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Fiona's List for June 3 - 14

Tue, Jun 02, 2009

June has arrived and has brought some fine musical events for you. Fiona's Pick of the Week is the Kansas City Baroque Consortium concert on the 3rd. There IS a difference with period instruments, gut strings and Baroque bow!

Fiona's List for June 3 - 14

June has arrived and has brought some fine musical events for you.  Fiona's Pick of the Week is the Kansas City Baroque Consortium concert on the 3rd.  There IS a difference with period instruments, gut strings and Baroque bow!

Fiona's other favorites for the next 12 days include the FREE Kansas City Symphony concert on the 4th, the night of Argentine song on the 4th, Balinese Music and Dance program on the 6th, the Bach Aria Soloists with Owen/Cox Dance Group on the 6th (with Christopher Barksdale), the Klausner/Cass duo on the 7th, Sarah Titterington's solo baroque violin recital on the 7th, the Stacey Uthe, Robert Grady, Lamar Sims, recital on the 7th, a voice and organ concert with Bill Krusemark, bass-baritone and Ruth Krusemark, organ on the 7th, the Kacico Dance Project on the 12th, and the organ concert on the 14th.

To see all upcoming events through August 2009, click on KC Events tab at the top of the website.

Consider attending the 23rd annual Sunflower Music Festival in Topeka June 5th through 13th.  For information on the concerts, the music, and the participants, check out www.sunflowermusicfestival.org.

For something different, try one of the other "fiona favorites" found just below the theatre listings on fiona's list.  There's something for you for every night of the week.  My recommendation this time is Doug Talley performing on June 5th and 10th.

Fiona HIGHLY recommends another list of events for families, friends, educators, & neighbors of children 10 and under.  Miss Jackie's June list includes puppet shows, Deanna Rose Farmstead, Powell Gardens, facts and fiction about bats, Funky Mama concert, Jim Cosgrove concert, and more. To receive her monthly list, send an email to: missjackielists@gmail.com

Until next Wednesday morning,
Fiona

 

 

Kansas City Swing Dance Club presents

 

Original "Fedora's" Tango Lorca

Wednesday June 3 at 8:30 p.m.

Kansas City Swing Dance Club
6101 Martway (downstairs), Mission, KS
Admission charge.  Call 816-305-2931 or 913-831-7964 for more information.

 

Kansas City Baroque Consortium presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK OF THE WEEK <><><>
Baroque concert with period instruments, gut strings, and baroque bow
violin: Beth Titterington, Eric Williams, Rob Patterson, Monty Carter,
            Robin Prinzing, Cathan Prinzing,
viola: Nell French
cello: Trilla Ray-Carter
bassoon: John Titterington
Program includes Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Telemann's Suite in a minor for Recorder and Strings and continuo, and The Bach Orchestral Suite in b minor.

Wednesday June 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church,
1700 Westport Road, KCMO
Free admission, but donations appreciated.
Call 816-363-5102 for more information.

 

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital: Pam Robison

Wednesday June 3 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Beau Bledsoe presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
A Night of Argentine Song

Christine Brebes, violin; Beau Bledsoe, guitar; Karim Memi, vocals

Thursday June 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Bluestem Restaurant,
900 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO
Admission charge.  Call 816-561-1101 for reservations.

 

The Kansas City Symphony presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Brilliant Britten

Thursday June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission, but tickets are required. Call 816-471-0400.

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital: Ted Stewart

Thursday June 4 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital: Thom Greathouse

Friday June 5 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

UMKC Conservatory Community Music & Dance Academy presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Balinese Music & Dance with special guests from Bali, Indonesia, I Ketut Gede Asnawa and family.


Saturday June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Pierson Hall, University Center, UMKC Campus,
5000 Rockhill Road, KCMO
Free will donation at the door. Call 816-333-5877 or 816-235-2741 for more information.

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital: Jan Van Otterloo

Saturday June 6 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Bach Aria Soloists with Owen/Cox Dance Group presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Baroque in Motion
A Collaborative World Premiere Event


Choreography by Jennifer Owen
Featuring Music of:
Bach, Ravel, Purcell, Handel, and more!
with
Grammy Award-winning soprano, Rebecca Lloyd
David Adams, Tenor
Paula Kosower, Guest Cello, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Elisa Bickers, Harpsichord
Dancers of Owen/Cox Dance Group including Christopher Barksdale

Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

White Recital Hall
4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-235-6222 or online at www.bachariasoloists.org. 

 

Asbury United Methodist Church presents

 

The East Hill Singers Chorus
(a chorus of Lansing inmates performing via video along with community volunteer singers
performing in person.)

Sunday June 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church,
5400 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS
Free will offering will be taken
Call 913-403-0229 for more information.  www.artsinprison.org

 

Carnegie Arts Center presents

 

Music Appreciation Series: Musical Conversations
Lewis Hundley, Jazz Saxophone


Sunday June 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Carnegie Arts Center,
601 South 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS
Purchase tickets at the door or call 913-651-0765. www.leavenwortharts.org

 

Bethany Lutheran Church presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Voice and Organ Recital: Bill Krusemark, bass-baritone and Ruth Krusemark, organ


Sunday June 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS
Free-will offering will establish a music fund through the Bethany Foundation.
Phone 913-648-2228 for more information.

