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Broomball pick-up games Pepsi Ice Midwest |
Every week Wednesday, Sunday, 8:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Broomball has humble origins: kids, ice, broom, ball. But the game has been predictably reconfigured by grown-ups as an organized sport with leagues, a championship game and a governing body called the International Federation of Broomball Associations. The once-spontaneous ice game of faux... More >> |
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1964: The Tribute Carlsen Center |
Fri., May 1, 8:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Relive the British invasion through a musical journey of the Fab Four. From the Beatle boots and Vox amplifiers. . .to the mannerisms and unmistakable harmonies, 1964 captures and recreates a live Beatles concert to perfection. More >> |
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Ballet Boyz Carlsen Center |
Fri., March 27 |
Overland Park |
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Britain's most "off-the-wall ballet dancers," Ballet Boyz thrills audiences with an exhilarating mix of repertoire, style and high artistic standards through the use of integrated film, video and daily blog. More >> |
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Czech Symphony Orchestra Carlsen Center |
Sun., February 15, 7:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Czech Symphony Orchestra brings their debut U.S. tour performing Dvoraks Symphony No. 9 from the New World, in addition to two soloists: pianist Paavali Jumppanen performing Czech composer Bohuslav Martinůs Double Concerto, and violinist Jennifer Frautschi... More >> |
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Elementia Johnson County Library, Central Resource Branch |
Tue., December 2, 7:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Ally Sheedy, as the fringe-dwelling loner in John Hughes' 1985 opus, The Breakfast Club, expresses her dread of adulthood with this sad assertion: "When you grow up, your heart dies." That's not necessarily true, but some Johnson County teens aren't taking chances. Elementia, a literary... More >> |
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Mad Science presents CSI Live! Carlsen Center |
Sun., April 5, 2:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Incorporating cutting-edge forensic science, unparalleled audience interaction and amazing visual effects, CSI Live takes the fast-paced, mind-blowing production from your TV screen live to the Carlsen Center. For ages 9 and up. More >> |
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Magic Tree House: The Musical Divider Carlsen Center |
Fri., December 5, 7:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Based on Mary Pope Osbornes beloved children series, Magic Tree House the musical transports one of Jack and Annies Merlin Missions onto the stage restoring the joy and magic of King Arthurs kingdom. For ages 5-9. More >> |
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Roby Lakatos Carlsen Center |
Fri., January 23, 8:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Gypsy violinist Roby Lakatos is not only a scorching virtuoso, but a musician of extraordinary stylistic versatility. Performing classical music, jazz, and in his own Hungarian folk idiom, Lakatos is the rare musician who defies definition.
"If violinist Roby Lakatos were paid on the basis of... More >> |
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Rubberbandance Group Carlsen Center |
Sat., February 28, 8:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Bending boundaries, Rubberbandance Group unites world-class dancers from contemporary and breakdance backgrounds. Rubberbandance examines humanity and relationships through a unique fusion of hip-hop and contemporary classicism. More >> |
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Takacs Quartet featuring Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano Carlsen Center |
Sat., April 18, 8:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin tours with Takács Quartet featuring the Schumann Piano Quintet Op. 44. Recognized as the one of the worlds premiere string quartets, the Takács Quartet plays with virtuosic technique, intensity and consistently burnished tone. More >> |
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William Joseph Carlsen Center |
Sat., February 14, 8:00pm |
Overland Park |
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Experience this piano virtuoso described as classical pop for his eclectic mix of genres and exceptional versatility. Backed by a band, Williams performance features reworked rock songs such as Kansas Dust In the Wind and Led Zeppelins Kashmir, mixed with original... More >> |
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$3 import bottles and 50-cent tacos Danny's Bar and Grill |
Every week Tuesday |
Overland Park |
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(13350 College Boulevard, 913-345-9717). Keep it simple with $3 import bottles and 50-cent tacos. More >> |
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Choga Korean Restaurant Choga Korean Restaurant |
Daily |
Overland Park |
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Whenever North Korea is in the headlines, the news is usually disturbing. Last week, there was the announcement that it was restarting its plutonium reprocessing plant and barring U.N. inspec |