LIGHT UP THE LAWN Concert Series to Return to Midwest Trust Center

Local musicians will perform on the lawn of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at 8 p.m.

By: A.A. Cristi Jun. 09, 2026

LIGHT UP THE LAWN Concert Series to Return to Midwest Trust Center

Stacie McDaniel, Executive Director of the Midwest Trust Center, has announced the concert lineup for Light Up the Lawn, featuring local musicians with diverse sounds.

All concerts will start at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art (Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210).

No reservations are required. Come early to enjoy food from a local food truck before each concert.

Performances details include:

August 14 - Whether on record or on stage, The Swallowtails (Miki P and Rachel Lovelace) have an unmistakable bond - songs that guide listeners back home to themselves, illuminating the inner worlds the duo so carefully builds between artist and audience.
August 21 - Established in 2019, Katy Guillen & The Drive is an independent Indie Roots Rock band from Kansas City, founded by partners Katy Guillen (Vocals, Guitar) and Stephanie Williams (Drums). Katy Guillen & The Drive prides itself on fostering empowered spaces for women in music both onstage and off, and performances showcase the group's signature all-female powerhouse formation, technical prowess, and electrifying chemistry.
August 28 – Formed in 2012, Found a Job - A Tribute to Talking Heads is an 8-piece band that primarily performs music from albums released during Talking Heads' Expanded Heads era ("Remain in Light," "Speaking in Tongues," and "Stop Making Sense"). The ensemble also covers songs outside of that era including radio hits such as "Road to Nowhere," "And She Was," "Take me to The River," "Once in a Lifetime," and "Burning Down the House." Currently, the band plays 2+ hours of music, complete with choreography a la the classic concert movie "Stop Making Sense."

TICKET INFORMATION

These events are free, but seating is first come, first served. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show.

For more information about Light Up the Lawn and the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College.

MIDWEST TRUST CENTER SERIES 2026-2027 SEASON

Sep. 18-19 - New Dance Partners The Ultimate Collaboration
Sep. 26 - MTC Kids Jam – Joannie Leeds*
Sep. 26 - Max Gomez*
Sep. 27 - Cirque Musica presents Querida: The Official Celebration of Juan Gabriel
Oct. 9-10 - What iF Puppets How to Snag a Sea Monster*
Oct. 11 - The Billy Joel Legacy
Oct. 14 - The Who's Tommy
Oct. 23 - Outlander in Concert
Oct. 24 - MTC Kids Jam – Matt Heaton*
Oct. 25 - Ryan & Ryan Kickin' the Clouds Away*
Nov. 7 - Inlet Dance Theatre What Do You Do With a Problem?
Nov. 12 - 360 Allstars
Nov. 14 - Blind Boys of Alabama: Songs in the Key of Life
Nov. 21 - TAKE3 Where Rock Meets Bach
Dec. 6 - A Winter's Evening with Ryanhood*
Dec. 12-13 - Owen/Cox Dance Group The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Jan. 22 - Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Jan. 24 - Skerryvore*
Jan. 30 - MTC Kids Jam – Allegra Levy*
Jan. 30 - Gravity
Jan. 31 - Cantus: Simple Gifts
Feb. 6 - Cultural Crossroads Dvořák in America*
Feb. 13 - Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project*
Feb. 19 - Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert The North American Tour
Feb. 20 - Style Thief Fashion Show: Tools Not Rules Tour*
Feb. 26 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
Feb. 27 - Chicken Wire Empire*
Mar. 6 - MTC Kids Jam – Dinosaur O'Dell and Kadesh Flow*
Mar. 6-7 - Winterlude Jazz Festival featuring Mardi Gras Mambo – The Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas
Mar. 12-13 - Hold On To Your Butts*
Mar. 26 - Actors From The London Stage King Lear*
Mar. 27 - Yamato
Apr. 3 - Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold*
Apr. 3 - Burn the Floor presents Maks & Peta Live!
Apr. 10 - The Electric Light Orchestra Experience featuring Evil Woman The American ELO
Apr. 17 - Rodney Marsalis with Bach Aria Soloists
May 8 - MTC Kids Jam – 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency*
May 8 - Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed
May 16 - Fanoos Ensemble*
May 22 - Kaira Ba*

*Denotes performances in Polsky Theatre.

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