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Tue, Jun 28, 2011
The choice of a lean concert program clocking in at just under an hour and half proved the old adage of quality over quantity. The Kansas City Symphony was thrilling, impressive and delightful in their final Friday night performance at the Lyric Theatre.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
As the Joplin tornado tore through the town, lives, homes, and businesses were lost. Local cellist and Joplin native Trilla Ray-Carter is organizing efforts help musical students get instruments back into their deserving hands.
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
What do gangsters, rodeos and rat poison have to do with working in an office? Starlight's latest movie-turned-musical will answer these questions and more in the engaging romp that is "9 to 5: The Musical."
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
Reworking "The Wiz" into a show for all ages, the Coterie Theatre exceeded expectations in this sassy, snappy production. The dancing and acting talents mixed with the diverse musical styles capitalized on the story's familiarity and appeal.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Directed and written by Terrence Malick, "The Tree of Life" is nonsensical, dysfunctional cinema that somehow generates 40 minutes of superb acting by leads Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain. The remaining 99 minutes will leave you seeking answers as to why you spent that much of your life in the dark.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Using Beethoven's original orchestra size as a model, Bruce Sorrell and the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra tackled the "Pastoral" with panache.
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.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Seven jazz acts will take the Folly Theatre by storm for the 2011–12 season including the Yellowjackets, Peter Nero, Mark O'Connor, Nnenna Freelon, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, John Pizzarelli Quartet, and nineteen-year-old saxophonist Grace Kelly is the Folly Jazz Spotlight artist.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Comprised of the Conservatory Artist Series and Music Alliance, UMKC's partnership with Friends of Chamber Music, the 2011–12 season boasts the talents of students and guest artists in dance and music.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
“Opera camp is an opportunity for young people of all ages to experience the music and drama of opera in a stimulating and fun setting,” Paula Winans, Director of Education with the Lyric Opera, notes. “Our campers will learn to sing music from 'Turandot' in Italian, as well as work with professional opera singers, designers and directors to perform in 'Hansel and Gretel.'
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.
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!
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Please join KCMetropolis in welcoming two new bundles of joy born to our writers Victor Wishna and Libby Hanssen.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Classical music offerings are a little sparse in the city during the summertime, but a sparkling exception to that rule is Summerfest, the excellent chamber music series that brings some of Kansas City’s most talented instrumentalists to the stage for four weekends of traditional and contemporary music each July.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
The 7th Annual KC Fringe Festival is an unfiltered, uncensored sampling of Kansas City’s cultural arts and runs July 21–31st, 2011. The 11-day festival is jam-packed with live theater, dance, performance art, visual art, spoken word, puppetry, storytelling, film and fashion.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
The Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity Celebrates grand opening August 22–September 2. Special guests include National Dance Institute founder Jacques d’Amboise and Kennedy Center CEO Michael Kaiser.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
In Kansas City’s classical music scene, July belongs to Summerfest, the outstanding chamber music series that presents four outstanding concerts during the four weekends of July each summer. This year’s Summerfest programs look to be just as delightful as those in years past, with an interesting mixture of classical and contemporary works. For more details see the Summerfest preview article in this issue. Dance fans also have an opportunity in July to see two of Kansas City’s contemporary dance ensembles, the Owen Cox Dance Group and Kacico Contemporary Dance.
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
"Snoopy!!!" at Theatre for young America; "Closer than Ever" at Quality Hill Playhouse; "The Wiz" at the Coterie; “Driving Miss Daisy” and “The Event” at Central Standard Theatre. And coming in July: “The Honky Tonk Angels” at American Heartland Theatre; “Guys and Dolls” at Starlight Theatre; “The 7th Annual KC Fringe Festival” and more.
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