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Archiver: How Missouri History Sounded

Archiver: How Missouri History Sounded

Listen and discuss a podcast showcasing Kansas City regional stories as originally broadcast by KMBC radio in the mid-20th century and now archived in the Marr Sound Archives at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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Christmas from Ireland to the Ozarks

Christmas from Ireland to the Ozarks

Go on a holiday musical adventure with Mike and Nancee Micham from Ireland to the Ozarks to see how traditional Irish music shaped folk songs and stories that touched our ancestors’ hearts and our own.

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The Wires: A Winter Solstice Concert

The Wires: A Winter Solstice Concert

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a concert of original, introspective music for cello and violin. The Wires’ music encompasses wide-ranging styles, all infused with the precision of classical form.

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Winter Jamboree

Sat, Dec 7 2019
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Grandview Programming Space
Registration Required
Join storyteller Jo Ho on a trip across a winter wonderland of imagination for fun, frosty tales of building a snow family, ice skating, and sledding, while close by some creatures sleep away.
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Christmas from Ireland to the Ozarks

Wed, Dec 11 2019
7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Oak Programming Space
Registration Required
Go on a holiday musical adventure with Mike and Nancee Micham from Ireland to the Ozarks to see how traditional Irish music shaped the folk songs and stories that touched our ancestors’ hearts and our
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Christmas with the Cool Cats

Sat, Dec 14 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm
Blue Ridge Programming Space
Registration Required
Terry Bell and his band, the Cool Cats, squeeze the most out of all those holiday favorites in this fun-loving holiday accordion concert.
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Storytime with Santa

Mon, Dec 16 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Antioch Community Room 2
Registration Required
Santa is making a special trip to the Library to read a holiday story. After the story, sit on Santa's knee to tell him what you want for Christmas. Parents, don't forget your cameras.
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The Wires: A Winter Solstice Concert

Mon, Dec 16 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverside Programming Space
Registration Required
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a concert of original, introspective music for cello and violin. The Wires’ music encompasses wide-ranging styles, all infused with the precision of classical form.
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Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Tue, Dec 17 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Red Bridge
Registration Required
Santa and Mrs. Claus are making a special trip from the North Pole to read a holiday story. After the story, sit on Santa's lap. Parents, don't forget your cameras.
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The Frosty Morn Trio: Sounds of Christmas

Tue, Dec 17 2019
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oak Grove Community Room
Registration Required
Get in the Christmas spirit with The Frosty Morn Trio as they sing holiday favorites as well as their own original music in their signature close vocal harmonies.
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Winter Wonderland Exploding Box

Sat, Dec 28 2019
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Claycomo Community Room
Registration Required
Learn the story of Snowflake Bentley’s work in photomicrography and the beautiful snow crystals he discovered. Then create your own exploding box filled with snow crystals and a snowman.
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