Headlines from the Alcott!

Trunk or Treat 2011 Our thanks go out to EVERYONE that helped to make this event a success.

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:13:45 -0500

We had over Four Hundred Children attend this year, in costume and ready for all of the fun. This year we were also treated to having Darryl Woods, one of Kansas City’s most prolific caricature Artists join us to help make the event even more special to the kids. Of course we had the pleasure of Sheryl Nance-Durst, face painter extraordinaire joining us for the fifth year! Sheryl and Darryl were incredible waiting on one child after the other. We were blessed to have more volunteers this year than ever before and they were all incredible!
We will be adding a list for the sponsors and volunteers soon!

Mid - Life Players Present Richard O’Brien’s The ROCKY HORROR SHOW “IN CONCERT”

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:12:59 -0500

The production was great! All shows had great audiences with the last show being a sell out!
If you missed this show look for more from them in 2012.
This is a group that is going to open new doors for actors over 35 years of age. The performers are top notch with loads of experience in musicals and theatre and are bringing a new dimension to the Alcott.

Old School Poker III 2011

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:47:25 -0500

Fall Art and Craft Classes 2011

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:04:20 -0500

ALCOTT ART AND CRAFT CLASSES
180 S. 18th St. KCK.
www.alcottartscenter.org 913.233.2787
Sept.13-Oct.27
7weeks, 14 class projects
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 6-8pm
Children ages 6-17
$8.00 per class
We will instruct beginner students through each project from Drawing their own Masterpiece to Making Fall Decorations.
We will use several mediums.
Andy Warhol “Pop Art” Drawing w/ Colored Pencils
Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” Collage
Ceramics x3 (Variety to choose from)
Animals Drawing/Paint
Recycling: x3- Bugs, worms, Butterflies and Snakes,
Paper Plate Fish, Frogs, and Alligators
Fall Fabric Wreath
Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” Drawing w/Crayons
Ghoulish Facial Expressions w/Paint
Repurposed Projects: x2
Landscape Timber Pumpkins or Monster
Picture Frame
Munch’s “The Scream” Drawing w/ Crayons

IFCKC / Alcott fundraiser

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 15:34:40 -0500

IFCKC & Alcott Arts Center Fundraiser
'10 of 10' Film Contest!!! 
We are still accepting entries!  The film fest '10 of 10' is on Saturday, September 24th at the Alcott Arts Center, starting at 2pm-11pm. All genres are welcome!  Films that are 'Family friendly' will be screened first & films that are for mature audiences will be screened ...towards the later part of the festival.
 Entry in contest is FREE!!!   Email me at johnbarnes@dreiproductions.com for where to send your film and/or if you have any questions regarding the film contest. Thank you!  This is much more than just a film contest, it's an event that also involves entertainment of all kinds!!!
$10 Admittance fee to be collected at the front door.

Event Page ---http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156893634387582

'10 of 10' Film Festival

*Films for the Film Festival need to be 10 minutes or less in length.
*All genres are welcome.
*Film entry is FREE!!!
*Film entry deadline is Sept.17th!

*Films need to be on a DVD format & can be played on a DVD player.
*Please write on the DVD: the length, the format (4:3 or 16:9), film title, & your name and/or production company.

Email John Barnes at ----->
johnbarnes@dreiproductions.com
or
drei_productions@yahoo.com
...as to where to send the DVD screeners.

Films will be screened in the 1st level screening room.

10 AWARDS will be awarded at 2nd level stage room at the end of the evening!
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THE EVENT!!!!

The event will begin at 2pm and will be family friendly event during the day with family films, and stage entertainment for all ages....
Towards the evening (starting around dinner time) the event will become geared towards a PG-13/R crowd, with films, music, & entertainment that is geared towards a mature audience.

*There will be entertainment throughout the day in the 2nd level stage room.
Acts involved will include:

MUSICAL ACTS:
-Camilla Camille w/Jason McKee
-Aaron Hollingsworth
-KC Steampunk Singers
The Fountain City Ramblers Slasher Kings
COMEDIANS:
-Steve Williams
-Marty McIrvin
-Joe Baehr (doing an act that is a must see!)

