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Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Johnson County Community College’s Performing Arts Series will accept applications between February 1 and March 15, 2012 for the college’s Community Arts Partners program. The partnerships help nonprofit community organizations present programming in the college’s performing arts spaces.
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
A World Premiere from Karole Armitage and four Kansas City premieres highlight 55th Season Including Toni Pimble’s “Carmina Burana,” LynneTaylor-Corbett’s “Mercury,” and Margo Sappington’s “Common People” with music of Ben Folds and the voice of William Shatner
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
The Missouri Citizens for the Arts has requested a $3 million recommendation for the Missouri Arts Council for Fiscal Year 2013 (July 1, 2012- June 30, 2013). Governor Nixon presented his State of the State Address last week, where he announced his budget recommendations.
Tue, Jan 24, 2012
The Ruel Joyce Recital Series at Johnson County Community College begins its 23rd year with free performances by some of Kansas City’s finest classical musicians.
Sun, Jan 22, 2012
The Kansas City Symphony announced its 2012–13 concert season with fourteen Classical Series concerts and many more pops and family events for orchestral fans.
Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Citizens’ for the Arts Day at the Legislature, hosted by Missouri Citizens for the Arts (MCA), takes on February 8 at the Missouri State Capitol. Citizens Day is MCA’s signature event in the year-round efforts to advocate for continued public funding for Missouri’s arts industry. The day includes advocacy training, legislative visits, performances and the annual Missouri Arts Council’s annual Arts Awards ceremony.
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
The 59th annual Youth Talent Auditions, sponsored by the Topeka Symphony and Capitol Federal, were held December 17 in White Concert Hall at Washburn University. High school musicians from northeast Kansas competed for the opportunity to perform with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and for scholarship awards.
Mon, Jan 09, 2012
The Charlotte Street Awards to Generative Performing Artists support artists living in the Greater Kansas City Metro Area. These awards recognize generative artists, meaning individuals actively creating original, new work in their fields- i.e. they are composers, playwrights, choreographers- in addition to very often being performers as well. All eligible artists are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by February 15.
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Adding world-class opera and ballet broadcasts to his cinema’s offerings are just some of the changes Tivoli owner Jerry Harrington has in store.
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance and the Patricia and Howard Barr Institute for American Composition Studies have announced John Corigliano as the Barr Institute Laureate for Fall 2012–Spring 2014.
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Veteran actor of stage and screen, Gary Holcombe passed away on October 11, 2011 aged 66. Holcombe was a founding member of the Kansas City Actors Theatre and is fondly remembered for his portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge at the then-Missouri Repertory Theatre.
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept 15th to October 15th. Libby Hanssen spoke with John Currey, leader and founding member of Marimba Sol de Chiapas, who are celebrating their 20th year in Kansas City. She encountered this type of ensemble while a student at UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance. The ensemble is different than any other in Kansas City and the instrument produces such a distinct timbre she was curious to find out more.
Wed, Sep 21, 2011
A result of collaborative artistic endeavor is often exciting. Rarely is the product as heart pounding as the one that costs $413 million to realize. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a crowning achievement that will take Kansas City to the top of the world's performance art scenes.
Tue, Sep 20, 2011
"Venice," a co-production by Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Center Theatre Group (CTG) of Los Angeles, has received eleven Los Angeles Ovation Award nominations, including Best Musical and a Best Director nod for the Rep’s Artistic Director Eric Rosen.
Tue, Sep 20, 2011
With past finalists achieving the ultimate in recognition by being nominated and even winning the Oscar in the short film category, the Manhattan Short Film Festival has become known as a breeding ground for the next big thing. Glenwood Arts is hosting a viewing/voting session for local audiences on September 29.
Tue, Sep 20, 2011
The second night of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts’ Grand Opening christened Helzberg Hall, the new home of the Kansas City Symphony with performances by the Symphony, Itzhak Perlman, Bobby Watson, Diana Krall, Kevin Mahogany, the Kansas City Symphony Chorus, and the American Jazz Museum All-Star Orchestra.
Tue, Sep 20, 2011
Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City in collaboration with CinemaKC present the inaugural First & Last Film Festival revealing the artistic progress of area movie-makers.
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
KCMetropolis contributor Don Dagenais braved the weather and long lines to attend the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts public open house on Sunday afternoon. Once inside, he managed to catch five local acts in Helzberg Hall.
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Classical editor Topher Levin snapped some shots of Sunday's open house at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. With over 50,000 in attendance, the event drew 2.5 times more eager citizens then originally anticipated despite the rainy weather.
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Dance contributor Laura Vernaci explored the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday. From the parking garage to entry space to the two striking halls, she hailed the KCPA as a "world-class venue."
