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Tue, Sep 28, 2010
I knew halfway into Saturday night’s first act of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s new production of "Carmen" that I would need to break out the thesaurus to find more synonyms for “sexy” because Sandra Piques Eddy, in the title role, was sex personified.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
"Horizons" was a good start to Fountain City Brass Band’s 2010-11 season and had many fine moments. The ability of the players and artistic vision make these concerts a pleasure to attend.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
The opening concert of the Topeka Symphony Orchestra's 2010–11 season, with works by Strauss, Haydn, and Sibelius, sets a high bar for performances to come.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company’s fall program was all about the music. The company paired up with Kansas City’s own Bill Shapiro to tribute his long-standing radio program which began in 1978 on KCUR-FM.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Oscar winner Kevin Kline is remarkable in the otherwise unremarkable comedy, "The Extra Man."
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
The Bad Plus, in their Kansas City debut, has found its niche and is developing a new style of jazz with a progressive outlook, experimental emphasis and respect for improvisation.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 2010–11 season with the religious musical "Saved"— a musical take on the weighty social issues of teen pregnancy, homosexuality, fundamentalism and adultery.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Members of the Kansas City Symphony provide a crucial entryway into the exciting world of classical music with an accessible composer and a story that enchants in "Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery."
Wed, Sep 22, 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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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.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Just announced - KCM classical music writer and reviewer Libby Hanssen is one of a handful of journalists from across the country selected by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to attend its seventh Arts Journalism Institute in Classical Music and Opera.
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.
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.
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!
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Kansas City’s premier jazz and blues event – Rhythm & Ribs - is just a week away, and it’s already creating good vibrations with Rhythm & Ribs Artist-in-Residence and jazz trumpeter Nicholas Payton; a Donny Hathaway Tribute band featuring Kirk Whalum and guest Lalah Hathaway; and the hard-hitting, old school soul sounds of Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Don Dagenais previews the Kansas City Symphony's opener with pieces by Stravinsky, Sibelius, Ravel, and Leshnoff featuring violin virtuoso Hilary Hahn.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Hilary Hahn, violin soloist for the Kansas City Symphony's 2010–11 opening night is interviewed by KCM's David Peironnet.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
KCM contributor David Peironnet talks with Jonathan Leshnoff, composer of "Starburst," the season opener for the Kansas City Symphony's 2010–11 season.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Libby Hanssen interviews Brad Cox, one of the recipients of the 2010 Charlotte Street Foundation Generative Artist Award. The Owen/Cox Dance Group performs Oct 2nd and 3rd at the Jewish Community Center.
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
The Friends of Chamber Music kick off their 35th season with world-renowned Russian pianist Vladimir Feltsman this weekend and the Kansas City Symphony begins its classical series next weekend with the brilliant violinist Hilary Hahn, recently dubbed by BBC Music Magazine as the greatest American violinist since Fritz Kreisler. For those on tight budgets, there are several free or nearly-free performances by excellent local artists on offer. Opera and dance aficionados are in for some special treats during the first half of October. The Lyric Opera concludes its production of Bizet’s classic "Carmen," featuring soprano Sandra Piques Eddy this weekend, and then a week later none other than superstar soprano Renee Fleming appears in recital with the Harriman Jewell Series. Meanwhile, the Owen/Cox Dance Company performs at the Jewish Community Center early in the month, followed by the Lied Center’s presentation of the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company and, of course, the beginning of the Kansas City Ballet’s season mid-month with "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" at the Lyric Theatre. One might even say it is an embarrassment of riches for Kansas City performing arts fans!
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.
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
“Six By Ten” with the Barn Players. Simon Carrington Chamber Singers (Due Dec. 31)
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