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Wed, Aug 24, 2011
Is the recording industry dead? Not so for local label Irritable Hedgehog. The spiky upstart has carved out a niche in recording minimalist and post-minimalist works. Their efforts have received great critical acclaim, but here's the story of those behind the tracks.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Kansas Citians look forward to what the art of dance will bring in fall 2011, both from local groups and touring ensembles. For a preview of what is to come over the next couple of months, look inside, and be sure to mark your calendars in advance.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Kansas City may be the city of fountains, but it could equally be called the city of choirs. Many fine ensembles happily call the metro home and they are busy preparing their fall seasons. A plethora of famous solo vocalists will also be gracing our city's stages including Placido Domingo, Diana Krall, Mavis Staples, and Rufus Müller.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
It’s almost fall: the days get shorter, the evenings get cooler, and, of course, the house lights begin to dim on dozens of new productions as another theatre season gets underway. Introduced here are the non-musical highlights of several of Kansas City’s major professional companies and presenters—but come back often to KCMetropolis for more previews of the musical, community, and off-beat theatre our area has to offer.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
With grit, wit, romance, and revelation, two impressive local film festivals, the Best of the Kansas City Urban Film Festival and Kansas International Film Festival, start the fall season off right.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Kansas City is building a reputation as a center for the arts in the Midwest and that includes serving the next generation. There are a multitude of opportunities for its youngest art lovers from nationally acclaimed children’s theater, kid-friendly performing arts series, puppet theatre, and events for the whole family at universities, libraries, and art museums. This fall season offers many productions that feature literature and science.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Emanuel Ax and Marc-André Hamelin are among the visiting pianists coming to Kansas City this fall. Jazz fans can catch Grammy-winning pianists Herbie Hancock and Peter Nero as well. 2011 marks Liszt's bicentennial and both UMKC and KU will present festivals in his honor. Organ aficionados will surely want to catch performances by David Briggs and Jan Kraybill.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Whether you're excited for the Kansas City Symphony's first season in the Kauffman Center, looking forward to hearing your favorite pieces by local ensembles, or interested to hear new music by living composers, there's something for everyone in Kansas City this fall when it comes to orchestral programming. Editor-in-Chief Lee Hartman takes a closer look in this fall orchestral preview.
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Kansas City Actors Theater makes an ambitious start into its 7th season with The Pinter Project. Hitting the mark with "The Birthday Party," KCAT boldly proclaims the forthcoming exciting season.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
The William Baker Choral Foundation recently announced the appointment of Christine Freeman as Associate Music Director for KC area ensembles, and Senior Vocal Coach for the organization. Ms. Freeman succeeds Melissa Ann Shallberg, who held the position from 2002-11.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City recently approved a total of $311,859 in grants to over 68 local arts organizations or other not-for-profits from the ArtsKC Fund.
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Verge 2011-12, newEar Contemporary Chamber Group's 19th concert season will feature more variety, more musicians, and more challenging and innovative music making.
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Central Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced that as a part of its new Institute of Sacred Arts, two recital series will be held in the Baugh-Marshall Chapel this fall.
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
The Kansas City Chorale, conducted by Charles Bruffy, just announced their 30th anniversary season of six concert programs at multiple venues including a performance with the Phoenix Chorale at the Kauffman Center in May.
Sat, Sep 22, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Click here for the KC Events calendar of theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events through 2011. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit Victor Wishna's "City Stage." Enjoy!
Wed, Aug 24, 2011
Any story, fiction or non-fiction, dealing with the Holocaust is likely to evoke a strong emotional response. "Sarah’s Key" is no exception as a modern-day journalist unlocks a family secret that puts her on a mission to find a little girl lost during the summer of 1942.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
After a 22 year tenure, Dr. John Wesley Strickler announced to the Topeka Symphony Society Board of Directors that he will step down as music director and conductor of the Topeka Symphony at the end of the 2011–12 season.
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
The Ruel Joyce Recital Series at Johnson County Community College kicks off its fall season in September with another line-up of Kansas City’s finest classical musicians.
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Free performances, tours and family activities at the Kauffman Center will bring the Grand Opening weekend to a grand conclusion.
Wed, Aug 24, 2011
With August winding down, catch your breath before Kansas City launches into all-things-Kauffman Center! Don't forget to check out Hector Olivera, the final organist of the Summer Music at the Cathedrals series.
Wed, Aug 24, 2011
“Evita” at Musical Theater Heritage; “The Pinter Project” at Kansas City Actors Theatre
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