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"Magnificent Gifts for the 75th"
Dates: Feb. 13-Apr. 4 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Mo.
"Magnificent Gifts for the 75th" marks the culmination of the Nelson-Atkins' 75th Anniversary year. Featuring 130 of the nearly 400 gifts and promised gifts made in honor of this momentous occasion, the exhibition includes an extraordinary group of ...
Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students
Type: Exhibits,Major Events
36th Annual Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Dates: Mar. 17 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Midtown Kansas City, Broadway from 33rd to 43rd Sts., Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, a bell weather of Spring since 1974, will pay tribute to "Going Green" in 2010. After many years Downtown, the nationally-recognized parade will follow a more traditional, neighborhood path.
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Admission: FREE
Type: Major Events,Special Events
First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District
Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Mo.
Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Major Events,Special Events
George Strait/Reba McEntire
Dates: Fri., Apr. 9 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
The “King of Country”, 17x CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee George Strait brings his arena tour to Sprint Center in Kansas City on April 9. Joining Strait will be very special guest, Reba McEntire. The superstar acts performed together for the fi...
Type: Concerts,Major Events
Taylor Swift
Dates: Fri., Apr. 2 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Taylor Swift, who at 19 is the youngest artist in history to win the Country Music Association's prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award, will kick off her FEARLESS 2010 Tour on February 4 in Brisbane, Australia and play five shows Down Under befo...
Admission: $25, $49.50, $59.50
Type: Concerts,Major Events
The Black Eyed Peas
Dates: Wed., Mar. 24 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Six-time Grammy Award winning recording artists, The Black Eyed Peas have announced dates for their 100-date headline tour. Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group – will.i.am, apl.de.a...
Admission: $48.50, $59.50 $79.50
Type: Concerts,Major Events
2010 Buffalo Funds N.A.I.A. Division I Men's Basketball National Championship
Dates: Mar. 17-23 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The history continues with the 73rd Annual Buffalo Funds N.A.I.A. Division I Men's Basketball National Championship. The tournament attracts 32 teams from across the country, over 600 coaches and athletes and approximately 40,000 fans....
Admission: $5-$12
Type: Major Events,Sports
AC/DC
Dates: Sun., Apr. 11 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
The Black Ice World Tour kicked off in October of 2008 and has crisscrossed North America and Europe twice. By early 2010 the tour will hit Australia, New Zealand and Japan. They will be returning to North America in April....
Admission: $89.50
Type: Concerts,Major Events
STOMP
Dates: Apr. 9-11 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
STOMP, a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, was created in Brighton, U.K., in the summer of 1991. It was the result of a 10 year collaboration between its creators, Steve McNicholas and Luke Creswell....
Admission: $25-$57
Type: Concerts,Major Events
2nd Annual Shamrocks & Shenanigans Festival
Dates: Wed., Mar. 17 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kansas City Power & Light District, 13th & Walnut Sts., Kansas City, Mo.
Just as the excitement and festivities surrounding multiple college basketball tournaments winds down in the Kansas City Power & Light District, KC Live! prepares to host the biggest St. Patrick's Day party in its history. The 2nd Annual Shamrocks &...
Admission: FREE
Type: Festivals,Major Events
Harriman-Jewell Series presents Yo-Yo Ma, cellist
Dates: Thu., Mar. 18 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Folly Theater: 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Yo-Yo Ma is one of the most beloved musicians of our day. The iconic cellist makes his eighth appearance on the Series. ...
Admission: $50, $80, $120, or $150
Type: Major Events,Music & Dance
An Evening with Kevin Smith
Dates: Sat., Mar. 27 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Filmmaker, author and actor Kevin Smith arrives for a legendary evening of unconventional stories about movies, life and everything else. Smith, best known for writing and directing such feature films as "Clerks," "Dogma" and "Chasing Amy," regularl...
Admission: $29.50-$65
Type: Major Events,Special Events
Soulfly
Dates: Tue., Mar. 23 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Soulfly's sixth offering for Roadrunner Records, Conquer, may very well be the musical equivalent of the movie Braveheart. The songs â?? much like the warriors in the film - channel raw, unbridled rage through a cacophony of thrash guitars, infectio...
Admission: $18.50
Type: Concerts,Major Events
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy
Dates: Mar. 17-21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's CARS race across the ice. Dive into The Little Merm...
Admission: $13, $16, $19, $38, $43, $50
Type: Major Events,Music & Dance
Straight No Chaser
Dates: Wed., Apr. 7 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Randy Stine thought he was just posting a clip for the other alumni of his college a cappella group to enjoy - a quirky version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" featuring a little side trip to Toto's "Africa." But eight million YouTube views later, St...
Admission: $25-$35
Type: Concerts,Major Events
Chrisette Michele
Dates: Tue., Mar. 16 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
In a very short span of time, R&B singer/songwriter Chrisette Michele shot from small-time performer up to one of Def Jam's most promising talents, purely based on her unique instrument -- a gorgeous and effortlessly versatile singing voice colored ...
Admission: $34.50-$39.50
Type: Concerts,Major Events
Jammin' at the Gem: Women in Jazz Celebration featuring Oleta Adams
Dates: Sat., Mar. 20 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Each year the American Jazz Museum pays tribute to Women in Jazz, past and present, through a combination of live performances and education programs. This year's Jammin' tribute show will feature a longtime resident of Kansas City: Grammy-nominated...
Admission: $30-40
Type: Kansas City Jazz,Major Events
Stone Temple Pilots
Dates: Mon., Mar. 22 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
A dominant force in rock music since their inception, the group's impressively extensive and top-selling music has cemented their standing as one of the most successful rock groups of all time....
Admission: $49.50
Type: Concerts,Major Events
John Mayer 'Battle Studies' Tour
Dates: Mon., Mar. 22 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Battle Studies is the fourth studio album from the seven-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/guitar player/producer and incorporates the warmth, melodies and simplicity of 70's and 80's California rock and pop. Battle Studies is a confession...
Admission: $36, $46, $66
Type: Concerts,Major Events
96.5 The Buzz presents Afentra's Prom
Dates: Sat., Apr. 3 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
With When in Rome, Gene Loves Jezebel, and The Zeros...
Type: Concerts,Major Events
STOMP
Dates: Apr. 9-11 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
STOMP, the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to Kansas City. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale r...
Admission: $24.50-$49.50
Type: Major Events,Music & Dance
2010 NCAA Women's Basketball Regional Finals
Dates: Mar. 28 & 30 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Catch the excitement of NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship when four teams descend upon Kansas City.
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Admission: $30 All Session
Type: Major Events,Sports
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers
Dates: Apr. 5, 7-8 | Location: East | Venue: Kauffman Stadium, I-435 & I-70, Kansas City, Mo.
Come experience Major League action at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. Promotions include 2010 Royals Magnetic Schedule on Monday and College Night on Wednesday.
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Admission: $7-$27
Type: Major Events,Sports
Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox
Dates: Apr. 9-11 | Location: East | Venue: Kauffman Stadium, I-435 & I-70, Kansas City, Mo.
Come experience Major League action at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. Promotions include Cy Young Celebration and Fireworks on Friday, Blue Royals Replica Jersey on Saturday and a Fan Fun Run on Sunday. ...
Admission: $7-$27
Type: Major Events,Sports
Travis Tritt
Dates: Fri., Mar. 19 | Location: West | Venue: Memorial Hall, 600 N 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.
Travis Tritt was one of the leading new country singers of the early '90s, holding his own against Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson. He was the only one not to wear a hat and the only one to dip into bluesy Southern rock. Consequently, he...
Admission: $20-$40
Type: Concerts,Major Events