteimle@stepupjobfairs.com

Tu - April 25 - 1 to 5 p.m. - Jennifer Olberding - $199 Delegate comfortably and confidently. This course sets out to help leaders shift their mindset about what they can delegate and feel more comfortable and confident doing so. Learners dig into their workload to identify tasks they'd never consider delegating. They use methods for matching people to tasks they're both motivated and capable of doing. And, they practice the delegation conversation they'll have to ensure success. Delegation: Engage and Empower People (jccc.edu)

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities led by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a 60-minute concert with acclaimed children’s musicians Dino O'Dell, Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove, and Funky Mama Krista Tatschl Eyler.