Best Cultural Center Independence Near Me

Kyle Tritsarolis: An outstanding establishment that will be the cornerstone of Englewood for years to come.

T R: What a great place...and there is more to come! We did some glass blowing and made a Christmas ornament. He guided and engaged us through the whole process! What a cool activity - for groups and families!

Reda Ibrahim: Nice neighborhood 👌

Bill McLeod: Going to be a great destination place very excited to see it open

jim mattke: It is eye opening & is teaching me how to know myself, learn my gifts and talents to help me be the man I am.

Lori Ventura: This is a gem of a theater in Independence. Not a bad seat in the house, sound quality is good and the ushers who greet you are so nice and helpful. I've been twice now..Steel Magnolias & Moonlight & Magnolias. Both great!

parker bender: The show was kind of strange, but the space is nice and things were generally pretty good! Will definitely go again! Lots of talent there! Only one old lady in the front who couldn't stop playing candy crush. Ha.

Dianne Ballantyne: Independence, MO Encore Theatre and Children's Performing Theatre did an awesome musical performance of "Matilda." Great costumes and acting.Enjoyable evening at the Sermon Center!

Rhonda Zacharias: Saw Matilda. This was a great musical!

Jasmine Lowe: Really comfortable chairs! Fun show

Warnee Venyard: Enjoyed the Encore play. Actors did a great job.

Randy: Went and saw "The Miracle Worker" and I was moved to tears. Abigail Keith as Helen Keller was subtle and moving which is an amazing feat for a child actor playing a role with no lines. Her performance was all movement and motion, and subtle changes told her story. I was impressed and will DEFINITELY come see another.Tickets are very affordable, this is a good way to trick a date into thinking you're classy!

Beth Mcknight: Good performance of the Miracle Worker

Lisa Auvigne (Lisa,s Scentsy): It was awesome and very wheelchair accessible. They even had interpretation for the deaf. It only for last play of each show.

Mom by Love Robart: Fabulous performance of miracle worker! Loved it!

Rachel: My kid liked performing here

Kimberly Storey: The performances by these children is phenomenal its a must go see!

Wayne Simmons: Community theater at its best. Check out the Children's Preforming Theater, for the young actors in your family, City Theater for continuing actors and Encore for retirees. This program is supported by the city, but mostly self-funded from ticket sales and other fund raising. Volunteer as backstage crew and enjoy the fun and craziness of stage life without being front and center. The people involved with these programs are the best! They love the theater and their dedication can not be surpassed!Or if acting and/or crew aren't your thing, stop by for the performances! Recent plays include Willy Wonka, Annie Jr, A Few Good Men, and many more. Check Sermon Center for dates and times.

Terry: Excellent, greatly enjoyed Anny. Intament seating, not a bad seat in the place!

Maegan Isabell: Went with my grandmother to a play here. Was not even aware that there were plays held here. Fun, energetic, and the ticket prices were fair. Had a wonderful time with my grandma. Thanks so much!

Ken Mathis: What a treat! A very good dinner and the theatre experience was surprisingly good (and genuinely hilarious). This was our first visit here, but definitely not our last.

Ryan Fleming: A lovely theatre with comfortable seats and clean bathrooms. That's all I ever want to know before going to a show

Brandon Stites: My wife and I watched the play (Mid summer nights dream)

Steven Smith: A great, cozy theater with excellent sound and lighting and a stellar local troupe.

Holly Meeker: Beautiful place.

Steven Potter: I started with a "sample" class in August. If you're like me, it's a great place to "get your hands dirty" and try it out without a huge investment.I then signed up for a full month of classes in October. Other than my sample class, I had never taken a pottery class and really have very little aptitude for fine arts or crafting. My work is poor, but the instructors are wonderful. I've had classes taught by David, Johnnie, and Michael. Each have taught me something new and a different way to approach pottery. All three are encouraging and patient.I love the community we have during the classes. I'm very appreciative of the patience I'm learning. For me it is about learning something new, being in the moment, and meeting new people. Although there are (what I'd consider) accomplished artists in my class, everyone is friendly, willing to share, encouraging, and all help me on my path. What more could a novice hope for?

Laura Boomgarden: The classes are so fun & the teacher is SO HELPFUL!!! I learned so much that I cannot wait to go back again!

T Vogel: Took a sample class and had a great time!! Failed then failed some more but got several pieces by the end of the class. Very much worth the price of the class! If you’re thinking of it you should definitely go!!

diana H: David is a great teacher. He was very patient with all of us and had to help some of us do the same thing over and over. I had a great time and I think everybody else in the class did as well.

mike householder: Took the beginner class, well taught with personal instruction when needed. Great value and an awesome way to spend an evening.

Cole Myers: Amazing group of artists and stunning facility. Fun and comfortable for beginners and also a trove of nationally renowned ceramicists.

Ruben McCampbell: Looks Like a Neat Place just Walked By & Looked In 💪👏✌😎😀!!

Anthony Yannotta: We did a class for our 9th anniversary. Our instructor was the proprietor. He performed a demo for us and then set us loose. I've gotta say, this was such a great experience! He took the time to help us get started and continued to be available as we worked through our first few pieces. He was super personable and we ordered a pizza and hung out during class. Highly recommend. We will be back.

Kris McGee: Had my wife's birthday party at 323Clay. It was incredible!! Far exceeded our expectations. Our host and teacher Brian Morgenlander killed it. Perfect balance of helpful instruction and tons of freedom - loved interacting with him. It was a blast. We were able to bring in food and drink which added a nice touch to the party. I think we even made some pottery pieces that are worth keeping!!

darlene wright: We did have a late start getting into the party but the birthday girl said it was a birth best birthday she ever had this is an awesome place to have a birthday party and I’ll probably be going there on a regular basis to learn pottery I was very very impressed they were very professional and they can teach anybody asked to see if you don’t know anything about pottery it was a wonderful time we had

Virginia Bergbigler: My gf took me for my birthday. The teacher/ owner David was so kind to us three. We went to the Thursday night try out class. We each made three pieces. We can’t wait to go back after they are fired and paint them. We laughed and felt creative. One of my best birthdays.

George Chrisman: Great place to work in clay. Options of firing cone 6-10 gas or electric. Fun people lots of knowledge and all are helpful

Patti Hickman: Great place to work, learn, purchase ceramics and meet new friends!

Sam Squirrel: Stop by 323Clay for a wide selection of handmade pottery from our very own potters. We also offer classes if you want to learn a new skill like throwing on the wheel or to expand your skills with advanced instructor Steven Hill.

Steven Hill: 323 is a wonderful ceramics studio in Independence, MO. We have an great group of ceramic artists working here and we are welcoming to new studio members. Come by for a tour, to check out a class or to rent a studio.