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Mormon Tabernacle Choir remains a model of choral excellence
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
The Choir sang traditional hymns, choral masterpieces, and folk music from America and around the world. They even included popular songs from musical theater.
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"Away We Go" is free of robots ... thankfully
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
It's a hard thing to continuously walk a thin line between drama and comedy for 98 minutes and be successful at both, but that's exactly what Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes deftly achieves with Away We Go.
Dynamite comes in small packages
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
The Kansas City Civic Opera's production of Donizetti's "Don Pasquale" last Friday night at Avila College was a true community collaboration. From the musicians in the pit to the singers on stage, they came together like a group of old friends intent on having fun while presenting a fine production of classic opera.
Notes from the Pipe Organ Encounter 2009
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
A different kind of summer camp drew 22 teenaged students from around the country to Kansas City - the Pipe Organ Encounter 2009, sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Imagination infestation: U: BUG: ME buzzes with electricity
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
Walking into the Coterie Theatre for the world premiere of U: BUG: ME at Crown Center was like walking into a wild dance party. A conga line weaved through the house while the resident rock band wandered through the crowd laying down their funky groove. The atmosphere screamed "FUN!"
Spanish and Latin American art songs inspire young singers
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
The beautifully restored Liberty Hall is a venue filled with 19th century charm and a perfect setting for a night of music composed in that era. Mix in some 20th century composers such as Heitor Villa-Lobos and Alberto Ginastera, and audiences were treated to some of the most passionate music in the vocal repertoire.
Articles : Local Arts News
ArtsKC Fund announces new grants totaling nearly $350,000 for local arts organizations
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City Board of Directors recently approved grant awards to nearly 60 arts organizations and programs in the Ovation and Catalyst categories totaling $348,633. Funding for the ArtsKC Fund is generated through an annual workplace giving campaign and contributions from individuals and corporations.
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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!
Fiona's List for July 1 - 12
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
For fireworks AND classical music, check out the Powell Gardens program on July 3rd and the Heritage Philharmonic program on July 4th! If you're in town next weekend, you will have the good fortune to attend fiona's PICK OF THE SUMMER - the Summerfest concerts beginning on July 11 and 12.
Little jazz bird sings a new song
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
Little jazz bird sings a new song: I drove through a raging thunderstorm, a torrent of hail and the threat of flood to hear Megan Birdsall sing. But she herself went through much worse just to find her voice again.
Columns : City Classics
Classical Column for July 1-15
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
If you need a 4th of July musical fix, there are several community orchestra and band concerts in the area that will fill your ears with patriotic tunes, and perhaps deafen your eardrums with fireworks, as well.
Columns : City Stage
Theater Column through July 8
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
There are many great ways to kick back and enjoy a comedy this summer with "Legally Blonde" at Starlight, "High School Musical" at the Theatre in the Park and "The Merry Wives of Windsor" from the Kansas City Shakespeare Festival.
Columns : Dance Around the City
Dance Column for July
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
Kacico Dance with the River Cow Orchestra and a sneak peek at the upcoming Fringe Festival. July should be "hot".
Columns : the STEADY
Giggin' on the STEADY
Wed, Jul 01, 2009
A short list of folks giggin' around the metropolis over the next few weeks...
Columns : City Voices
Vocal Column for July
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
July is a perfect time to relax into the lush sounds of Summerfest.