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The Mystery of Christmas, December 9 – 10, 2005 call 816-767-1234 or on-line at www.dramatictruth.org.  Group pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.

4th Annual IRC vision Banquet, Thursday, November 17th, 2005, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Ritz Charles - Salon A, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park, KS, Individual - $55, Tables of 8 - $400, RSVP: E-Mail Jeanne Underwood at admin@integritymoments.com

BENEFITS

AN EVENING FOR PROJECT SOS KIDS WITH ANGEL REDA: Broadway cabaret revue of music/dance; benefits purchase of school supplies for foster kids. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Doubletree Hotel at Coporate Woods, 10100 College Blvd, Overland Park. $125, individual dinner tickets, $375, two seats plus VIP reception. www.ProjectSOS@comcast.net (816-220-1206)

BREATH OF LIFE BALL “CELEBRATING HEROES”: Cocktails, silent auction, gourmet dinner, live auction and dancing. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Downtown Marriott, 200 W. 12th. $175 per person, $2000 table of 10. (913-384-8997)

CITY UNION MISSION’S CELEBRATION OF LOVE: Partner with City Union Mission to provide Thanksgiving dinner for the poor and homeless; includes tour of the Men’s Center, live entertainment, and refreshments. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19. City Union Mission, 1100 E 11th. Bring food donations such as turkeys, hams, and canned goods. www.CityUnionMission.org (816-474-9380 ext 1467)

FALL FESTIVAL: Activities for all ages; silent auction, food and many items to purchase. Grace and Holy Trinity Choir 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th. (816-474-8260)

MARILLAC’S ENCHANTED EVENING OF COCKTAILS AND CUISINE: Kick-off event of holiday exhibit with food, drinks, raffles, live and silent auctions and over 100 decorated trees. Benefits Marillac Center For Children 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 19. Union Station, Pershing and Main. $75. Table sponsorships available. www.marillac.org (913-681-KIDS)

MARILLAC’S ENCHANTED FOREST: Holiday exhibit of over 100 uniquely decorated trees and wreaths availabe for purchase by bid. Benefits Marillac Center For Children noon-5 p.m. Nov. 20. Union Station, Pershing and Main. Free. www.marillac.org (913-681-KIDS)

NOCHE DE GALA AWARDS “EVENING IN MEXICO”: Recognition of coporate members and business owners who have contributed to betterment of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic business community. Benefits Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 6:30 p.m. chairman’s reception,7:30 p.m. awards dinner Nov. 18. Hyatt Regency Crown Center, 2345 McGee. $75. http://crowncenter.hyatt.com (816-421-1234)

SPECIAL EVENTS

HOLIDAY SPIRIT TRAIN: Restored Downtown Jones Store children’s train. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16-18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19; noon-5 p.m. Nov. 20. Union Station, Sprint Festival Plaza, Pershing and Main. Donations encouraged. www.unionstation.org (816-460-2020)

SALVATION ARMY TREE OF LIGHTS CEREMONY: Official lighting of Downtown Kansas City and kick-off of Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign. 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Barney Allis Plaza, 2th and Wyandotte. Free chili, tamales, Pepsi-Cola, and Christmas cookies. (816-968-0373)

WYANDOTTE COUNTY VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10. Memorial Hall, 600 N. Seventh, Kansas City, Kan. Free. Formal program begins at noon. Light lunch provided. Memorial service open to public. (913-596-5800)

JUST FOR KIDS

5 FRIENDS FROM JAPAN: CHILDREN IN JAPAN TODAY: Grand opening event with special activities, demonstrations and displays to introduce children to a different culture. By Children’s Museum of Kansas City. 1-3 p.m. Nov. 19. Legends Shopping Center, Village West, I-435 & Parallel, Kansas City, Kan. www.kidmuzm.org (913-287-8888)

PLAY IN A DAY “WIZARD OF SCHNOZ”: Girls get to act, sing, and dance. By Girl Scouts and Theater of Imagination. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12. Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill. $45, includes costumes and lunch. 816-333-2800. Grades K-9. www.tiarts.com (816-333-2800)

ART EVENTS MUSEUMS AND OTHER ART SPACES

CHELSEA’S: “Angel Auction.” Art auction by local artists; benefits Dream Factory. Free; no registration required. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 19.

SPOTLIGHT GALLERY, UNITY CHURCH OF OVERLAND PARK: “Where the Heart Is: Digital Photography by Jerry Durrell.” 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday; closes Nov. 27.

ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART: “American Highlights: American Paintings Collection.” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closes July 31. “Realism and Abstraction: Six Degrees of Separation.” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closes June 30.

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENTS, ATRIUM: “Accessible Arts Benefit Auction Exhibit.” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; closes Nov. 17.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

ALLEGRO COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR: 4 p.m. Nov. 13. Asbury United Methodist Church. Free will donation. www.allegrocc.com (913-422-0469)

KANSAS CITY METRO MEN’S CHORUS: 7 p.m. Nov. 12. St. James Catholic Church. www.kcmmc.org (816-836-3510)

SABIN LEVI AND SHIREINU: Jewish Community Chorale of Greater Kansas City performs classical and folklore. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. First Christian Church of Independence. Free. (816-252-6100)

MIGHTY VOICES OF LONGVIEW: Gershwin Gala. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Longview Community College, Campus Center. $2.50-$5. (816-672-2321)

