The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Out of this World

Blast off into space with the Kansas City Symphony at this family-friendly concert experience. You'll journey through the cosmos with a lineup of stellar musical selections, including Holst's *The Planets*, John Williams' iconic score from *Close Encounters of the Third Kind*, and a special multimedia tribute to the Apollo 11 moon landing. The concert also features stunning visuals from NASA's Artemis II mission, bringing the wonders of space exploration to life on stage. Your adventure will be guided by retired Air Force Colonel Guy Gardner, a NASA astronaut who serves as the concert's host and narrator, bringing authentic space experience to the performance. Music director and conductor Matthias Pintscher leads the symphony through this unforgettable journey. Tickets are $45, and you can purchase them through the Kauffman Center's box office by calling (816) 471-0400 or visiting their website.