Calendar - Weekend Planner

 Stage

• “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, presented by Blue Springs City Theatre, 7:30 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Blue Springs High School Auditorium, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive. The Biblical journey of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life in this musical parable. Tickets are $8 for adults; $7 for children under 12 and seniors. Tickets are available at Blue Springs City Hall (816-229-0137), online at bluespringscitytheatre.com or at the door. Tickets available for $6 with a food donation to Harvesters.
• “THE PAJAMA GAME,” presented by Raytown Arts Council, 7:30 tonight and Saturday, Robert B. Atkin Performing Arts Center, Raytown High School, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd. The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to an hysterical effect in this romantic comedy. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door, $5 for children 12 and under. For tickets, call 816-358-9940.
• COLE PORTER’S musical comedy, “Anything Goes,” presented by the Bell Road Barn Players, 7:30 tonight and Saturday, and July 24, 25 and 26; 2 p.m. Sunday and July 27, Park Hill South High School, 4500 River Park Drive, Riverside. Tickets are $15; $14 for ages 60 and older; $10 for children under 12. For reservations, call 816-587-0218.
• “COLLISIONS,” presented by Tara Lane Productions in association with City Theatre of Independence, 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9:30 p.m. July 26; 3:30 p.m. July 27, Chakra, 3801 W. 11th St., Kansas City. A fender-bender ignites frustrations in members of the “Greatest Generation” and underemployed 20-year-olds in a coffee shop. Tickets are $7. Purchase tickets at the door or contact www.kcfringe.org.
• “THE COPPELIA PROJECT,” a clown ballet, which dances among reality and illusion, 8 p.m. Wednesday; 6:30 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 p.m. July 25; 4 p.m. July 27, Just Off Broadway Theater, 3051 Central, Kansas City. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call 816-753-0517.
• “JESUS CHRIST, KING OF COMEDY,” 8 p.m. July 24, 6:30 and 11 p.m. July 25; 9:30 p.m. July 26; 2:30 p.m. July 27, XS Lighting, 1632 Broadway, Kansas City. Learn the story of the man behind the myth, the greatest entertainer who ever walked on water. Tickets are $6 with a Fringe Festival button. For information, visit wwwkingofcomedy.net.
• “LIGHT, MOVEMENT, SHADOW AND SOUND,” a contemporary dance event presented by Kacico Dance, 9:30 p.m. July 24; 11 p.m. July 26; 8 p.m. July 26; 5 p.m. July 27, Kacico Studios West, 2540 W. Pennway (Broadway), Kansas City. Tickets are available at the door, and are $6 with a Fringe Festival button. Call 816-578-4721.
• “SEUSSICAL-THE MUSCIAL,” performances include 37 children ages 9 to 19 from several parishes, 7:30 p.m. July 24, 25, 26; 1 p.m. July 27, Visitation Catholic School Theatre, 5134 Baltimore, Kansas City. Tickets are $8; $6 for ages 12 and under. For tickets, call 816-444-7008.
• “TRANSLATIONS,” presented by the Actors Theater of Kansas City, runs through Aug. 3, H&R Block City Stage at Union Station, Kansas City. Set in a rural hedge school in early 19th century Ireland, this tells a tender, sad and funny tale of clash of cultures and the advent of change. For show times and prices, call 816-460-2020 or visit www.unionstation.org.
• “ALWAYS” – Patsy Cline, runs through Aug. 17, American Heartland Theatre, Kansas City. A musical play about the legendary country singer and her most devoted fan, Louise. The play is rated PG. To purchase tickets, call 816-842-9999 or visit the Crown Center box office.
• “ALL SHOOK UP,” a Broadway musical that combines Shakespeare and Elvis Presley, runs through Aug. 31, The New Theatre Restaurant, Overland Park. For tickets, call 913-649-7469 or visit www.newtheatre.com.

