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This Olathe Calendar of Events is presented by the Kansas City Real Estate Network.
November 2011 - Posts
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AUDITIONS:
Two Rooms
by Lee Blessing
directed by Coleman Crenshaw
Audition Dates and Times
Tuesday December 6 2011 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION: Bring a headshot/resume & conflicts between Jan 8th and Feb 17th.
Auditions will consist of short dramatic monologue (memorized if possible) of less than 2 minutes and cold readings from the script.
Rehearsals will begin Jan 8th, Sun - Wed evenings mostly until February
CALLBACKS: Invited Callbacks will be held on Monday, December 12th at 6pm if necessary.
PRODUCTION DATES:
February 17, 18, 19*, 24, 25, 26*, Mar 2, 3, 4*
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
*Sundays at 2:00pm
SYNOPSIS:
The two rooms of the title are a windowless cubicle in Beirut where an American hostage is being held by terrorists and a room in his home in the United States, which his wife has stripped of furniture so that, at least symbolically, she can share his ordeal. In fact the same room serves for both and is also the locale for imaginary conversations between the hostage and his wife, plus the setting for the real talks she has with an ambitious reporter and a determined State Department official.
Lee Blessing’s taut psychodrama focuses on an intensely personal story of love, separation, and hope. Yet Blessing carries the audience through the three perspectives of the individual, the public, and the government and their struggles to respond to the new world of global terrorism.
In the end, there are no winners, only losers, and the sense of futility and despair that comes when people of goodwill realize that logic, compassion and fairness have become meaningless when dealing with those who would commit such barbarous acts so willingly.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
Michael Wells -- educator
Lainie Wells -- educator, married to Michael
Walker Harris -- reporter
Ellen Van Oss -- representative of the State Department
For more information, please contact the director, Coleman Crenshaw at Coleman.Crenshaw@gmail.com
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I went to/volunteered at an awesome concert last night at St. Mary's Episcopal Church downtown. I'd never been there before and I was delighted at the medieval feel of the place (due to the evening darkness & mostly brick construction).
more at May's Machete
[Thanks, Tony]
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Matthew Gilsenan of The Celtic Tenors talks to the Lied Center about their upcoming holiday performance at the Lied Center of Kansas on Saturday, Dec. 10 — 7:30 p.m. 
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The word “brilliant” gets thrown around alot these days... But for an hour plus of the real thing, don’t miss Karrin Allyson’s gig at Jardine’s tonight (two shows Tuesday, Nov 29 at 6:30 and 8:30). Great music doesn’t get much better than this.
more at KC Confidential
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The Washburn University Wind Ensemble will don uniforms, and its conductor, Mark Norman, will portray John Philip Sousa to raise money Wednesday night to help Joplin High School rebuild its music library.
more at the Topeka Capital Journal
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Today, Kansas City's known more for its tailgating and its barbecue. But perhaps it will now be known for something more — the $413-million Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a much-celebrated set of massive, steel-jacketed clamshells that resemble a pair of sonic booms whose motion has been arrested and encased in cement.
more at the Los Angeles Times
[Thanks, KC Rag]
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 If your kids are clamoring to see the big guy in a red suit, you have a HUGE list of places to catch him around the Kansas City metro area this season!
Month-long Appearances
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For my alternative digital processes class project.
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You drive up, and on one side you pass Zenail and Spa, and His and Her Fitness. On the other side is Nevaeh Salon. Admit it, this strip center is as suburban Johnson County as it gets. Inside, on a Friday night, the crowd fills every seat. Folding chairs have been set up, but they’re not enough. Some people stand, leaning against a counter or a wall. They range in age from grade school to the gray haired. This crowd is as suburban Johnson County as it gets.
more at kcjazzlark
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The Columbia Civic Orchestra (CCO) and the Mizzou New Music Initiative are looking for recent orchestral compositions written by Missouri residents to perform at a concert in March, 2012.
more at Mizzou New Music Initiative News
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Lily Tomlin came to Kansas City and the Muriel Kauffman theatre for a stand-up comedy act. She is a famed actress and comedienne known for her work on “Laugh-in” and in such movies as “9 to 5,” “Tea with Mussolini” and “A Prairie Home Companion.” She starred and guest-starred in such shows as “The X-Files,” “NCIS,” “The West Wing,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Damages.” She has won six Emmy’s, two Tony’s, and a Grammy and has been a pioneer for women in comedy and television writing.
more at the University News
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Topic: "Disaster Planning & Crisis Communication"
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Topic: “Disaster Planning & Crisis Communication”
Is your company prepared for computer failure, Mother Nature, or an unexpected death or LOA of an executive-level employee? Learn from each other and from Mike Webb, Chief Information Officer with Bank of Blue Valley, what you need to anticipate and how to prepare.
This is shaping up to be one of them most important meetings of the year! Whether you have gone through the planning stages at your office or not, you should plan to attend, share, and learn.
What is the HR Roundtable?
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It offers a unique environment for human resources practitioners to interact with their peers on a monthly basis, discuss and share related best practices, emerging trends, and workplace issues.
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Meeting registration opens two weeks prior to the event date and ends the Friday before the meetng date. Cost is $11 per person for catered lunch or FREE for the "B.Y.O.Lunch" option. Complimentary Pepsi beverages always available.
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Payments for catered lunch are accepted online or at the door. Notify staff of B.Y.O.Lunch option via email or phone call. Cancelations must be received by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the event in order to avoid charges.
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Space is limited to 30 people. A waiting list will be maintained as needed and individuals will be contacted if space becomes available.
