The Soul of Santa “Do Good” Foundation is gearing up for the holiday season with their line up of community-focused events, including two tree lighting ceremonies, two community breakfasts, and toy giveaways for community children and a “Very Jazzy Holiday Benefit Concert.”
The community-focused tree lighting ceremonies feature guest musical performers and a special guest tree lighter at each event. The tree lighting ceremonies are: Fri., Dec. 1, and Fri., Dec. 8. The tree lightings are growing in popularity and feature live jazz music and special guests.
The Soul of Santa “Do Good” foundation also has two free breakfasts along with toy and clothes giveaways: Dec. 2, at the American Jazz Museum and Dec. 9 at the Shops of Blue Parkway. While these events are free, you must register in advance. Registration for the Dec. 2 event can be found here: https://bit.ly/SoSDec2. For the Dec. 9 event register here: https://bit.ly/SoSDec9.
Meanwhile, this year’s Holiday Benefit Concert features the renowned Kansas City jazz legend Lonnie McFadden and his multi-talented family. Attendees can expect to be immersed in the jazzy melodies of Christmas.
The event not only aims to provide an evening of world-class entertainment but also serves as a critical fundraiser for The Soul of Santa “Do Good” Foundation. By attending the concert, patrons contribute directly to the foundation’s mission of doing good year-round. Tickets require a $150 donation and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/SoulSantaConcert.
Soul of Santa Benefit Concert
GEM Theater
1615 E. 18th St. KCMO
Fri, Dec. 1
7 to 9 p.m.
Tickets $150
Soul of Santa Tree Lighting Ceremonies
18th & Vine Jazz District
Fri, Dec. 1, 5 p.m.
Free
The Shops on Blue Parkway
4209 E 50th Terr. KCMO
Fri, Dec. 8, 5 p.m.
Free
Soul of Santa Free Breakfast & Toy Giveaways
American Jazz Museum
1616 E 18th St, KCMO
Sat, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.
Free
The Shops on Blue Parkway
Sat, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.
Free