Making memories
“Memories in the Making,” featuring works from individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, is on display at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. This exhibit will run through Nov. 20
For those with Alzheimer’s disease, precious memories can be fleeting. This poignant art display demonstrates how some sufferers of the disease are capturing and documenting their memories and impressions, even as their faculties fade.
“Memories in the Making” is a weekly watercolor artwork program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter and hosted in area assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, adult day programs, and community facilities throughout the bi-state area. The program is designed to allow self-expression, encourage creativity, provide a way to communicate and build self-esteem for those with dementia.
Crossfire band set to perform at Legion
Bill Blake and his band Crossfire will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 20 at American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. U.S. 40, Independence.
Blake is one of the best singers of classic country music and Crossfire has some of the best musicians in the state of Arkansas to include Robbie Springfield, steel guitar, Danny Dozier, lead guitar, Jerry Bone, bass guitar, Mike Foster, keyboards, and Kenny Loggins, drums.
Tickets are $6 per person. Food will also be available for purchase from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information, call 816-373-0221.
Evening of storytelling
A perfectly “Grimm Night” will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City.
As part of the national storytelling event, “Tellabration,” the Wornall House will host an evening of storytelling. The River and Prairie Story weavers will beguile you with some of the Grimm Brother’s most exciting tales, told especially for an adult audience. Wine and cheese will be served along with candlelight.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call 816-444-1858.
Blue Springs Ballet performs ‘Nutcracker’
Blue Springs Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 at the Performing Arts Center at Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway.
This is the Blue Springs Ballet’s 17th annual Nutcracker performance, and includes local dancers from throughout Eastern Jackson County.
Tickets are $7, $9 and $11 and are available as reserved seating, either in advance or at the door. For more information, call 816-224-5505 or visit www.bluespringsballet.com.
Kansas City Symphony releases second CD
The Kansas City Symphony, led by Music Director Michael Stern, released their second CD, title “Britten’s Orchestra,” on Tuesday. Recording sessions were held in June in the outstanding acoustics of the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence.
This project explores the compositional genius of British composer Benjamin Britten’s music. Included is music from Britten’s dramatic score to Peter Grimes,.
The CD is available online at www.allegro-music.com.
