Entertainment, Arts & Culture


Down by the Water

Meet in the Visitor Education Building to join docent Betty Gember on a walking tour in the garden to explore aspects of the island garden including the water lily collection. Dress for the weather. Free with garden admission. Space is… more

Meet the Artists

  Join exhibiting artists Jackie Chamberlain and Kathryn Marshall in the hallway gallery of the Visitor Center for light refreshments and view their photographs in the current exhibition, Through the Lens with Jackie Chamberlain and Kathryn Marshall: Garden Images. Kathryn… more

Booms and Blooms

Celebrate our nation’s independence with explosions of color and texture on the land and in the air at this popular annual event. Plan to arrive early to stake out a seat on the grass with your picnic blanket. Guests can… more

Brian Wilson – Greatest Hits Live

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. Muriel Kauffman Theatre | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Returning to the Kauffman Center after his sold-out performance in 2016, Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson will perform his Greatest Hits Live, with… more

Travois First Fridays – featuring “A Fanciful Escapade” by Gina Herrera (Pueblo of Tesuque)

Friday, Aug. 3  featuring “A Fanciful Escapade” by Gina Herrera (Pueblo of Tesuque) 6-8 p.m.: Exhibition open to the public 6:30 p.m.: Artist talk Travois supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities and tribes in achieving their vision for economic… more

Travois First Fridays – featuring ᎠᏍᎦᏯ ᎦᏅᎯᏓ: ᎠᎹ, ᎤᏪᏴ ᎠᎴ ᎠᎹᏱ “Long Men: Water, Streams and Creeks” by Joseph Erb (Cherokee)

Friday, Sept. 7  featuring ᎠᏍᎦᏯ ᎦᏅᎯᏓ: ᎠᎹ, ᎤᏪᏴ ᎠᎴ ᎠᎹᏱ  “Long Men: Water, Streams and Creeks” by Joseph Erb (Cherokee) 6-8 p.m.: Exhibition open to the public 6:30 p.m.: Artist talk Travois supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities and tribes… more

Travois First Fridays – featuring “Remedy/Reconcile/Rebuild” by Luanne Redeye (Seneca Nation of Indians and Hawk Clan)

Friday, Oct. 5  featuring “Remedy/Reconcile/Rebuild” by Luanne Redeye (Seneca Nation of Indians and Hawk Clan) 6-8 p.m.: Exhibition open to the public 6:30 p.m.: Artist talk Travois supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities and tribes in achieving their vision… more

Travois First Fridays – featuring “Kéyah (Land)” by Dakota Mace (Diné (Navajo))

Friday, Nov. 2  featuring “Kéyah (Land)” by Dakota Mace (Diné (Navajo)) 6-8 p.m.: Exhibition open to the public 6:30 p.m.: Artist talk Travois supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities and tribes in achieving their vision for economic and community development.… more

Travois First Fridays –

Friday, Dec. 7  featuring “ME” by Nelda Schrupp (Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation) 6-8 p.m.: Exhibition open to the public 6:30 p.m.: Artist talk Travois supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities and tribes in achieving their vision for economic and… more

THE WIZARD OF OZ

It’s the biggest Live! WIZARD OF OZ ever, with all the great songs, fantastic costumes, and unforgettable characters – just like in the classic 1939 MGM movie.  Tickets start as low as $20 – kids 12 & under get in… more