 

The Jewish Community Center presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Klausner/Cass Duo: Tiberius Klausner, violin and Richard Cass, piano

The final of three recitals of the Beethoven Cycle of Sonatas for piano and violin

Sunday June 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Jewish Community Center, Lewis and Shirley White Theater,
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS
Purchase tickets at the door.

 

Northland Symphony Orchestra presents

 

Summer Pops Concert: American Musical Theater

Sunday June 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Park Hill South High School,
4500 NW River Park Drive (I-635 & MO 9 Highway)
Free admission

 

Village Presbyterian Church presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Solo baroque violin recital:
Sarah Titterington, member of Apollo's Fire and The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra
Program includes: Fantasy no. 5 by Telemann; Divisions by Baltzar; Mystery Sonatas no. 10 (The Crucifixion) and no. 16 (Passacaglia, The Guardian Angel) by Biber; and Unaccompanied Sonata no. 1 in g minor by Bach

Sunday June 7 at 4:00 p.m.

Village Presbyterian Church, Chapel, 67th and Mission, Prairie Village, KS
Free admission, but donations are welcome.
Call 913-262-4200 for more information.

 

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Springtime for Lovers; a recital of Romantic duets
Stacey Uthe, soprano; Robert Grady, tenor; Lamar Sims, piano

Sunday June 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral,
Haden Hall, 13th and Broadway, Kansas City, MO
Admission charge to benefit the Kansas City Community Kitchen.
Call 816-474-8260 for more information.

 

UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance presents

 

Master's Recital: Diane Riffie, organ
Program includes Clerambault: Suite du deuxieme ton; J.S. Bach: Schmuecke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654 and Passacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582; Hakim: Variations on Two Themes For Organ; Vierne: Premier symphonie, Op. 14, No. 1

Sunday June 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital

Monday June 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital

Tuesday June 9 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital:  Jeff King

Wednesday June 10 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital:  Jan Kraybill

Thursday June 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital:  Jan Kraybill

Friday June 12 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Kacico Dance presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
The Song and Dance Project 2009

KC Singer/Songwriters: Dave Patmore, Erik Karlsson, Laura Lisbeth, Rick Malsick, and Karim Memi along with Kacico Dancers: Kathryn Cowan, Shandi Miller, Lindsay Spilker Tate, Allison Kaut, Holly Harmison, Tuesday Faust, Aaron Brownlee, Maggie Osgood, Chris Dunn (understudy), and Michelle Diane Brown, artistic director.  Choreography is by Michelle Diane Brown, Shandi Miller, Lindsay Spilker Tate, Kathryn Cowan, Allison Kaut, and Holly Harmison. 

Friday June 12 at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

YWCA
1017 North 6th, Kansas City, KS
Free admission. Call 913-371-1105 for more information.

 

East 39th Street Community of Christ

 

Senior recital:  Taylor Comstock
Recital will include cello music from Brahms, Saint-Saens, Haydn, and Bach, and vocal music from the musicals Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Jekyll & Hyde, and more.

Saturday June 13 at 7:00 p.m.

East 39th Street Community of Christ,
15006 East 39th Street, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital

Saturday June 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Auditorium,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance presents

 

Doctoral Recital:  Robert Griffeath, tenor
Program includes Milhaud: Catalogue de fleurs; R. Strauss: Zueignung, Befreit, Morgen!, Schön sind, doch kalt, and Cäcilie; Finzi: A Young Man's Exhortation, Parts I & II

Saturday June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Grant Recital Hall, UMKC campus,
5227 Holmes, Kansas City, MO
Free admission.  Call 816-235-2799 for more information.

 

Heartland Men's Chorus presents

 

Summer Concert
HeartThrobs: The Best of the Boy Bands

Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m.

Folly Theater,
12th & Central, Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-931-3335 or online at www.hmckc.org

 

Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Jovial organ recital: Dr. David Lamb

Program includes works by Guilmant, Marcello, Stanley, Hollins, Saint-Saens, Bach, Mendelssohn, Nale, and Bedard.  One Bedard piece is entitled The Cat Suite with four movements:
Prrrelude, Cats at Play, Catnap, and Toc-cat-a.

Sunday June 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral,
13th & Broadway, Downtown Kansas City, MO
Donation requested at the door

 

Community of Christ presents

 

Organ recital:  Jeff King

Sunday June 14 at 3:00 p.m.

Community of Christ Temple,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission

 

Central Presbyterian Church presents

 

<><><>fiona's PICK<><><>
Summer Peace Garden Concert Series
Leslie Maclean Trio

Leslie Maclean, keys and vocal; Bob Bowman, bass; Jerry Pollock, drums

Sunday June 14 at 6:00 p.m.

This jazz concert will be in the garden, weather permitting.  Please bring your
lawn chair.  Refreshments are provided by the church.
Central Presbyterian Church,
3501 Campbell Street, Midtown KCMO
Free admission. Call 816-931-2515 for more information.

