What: Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
2008 Shakespeare Production: 'Othello'
Where: Southmoreland Park, 47th and Oak
When: June 17th-July 6th, (closed: Monday, June 23 and Friday, July 4)
Cost: Free, although reserved seating is available.
Showtimes: Gates open at 6pm, Showtalk at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. The show lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
One of the best events summer events in Kansas City just happens to be the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. The fest, which is now in its 16th season, is held at the beautiful Southmoreland Park, just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and south of the KC Art Institute. The event is free and is a great event to take the whole family or meet friends for a great evening of Shakespeare.
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