Under the guidance of the Lenexa Arts Council, we offer a variety of art-related programs throughout the year. These programs span different types of art, including visual, performing, music and literary arts. Check back this spring for 2023 opportunities.
Theater on the Trail
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022
2-5pm
Craft Project: 1-1:45pm
Black Hoof Park
Meet at Oak Shelter
Admission: Free
Theater on the Trail is a unique event that combines live theater with a leisurely paced walk in one of Lenexa's most beautiful parks. Enjoy fresh air and exercise while also taking in a fun performance with your family and friends!
This year's Theater on the Trail will be a community theater event involving local volunteer actors. The play is "Twain's Tales," based on short stories of Mark Twain, adapted by David Taylor London and directed by Jason Coats.
The performance will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, from 2–5 p.m. at Black Hoof Park, 9053 Monticello Rd. Admission is free.
Attendees will meet at the Oak Shelter and walk as a group to the location of the first scene of the play. After the first scene, attendees will pack up their belongings, and the volunteer cast will guide the walk to the next scene, and so on.
What to bring and wear:
Attendees should wear comfortable shoes and clothes and be prepared to walk about two miles at a leisurely pace. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket and bottled water/ snacks.
Special craft activity for children: Bring the kids early to create a puppet that will be used in a portion of the performance. The craft project will take place 1-1:45 p.m. at Oak Shelter. All supplies will be provided.
Twain's Tales Cast
Marshall Rimann
Steve Parker
Scott Turner
Elizabeth Damon
Valerie Hanna
D.J. McKinney
Inclement weather plan:
In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved to the Community Forum at Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy. To stay notified about weather-related changes, call our notification line at 913-477-7170.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Thursday, September 29, 2022
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Community Forum at Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Join us for a public viewing of the top 10 finalists in the Manhattan Short Film Festival, and vote on your favorite entries for best film and best actor. Lenexa is one of more than 500 venues worldwide at which film lovers will unite to view and judge these short films. Each attendee will receive a ballot to fill out at the event. Each film selected will be qualified for the 2023 Oscars. Hosted in partnership with the Johnson County Library and Lenexa Arts Council. Admission is free.
Learn more about the finalists
We honor the artists in our community each year by hosting the Lenexa Artists’ Show, which features 2D and 3D works by Lenexa residents only. This is a juried show, and our judges give awards in various categories for exceptional artwork.
Create a piece of artwork inspired by something you love about Lenexa
and you could win one of several great prizes. Deadline for submissions
is Dec. 31 of each year.
Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring a variety of music types on select Sunday evenings from May–September.
Lenexa's Community Orchestra enriches the artistic, musical and cultural climate of our city by
providing family-friendly musical entertainment.
Live music at festivals & events
We promote the arts through live musical entertainment at special events including Lenexa Art Fair, Enchanted Forest and the Lenexa Spinach Festival.
Contact Information
Susanne Neely, 913.477.7131, [email protected]