Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College

08/27/2026

Soak in the last rays of summer and gear up for fall with the Midwest Trust Center! Receive 15% off *most fall 2026 MTC Series events when you purchase between Aug. 28-31.

Use the code SUMMER26 when purchasing to receive your discount on up to four tickets. This offer is only available for a limited time, so purchase yours today at jccc.edu/MTC!

*'The Billy Joel Legacy,' 'How to Snag a Sea Monster,' and 'What Do You Do With a Problem?' are not eligible for this offer.

The Midwest Trust Center at JCCC presents Broadway blockbusters to classical music, plus international celebrities.

08/26/2026

Each year before the fall semester is officially underway, JCCC faculty and staff gather to celebrate our co-workers celebrating work milestones.

Last week three members of the MTC team were recognized for their years of service to the college. Congratulations to Tracy Morrissey (Box Office Asst) and Janell Rinne (Marketing Coord) for receiving their 5-year pins and a big round of applause to Tripp McMillan (Master Electrician) for his 30 years of continous service to JCCC and the Midwest Trust Center!

08/26/2026

This Friday is our final Light Up the Lawn for 2026! Found A Job will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Formed in 2012, this tribute to the Talking Heads is an 8-piece band that primarily performs music from albums released during Talking Heads' Expanded Heads era ("Remain in Light," "Speaking in Tongues," and "Stop Making Sense").

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the for this FREE concert and stop by Camper La Chula food truck for a tasty treat before the music starts.

Learn more at jccc.edu/MTC.

08/25/2026

We are so sad to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton. It was an honor to present her ‘Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’ last season and we will carry her songs with us for many years to come. Rest in peace, Dolly. We will always love you.

08/25/2026

🎺 Kansas City welcomes Rodney Marsalis back again! 🎺

We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed trumpeter Rodney Marsalis back to Kansas City for an extraordinary evening with Bach Aria Soloists on the Midwest Trust Center concert series!
From the brilliance of and to the vibrant sounds of Bernstein’s West Side Story, this program promises an unforgettable celebration of music, virtuosity, and collaboration.

✨ Rodney Marsalis with Bach Aria Soloists: From Bach to Bernstein presented by the Midwest Trust Center

📍 Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College
Yardley Hall
📅 Saturday, April 17, 2027
⏰ 7:30 PM

Kansas City, it’s time to welcome Rodney back! We can’t wait to see you there. 🎶

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Link in bio or visit BachAriaSoloists.com.

📹 Bach Aria Soloists presents Rodney Marsalis with Elisa Williams Bickers, J.S. Bach Concerto for Organ in D dur, BWV 972 Allegro assai excerpt

08/24/2026

Hey, educators! Have you registered for Creative Connections on Sep. 1? Join Arts Ed organizations from across the KC Metro for an evening sampling field trips, in-school programs, and more. Meet arts organization leaders and learn more about affordable educational experiences while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. Learn more and register at jccc.edu/MTCPD

08/21/2026

Rain, rain, go away! We’re moving tonight’s Light Up the Lawn Concert inside to Yardley Hall so that we can stay dry and rock on. See you at 8pm!

08/21/2026

Rain, rain, go away! We’re moving tonight’s Light Up the Lawn Concert inside to Yardley Hall so that we can stay dry and rock on. See you at 8pm!
Katy Guillen & The Drive
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
90.9 The Bridge

08/20/2026

The MTC is proud to participate in the Theatre for Young Audiences' Tour Development Collective that exists to fund the development of new work for youth and family audiences.

This season we're excited to present one of those new works, 'What Do You Do With A Problem?' from Inlet Dance Theatre. Their national tour kicks off next month and will stop in Yardley Hall November 6-7.

Enjoy these behind the scenes photos of the production coming to life through workshops, design sessions, and sneak peak performances of this dance theatre adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestseller by Kobi Yamada. Purchase your tickets for the MTC dates at jccc.edu/MTC.

08/20/2026