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2023 Holiday Music and Performances

November 23, 2023

No matter what your holiday style or budget is, there's a holiday music or performance event in our area that's perfect for you. So get out there and enjoy all the festive cheer that this wonderful city has to offer!

🎶 Osawatomie High School presents Elf the Musical, at the OHS Auditorium, November 17th.

🎶 Theatre Lawrence presents A Christmas Story (the musical) with performances December 1st-3rd, 7th-10th and 14th-17th.

🩰 Baldwin Academy Dance presents The Nutcracker, at Sullivan Square, December 2nd.

🩰 Spotlight Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker, at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, December 9th & 10th.

🎶 Mill Valley High School's Winter Choir Concert is December 11th at 7pm.

🎶 Mill Valley High School's Jazz/Band Concert is December 13th at 7pm.

🎶 De Soto High School's Winter Choir Concert is December 13th at 7pm.

🎶 De Soto High School's Winter Band Concert is December 14th at 7pm.

🩰 Reign Dance Studios presents The Nutcracker, at the Paola Community Center, December 14th-16th.

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Kansas City is a wonderful place to celebrate the winter holidays, and there are many great events to choose from this year. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly activity or a romantic night out, there's something for everyone. 

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