The White Theatre

2.8 mi

For lessons: Our kiddo has been going to lessons since they opened and he loves them. He looks…read moreforward to them every week and they even walk him to his next class a few doors down. Highly recommend if you're looking for music lessons in Leawood area. For Birthday Party: We had another place cancel a few months prior and found out that Bach to Rock started hosting parties so we signed up. They did such a great job with the Birthday Party and all the kids had so much fun (and parents seemed to enjoy it as well). The teachers were so patient and kind; even when the kids switched instruments after teaching them the song or when they were hitting the instruments extra loud:) It was a very nice change of pace from other parties!

From the owner: Who We Are at Bach to Rock Leawood Music School Bach to Rock…read morein Leawood, KS provides music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels living in, but not limited to, Leawood, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Lenexa, Olathe, Belton, Grandview & Lee's Summit. Instruments we teach include guitar, piano, drums, voice, violin, trumpet & more! We are also the home of Beat Refinery DJ School which offers Mixing, Scratching and Music Production classes. B2R birthday parties and seasonal camps are great opportunities to play & learn music with your friends and make new ones! We also have early childhood classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Take your skills to the next level in a Glee Club or Rock Band. B2R offers opportunities for students to perform in venues around Johnson County & Kansas City.

Beastie Boys - Kids n Keys early education group lessons and Beat Making DJ Group Class

Hallway 2

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Beastie Boys - Kids n Keys early education group lessons and Beat Making DJ Group Class

Commercial Actors Studio

2.9 mi

Brian Cutler offers prospective working actors the kind of training and insight that is so rarely…read moregiven. Having decades of experience working in the business of film, his studio provides real-to-life practice auditioning, cold reading and scene work with the advantage of playback and original material. Experience is not a factor. Whether you're a veteran actor or someone who's never done it, the lessons provided at the studio will guarantee progress towards what ever goal you've set.

From the owner: Training for aspiring and seasoned actors and voiceover talent. Commercials, auditioning, scene…read morework and the busines of "the business." 25 years in Kansas City. Classes Monday-Thursday, 6-8:30 PM. Private coaching by appointment.

Dance Studio 1-Liz Kelley

4.5

(2 reviews)

3.1 mi

I can't say enough about my time at Dance Studio 1. Couldn't have picked a better place to spend…read moremy formative years. Liz and her team were like family. Of all the activities and sports I participated in as a kid, I have far and away the fondest memories of dancing with Liz Kelley. Only as an adult do I realize how fortunate I was to dance in such a fun, loving, accepting, and body-positive environment. Would give 10 stars if I could.

This review is long overdue, I knew Miss Liz way back when a former female friend danced there. She…read moreis very professional and very good at teaching dance to kids. I have a young daughter and if she chooses to dance this is where she will go. I'm not sure on prices but can you put a price on a quality dance education for your child.

Music House - Overland Park

I started my journey at Music House School of Music after seeing the incredible progress my kid…read moremade as a bassist. It inspired me to finally commit to learning an instrument, something I'd always wanted to do. Both of us started as beginners and, thanks to the amazing instruction, we now perform with bands. Music House truly is an incredible place to learn. Aiden and Jerad, my instructors, have challenged me in ways that have allowed me to confidently call myself a musician. My kid can proudly say the same. If you're looking to learn how to rock, Music House is the place to be!

Our 15-year-old son has been at Music House for 2 years. His confidence in his playing and his…read morecomfort in performance (he's an introvert and was quite reticent to be in front of an audience) has increased exponentially in the time he's been there. Their style of instruction has clicked for him and they have "gently" coaxed him into comfortable performance settings that have really done wonders for him, beyond traditional private lessons. He's asked for additional lessons and even played in one of their bands, results we couldn't have dreamed about the year before he started lessons.

Winds & Strings Lessons and Ensembles

Voice Lessons & Band Workshops

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Learn. Play. Perform!

