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Welcome to Enriching Culture Lee’s Summit is a city that believes in the arts… all the arts. Whether it be music, theatrical or visual arts, it can all be enjoyed right here in our city.
Lee’s Summit Symphony
Each year, thousands of people enjoy the Lee’s Summit Symphony at five live concerts, pre-concert lectures and educational programming for youth. The goal of the Symphony is to bring high-quality symphonic music to more people through concerts, presentations and collaborations. The organization supports youth education and programs through partnerships with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, MCCLongview, and at the Holiday and Family Concerts, which celebrate and educate children about classical music and dance. Under music director Russ Berlin, more than 70 talented musicians with a passion for sharing their music with Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities give hundreds of hours 20 •
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of their time to the Symphony each season. Lee’s Summit is only one of 800 communities nationwide that boasts a community symphony. For more information, visit lssymphony.org.
MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center
MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center was designed to be an arts and entertainment venue as well as a community safety facility. In reality, it’s proven to be those things and more. The Center has hosted public community concerts, meetings, and professional art exhibits. It’s also being used for activities such as the Longview Art and World Music Festival, student art exhibits, and academic theater and music performances. For more information and scheduled events, contact 816-672-2215.
Summit Art
Summit Art encourages and promotes the visual arts, multi-cultural art education
and humanities throughout Lee’s Summit and surrounding communities. Summit Art also provides art education, while increasing business participation and community resources through exhibits and public art. Over sixty artists have the opportunity to display their work at the new Saint Luke’s East Hospital, at Legacy Park Community Center, and at participating business member locations. Check the calendar at summitart.org for upcoming events.
Summit Theatre Group
In the fall of 2011 the Summit Theatre Group was founded by a group of diverse Lee’s Summit citizens that joined together to bring theatre back to our community. This new nonprofit is made up of actors from the area and other business professionals interested in theatre. To view a list of upcoming shows and performances, visit summittheatregroup.com. 816-463-2654