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TTwo Kansas City, Kan., students have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo.
Alexandria K. Blaurock and Alicia L. Johnson of Kansas City, Kan., were named to the President’s Honor Roll.
Students on the President’s Honor Roll have attained a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the fall trimester, according to the university.
After a sunny day and a high of 43 on Thursday, weather will continue to be in the 40s through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday’s high will be 46, Saturday, 45, and Sunday, 48, the weather service said. Temperatures start dropping again on Monday.
While there could be a brief rain or snow shower Friday night south of Kansas City, this activity should be insignificant, according to the weather service.
Rain or snow showers will be possible Sunday night and Monday, primarily east of the Kansas City metro area, the weather service said.
Today, a light south southwest wind will become west southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning, according to the weather service. The low tonight will be 24.
Friday, the high will be near 46 with mostly cloudy skies, the weather service said. A light and variable wind will become south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday night, the low will be around 28, with a south wind around 7 mph changing to west northwest after midnight, according to the weather service.
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 45 and a west northwest wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said. Saturday night, the low will be around 34, with partly cloudy skies.
Sunday, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 48, the weather service said. Sunday night, the low will be around 29 with mostly cloudy skies.
Monday will see a drop in the high temperature to 37, with partly sunny skies, according to the weather service. It will be breezy. Monday night, expect a low of 20.
Tuesday, the high will be a chilly 30 degrees with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. Tuesday night’s low will be around 17.
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 37, according to the weather service.
Major remodeling for amphitheater
Providence Medical Center is the new naming rights sponsor for the former Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, now known as Providence Medical Center Amphitheater at 633 N. 130th St. in Bonner Springs, Kan.
“We couldn’t be happier to announce this partnership with another long-time Wyandotte County institution,” said Kathleen Conwell, director of marketing and public relations for Providence. “Providence Medical Center is proud to be part of the revitalization of another community icon.”
Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, has been a Wyandotte County institution since 1920, and was formerly a member of the Sisters of Charity – Leavenworth Health System. The hospital, five miles east of the amphitheater, was acquired in 2013 by Prime Healthcare Services.
In addition, the landmark venue will undergo a multi-million dollar remodel that are expected to be complete when the amphitheater kicks off its 2016 season in May.
The renovations include:
• New reserved seating
• Upgrades to the stage
• Improvements to the backstage, catering, and dressing rooms
• Remodeled merchandise stands, concession stands and restrooms
• A complete VIP Club renovation with multimedia centers
• New walkways, landscaping and other aesthetic updates
Originally called Sandstone Amphitheater when it opened in 1984, the outdoor theater next to Wyandotte County Park, Bonner Springs, has a long history. Thousands of acts and millions of fans have attended concerts over the course of its 30-year history. It is one of the largest music venues in the state. It also was formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and Cricket Wireless Amphitheater before the latest announcement.
“The amphitheater has always had a great layout, a wonderful atmosphere and incredible sound. The renovations will make the venue a state-of-the-art facility for both fans and artists” said Chris Fritz, president of New West Presentations, the operator of the amphitheater.
The last big renovations at the amphitheater were in 1991, when about $3 million was spent. An $865,000 bond issue was passed by the Unified Government last summer to help finance the remodeling. The UG owns the amphitheater.
Providence Medical Center Amphitheater is located near a major tourism and entertainment district in Kansas City, Kan., which includes Kansas Speedway, Legends Shopping Center, Children’s Mercy Park, Community America Ballpark, and the future home of the National Soccer Center, along with numerous hotels and restaurants. The amphitheater is located near I-435 and I-70 in Wyandotte County.
Shows already announced and coming to Providence Medical Center Amphitheater in 2016:
May 17: Ellie Goulding
May 24: Buzz Under the Stars with Florence + the Machine
June 29: David Matthews Band
July 1: Brand New/ Modest Mouse
July 28: Warped Tour
Visit www.providenceamp.com for more info.
For earlier stories in the Wyandotte Daily News about the amphitheater, see https://wyandotteonline.com/bonds-approved-for-remodel-of-cricket-wireless-amphitheater/
and
https://wyandotteonline.com/865000-cricket-wireless-amphitheater-upgrade-approved/
