This event is made possible in part through the generous support of the Douglas County Community Foundation, whose commitment to strengthening local arts and community initiatives helps make these educational and musical experiences accessible to participants and audiences across the region. 

This event is made possible in part through the generous support of the Douglas County Community Foundation, whose commitment to strengthening local arts and community initiatives helps make these educational and musical experiences accessible to participants and audiences across the region. 

Jan Kraybill, Organ

Joshua Kovac, Cello
Tatiana Tessman, Piano

There is limited seating at each of the Benny Lee Concert Series events. If you would like to attend RSVP at mapaacorp@gmail.com.

Valentin Kovalev, Saxophone
Tatiana Tessman, Piano

There is limited seating at each of the Benny Lee Concert Series events. If you would like to attend RSVP at mapaacorp@gmail.com.

Featuring String Sprouts & Inspiring Strings Students

Timmy Chooi, Violin 
Tatiana Tessman, Piano

There is limited seating at each of the Benny Lee Concert Series events. If you would like to attend RSVP at mapaacorp@gmail.com.

Come celebrate the end of our season with two of the most talented singers of their generations. Metropolitan Opera Soprano Lindsay Ohse and St. Louis Opera Tenor Taylor Comstock will bring down the house with their incredible vocal acrobatics!

Come celebrate the end of our season with two of the most talented singers of their generations. Metropolitan Opera Soprano Lindsay Ohse and St. Louis Opera Tenor Taylor Comstock will bring down the house with their incredible vocal acrobatics!

In partnership with the KC Lyric Opera & Lawrence Arts Center
In this new opera for families, a young girl named Maya discovers a dazzling ruby ring in her grandmother’s belongings. She rubs the jewel and accidentally releases a genie, leading to chaos as she wishes her cat and toy unicorn to life. Realizing she is in a pickle, Maya must choose her final wish carefully.

Come witness the extraordinary young talent of our last three competition winners. Violinist Aaron Tseng and Saxophonist Jonathan Nickell will be joined by the 2024 Piano Competition Winner in a concert you will not want to miss.

Come witness the extraordinary young talent of our last three competition winners. Violinist Aaron Tseng and Saxophonist Jonathan Nickell will be joined by the 2024 Piano Competition Winner in a concert you will not want to miss.

Enjoy the famous musical inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by George Seurat. This Stephen Sondheim masterpiece is the first collaboration between the Mid- America Performing Arts Alliacne and Theatre Lawrence. Tickets can be found on through the MAPAA website.

Enjoy the famous musical inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by George Seurat. This Stephen Sondheim masterpiece is the first collaboration between the Mid- America Performing Arts Alliacne and Theatre Lawrence. Tickets can be found on through the MAPAA website.

Enjoy the famous musical inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by George Seurat. This Stephen Sondheim masterpiece is the first collaboration between the Mid- America Performing Arts Alliacne and Theatre Lawrence. Tickets can be found on through the MAPAA website.

An incredible concert featuring Naumburg International Compeitition Gold Medlist and Saxophonist Valentin Kovalev. In collaboration with the KU Saxophone Department.

A festive Holiday inspired concert featuring the MAPAA Brass Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. Christmas tunes, selections from Tchaikvosky’s Nutcracker and everyone’s favorite Sleigh Ride.

In Collaboration with the Spencer Art Museum, MAPAA Artists Alla Aranovskaya and Boris Vayner, along with Michael Gordon and Geoff Landman will serenade the Art Museum during the Indigenous Fashion Exhibit.

Be inspired by the incredible talent of child prodigies including Cellist Joshua Kovac, Pianist Eddison Chen, Pianist Matthew Liu, & Violinist Ishaan Bangere. Students from the MAPAA Inspiring String Project will open the concert.

Be inspired by the incredible talent of child prodigies including Cellist Joshua Kovac, Pianist Eddison Chen, Pianist Matthew Liu, & Violinist Ishaan Bangere. Students from the MAPAA Inspiring String Project will open the concert.

A fun family outdoors concert featuring the incredible KC Symphony Cellists - Susie Yang, Larry Figg, Meredith McCook, Allen Probus. The evening will also include appearances by the LHS Cello Choir and Free State HS Chamber Orchestra. Enjoy our local vendors in picturesque South Park.

Join us as we celebrate the third season opener of the Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance. Be dazzled by the musical genius of the 2013 Van Cliburn Competition Bronze Medalist, Sean Chen. We are proud to present this concert in collaboration with the KU Piano Department.

Featuring Soprano Lauren Auge, Mezzo-Soprano Courtney Fletcher, Tenor Hugo Vera, & Baritone Paul Hindemith.