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Summit Art Holiday Show

Jan. 4 - 5, Noon-4 p.m., Got Art Gallery, 18 SW Third Street – featuring the work of juried Summit Art members.

Tom Mallot artwork

Now through Jan. 17, exhibit hours: Monday -Thursday 6 a.m-9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue. For more info visit www.lsartscouncil.net

The Lee’s Summit Fine Arts Challenge

Jan. 24 4-7 p.m., Cultural Arts Center, MCC-Longview campus, 500 SW Longview Road – The MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center is proud to present its fourth annual high school fine arts competition and exhibit, The Lee’s Summit Fine Arts Challenge, featuring the works of fine arts students at the three Lee’s Summit high schools. Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: January 24, 4-7 p.m. (Awards ceremony at 6 p.m.) Exhibition dates: Jan. 24 – Feb. 23, Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat. noon-4 p.m.

Classes offered by Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation

Register for all classes online at register.cityofls.net

Digital Photography “Capturing the Moment”

Tuesdays, Jan. 8 - 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Abundant Moments Photography, 3801 Southwest Windemere Drive – learn the basic digital terminology, gain an understanding of shutter speed, aperture and mega pixels, discuss flash techniques and natural lighting photography. Manual shooting and white balance are main topics. You must bring to class a digital SLR. Fee:Register by 12/25-$60, after that $66.

Waltz & Night Club Two Step

Sundays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 10. 2:15-3:45 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue – both of these dances are smooth, graceful and very popular. Perfect for weddings, special occasions and any dance floor.

Swing Dancing

Tuesdays, Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue – swing dancing exercises the mind and body in an everchanging interplay of steps and rhythm. Learn the impressive variations of Swing and bring the dance floor to life! Both couples and individuals are welcome.

Ballroom & Latin Dance

Thursdays, Feb. 14 – March 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue – progress from basic to advanced in the wide varieties of Ballroom and Latin American dance. Both couples and individuals are welcome to the dance floor.

East & West Coast Swing

Sundays, Feb. 17 – March 24, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue – East Coast is easily adaptable to both slow and fast music tempos. West Coast includes slot movements and push-pull actions of the dancers.

Childrens art classes

Register for all classes online at register.cityofls.net

Intro to Art

(ages 5-8) Saturdays, Jan. 5-26. 10-11 a.m.

Intro to Art Design

(ages 9-16) Saturdays, Jan. 5-26. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Ballet

(ages 3-5) Tuesdays, Jan. 8-29. 6-6:45 p.m.

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