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Art: Painter’s Palette
Techniques, styles, and tips taught with pastel, watercolor, acrylic, or oil. Work at your own pace, individual instruction and peer assistance provided by instructor. Check out the first class for free! Five and ten punch cards expire three months from date of purchase. For the supply list or to purchase a punch card call (913) 826-2830. Closed 5/29, 6/19, and 7/4.
5 Punch Art Card - $57 / $63 nonresidents
10 Punch Art Card - $109 / $120 nonresidents
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center 1/9 - 8/28 Mondays & Fridays 9:30 am
Matt Ross Community Center 1/5 - 8/31 Thursdays 1:30 pm
Art: Plein Air
Explore the beauty of the outdoors at Shawnee Mission Park and learn how to translate it to paper or canvas by painting outdoors. Learn color mixing, light representation, and more. Contact 913-826-2830 for full supply list. Additional dates may be added at the end due to inclement weather.
6 - 2.5 hr. sessions - $67 / $74 nonresidents
26842 Shawnee Mission Park 5/17 Wed 9 am
26843 Shawnee Mission Park 7/12 Wed 9 am
Art: Senior Arts Council
Meet fellow artists and enthusiasts by becoming a member of the Senior Arts Council. Meetings include presentations by a featured artist, workshops, or demonstrations. An invitation for membership is extended for those 55 and older; visitors welcome. Members have the opportunity to display and sell their works at various exhibits. Meetings held the last Monday of the month through November. Please call Bryce Moore at 913-642-1447 for more information.
4 - 2 hr. sessions- $25 annual fee, pay at the door
26618 Roeland Park City Hall 5/22 Mon 1 pm
Art: Watercolor Painting
Techniques, styles and tips taught. Work at your own pace, individual instruction and peer assistance provided by instructor. Check out the first class for free! Start anytime with a punch card. Punch cards expire three months from date of purchase. Please call (913) 826-2830 for supply list and to purchase a card.
5 Punch Art Card - $57 / $63 nonresidents
10 Punch Art Card - $109 / $120 nonresidents
Matt Ross Community Center 1/3 - 8/29 Tuesdays 1:30 pm
Concert: New Horizons Band Concert Series
Clear your calendars & don't miss these performances by members of the New Horizons Band as they make beautiful music together. This top-notch entertainment is free of charge. If you are interested in watching online, contact Lisa for the link at [email protected].
1 - 1 hr. event - FREE
24385 James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri - Kansas City 5/1 Mon 7 pm
Dance: Social - Tea Dance
Dance the afternoon away with KC Swing! Enjoy live music from the big band era at our weekly tea dance. Individuals and couples are welcome.
1 - 2 hr. dance - $5 pay at the door - Ongoing event - No dance 6/2
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Fridays 1 pm
Dance: Tap Dance
Learn basic tap fundamentals such as the Waltz, Clog, and Rhythm Time Steps in Beginner Tap. Stomp, shuffle, and stamp your way to the next level with Intermediate. Test out of Intermediate for Advanced. Hard-soled or tap dance shoes required. No previous tap dance necessary for Beginner. No class 5/29, 5/30, 6/19, 6/20.
MATT ROSS COMMUNITY CENTER
6 - 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresidents
26663 Beginning 7/17 Mon 1:15 pm
26665 Adv. Beginning 7/18 Tue 1:15 pm
26664 Intermediate 7/17 Mon 2 pm
26666 Advanced 7/18 Tue 2 pm
Performing Group Vocal: The Side By Side Experience
Looking for a way to sing and enjoy music with other performance lovers? This group of easy-going singers welcomes you to have fun with music regardless of your skill level. We offer weekly rehearsals with performances throughout the community during the month. Questions? Call 913-826-2975.
12 - 2 hr. sessions - $14 / $15 nonresidents
26718 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/7 Fri 10:30 am
For more upcoming art and dance activities, check out these programs at the
Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center!