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Wed, Aug 31, 2011
As the new home for the Kansas City Ballet, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity welcomed dancers of all ages and experiences for a week of free classes and performances. Troupes from Kansas City and around the world joined in celebrating all things dance during the Center's festive opening.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Kansas City chamber music enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to this fall season, with a rich variety of performances by world-renowned groups and artists including the Midori, James Galway, Tokyo String Quartet, and REBEL as well as offerings from local favorites like Lyric Arts Trio, Bach Aria Soloists, and Allégresse.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Kansas City, true to its frontier heritage, has a scene that is pushing the boundaries of the sonic world and pioneering artistic collaborations. From the smallest galleries and grittiest bars to the shiny opulence of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City’s musicians and artists continue to forge new trails for experimental experiences combining music, dance, theatre, and film.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Kansas City is once again in for an onslaught of new sounds and inspiring contemporary music events this season. Here are some of the major events and new music groups you can indulge in this fall.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
You can’t start a new season of music in Kansas City without jazz! From locals to legends and combos to big bands, find out what Kansas City has in store for jazz lovers this fall.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
For those with an interest in wind music, the fall offers a heavy dose of performances including major concerts from every large university in the area.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Teen angst has often been cinematic fodder for filmmakers who usually miss the mark by relying upon or creating new stereotypes. With a handful of titles to his credit, director Azazel Jacobs ("Momma’s Man") has done what few have by making an unconventional teen gem, "Terri."
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.
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 31, 2011
In the two weeks leading up to the much anticipated opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts during the weekend of September 16–18, a few classical music organizations are dipping their toes into the water before taking the full plunge in to their fall seasons. The Kansas City Symphony is leading the way with its free Labor Day concert at Shawnee Mission Park featuring pops classics under the direction of associate conductor Steven Jarvi. The tenth anniversary of the horrific events of September 11 leads to two memorial concerts, one on September 10 by newEar and the second on the following night at the Community Christian Church featuring René Clausen’s choral work Memorial. The Lied Center of the University of Kansas features a concert by one of KU’s talented faculty members, Steven Spooner, kicking off the year-long celebrations of the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt. Watch this column throughout the year for other organizations participating in similar observances.
Wed, Aug 31, 2011
“The Pinter Project” at Kansas City Actors Theatre; “Rules for Widows” at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; “Nobody Lonesome for Me” at American Heartland Theatre; “The Outsiders” at the Coterie Theatre; “August: Osage County” at Kansas City Rep; and “Musical Monday” at Musical Theater Heritage.
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