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La Belle Époque
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
Last-minute substitute Gilles Vonsattel transported Kansas City to La Belle Époque Paris with a perfect recital program and an enthralling performance.
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KC Ballet begins season with a bang
Sun, Oct 17, 2010
Kansas City Ballet began its last year in the Lyric strongly, and has set a high bar for the remainder of the season. "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" got the audience laughing, clapping and tapping their feet to Richard Rodgers’ catchy show tune.
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Dark Russian works brought to light
Wed, Oct 20, 2010
The Kansas City Civic Orchestra performed Shostakovich's manic Cello Concerto No. 1, Borodin's brooding Second Symphony, and sections of Stravinsky's dazzling "Firebird" in their season opener.
Poise under pressure
Wed, Oct 20, 2010
Playing to a nearly full house of eager concertgoers last weekend, young violinist Chloë Hanslip and collaborative pianist Ashley Wass’ program of Beethoven, Szymanowski, Stravinsky and Saint-Saëns projected a steady trajectory from labored and uninspired to easy and enjoyable.
Showcase of a modern choral master
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
The Kansas City Chorale opened their 29th season with nine works by René Clausen including the world premiere of "Mass for Double Chorus."
Articles : Local Arts News
Theatre Lawrence awarded $497,600 Mabee Challenge Grant
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
A challenge grant in the amount of $497,600 was awarded to Theatre Lawrence by the Tulsa-based J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. The grant will aid in the construction of the community's new theatre to be located at Bauer Farm, 6th and Wakarusa in Lawrence, KS. The $6.2 million project will include an auditorium with seating for 300, an education wing, workshops and support space.
Missouri Arts Council offers grant workshops
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
Are you seeking funding for your nonprofit arts event from the Missouri Arts Council? This workshop is designed for new applicants or those seeking basic help with their application. The focus is on monthly and annual strategic grants from the Missouri Arts Council
Kansas Humanities Council 2011 Grant Opportunities
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
The Kansas Humanities Council announces grant opportunities available to Kansas nonprofits in 2011. KHC grants are designed to connect people with Kansas' ideas, places and history through museum exhibitions, panel discussions, heritage walking tours, oral history projects, digitization projects, podcasts, short films and other projects.
NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman to speak in KC
Tue, Oct 12, 2010
The Downtown Council of Kansas City announced that Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, will be the keynote speaker for its 2010 Annual Luncheon. The event takes place on Friday, December 10, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center.
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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!
Who are the heroes and villians of "Waiting for Superman"?
Sat, Oct 16, 2010
Documentary "Waiting for Superman" makes the case that America’s public school system needs a superhero to save it.
Unsung hero of the airwaves: Patrick Neas
Wed, Oct 13, 2010
Commercial classical radio stations are a dying breed in America, but thanks to the dedication of Patrick Neas of KXTR Classical 1660, we in the Midwest still have a station dedicated to classical music.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through October
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
The last half of October is crammed with music and dance events, presenting so many conflicting performances on so many nights that local aficionados will have to make some tough choices. The eclectic dance group Quixotic Fusion performs at Yardley Hall in a multimedia show that should present a quite different and stimulating experience. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus present works by Respighi and Verdi, including a rare performances of Verdi's transcendent "Four Sacred Pieces." While the a capella group Octarium begins its year with music of American composers in the intriguing setting of the World War I Museum. In addition to these performances, Park University's International Center for Music presents a fund raising concert towards the end of the month. Most of our community orchestras are starting their seasons during these two weeks, and some outstanding free performances are available at Westport Presbyterian Church, Johnson County Community College and William Jewell College. Catch as many as you can!
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through Mid-November
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
"The Sunshine Boys" at New Theatre; "The Love List" at AHT; "Evil Dead: The Musical" at Egads Theatre; “Harriet Jacobs” at the Rep; “The Seafarer” at Unicorn Theatre with Kansas City Actors Theatre. “Awake and Sing at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre;” Padgett Productions’ "Cloris Leachman: I’m Eighty F*ing Four and Still Going Strong.” One Night Only: “Spring Awakening,” “The Real Dr. Strangelove: Edward Teller and the Battle for the H-Bomb” and “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Lied Center.
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Upcoming Auditions
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
“Six By Ten” with the Barn Players. Simon Carrington Chamber Singers (Due Dec. 31)