Special events

• THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL OF KANSAS CITY hosts “Celebration of the Coronation of King Henry,” a fundraiser for Community of Christ Cornerstone Church, seating begins at 6:30 tonight and Saturday, at the church, 1316 S. Osage St., Independence. Performances by: Dr. Dumpe, Musical Blades, Boleyn Kumpana and other festival favorites. Actual coronation will be 5 p.m. Saturday only. Tickets are $22. For reservations, call 913-721-2110.
• STOTHERFEST, today and Saturday, on the grounds of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 S.W. 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit. The event features musical entertainment by The Elders and Liverpool, as well as additional bands and acts. Other events include the “Top of the Summit” idol singing contest, classic car show, craft fair, food, games and kids activities. The original name of Lee’s Summit was “The Town of Strother”, when it was incorporated in 1865, but changed its name in 1868. Visit www.strotherfest.com.
• SOUNDS ON THE SQUARE concert and movie, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, on the Independence Square. The Grand Marquis will play Jazz. Following the concert, a free outdoor movie, “Grease,” will be shown at the Pharaoh Theater rear parking lot. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 816-325-7370.
• “THE SINGING TURTLE,” presented by puppeteer Peter Allen – Parasol Puppets, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 26, Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 Winner Road, Independence. In this Japanese folktale, a young boy and his family find happiness and good fortune with the help of a talented turtle. The $5 cost includes seeing the museum and a free finger puppet for each child. For reservations, call 816-833-9777.
• BIG BUBBLES, SMALL BUBBLES, ALL BUBBLES workshop for age 3 to 6, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 26, The Test Kitchen, Science City at Union Station, Kansas City. Paint a picture with bubbles, learn how to craft a big bubble-maker at home, find out what makes bubbles work and more. Cost, $12.50 for members (one adult/one child); $25 for non-members (one adult/one child). Call 816-460-2020.

Music

• MO-KAN STRINGS will perform from 6 to 8 tonight, with Tommy and Bobbie Campbell playing from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, at Hazel’s Country Café, 219 West U.S. 24, Independence. Doug Hodges and Steve Petty will perform from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, with Sidekicks appearing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 24. Call 816-461-5882 or visit hazelcountrycafe.com.
• WILLIE KIRST will play from 6 to 9 tonight, with Pick & Hammer playing from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, at the Rheinland Restaurant, 208 N. Main St., Independence. Call 816-461-5383.
• FREE JAMAICAN JAM, 7 to 10:30 tonight, downtown Lee’s Summit, between Second and Third streets on Green Street. Reggae performers include Jah Lion, Making Movies, Caribbean Steel and Az-One. Concessions available for purchase. 969-1500.
• BOSTON plays classic rock, 8 p.m. Saturday, Ameristar’s Star Pavilion, Kansas City. Tickets are $76.50, $63 and $54 with a Star Awards Card. Tickets may be purchased at the Ameristar Casino Gift Shop, online at www.tickets.com or by calling 877-444-2637.
• “MUSIC IN THE PARK,” sponsored by Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Provincial Gazebo at Rotary Park at Railroad Lake, Missouri 7 and Vesper Street, Blue Springs. Loose Change will play a variety of music. Free. Inclement weather hotline: 816-228-0116.
• GUITARS IN THE GARDEN, 7 p.m. Sunday, on the lawn of UMKC’s Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free admission. Call Doug Niedt at 913-499-0741.
• THE PLATTERS will be performing at 8 p.m. July 25 and 26, Scottish Rite Theater, 1330 Linwood, Kansas City. Relive the romance with solid gold hits like “Only You,” The Great Pretender,” “My Prayer” and more. Tickets start at $32. Call 816-399-4222.
• MARY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES will perform at 8 p.m. July 26, Folly Theater, 12th and Central, Kansas City. From 7 to 7:30 p.m., there will be an informal session with Bill Shapiro about the artists and their music. Tickets are $20, $30 and $45. For tickets, call 816-474-4444 or Ticketmaster at 816-931-3330.
• CHRIS REDING AND THE REDDYMEN BAND perform for a country music dance from 8 p.m. to midnight July 26, at American Legion Post 21, 16701 East U.S. 40, Independence. Call 816-373-0221.
• “MUSIC IN THE PARK,” sponsored by Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 27, Provincial Gazebo at Rotary Park at Railroad Lake, Missouri 7 and Vesper Street, Blue Springs. The Elsea Smith Band will play blues/rock. Free. Inclement weather hotline: 816-228-0116.
• “MUSIC IN THE PARK” free concerts, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 30, Howard Station Park, Lee’s Summit. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 816-246-6598.

Exhibits

• LINCOLN: THE CONSTITUTION AND THE CIVIL WAR, through Sept. 14, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Independence. This interactive exhibit explores how one individual exercised leadership at a pivotal time of crisis for the nation, the Constitution, and the course of freedom worldwide. Free with Museum admission, $8, $7 for ages 65 and older; $3 for ages 6 to 15, 5 and under are free. Call 800-933-1225 or visit www.trumanlibrary.org.
• HUMAN/NATURE: Recent European landscape photography, an exhibit of large-scale color photographs by a new generation of European artists, through Oct. 5, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City.
• REALITY AND FANTASY: Land, Town and Sea, an exhibition of 24 European works from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, through Oct. 19, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City.
• “SPARKLING STRINGS” puppet display is currently at the Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 Winner Road, Independence. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, through July 30. Admission is $3 for adults; $1.50 for children to age 16 (extra fee to make puppet). Call 833-9777 for more information.
• Items for the Entertainment Planner may be e-mailed to jill.ritchie@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, P.O. Box 459, Independence, Mo. 64051.