Unfettered Letters

Park University theater

I read with interest the letter from Jerry Ward (3/16) regarding music performances at Park University. The concert with the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City on March 30 sounds great. I hope to be there.
At the end of February I was lucky enough to attend the theater at Park with the student performance of “The Shape of Things.” It was wonderful, and the hard work of the students is to be admired. It truly was a very special night for me.
The arts programs at Park University are something that the people of the Kansas City area should be aware of, be proud of and support wholeheartedly. The next performances are March 27-30 when Park presents “9 Parts of Desire” in conjunction with the Unicorn Theatre. Hope to see you there!
Stella Hartington
Overland Park

A small-town feel

The other night I attended the Christmas on the River celebration in Parkville. It is a tradition now, and it just wouldn’t be Christmas without it.

Parkville is an up-and-coming community, but on this night it has a wonderful small-town feel. The town lights come on. Children parade down the street followed by Santa in a fire truck. People gather in the streets to drink hot chocolate. The shops are decked out in their finest. A children’s choir sings for all the town to hear. And then come the fireworks.

As the grand finale begins, accompanied by the “Hallelujah Chorus,” you feel the usual stress of the season melt away, and the real message of Christmas shines forth.

Sandra Hoffman
Shawnee