EventGuide2020

PAOLACOMMUNITY CENTER

Paola Community CenterContact information

Sponsors

2019/2020 Events

Rentals

Weddings

2020 Movie Schedule

Educational/Community Events

Live Music

Live Theatre

Dance Performances

Piano Performances

Memberships

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905 E. Wea St. • PO Box 409 • Paola, KS 66071(913) 259-3650

www.paolacommunitycenter.org1

2020 Event Guide Sponsors

Paola Inn & Suites

Elliott Insurance

GK Smith & Sons Electric Co.

Edward Jones Financial

First Option Bank

Landmark National Bank

Life Care Center of Osawatomie

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2020 Events Calendar

- January -25th – Paola Chamber of Commerce,Kansas Day - Paola Middle School Commons 10-1pm25th – River & Prairie Weaver’s StorytellingConference Concert - 6pm

- February -22nd – Box Car Brethren Concert 7pm

- March -17th – Spring Break children’s movie, Mary Poppins 1pm27th – Cornerstone Performing Arts’, Pollyanna 7pm28th – Cornerstone Performing Arts’, Pollyanna 2pm, 6pm

- April -18th – Cornerstone Performing Arts Auditions Noon

- May -2nd – Gardner Piano concert 7pm3rd – Leore Phelps’ piano concert 6pm8th – Holy Trinity 8th grade class theatre show 7pm30th - Vida Dance Show 5pm

- June -2nd, 9rd, 16th, 23rd, 30th – Children’s Movies 1pmTBD - Paola Free Library summer events 11am

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2020 Events Calendar

- July -7th, 14th, 21st, 28th – Children’s Movies 1pm 17th, 18th - Cornerstone Performing Arts Theatre, Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon 7pm23rd, 24th - Cornerstone Performing Arts Theatre, Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon 7pm 25th - Cornerstone Performing Arts Theatre, Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon 2pm

- August -15th - Cornerstone Performing Arts’ Theatre Auditions Noon 28th, 29th - RootsFest

- November -13th - Cornerstone Performing Arts Theatre, Title TBA 7pm14th - Cornerstone Performing Arts Theatre, Title TBA 2pm & 6pm

- December -6th – Gardner Piano Recital 2pm12th – Vida Dance Christmas Show 5pm13th – Miami County Dance Movement Recital 3pm29th - The Grinch Movie 1pm

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RentalsThe Paola Community Center has a variety of different sized rooms to rent for your meeting, conference, office, event, or party needs. They are as follows:

GILMAN ROOM - This room is the former “Green room”. It is used for actors, musicians, and other performers prior to going on stage. The Gilman room is also used for brides and bridesmaids to get ready prior to the wedding. It comes complete with tables and chairs for up to 10 people, a vanity, mirror, and an antique piano. The room is named after Mary Gilman, a patroness of the Arts and a benefactress of the Paola Community Center. $30/day

AMBASSADOR’S ROOM – This room holds up to 20 people and is located on the north end of the PCC’s lower level. It is mainly used for board meetings, small parties and family gatherings. It has direct access to the kitchen making it ideal for small dinners as well. $75/day

THE KITCHEN – This is our full service kitchen remodeled in 2011. Included with the kitchen are coffee pots, stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, plates, cups and utensils. It can be rented alone or it is also included with the rental of either the Ambassadors room or the International room. $25/day

INTERNATIONAL ROOM – Located on the lower level, this is a large meeting/party room holding up to 225 people. This room is mainly used for parties, receptions, dinners, and even larger events such as sales, conferences, and boutiques. It comes complete with tables, chairs, podium, and access to the kitchen and buffet carts. $108/day

SCHWARTZ FAMILY THEATER – This room has been called a “jewel” for the community of Paola. It is a beautiful historic theater that holds 299 people. It can used for concerts, movies, theatre shows, dance recitals, political forums, and weddings. Renovated in 2009, it comes complete with surround sound, Blu-ray/DVD access, microphones, full-stage width movie screen, and original stage backdrops. $180/day

OFFICES – The Paola Community Center has 11 offices for lease. Each one is approximately 100 square feet, and comes with electrici-ty, zoned-controlled heating & cooling, and has the ability for internet and phone connections. $150/month

For more information on any of the rentals at thePaola Community Center, call Chad Myers at (913) 259-3650.

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WeddingsThe Paola Community Center is a beautiful and historic building on a 26 acre campus in Paola. Weddings at the Paola Communi-ty Center include space for the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, space for up to 300 people for the wedding and a large reception room for the reception and two dressing rooms with direct access to the stage. Food can be brought in or catered by a local restaurant.

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for rehearsal dinner and reception.

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for rehearsal and weddinglocated on a beautiful 26 acre campus.

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Call Chad at (913) 259-3650 for a tour of this“gem” of a building in the heart of Paola!

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Educational/Community Events

Children’s ‘20 Movie Series

KANSAS DAY –Kansas Day is a business expo sponsored by the Paola Chamber of Commerce each year the last Saturday in January. This event takes place at the Paola Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 25th from 9-1pm and will highlight businesses, showcase local talent, and celebrate Paola as the birthplace of Kansas Day.