Mission Statement:
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The Olathe HR Roundtable offers human resource practitioners of member organizations a forum to discuss and share related best practices, emerging trends, and workplace issues. The main purpose of the roundtable is to create a unique environment where information can be shared in an open-exchange format that is collaborative, engaging, and valuable to represented organizations and the HR profession.
Who is it designed for?
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The HR Roundtable was created as a networking and problem-solving opportunity for human resource practitioners who are directly involved in the personnel and hiring process of their organization (i.e. HR managers, recruiters, payroll administrators, etc.).
Can vendors attend?
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Due to limited space and because of the nature of the topics that are openly discussed by the HR practitioners, some attendance restrictions do apply. Thus it is crucial to the group’s success that attendance is restricted to vendors that provide uniquely human resources services and/or products.
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Up to five seats will be reserved for vendors representing a relevant product or service may attend each meeting, with only one representative per business or organization each month.
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Vendors are sometimes the “solutions experts” to the questions and concerns that the HR practitioners have; therefore vendor input is welcome while “sales messages” are not.
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In determining the appropriateness of the various vendors in attendance, Chamber staff will consider the relevance to the hiring and employment situations that the HR practitioners face in their day-to-day jobs or to the topic of the month (i.e. vendors who deal with payroll services, pre-employment testing, staffing assistance, training, benefits, etc.).
Can non-members of the Olathe Chamber attend?
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One representative of a non-member organization is welcome to attend one meeting a year.
Can vendors make presentations to the HR practitioners that attend?
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Presentations are at the sole discretion of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. Please consider the sponsorship opportunity described below.
The “Quarterly Lunch Sponsorship” program is an exclusive opportunity for vendors to promote their products and services. Please contact Chamber staff for details. It is offered to Olathe Chamber members in order to best serve its membership while continuing to discourage “sales messages” from meeting discussions:
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Vendors are offered an opportunity to provide printed materials and promotional items on a designated table and to be available afterwards to answer questions. Chamber staff will oversee the quantity and duration of displayed items and the length of the meeting.
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On occasion, the Chamber might invite various “experts” to address the group as deemed necessary and helpful to the overall group and topic of discussion. This is not a sales opportunity and may not qualify for the HR Roundtable Lunch Sponsorship program.
Discussion is facilitated by Susan Wallace, Olathe Chamber, Personnel & Projects Manager
To RSVP w/o online pre-payment, you may submit the form below and indicate "RSVP," your name, email, and lunch choice: (1) $11 Catered lunch option but pay at the door, or (2) Free B.Y.O.Lunch option. We will respond to submitted questions at our earliest convenience, or you may call the Olathe Chamber (913) 764-1050.
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This popular event features the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting, choirs from Olathe schools, a variety of local talent and the arrival of Santa Claus. Other attractions include ice sculpting, a visit with Santa, food and drinks. Proceeds raised for the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund from businesses, civic groups and the sale of holiday ornaments go to benefit agencies in our area that address the needs of the less fortunate.
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 Who went to the Plaza Lighting ceremony? Or to the Crown Center Mayor’s Tree Lighting? The last two weekends have been filled with holiday lighting ceremonies all over Kansas City.
That means it’s time to bundle the kids up, buckles… more 
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Individuals who use dated marketing/sales speak and hyperbole when navigating the social media landscape will cause their efforts to fall flat. Kerry Benson will offer ideas for creating effective social media content that keeps communication “social” and engaging.
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Boutique store with purses, jewelry, dresses, tops and slacks. Nothing over $100.
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 **UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO GRACE CONRAD!
As promised, it’s another giveaway! Tis the season, after all…and this prize screams “the season”! Our friends at Kansas City Repertory Theatre have generously given us a Family Pack (2 adults and 2 children) of… more 
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The Kansas Children’s Service League’s Red Stocking Breakfast–Johnson County/KC Metro will be held December 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue in Overland Park. Visit with FUN celebrity servers. Enjoy a DELICIOUS buffet breakfast. Take pictures with SANTA. Win great PRIZES. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 10 and under eat free. Proceeds go to Johnson County area child abuse prevention and parent education programs. For more information, contact Monica Enloe at 913-621-2016 ext. 1218.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO RACHEL WHITMAN– OUR LUCKY WINNER! HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Our advertising partners at Paradise Park are behind our latest giveaway…and it’s a great one! Especially with Thanksgiving break and Winter Vacation upon us. One lucky winner will… more 
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We’ve had the good fortune of welcoming some new advertisers to the KC Kids Fun advertising community these past few months! All are family-friendly and all would appreciate your business. Especially as the holidays draw near, we like to encourage… more 
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO VERONICA! She is our lucky ticket winner!!
Today we have a fantastic giveaway courtesy of our advertising partners at Coterie Theatre! One lucky winner will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming performance of Seussical, plus… more 
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Save the date, details to come!
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The wacky and crazy annual Polar Plunge and 5K Strut is set for January 28 at Shawnee Mission Park Swim Beach. Not sure what to wear to a plunge/strut? Grab your old Halloween costume and you'll fit right in. Costume contest starts at 11:30 a.m. No water suits and tennis shoes are required. Raise $75 to plunge or $30 to strut to benefit Special Olympics. Our website has a cool toolkit for you to utilize www.ksso.org/plunge
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This has become an annual post for us; and each year, there seems to be yet another agency we learn about that exists solely to help others. The holiday season is especially stressful when considered against the… more 
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 As you may know, one of our longtime advertising partners is Kansas City Allergy & Asthma Associates. We are fortunate that the the physicians agreed to be guest authors of several posts that would be of particular interest to… more
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