MTC Kids Jam – Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights - FREE
Description
11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Polsky Theatre
Free; reservations recommended
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.
Over the past decade, Joanie Leeds has won first place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, a GOLD Parents’ Choice Award, NAPPA GOLD Award, Family Choice Award, and is a John Lennon Songwriting Competition Finalist and International Songwriting Competition Finalist.
She has performed at venues nationwide, including Lollapalooza, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Wolftrap, and Levitt Pavilion. Her music has been featured in the New York Times, People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Billboard, and The Washington Post, and played on radio stations and risen to #1 on Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live.
Leeds released her ninth children’s album, Grammy Award-winning “All the Ladies” in April 2020, and in 2023, Joanie’s newest album, “FREADOM: Songs Inspired by Banned Children’s Picture Books” was released. Her favorite job is mama to her daughter.
Offered At
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College
We offer youth performances that cultivate future audiences, learning opportunities to impact teaching practices and artist master classes connecting you directly with visiting artists. We promote creativity as a practical and empowering skill by providing equitable access to high quality experiences in the arts, both in the school and in the community.
Teachers – Each year we present 5 – 6 professional touring companies to visiting school groups that bring to life the curriculum you are teaching. The plays and concerts selected range from historical topics to classic and popular literature. Additionally, we are part of the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Program that brings Arts Integration Professional Development to our community.
Students – We are here to inspire you with high-quality performing arts experiences! Whether it’s with your school or with your family, we have something for everyone. Music, theatre and dance are all represented each season.
Families – Looking for a fun night out or family friendly concert? Parents and children will love our performing arts series with family friendly events offered each season. Our daytime school group performances are also the perfect opportunity for homeschooling families to extend their learning. Stay tuned!
Details
Subjects
Music, Dance
Capacity
400 students
Duration
45 min.
Activity
Family Programs
Grades
1, 2, K, Preschool