{"id":281,"date":"2012-06-30T17:08:10","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T17:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=281"},"modified":"2019-05-17T18:53:50","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T18:53:50","slug":"regional-arts-venues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Kansas3\/?page_id=281","title":{"rendered":"Regional Arts Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL ARTS VENUES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Columbia Theatre,  Museum &amp; Art Center<\/strong><br \/>\n521  Lincoln Avenue<br \/>\nWamego,  KS 800-899-1893<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiantheatre.com\/\">www.columbiantheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Carlsen Center<\/strong><br \/>\nJohnson  County Community College<br \/>\n12345  College Boulevard<br \/>\nOverland  Park, KS 913-469-3806<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jccc.net\/\">www.jccc.net<\/a><br \/>\nThis  cultural complex offers four performance spaces, Yardley Hall, The Theatre,  Black Box Theatre, and the Recital Hall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chestnut Fine Arts  Center<\/strong><br \/>\n234  North Chestnut Street<br \/>\nOlathe,  KS 913-764-2121<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chestnutfinearts.com\/\">www.chestnutfinearts.com<\/a><br \/>\nOffering  an intimate performance center that seats 90, the center produces small  musicals, concerts, and children&#8217;s workshops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>City Stage Theater<\/strong><br \/>\n30  West Pershing Road<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-460-2020<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionstation.org\/\">www.unionstation.org<\/a><br \/>\nAudiences  never fail to enjoy the mix of performers, special effects, and rear screen  images in this state-of-the-art live-stage setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conservatory of Music<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity  of Missouri-Kansas City<br \/>\nVenue  Locations Vary<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-235-2900<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/conservatory.umkc.edu\/\">http:\/\/conservatory.umkc.edu<\/a><br \/>\nMore  than 350 concerts and recitals yearly include performances by orchestras, jazz  bands, choral groups, and dance as well as the Signature Series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Culture House<\/strong><br \/>\n14808  West 117th Street<br \/>\nOlathe,  KS 913-393-3141<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.culturehouse.com\/\">www.culturehouse.com<\/a><br \/>\nPrimarily  used for musical events, this performing space currently houses several  performing arts groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Farris Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n301  West Main<br \/>\nRichmond,  MO 816-776-6684<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.farristheatre.com\/\">www.farristheatre.com<\/a><br \/>\nThis  historic turn-of-the-century opera house has been fully restored for use as a  performance theater, movie house, and community center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Folly Theater<\/strong><br \/>\n300  West 12th Street<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-474-4444<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/follytheater.org\/\">http:\/\/follytheater.org<\/a><br \/>\nThe  $2.5 million renovation brought this unique venue back to its former glory as a  popular vaudeville and burlesque performance space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goppert Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\nAvila  College<br \/>\n11901  Wornall Road<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-501-3689<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.avila.edu\/\">www.avila.edu<\/a><br \/>\nTalented  faculty and staff work together to present theatrical productions throughout  the year that range from classical to contemporary works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hazel Kinder\u2019s  Lighthouse Theater<\/strong><br \/>\n3078  Lighthouse Lane<br \/>\nColumbia,  MO 573-474-4040<\/p>\n<p><strong>Liberty Performing Arts  Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n1600  South Withers Road<br \/>\nLiberty,  MO 816-439-4362<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/libertymissouri.gov\/37\/Liberty-Performing-Arts-Theatre\">http:\/\/libertymissouri.gov\/37\/Liberty-Performing-Arts-Theatre<\/a><br \/>\nMusic,  drama, dance, and special events are showcased in this intimate 700-seat venue  with excellent acoustics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Little Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n301  West 13th Street<br \/>\nKansas  City 816-513-5000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kcconvention.com\/venue\/the-little-theatre\">http:\/\/kcconvention.com\/venue\/the-little-theatre<\/a><br \/>\nPart  of the beautiful 1936 art deco Municipal Auditorium complex, the theatre is  octagonal with a gleaming marble facade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lyric Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n1725  Holmes Street<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-471-7344<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kcopera.org\/\">www.kcopera.org<\/a><br \/>\nHome  of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, this elegant venue provides an idyllic setting  for one of the region&#8217;s most celebrated performance groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midland Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n1228  