Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College

02/11/2025

🎸 Celebrate National Guitar Day with the Alisa Amador Trio! Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the Polsky Theatre for an unforgettable evening of music and guitar artistry.

Alisa Amador began her musical journey at just 10 years old, mastering classical guitar before discovering the electric guitar a decade later. Her versatile playing style beautifully honors her diverse influences, blending Latin folk, jazz, pop, funk, and soul into her unique sound.

Her EP, "Narratives," explores life through the lens of two languages—English and Spanish—inviting listeners to rewrite their personal stories. With her exceptional guitar skills and heartfelt lyrics, Alisa creates deep connections!

Don't miss this chance to experience her remarkable talent and inspiring storytelling! 🎶

02/10/2025

Romance! Drama! Timeless Music! Now combined like never before! 'Dirty Dancing in Concert' is bringing the iconic film to life with a live concert experience. Have the time of your life March 9 and get 25% off up to 4 tickets now through Valentines Day with the code VALENTINE25. Purchase your tickets at Jccc.edu/MTC

02/08/2025

Winterlude is one week away! Join Lynn Zimmer and Friends, Eddie Moore, the JCCC Jazz Ensemble, author Libby Hanssen, and Deborah Brown on Saturday, Feb. 15 for day one of this all-star lineup. One and two-day passes are still available at https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/2024-2025/winterlude-jazz-festival-2.html

02/08/2025

A musical journey through the decades that shows how the heroes in the Civil Rights movement inspired young John Lewis to protest injustice and get into "good trouble."
'Hero: The Boy From Troy'
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19
Recommended for grades 3-6.

Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him.
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Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. Together we go on a musical journey through…

02/07/2025

See Kansas City's own Deborah Brown next Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Winterlude Jazz Festival! You can only imagine all the places she’s been, people she’s met, and experiences she’s had. For this performance, she’ll feature music of the American song as she shares her story of well-known jazz artists, a brief encounter with Michael Jackson, dinner with Quincy Jones, and an evening with Mel Tormé. Purchase your tickets at https://www.jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events/2024-2025/winterlude-jazz-festival-2.html

02/06/2025

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

🎶 Exciting news! The Opus 76 Music Making Minds Festival is coming to Kansas City on March 5! A day of world-class coaching, inspiring performances, and collaboration with Opus 76 Quartet.

📍Schools participating include Shawnee Mission North, Shawnee Mission South, Blue Valley North and Blue Valley West, and the festival is being held at The Midwest Trust Center.

02/05/2025

Be safe out there! MTC and JCCC will have a late start today. 🧊🧊🧊

02/05/2025

Laissez les bons temps rouler! For those of us who can't travel to New Orleans this February, let Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS bring the spirit of the Crescent City to you! "New Orleans Songbook" will headline our Winterlude Jazz Festival Feb. 15-16. Purchase tickets for one day or the whole weekend at jccc.edu/MTC
Winterlude Jazz Festival

02/04/2025

Experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time, featuring a live band and these supreme vocalists. You'll be out of your seat and dancing to all your favorite hits! R E S P E C T On Tour is coming to the Midwest Trust Center March 16. Buy tickets 🎫 at jccc.edu/MTC

02/03/2025

We're excited to partner with The Drop, Kansas City’s new arts & culture access program! The Drop breaks down many of the barriers that keep members of our community from participating in KC’s arts scene including ticket prices, trouble finding out about events, transportation, and even knowing what to wear. The Drop was designed to make sure you feel welcome, comfortable, and engaged at all events offered at our space. Visit artskc.org/thedrop to learn more!

http://artskc.org/thedrop/

02/02/2025

🎼It’s Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Day! At the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College we are proud of our “record” 🎤 of bringing you Grammy Award Nominees and Winners to our stages! Tune in tonight! 🏆

02/02/2025

The Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College celebrates and all the performers who bless our stages! 💚🖤🧡💛

02/01/2025

Unleashing Creativity: KS/MO Kennedy Center Partners in Education Inspires the Artist Within! New session Bring In The Music with 123 ANDRES
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
4:30 PM 6:30 PM
For teachers of grades PreK-2

Music brings us together and helps us connect with our feelings, with each other, and with characters in stories! Music can help build community and deepen literacy connections. And YOU – yes YOU! – have everything you need to get started. In this session, Christina and Andrés from 123 Andrés lead us through games, movements that will wake us up or calm us down, and even use songs to engage with texts – whether it's to "show what we know" after reading informational texts, or explore character and setting in stories. 123 Andrés offer ideas for incorporating arts and music into your teaching, for joy, brain breaks, community, and literacy.

Date/Time: Tuesday, March 11 from 4:30-6:30 PM at JCCC
Register at https://www.ksmopartnersineducation.org/upcoming-events

01/31/2025

Check out Lee Brice: You, Me & My Guitar at Midwest Trust Center in Overland Park on March 01, 2025 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews.

01/31/2025

📣Just announced! 📣Grammy-nominated artist, Rissi Palmer, will be joining Kristina Train for a tribute to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. 🎸Get your tickets today for the March 29 tour stop at the Midwest Trust Center. 🪕📣

01/31/2025

Congrats to ONW Raven Jazz I ensemble for winning the MTC and JCCC Music Dept. competition! They will perform at the Winterlude Jazz Festival on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. and will also participate in a clinic with professional musician Doug Talley. Learn more about them and the rest of the Winterlude artists before purchasing your tickets at jccc.edu/MTC 🎷🎺🏆