Hour-long drop off assessments for students entering grades Preschool – Kindergarten. Admissions applications required. Email admissions@barstowschool.org to register.
Paige in Full at MTC
Move your body as rhythms reverberate in this beat-filled visual mixtape that blends poetry, dance, media, and music. Equal parts comedy, pain, and retrospection, Paige Hernandez uses the stage to share her own story as a multicultural girl growing up in Baltimore who is desperate to fit in and find her voice. Hernandez’s journey through hip-hop leads to self-discovery to become a leading artist of this generation.
The Culture House Presents: She Loves Me
Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance. The Mikos Lazlos play Parfuemerie, on which it is based, has inspired many adaptations, including the beloved film You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye. After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves… and all the twists and turns along the way!
The Drum Closet
January 28 – February 22, 2026
A Coterie World Premiere
Written by Tosin Morohunfola
A coming-of-age play about two young, drum-loving African American brothers navigating a white high school, its bias, bullying, and powers-that-be.
The story follows two ambitious, Nigerian-American brothers. Though Timi is a freshman and Kareem is a senior, they both must learn how to survive the culture of their midwestern school and the obstacles of adolescence. Desperately trying to stay out of trouble, the brothers race to become drumline section leader and make their immigrant mother proud, all while learning how to be Black boys in a white world.
For families with AGES 12+
Approx. Length: 60 Minutes
KCCAA 2026 Chinese New Year Celebration
As winter softens and the promise of a new year approaches, we invite you to join an evening filled with color, culture, and celebration.
Experience the vibrant world of Chinese New Year — where powerful drumbeats echo like galloping hooves, graceful dancers bring ancient stories to life, and every moment shines with hope, joy, and renewal. Whether you’re discovering these traditions for the first time, or returning to a celebration you’ve grown to love, this night is designed to welcome everyone — families, friends, and neighbors — into a captivating cultural journey.
Let the spirit of the Horse inspire you with energy, courage, and forward momentum as we begin the new year together.
Schedule
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration Schedule — A Full Day of Culture & Fun!
Chinese Speech Contest & Awards Ceremony
- 12-3 p.m. — Polsky Theatre
- Celebrate youth talent as students take the stage with powerful, creative, and heartwarming speeches.
- Free admission.
New Year Market & Games Fair
- 3-6 p.m. — JCCC MTC Lobby
- A lively festival marketplace featuring cultural booths, unique goods, hands-on activities, and fun games for all ages!
- Free admission.
Gallop into the New Year — Celebration Performance Gala
- 7-9 p.m. — Yardley Hall
- A breathtaking showcase of dance, music, martial arts, and multicultural fusion — all inspired by the bold and spirited Year of the Horse.
- Ticket required.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Theatre for Young America is thrilled to present Diary of a Wimpy Kid:The Musical, a hilarious and heartwarming musical stage adaptation of Jeff Kinney’s wildly popular book series. Bursting with energy, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud moments, this production captures the awkward triumphs and trials of middle school through the eyes of Greg Heffley. Live on Union Station’s City Stage.