Main Street<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-283-9921<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.midlandkc.com\/\">www.midlandkc.com<\/a><br \/>\nSeating  more than 2,800 guests, this exquisitely grand theatre welcomes guests to an  opulent performing arts ambiance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Music Hall and  Municipal Auditorium<\/strong><br \/>\nKansas  City Convention Center<br \/>\n301  West 13th Street<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-513-5000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kcconvention.com\/\">www.kcconvention.com<\/a><br \/>\nSimply  known as the Music Hall, this exquisite venue mirrors the opulence and grandeur  of a 1926 fine-arts theatre. Seating 2,400, it hosts a wide variety of  productions and performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roger T. Sermon Center<\/strong><br \/>\n201  North Dodgion Street<br \/>\nIndependence,  MO 816-325-7370<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indepmo.org\/parksandrec\">www.indepmo.org\/parksandrec<\/a><br \/>\nThis  community center also serves as a cultural resource, showcasing productions by  several theatre groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Starlight Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n4600  Starlight Road<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-363-7827<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kcstarlight.com\/\">www.kcstarlight.com<\/a><br \/>\nThis  outdoor venue seats 8,000 on 14 acres on beautiful Swope Park, presenting  Broadway musicals on national tour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uptown Theater<\/strong><br \/>\n3700  Broadway<br \/>\nKansas  City, MO 816-753-8655<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uptowntheater.com\/\">www.uptowntheater.com<\/a><br \/>\nFrom  receptions to performances, this elegant venue has the appropriate space and  setting in a uniquely restored and historic site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Providence Medical  Center Amphitheater<\/strong><br \/>\n633  North 130th Street<br \/>\nBonner  Springs, KS 913-825-3400<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/providenceamp.com\/\">http:\/\/providenceamp.com<\/a><br \/>\nThis  state-of-the-art 35,000-square-foot out-door amphitheater hosts some of the  most popular headline rock, country, and pop artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helen Hocker Center for  the Performing Arts<\/strong><br \/>\n700  SW Zoo Parkway<br \/>\nTopeka,  KS 785-251-5990<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.topekacivictheatre.com\">www.topekacivictheatre.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>KU Lied Center of  Kansas<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity  of Kansas<br \/>\n1600  Stewart Drive<br \/>\nLawrence,  KS 785-864-3469<br \/>\nTickets  785-864-2787<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lied.ku.edu\/\">http:\/\/lied.ku.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Landon Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nKansas  Expo Center<br \/>\nOne  Expocentre Drive<br \/>\nTopeka,  KS 785-235-1986<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ksexpo.com\/\">www.ksexpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liberty Center for the  Arts<\/strong><br \/>\n111  West 5th Street<br \/>\nSedalia,  MO 660-827-3228<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lcaasedalia.com\">www.lcaasedalia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manhattan Arts Center<\/strong><br \/>\n1520  Poyntz Avenue<br \/>\nManhattan,  KS 785-537-4420<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manhattanarts.org\/\">www.manhattanarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>McCain Auditorium<\/strong><br \/>\nKansas  State University<br \/>\n207  McCain Auditorium<br \/>\nManhattan,  KS 785-532-6428<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.k-state.edu\/mccain\">www.k-state.edu\/mccain<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Missouri Theatre<\/strong><br \/>\n715  Edmond Street<br \/>\nSt.  Joseph, MO 816-271-4628<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjoearts.org\/missouri_theater\">www.stjoearts.org\/missouri_theater<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Missouri Theatre Center  for the Arts<\/strong><br \/>\n203  South Ninth Street<br \/>\nColumbia,  MO 573-875-0600<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.motheatre.org\/\">www.motheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paola Community Center<\/strong><br \/>\n905  East Wea Street<br \/>\nPaola,  KS 913-259-3650<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.paolacommunitycenter.org\/\">www.paolacommunitycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The St. Joseph Museums<\/strong><br \/>\n3406  Frederick Avenue<br \/>\nSt.  Joseph, MO 800-530-8866<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjosephmuseum.org\/\">www.stjosephmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Topeka Performing Arts  Center<\/strong><br \/>\n214  SE 8th Avenue<br \/>\nTopeka,  KS 785-234-2787<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpactix.org\/\">www.tpactix.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL ARTS VENUES Columbia Theatre, Museum &amp; Art Center 521 Lincoln Avenue Wamego, KS 800-899-1893 www.columbiantheatre.com The Carlsen Center Johnson County Community College 12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 913-469-3806 www.jccc.net This cultural complex offers four performance spaces, Yardley Hall, The Theatre, Black Box Theatre, and the Recital Hall. 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