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HMC goes back to the future
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
While Marty McFly didn’t make an appearance on Sunday afternoon during the Heartland Men’s Chorus’ "MetroRetro" concert, it would have fit as they sang hits of 80’s and showcased future talent.
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Simon Carrington Chamber Singers excel at diverse rep
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers' program was a diverse blend of old and new as the billing "Juxtapositions" would imply, but it was in three modern pieces where the choir most excelled Friday night at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Reviews
FILM REVIEW: "Murder Songs" lacks punch to be the next "Fargo"
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
Peter Stormare isn't the only similarity between "Small Town Murder Songs" and "Fargo." But whereas "Fargo" redefined the modern crime thriller, "Murder Songs" only imitates with gimmicks.
Flint Hills serenade
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
For six years over 7000 people have driven back-country roads and carried their lawn chairs out into the middle of a pasture all to sit and listen to the Kansas City Symphony perform various works of Americana in the Flint Hills. With a beautiful sunset as the backdrop, KSC highlighted the theme "Kansas and the Civil War."
Articles : KCM News
KCM moves to summer schedule
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
While summer festivals abound and arts organizations take a well-deserved breather, KCMetropolis will move to an every other Wednesday publishing schedule beginning this week and return to weekly publishing in mid-August. Summer is the perfect time to add your new season - read on to find out how.
Articles : Local Arts News
Musica Aestas 2011 summer season announced
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
The UMKC Community Music and Dance Academy will be offering six free concerts June 17–23. Artists include Diverse, Daniel Saenz, Brendan Kinsella, Quadrivium, newEar, and Matthew Burtner.
2011 Kansas City Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
Fourteen feature films are included in the 12th annual Kansas City Gay and Lesbian Film Festival at the Tivoli June 24–30. Preview festivities include the Midwest premiere of "Going Down in LA-LA Land" sponsored by the Castro Movie Nights and Screenland Armour Theater on June 16.
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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: KC Symphony season finale
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
As the Symphony ends its season it is also the last of three resident companies to perform at the Lyric Theatre. As such the program is wistful and hopeful at the prospects of the new home at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Joined by famed violin soloist Stefan Jackiw, the Symphony shutters the building with the works of Mendelssohn, Bruch, and Tchaikovsky.
INTERVIEW: Stefan Jackiw, violin
Tue, Jun 07, 2011
American violinist and final Kansas City Symphony guest soloist of the year, Stefan Jackiw discusses the appeal of Max Bruch's "Scottish Fantasy" with KCM's David Peironnet.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through June
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
The Sunflower Music Festival continues its offerings of musical events for Topeka and the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra performs Beethoven's Pastorale.
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through June
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
“The 39 Steps” at American Heartland Theatre; "Snoopy!!!" at Theatre for young America; "Closer than Ever" at Quality Hill Playhouse; "The Wiz" at the Coterie; and "9 to 5" at Starlight.