Once the site of an abandoned church, the corner of Ninth Street and Harrison is now home to the
Arts Asylum (1000 East Ninth Street, 816-301-7444), a 32,000-square-foot performing and visual arts center that contains 22 studio spaces, three performance/gallery spaces, and a performance-hall sanctuary called the James and Marjory Russell Theater. Sounds awesome, right? "Our grand opening will feature local visual artists, culinary artists who will provide the spread, and showcase some amazing performances from Voler–Thieves of Flight, the Living Room and the Coterie," says founding member Courtney Perry. The preview event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, see
theartsasylum.org.
— Berry Anderson
816-301-7444