 

Village Presbyterian Church presents

 

The East Hill Singers chorus
(a chorus of Lansing inmates performing via video along with community volunteer singers
performing in person.)

Sunday June 14 at 3:00 p.m.

Village Presbyterian Church,
6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS
Free will offering will be taken
Call 913-403-0229 for more information.  www.artsinprison.org

 

Heartland Men's Chorus presents

 

Summer Concert
HeartThrobs: The Best of the Boy Bands


Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 at 4 p.m.

Folly Theater,
12th & Central, Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-931-3335 or online at www.hmckc.org

 

THEATRE LISTINGS

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents

 

A Flea in Her Ear
by Georges Feydeau
Directed by Gary Griffin

Runs May 15 - June 7
Call or visit the website for performance times.

Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-235-2700 or online at www.kcrep.org

 

New Theatre Restaurant presents

 

Don't Dress for Dinner
by Marc Camoletti
starring Jamie Farr


Runs April 15 - June 21
Call or visit the website for performance times.


New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster, Overland Park, KS
For tickets call 913-649-7469 or online at www.newtheatre.com

 

American Heartland Theatre presents

 

Unnecessary Farce 
By Paul Slade Smith

A Kansas City Premiere
 
Runs May 28 - June 21
Call or visit the website for performance times.

Crown Center, 3rd Level
2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-842-9999 or online at www.ahtkc.com.

 

Unicorn Theatre presents

 

Speech & Debate
by Stephen Karam

Call or visit the website for performance times.

Unicorn Theatre Jerome Stage, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-531-7529 or online at www.unicorntheatre.org
 

 

The Chestnut Fine Arts Center presents

 

Babes in Hollywood: The Music of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney
Directed by Brad Zimmerman

Julie O'Rourke, Julie Shaw, Kipp Simmons, and David Thompson

Runs May 21 through June 21
(No shows on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday)

Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N Chestnut, Olathe, KS
Phone 913-764-2121 for reservations. Visit www.chestnutfinearts.com for more information

Quality Hill Playhouse presents

 

All Sinatra
Jon Daugharthy, Melinda MacDonald and J. Kent Barnhart
with Steve Lenhert,bass and Ken Remmert, drums
This cabaret tribute to "Ol' Blue Eyes" features over 50 of his songs, including "Witchcraft,"
"The Lady is a Tramp," "Love and Marriage," "The Tender Trap" and more.

Runs May 29 - June 28
Visit the website for performance days and times.

Quality Hill Playhouse
303 West 10th Street, Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-421-1700 or online at www.qualityhillplayhouse.com

 

  

 Here is a list of other "fiona favorites":

ABEL RAMIREZ
Big Band on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ari's Greek Restaurant, 2049 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS
No cover charge. Phone 913-393-3950 for more information. .

BMW Band, live jazz
Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Lafferty's Lounge, 6301 Blue Parkway, KCMO, 816-924-6888

BOB REEDER, KATHY MURPHY and the rest of the group,
Thursdays 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
O'Dowd's at Zona Rosa, 8600 NW Prairie View Rd, KCMO, 816-268-6333

<><><>fiona's other PICK of the week<><><>
DOUG TALLEY with SEAN GIDDINGS
Friday June 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Cafe Augusta, 12122 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS
913-859-9556

<><><>fiona's other PICK of the week<><><>
DOUG TALLEY with JIM SNYDER & the KC Bluehawks
Wednesday June 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS

EDDIE DELAHUNT, Irish singer
Wednesdays AND Sundays 8 p.m. - ?
O'Dowd's, 4742 Pennsylvania, KCMO, 816-561-2700

EDDIE DELAHUNT
Fridays, 6 p.m. - ?
Mike Kelly's Westsider, 1515 Westport Rd, KCMO, 816-931-9417

JOE DEFIO
Little Big Band on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ari's Greek Restaurant, 2049 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS
No cover charge. Phone 913-393-3950 for more information.

 LYNN ZIMMER and The Jazz Band
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Gaslight Grill, 5020 W. 137th Street, Leawood, KS, 913-897-3540

MARILYN WOOD, piano,
Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. (open mic night)
Fridays 9:00 to midnight and Saturdays 7 to 10 p.m.
Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania, KCMO, 816-531-7878

SCOTT McDONALD TRIO, jazz
Sunday, June 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Bristol Seafood Grill
5400 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS
913-663-5777

SCOTT McDONALD, solo keyboard/vocals; jazz/pop
Friday June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Taste Restaurant, 7938 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS
913-766-0320

SONS of BRASIL with ROGER WILDER
Thursday June 11 from 8 p.m. to Midnight
Jardine's, 4536 Main St, KCMO, 816-561-6480

STAN KESSLER Quartet with KATHLEEN HOLEMAN
Saturday June 6 from 9 p.m. to Midnight
12 Baltimore, 106 West 12th Street, KCMO, 816-346-4410

STAN KESSLER Trio
Saturday June 13 from 4 to 6 p.m.
119 Shops, 119th and Roe, Leawood, KS

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