REZOUND!: Handbell ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Country Club United Methodist Church. Free; 3 p.m. Nov. 20. Cherokee Christian Church. Free. www.rezound.org (913-383-9196; 816-215-4086)

DANCE

BENEFIT ’05 FOR ARTS EDUCATION FEATURING AILEY II: Benefits local African-American youth educational programs; by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Folly Theater. $75-$125 and up. Call for reservations. www.kcfaa.org (816-474-4444)

CHOREOGRAPHER’S SHOWCASE: Hosted by 940 Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Lawrence Arts Center. $7.50-$13. www.lawrenceartscenter.com (785-843-2787)

OPERA

* “LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO)”: Opens Nov. 17; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-19; 2 p.m. Nov. 20; closes Nov. 20. White Hall, UMKC Performing Arts Center. Free-$12. www.umkc.edu/cto (816-235-6222)

“THE TURN OF THE SCREW”: Lyric Opera. Performed in English with electronic text above stage. 8 p.m. Nov. 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 13; closes Nov. 13. Lyric Theatre. $15 and up. www.kc opera.org (816-471-7344)

THEATER

“BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY”: 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 15, 17-18; 4 and 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 2 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20; 1 and 8 p.m. Nov. 16; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 19; closes Jan. 8. American Heartland Theatre. $18-$35.50. Rated PG. www.ahtkc.com (816-842-9999)

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: Kansas City Repertory Theatre. 8 p.m. Nov. 19. UMKC Performing Arts Center, Repertory Theatre. Reservations required. www.kcrep.org (816-235-2700)

“CHRISTMAS IN SONG”: Opens Nov. 18; 8 p.m. Nov. 18-19; 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 20; closes Dec. 24. Quality Hill Playhouse. $21-$23. www.qualityhillplayhouse.com (816-421-1700)

“FUNNY MONEY”: 6 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 15, 17-19; noon and 6 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 16 and 20; closes Feb. 5. New Theatre Restaurant. Reservations recommended. www.newtheatre.com (913-649-7469)

“LES MISERABLES”: Theater League. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13; closes Nov. 13. Music Hall. $49.50-$57.50. www.theater league.com (816-931-3330)

“SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS”: Paul Mesner Puppets. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 10-11; 2 p.m. Nov. 12-13; closes Nov. 13. Unity Temple on the Plaza. $6-$7.50 single show; $5 season tickets. www.paulmesner puppets.org (816-235-6222)

“SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE SONGS OF HAROLD ARLEN”: 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11; 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 12; 3 p.m. Nov. 13; closes Nov. 13. Quality Hill Playhouse. $23; discounts for students, seniors, and groups. www.qualityhill playhouse.com (816-421-1700)

“STUART LITTLE”: Opens Nov. 15; 10 a.m. Nov. 15; 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 16-17; 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Nov. 18; 2 p.m. Nov. 19-20; closes Dec. 30. Coterie Theatre. Most appreciated by ages 5 and older. www.thecoterie .com (816-474-6552)

“TOUGHEST KID IN THE WORLD”: Theatre for Young America. 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 10-11, 15-18; closes Nov. 19. Union Station, H&R Block City Stage. $7.50. www.union station.org (816-460-2020)

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Christian Youth Theater. Opens Nov. 17; 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 19; closes Nov. 19. YouthFront Theatre. $7-$8; $5 Family Show, 1 p.m. Nov. 19. .org (913-681-3318)

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Opens Nov. 18; 8 p.m. Nov. 18-19; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20; closes Dec. 11. Lawrence Community Theatre. No children under age of 3. www.theatre.lawrence .com (785-843-7469)

“THE CRUCIBLE”: Opens Nov. 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 17-19; 2 p.m. Nov. 20; closes Nov. 20. Rockhurst University, Mabee Theater. $5 general admission. (816-501-4828)

“THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST”: Opens Nov. 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 17-19; 2 p.m. Nov. 20; closes Nov. 20. Johnson County Community College, Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center. www.jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter (913-469-8500, Ext. 3132)

“THE LION IN WINTER”: River City Community Players. 8 p.m. Nov. 11-12, 18-19; 2 p.m. Nov. 13; closes Nov. 19. Historic Hollywood Theater, Leavenworth Performing Arts Center. $4-$8. (913-682-7557)

“PLAZA SUITE”: Opens Nov. 18; 6:15 p.m. Nov. 18-19; noon Nov. 20; closes Dec. 10. Paradise Playhouse. $24.95-$26.95; includes buffet. www.paradiseplayhouse.com (816-630-3333)

ATTRACTIONS AND CHEAP THRILLS

CROWN CENTER ICE TERRACE: Outdoor ice skating. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. Crown Center Ice Terrace, 2450 Grand. $6 admission; $2 skate rental; “Two-for-OneTuesday,” 5-9 p.m. (816-274-8411)

LEARN TO CURL: 11 a.m. Nov. 13 and 20. Pepsi Ice Midwest, 12140 W. 135th, Overland Park. $10. Reservations requested. Ages 10 to 80+. www.kccurling.com (816-523-2345)

OXFORD SCHOOL HOUSE: Historic one-room school house. Open to the public. Nov. 12 and 19; closes Nov. 19. Oxford School House, Ironwoods Park, 147th and Mission, Leawood. Free. (913-339-6700, Ext. 255)

WHAT’S NEW AT THE SHAWNEE INDIAN MISSION: Program by Aisha Cole. 2 p.m. Nov. 20. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence. $6. Reservations requested. www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org (816-325-7575)