Valley View School of Dance

3.2 mi

Valley view isn't just a place about dance they are a family that supports and builds friendships!…read moreThey love all the kids and are amazing people. They help kids be happy and even teach adults! They have tap, jazz,ballet,contemporary, leaps and turns, tumbling, hip hop, and musical theater! The classes are not only fun but they create an amazing and safe environment for children and family's!

Parties by Rose

2.3 mi

I hired them to do my daughter's birthday. We picked Snow White. I've had a few bad experiences…read morewith people before sending really cheap looking costumed people, but this actress was amazing, her costume looked good too. She stayed in character the whole time, sang, did games, brought a present, did a story, it was perfect. Next time we will go with them definitely, and we're going to get the face painter too. Two thumbs up, the kids loved her.

Batman is one of our most popular heroes!

Some of the available characters

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Laguna Mermaid is a major installment at Parties by Rose, performing and entertaining for children's pool parties, formal events, and more.

Optum Community Center

3.0

(2 reviews)

8.2 mi

I almost don't want to review this place because it is so fabulous. I want it to be my little…read moresecret. Optum community centers are for anyone 55 and older. There are a few in the Kansas City area. Each one has a social calendar with planned activities. Things like: a book club, art activities, and educational . There is a fitness room where they do group exercise classes plus a workout area with a few cardio, machines and strength training machines that are powered by air pressure... No clinking weights and super easy to adjust. Such a great way for an insurance company to outreach within the community. Absolutely no strings attached! If you want to use the way equipment, they would like for you to do an orientation. Some of the activities require an RSVP because of needing to have an appropriate amount of supplies. The first time you come in you register with the first name and phone number. Every time you visit you check in. That's it! Such a fabulous resource in our community.

It seemed too good to be true; free workout facility for seniors. It was very good, while it…read morelasted. It's now permanently closed.

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The exercise room.

MidWay Drive-In Theatre

(9 reviews)

30.4 mi

Awesome place! Back to the 70's and love it!!! My great niece gets to experience an amazing drive…read morein!!

One of the few remaining drive in theaters around the country. This one is located between Paola…read moreand Osawatomie and is a great drive in to visit. The owners are exceptionally friendly. An older couple that just ooze that small town/country hospitality that makes you want to come out every weekend for the featured movies. They always have current movies and the biggest summer hits. One of the most notable things about this drive in is how clean and well kept it is. It would be a real shame to see this one go the way that so many others across the country have. The speakers are loud and clear. The restrooms are exceptionally clean and well maintained with what appears to be newer fixtures. The lot is pothole free. You can just tell the owners take pride in the business. The concession area has a small, but typical movie theater menu and the prices are right in line with other theaters if not actually less expensive. (A large bucket of popcorn and large drink will cost you less than $10.) The cost of the movie is the best in the area at only $7 for adults, $1 for children 3-11, and children under 3 are free. You really can't beat the cost for a family night of entertainment. This drive in is at risk of closing due to the requirement and cost to upgrade equipment to digital and this may be their last season open. Make sure you visit and support what is a dying business across the nation. Stop by their FB group to see the various fundraising events that the fans of the theater have started in an effort to help save the drive in. https://www.facebook.com/groups/123342647687916/members/

The theatre grounds

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Rooftop Cinema Club

4.8

(6 reviews)

