johnson county community college carlsen center

We have seen everything from a magic act to various musical performers and this is our favorite venue in the KC area. It is located on the Johnson County Community College campus and there is usually close parking but always parking is available somewhere. Most every seat is good, and in contrast to the Kaufmann Center, there aren't any dangerous seats in the house. Prices up to how have been pretty reasonable. This is our first choice of venues in Kansas City for fine arts. They consistently amaze with the incredible variety of different kinds of performers that they book here. Just a very nice facility all around.

A fantastic entertainment venue. They have had entertainment from Natalie Cole, to Crystal Gayle and Ricky Skaggs. They have various orchestras visiting and children's entertainment. Look at the upcoming schedule to find what interests you. There's usually something.

I have enjoyed many performances at this facility. It is excellent. Same campus as the Nirman Museum of Art. In addition to the Carlsen and the museum, there is art in many of the hallways of the college. A great cafe attached to the museum. I visit several times every year. The museum is free as are some of the performances.

JCCC is definitely the best venue in Kansas City! The variety of entertainment offered is exceptional. We've been season ticket subscribers for years and will continue to do so. Carlson Center offers wonderful acoustics and ease of access for all levels of ambulation. Free, plentiful parking is a real plus (compare to the fee at Kauffman Center).

Great sight lines from all seats, free underground parking, amazingly wide variety in programming...what's not to like? This year we're seeing everything from Rita Moreno to blues to wild animals!

I like the art but it is a bit empty and wish there was more to look at. The little cafe downstairs is great to eat at afterwards, though. Love the food!

This is a nice venue to catch a concert or show, however there is very little to no advertising for the events unless you are already on JCCC campus and by campus I mean in the buildings. One major flaw of many at JCCC is the ever present lack of advertising for any events going on at the campus to the general public.

My family and I typically attend 3 - 4 events each year at the Johnson County Community College Carlsen Center. It's a beautiful, nicely-attired, on-campus auditorium in Overland Park, KS. The Carlsen Center provides an intimate, up-close experience and there are no bad seats in the house. The usher staff are pleasant and quick to accomodate. Ticket prices are reasonable and the productions are top-notch.

Haven't been since October, but just bought season tickets which start in a few weeks. Every seat is a great one, and you can see N.Y. shows for a fraction of the price. The variety is wonderful also. Plus the week day shows for kids is a bonus.

I am basing this review on my own and my two kids' experiences. I took several art courses, all of which were well taught by knowledgeable instructors. Both of my children completed AA degrees there, then went on to state universities (one to MU, the other to K-State). Both reported that they received far more respect, attention, and quality instruction from their teachers at JCCC than at either of these well-established universities. They often were relegated to the hands of TAs in the larger schools, but never at JCCC. Both said they learned far more, and had a much better experience here.

Outstanding performances, reasonably priced tickets, free covered parking, great hall. Saw Miami String Quartet, couldn't have been better, internationally renown group, tickets were $10 each!

They get some amazing artists at this location, now with multiple state of the art venuessuch as ( Peforming Arts Center (Kansas City MO), they have not had as many nationally acclaimed artist as they have had in years gone by. But if you have the opportunity to see a performance in this space, you will enjoy being there.

This junior college has great teachers and nice classroom size. Facilities are tremendous.

My kids have taken classes there and enjoy the campus and courses offered

Excellent venue. All the seats seem to have a great view and plenty of parking