BURLESQUE ACTS:
-Sybil Dysobedience

& A VERY SPECIAL ACT by Betsy Barratt!!!
*Molly Montgomery - Shadowboxes & oil paintings, *Maia Ades - Painting & Collages
*Bobbie Sutcliffe - Sewing Collage Art & Still Photography, *John Barnes - Finger painting
-Belly Dancing troup, -Hoola-hooping

(More acts in the works!!!)

*FREE FOOD!!!
-In one of the rooms on the 1st level we will have a buffet of food and snacks that will be free for guests along with drinks (soda & bottled water, and other drinks, for a small donation).

*There will be 2 Art Galleries where local artist will be displaying their works of art for your viewing pleasure.

*MORE INFO TO COME!!! SO, STAY TUNED!!!

THIS WILL BE AN EVENT THAT YOU WONT WANT TO MISS!!!

“Rock the Arts”

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:57:30 -0500

“Rock the Arts”
August 27, 2011
“Rock the Arts!”
Fast Johnny Ricker and Family
are coming to help the
Alcott!

http://www.fastjohnny.com/
“Rock the Arts” is an outdoor Concert and Play Fundraiser on the south lawn of the Alcott Campus. The fun will begin at 3pm with one of three bands donating their skills to bring attention to the Alcott Arts Center. Then stay for the kids art stations, games and a lot more entertainment. There will be a stage production from
Trapp Door Theatre Productions, plus Food and Fun for All!
August 27th 3 to 11pm
From Kansas City, Fast Johnny Ricker is a blazing blues/rock guitarist and slide master. Johnny is joined by his 19 year old son, Davis Ricker on bass / shared vocals, and Gary on drums. Johnny’s incendiary guitar style and original song writing have been described as a high voltage combination of psychedelic rock with Texas and Delta blues traditions.
Fast Johnny has performed with or opened for:
LEON RUSSELL, JOHNNY WINTER, GEORGE THOROGOOD, BO DIDDLEY, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS w/ JIMMIE VAUGHN, JOHN HAMMOND, CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JUNIOR BROWN, SONNY LANDRETH, NICK LOWE, DOUBLE TROUBLE, SON SEALS, COMMANDER CODY, MARK SELBY, CATE BROTHERS, SUPER CHIKAN, TOMMY CASTRO, COREY STEVENS, CHUBBY CARRIER, LONNIE BROOKS, TAB BENOIT, COCO MONTOYA, KENNY NEAL, JOANNA CONNOR, JOE LOUIS WALKER, CANNED HEAT, MOLLY HATCHET, THE BYRDS and many more.
Johnny has performed at festivals on the same bill with:
JOE WALSH, BOB DYLAN, B.B. KING, ALBERT KING, LUTHER ALLISON, ALBERT COLLINS, ETTA JAMES, JAY McSHANN, JONNY LANG, THE RED DEVILS w/ LESTER BUTLER and many others.
“Johnny Ricker currently holds pride of place as the BEST ELECTRIC GUITAR IN THE MIDWEST and seems poised to try for the national title – soon to come. Catch Fast Johnny before you have to see him in a stadium somewhere. Wear flame retardant in your hair ’cos this band is hot. Take my word for it.” – STEVEN DAVIS former music editor, ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE, author of ‘HAMMER OF THE GODS’ and ‘BOB MARLEY’.
“You won’t be sitting long once Fast Johnny Ricker takes the stage. Led by fast and furious guitar ace Johnny Ricker, this trio will get you on your feet. Ricker’s prowess on slide and lap steel guitars has become legendary.” – KANSAS CITY STAR
“….the grittiness of Jimmy Thackery, the raw power of Jimi Hendrix, and the depth of Stevie Ray.” – TULSA BLUES SOCIETY NEWS
“…Fast Johnny Ricker drives Texas blues over the edge! This three piece band explodes with deep rooted, progressive talent that sends soul flying. – MUSIC CITY NEWSLETTER, NASHVILLE, TN
“{Like} Cubism and Picasso where form is exploded and then reassembled in a unique vision…creative power wielded like a welding torch, sparks flying everywhere…music storms out of his guitar.” – KANSAS CITY BLUES NEWS

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot V 2011

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:31:18 -0500

August Second Saturday Art Exhibits 2011

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:29:47 -0500

July Second Saturday Art Exhibits 2011

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:48:07 -0500

Flying Asbini’s Traveling Side Show Arts -Travaganza 2011

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:30:18 -0500