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All excited on the Western Front
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
"Oh What a Lovely War," a joint production of Kansas City Actors Theatre, UMKC Theatre, and the National World War I Museum, is a high-energy evocation of the senseless horrors of the Great War.
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Donizetti's sunny side: "Daughter of the Regiment"
Mon, Feb 21, 2011
All of the talk about the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts can unfortunately draw attention to the limitations of the Lyric Theatre, but at opening night of Donizetti’s "The Daughter of the Regiment," there was a buzz about the house. The audience of 1,200 enjoyed how General Director Evan Luskin fed the fire with details about the new venue, setting the stage for the evening, as well as the season to come.
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Blechacz dazzles with Mozart and Chopin
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Twenty-five-year old Rafał Blechacz dazzled The Friends of Chamber Music audience with his stunning Mozart and Chopin interpretations on Friday night's Master Pianist Series at the Folly Theater.
Bassist brings back the source code
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Omaha bassist Jeremy Baguyos joined KcEMA for the musically diverse but unfortunately glitchy concert, "Back to the Source Code."
KC Civic channels the urban and the bucolic
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
The Kansas City Civic Orchestra channeled various landscapes during the "Remembering Mahler" concert. Copland displayed the urban; while the countryside came courtesy of Mahler and Beethoven.
Articles : Local Arts News
MTH hosting "Everybody's Girl: A Benefit for Karen Errington"
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
A who's-who of musical theatre veterans are coming out in support of local performer Karen Errington's battle against cancer. The benefit concert will be Friday, February 25 at the American Heartland Theatre (previously scheduled to be held at Off Center Theatre).
The Lord of Misrule to benefit the Fringe Festival
Wed, Feb 23, 2011
The KC Fringe Festival will present a Mardi Gras fundraiser with a Venetian theme, live entertainment and a costume contest on Saturday, March 5 from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. at KC Fringe Central. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help to provide better lighting and sound at venues and offset promotional costs.
Kansas City Jewish Film Festival showcases “The Best Of The Best”
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
The Kansas City Jewish Film Festival, taking place March 5 through March 13, 2011, will provide a diverse offering—great films with a Jewish twist, exploring themes from love and loss to baseball and sumo wrestling
MO Governor recommends 1.2 million for MAC
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
The Missouri House Appropriations Committee for Economic Development approved the Governor's recommendation to appropriate $1.2 million for the Missouri Arts Council for FY2012... finally some good news! Please take some time and thank your local senator.
Kansas City's Grammy redux
Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Kansas City talent was well represented and rewarded at the recording industry's biggest night, the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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KC Events this week and beyond
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!
PREVIEW: Biss plays Brahms
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
Pianist Jonathan Biss solos with the Kansas City Symphony on Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1. Also featured is the world premiere of Adam Schoenberg's "American Symphony" and Wagner's popular overture to "Rienzi."
KCM critic picks for 2011 Oscars
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
On Sunday night, Firth and Portman will lead the way to Oscar gold. What other movies and stars will join this year's crop of Oscar winners?
INTERVIEW: Octarium's Krista Lang Blackwood, Artistic Director
Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Krista Lang Blackwood's ensemble-of-eight, Octarium, presents a Listener's Choice concert on February 19th. KCM's Lee Hartman asked her about her musical background, Octarium's history, innovative programming, and using social media to further the ensemble's reach.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through mid-March
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
The Kansas City Ballet’s spring program of Giselle, the classic full-length ballet by Adolphe Adam, is the highlight of early March dance and music programming in Kansas City. It is one of the greats in the repertoire. The Friends of Chamber Music presents the outstanding original instrument ensemble Akademie für alte Musik Berlin in works of Bach and Telemann. Meanwhile, opera fans can enjoy the Civic Opera presentation of Conrad Susa’s Transformations.
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through early March
Tue, Feb 22, 2011
“Bridge to Terabithia” at the Coterie Theatre; “Oh What A Lovely War” at Kansas City Actors Theatre; "The Piano Lesson" at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; “Circle Mirror Transformation” at Kansas City Rep