Sat, Sep 17, 2011
The biggest musical event in the United States is happening this weekend in Kansas City. Anyone with an interest in music, theater, dance and opera has watched closely over the last decade and a half as the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has taken shape on the Kansas City skyline. All that planning comes to fruition the weekend of September 16–18 with an extravagant grand opening bash. Here is Libby Hanssen's take on Friday's festivities which included the inauguration of the Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Wed, Sep 14, 2011
The Fishtank Performance Studio, the small, eclectic theater tucked away in the Crossroads neighborhood, continues to nurture artists and mount inventive productions this fall.
Tue, Sep 13, 2011
To celebrate the opening of the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Lyric Opera Guild is bringing back its popular course on the history of opera. The series, "When the Fat Lady Sings: A History of Opera," runs September 22nd through October 20th.
Tue, Sep 06, 2011
'Tis the season for convocations and grand openings. The UMKC Conservatory played host to the founders of (le) Poisson Rouge, a music venue/bar and “multimedia art cabaret” in New York City. Musical guests include the Kronos Quartet, Debbie Harry, They Might Be Giants, Hilary Hahn, Brad Mehldau, and Norah Jones. With its smash-up of acts and disregard of genre, could this model be exploited in Kansas City? Or perhaps it already is.
Tue, Sep 06, 2011
Each year, the ArtsKC Awards luncheon features some of the area's best visual and performing arts talent, and is a wonderful and unique opportunity to honor businesses and individuals for their remarkable commitment to the Kansas City arts community. A call for award nominations and for visual and performing artists are currently under way.
Wed, Aug 31, 2011
As the new home for the Kansas City Ballet, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity welcomed dancers of all ages and experiences for a week of free classes and performances. Troupes from Kansas City and around the world joined in celebrating all things dance during the Center's festive opening.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
The William Baker Choral Foundation recently announced the appointment of Christine Freeman as Associate Music Director for KC area ensembles, and Senior Vocal Coach for the organization. Ms. Freeman succeeds Melissa Ann Shallberg, who held the position from 2002-11.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
The Board of Directors of the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City recently approved a total of $311,859 in grants to over 68 local arts organizations or other not-for-profits from the ArtsKC Fund.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011
After a 22 year tenure, Dr. John Wesley Strickler announced to the Topeka Symphony Society Board of Directors that he will step down as music director and conductor of the Topeka Symphony at the end of the 2011–12 season.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Verge 2011-12, newEar Contemporary Chamber Group's 19th concert season will feature more variety, more musicians, and more challenging and innovative music making.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Central Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced that as a part of its new Institute of Sacred Arts, two recital series will be held in the Baugh-Marshall Chapel this fall.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
The Kansas City Chorale, conducted by Charles Bruffy, just announced their 30th anniversary season of six concert programs at multiple venues including a performance with the Phoenix Chorale at the Kauffman Center in May.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
The Ruel Joyce Recital Series at Johnson County Community College kicks off its fall season in September with another line-up of Kansas City’s finest classical musicians.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Free performances, tours and family activities at the Kauffman Center will bring the Grand Opening weekend to a grand conclusion.
Wed, Aug 10, 2011
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is getting ready to throw open its doors to audiences as talents including Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Philip Glass, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grace its two stages for the 2011–12 inaugural season. Read on to find more information about the three resident companies and other local groups also performing in the KCPA.
Wed, Jul 27, 2011
Ellen Campbell, assistant professor of horn at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011. A public remembrance concert will be held on September 10, 2011 in White Recital Hall.
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Westport Center for the Arts presents the second “Mostly Foreign Film School,” a series of five notable films shown once a month, beginning Sunday, August 14.
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Owen/Cox Dance Group just announced its fifth performance season featuring collaborative new works with Park University's International Center for Music, a repeat performance of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and a world premiere in partnership with NEA Fellow Nate Fors.
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
The Youth Symphony of Kansas City has announced the election of Board President Peter T. Witte and the appointment of Executive Director Steven C. Murray.
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
UMKC Theatre Presents 2011-2012 Season: Classic works, comedy, drama, and musical entertainment play out on stages in Kansas City.
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Four concerts and a plethora of workshops are sure to engage those early music enthusiasts as the 2011 Jewell Early Music Summer Festival begins July 26th.
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Charlotte Street Foundation wants to know your opinions — as artists and as audience and community members — about their programs and activities. They need your input to help them improve programs and their impact on our community. Click here to take a short survey.
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Topeka Symphony's Music Director John Strickler has put together a seven-concert series featuring a wide variety of music including traditional “classical” fare, five world-class guest artists including two Topeka natives, and a program of classic film scores.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
The UMKC Community Music and Dance Academy will be offering six free concerts June 17–23. Artists include Diverse, Daniel Saenz, Brendan Kinsella, Quadrivium, newEar, and Matthew Burtner.
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.
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