12.2 mi

"So let's all goto the movies" immediately popped into my head when I arrived. Nowadays seeing a…read moremovie is so much more than buying a ticket and grabbing a seat in a theater. So if you loved drive ins, you'll like this. There's giant sized games and table games, along with a full service bar on deck! It's right in Crossroads off Broadway so parking is a hassle. Now cinema magic. No matter the seat you purchase, you've got a nice view. Ours were the Adirondack Chairs but I think the Adirondack Love Seat option might be cool too. It's first come, first-served seating. Your chair has a seat cushion with a headrest pillow. You receive your own headset for movie sounds upon Checkin. You can order from the menu right from your seat, at the bar or box office. Prior to your movie there's pre show content and trivia and even karaoke. Music is playing over the rooftop sound system. Single chairs were on right side of the aisles and love seats on the left facing the movie wall. The menu includes snacks, movie candy, mocktails or cocktails, choose your mood.. mine was "Am I the Drama?" AND it was drama compliant! The popcorn was really good, no messy butter, it's already pooped in. Pricing for things matches what you see at Dine n Movies elsewhere. I loved the whole experience. All movie staffers were friendly & helpful. We came early , like around the time of movie before ours - SINNERS, but staff were pretty cool about it! One of bartenders Rolando checked on us and was even kind enough to be our photographer. Enjoy the rooftop vibes, be careful stepping around as well. Movie time. At some points during our movie you could hear city sounds that were really loud like sirens or loud cars but overall the movie sound headphones were good. We had our own blankets so we were comfy and they have some for purchase. We did have a wait on our snack order so I went to get it at Box Office before the movie started. I received my drink promptly which again was da bomblicious with: white blended rum, elderflower, passionfruit, splash press, jalapeño, mint! YUP! I'd definitely enjoy rooftop cinema again!

The Rooftop staff is always a pleasure! Vibes are on point. Atmosphere is amazing. Just good times…read moreall around!

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Bar

Happy Valley Farms

3.7

(3 reviews)

14.6 mi

IMPORTANT!! -- Website indicates owners are selling and Farm no longer open as of August 2024.read more

What a cute little farm!! This place has a farmers market feel that you can't beat!! I went out to…read moreget pumpkins for Halloween and try to get them from local farms instead of chain stores. This farm was about 40 minutes south west of my home in KCMO and located right off the roadway. My wife and I were greeted by one of the neighbors who helps keep an eye on the farm and run the register for the stand. They have plenty of live berry bushes and small trees in the nursery part of the farm and so many pumpkins. You couldn't walk five feet without finding more pumpkins!! They have a cute little building which houses all the canned jams, jellies, honey, and syrups that they have available. My wife and I spotted some peach and blackberry jalapeño jam and I was hooked!! Who doesn't love a little kick to their morning toast? They even had a small corn maze in the back of the farm for kids. As well as a sizable bonfire pit set right next to a stream that looks like it's amazing on cool autumn nights. They have a rabbit, three donkeys, and a cat who wonders the property. Being an animal lover I couldn't resist saying hello to the donkeys. One was rather happy to see me pick up the brush and pet him for 10 minutes while the other two eyed me down. When we were there it was quite and peaceful as we were the only customers. Talking with the lady who helped us she said "wait until tomorrow and this place will be full". She went on to tell us that it's mainly busy with school trips during the week and that on Wednesday they had a kindergarten class come through to learn and make their own cider. Did I mention that yet? You can schedule a hayride and make your own fresh squeezed cider!! If that's not a reason to get some friends together this fall then I don't know what is!! If you're looking for a cute intimate farm to get your fresh pumpkins look no further!! This place is worth the drive.

Jams and jellies

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Pumpkin stand

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

4.2

(110 reviews)

8.2 mi

Neat place, I've never been so I wanted to explore with a friend. I wanted to stay out of the sun,…read moreand I was surprised a lot of it was shaded Not exactly dog friendly because there were some parts that were actually closed to the dogs. The statues were very intriguing and it's really easy to get around and park and find would definitely go back and spend more time.

I absolutely loved the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens! Hands down my favorite…read moreoutdoor space close to Kansas City! Not only are the gardens beautiful, they also have an indoor area with a coffee shop, gift shop and gathering area. You'll also find wooded trails, sculptures, water features, a pond and a large toy train track winding through a replica of historic Overland Park. The cost is $7 for adult entry, cheaper for children. They close at 5pm most days, which is the only thing I was not a fan of.