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MET's sixth season checks in at "HOT L Baltimore"
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
The MET's "HOT L Baltimore" is one local hotel you should definitely check into. It’s a groovy blast.
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UMKC's Robert Weirich offers an engaging "Goldberg"
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Most pianists consider J. S. Bach’s "Goldberg Variations" to be one of the most important pieces of the keyboard literature, so when a pianist, in this case Robert Weirich, undertakes performing the complete piece live, it’s a huge undertaking, both for the performer and audience.
Digital Honkbox overflows with creative energy
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Digital Honkbox Revival, a joint venture between Kansas City Arts Institute and the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, was a cross-media event featuring collaborations in music, dance and visual art.
"[title of show]" is a smart, sassy musical
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010
[title of show] opens the Unicorn Theatre's 37th season and this smart, sassy show that chronicles the creative process, the struggles of collaboration, and the journey to recognitions should be required viewing for every theater aficionado, artist and musician in Kansas City.
John Tesh's affable nature makes for an enjoyable night
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Popular by way of his PBS performances and radio show, John Tesh certainly knows how to connect with a large audience and thus presented a polished, passionate performance with the Kansas City Symphony and guest artist Breeze Lee.
Articles : Local Arts News
Charlotte Street Foundation 2010 Generative Performing Artists Awards event
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The 2010 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awards Event, presented in collaboration with Jphnson County Community College, will be held on Monday, October 11 at JCCC's Polsky Theatre and feature the work of composer/musician Brad Cox and actor/creator/writer/singer/songwriter/musician/teacher Stephanie Roberts, who received unrestricted cash awards of $6500 each from Charlotte Street Foundation earlier this year.
Octarium announces 2010–11 season
Wed, Sep 15, 2010
Octarium’s new season opens in October with American Idyll, a concert designed as a choral exploration of what it means to be an American; experience how music can unify our souls even as politics try to divide them. The venue is the powerful National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, a building that inspires thought and dialogue.
October is National Arts and Humanities Month in Kansas
Tue, Sep 14, 2010
The Kansas Arts Commission and the Kansas Humanities Council are honoring October as National Arts and Humanities Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the importance of arts and culture in our daily lives, and is a nationwide celebration of culture in America, coordinated by Americans for the Arts since 1993.
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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!
FILM REVIEW: Phoenix takes performance art to a whole new level
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Joaquin Phoenix turns himself and potentially his career into a train wreck via his performance in the Casey Affleck-helmed 'documentary' "I’m Still Here."
PREVIEW: A night in the tropics
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
BongoTini gives audiences an aural trip to the tropics through exploring the wonderful possibilities of 1950s and 60s-inspired exotica.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through September 30
Mon, Sep 20, 2010
Dance aficionados have a treat this week when the local Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company presents a contemporary dance program. This week brings the season opening concert of the Topeka Symphony and a children’s concert by the Kansas City Symphony featuring the music of Vivaldi at JCCC. Meanwhile, for opera fans the Lyric Opera season opens with Bizet’s classic "Carmen" featuring a stunning new mezzo soprano star, Sandra Piques Eddy. For free performances, try out the Kansas City Guitar Society performances on Sunday afternoon or Johnson County Community College’s excellent Ruel Joyce Concert Series noontime performance on Monday. The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance has several performances that should be excellent, including the fine Conservatory Wind Symphony and a master class by veteran keyboard master Vladimir Feltsman who will also kick off The Friends of Chamber Music's 35th Season on October 1.
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through mid-October
Mon, Sep 20, 2010
"The Sunshine Boys" at New Theatre; "Hot L Baltimore" at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; "Saved" at the Rep; "The Love List" at AHT; "Little Shop of Horrors" at Chestnut Fine Arts; "Assassins" at the Barn Players; "Come Fly with Me" at Quality Hill; "[title of show]" at the Unicorn; "Science Fiction Triple Feature" at the Coterie; "Evil Dead: The Musical" at Egads Theatre.