For more information, go to www.paolachamber.org

PAOLA FREE LIBRARY - Paola Free Library has programs & readingchallenges for all agesevery summer.

For more information and to register,go to www.paolalibrary.org starting May 1st

RIVER & PRAIRIE STORYWEAVERSSTORYTELLING CONFERENCE & CONCERT -This fun concert takes place on Saturday, Jan. 25th at 7pm at the Paola community Center. $5/person or $10/family.

For more information go towww.riverandprairiestoryweavers.org.

Movie Times - 1pm Doors Open - 12:30All movies are rated G or PG

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PRAIRIE WIND ACOUSTICS -Prairie Wind has 6 members, Gale Seibert, Lonny Hinote, Bobby Thompson, Judy Minden, Rachel Reimer, and Paul Stamper. The instruments range from guitar to fiddle to mandolin, bass, banjo, to ukulele and even harmonica. We play styles of music from country to classical to bluegrass to rock & roll and some songs fall between the cracks. Age span is from 14 to we’re not telling how old, but some of us still remember the depression! We have fun sharing our music and you will have fun hearing it. Promise!

For more information contact Paul at (913) 375-4528 or Gale at (620) 272-1073.

“Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel” - was voted Branson’s #1 Dinner Show. A perfect blend of country voices and great gospel mu-sic. Admission is free, Love offering taken. This show takes place on Saturday, March 21st at 6pm at the Paola Community Center.

PAOLA ROOTSFEST -Even though this event does not take place at the Paola Communi-ty Center, we would be remiss if we did not mention Paola’s largest annual event that occurs each year on the Paola park square. This is a weekend full of quality live music from all over the country perform-ing right here in the heart of Paola on August 28/29th.

Contact Lee Mott for volunteer opportunities or for more information at www.rootsfestival.org

BOX CAR BRETHREN - A fun local band that enjoys playing ol’ time acoustic music.

Check them out at facebook: boxcarbrethren.

Live Music

Live Theatre/Performances

- THEATRE -CORNERSTONE PERFORMING ARTS - Cornerstone Performing Arts group is a non-profit theatre focusedorganization that aims to enrich local communities by fosteringcreativity and providing a welcoming environment where the talents of all are appreciated and cultivated through performing arts.

For more information, please visitwww.cornerstoneperformingarts.com,Email Contact: cornerstoneperformingarts@gmail.com

- DANCE - MIAMI COUNTY DANCE MOVEMENT -Miami County Dance Movement focuses on the unique gifts each child brings through Movement and Music. Our incredible teaching staff gives premier training devoted to Art, Technique, and Human Development. We love watching your child grow and supporting this community!

Lacy Draznik, Owner & Director – Louisburg & Paola, KS(316) 665-9987 lacy@mcdancemovement.com-mcdancemovement.com

VIDA DANCE STUDIOVida Dance Studio welcomes adults, teens, and kids in our wide variety of dance classes for all ages. From traditional styles like ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, and pointe, to dance fitness classes like Barre60, there is truly something for everyone. We inspire confidence and joy through dance, and we’d love to show you how.

Get started at www.vidadancestudio.com

- PIANO - LEORE PHELPS -Ms. Phelps teaches weekly lessons at the Paola Community Center for all ages beginning to advanced. She has students perform in a spring con-cert each year. Ms. Phelps can be reached at (913) 849-3241

DOROTHY GARDNER -Gardner Piano Studio is privileged to use the Schwartz Family Theater in the Paola Community Center for two recitals each year, one in December and one in May following their piano competition at FSCC. Both recitals are open to the public and free.Ms. Gardner has taught piano lessons for many years in her home at 27741 Mission Belleview, Louisburg, KS

Feel free to contact her at (913) 963-8528.

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Memberships

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Stagehands - $10Positive involvement andsupport of PCC and the Arts

Friend - $50 Acknowledgment in lobby of PCCPositive involvement andsupport of the PCC and the Arts

Concert - $100Acknowledgment in lobby of PCCPositive involvement andsupport of the PCC and the ArtsListing in the PCC brochure10 free popcorn coupons

Standing Room Only - $500Acknowledgment in lobby of PCCPositive involvement andsupport of the PCC and the Arts4 free concession items

Applause - $750Acknowledgment in lobby of PCC Positive involvement andsupport of the PCC and the ArtsListing in the PCC brochure10 popcorn coupons4 summer children’s movie passesPCC website listing

Ovation - $1,000Acknowledgment in lobby of PCCPositive involvement andsupport of the PCC and the ArtsListing in the PCC brochure10 popcorn coupons4 summer children’s movie passesPCC website listingPremier seating at allmembership events

Paola Community Center Membership

NamePhoneAddressEmail2020 Membership

Please return form to PCC: PO Box 409 Paola, KS 66071or for more information call Chad at (913) 259-3650

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905 E. Wea St. • PO Box 409 • Paola, KS 66071(913) 259-3650

www.paolacommunitycenter.org

PAOLA COMMUNITY CENTER

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