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UMKC's Spring Dance is a wild ride
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The best two works of the night were saved for the end - just like the biggest loops and scariest turns come at the end of an amusement park ride, leaving you wanting more and more...
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An evening of musical mystery
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Last week Venue Visitation presented the Choir of New College Oxford - a choir of thirty-two men and boys that produced an astonishingly clear mixed harmony sound only possible with a row full of young trebles. Known for their interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque music, the Choir was founded in the 14th century to provide the liturgy for the Oxford chapel.
Good medicine with the Kronos Quartet
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
After interviewing first violinist David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet the week before, I went to the concert at the Lied Center on April 13 knowing full-well that I was in for an enjoyable evening. The performance did not immediately grab me however. It was not until after the concert was over that I realized the genius of their programming.
Heroic finale for the KC Civic Orchestra
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The volunteer Kansas City Civic Orchestra showcased some rare musicality all too often absent from amateur ensembles. Under the musical direction of Christopher Kelts, the orchestra presented an enjoyable evening of works by Bruch and Beethoven.
A map of your world
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
What would the map of your life look like? Not your family tree…but the map of “you”? Reflecting on that map, would you like what you saw? And what might Schrödinger's Cat, parallel universes and the particle-wave theory have to do with that analysis? Such are the end-of-life reflections that face 76-year-old Jack Armstrong – and reflections that make the MET's "Mappa Mundi" more than the average thinking-person’s dramatic comedy.
Written with a frindle
Mon, Apr 12, 2010
The novel "Frindle" was fascinating - it predated Internet isms like "googled" and "friended" by at least five years. Author Andrew Clements inadvertently predicted an influx of new words, and gave us a unique perspective on the English language. Today, examples of new words are so abundant that we seldom stop and think about how our language is constantly changing.
Articles : Local Arts News
Performing Arts Series at JCCC announces 20th anniversary season
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The Performing Arts Series at JCCC just announced its 20th anniversary celebration with eight-time Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole on Sept. 25, plus a season of cutting-edge performances, celebrity names, diverse cultures, dance and music.
Lied Center announces 2010-11 season
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Performances include Armitage Gone! Dance, Punch Brothers, Garrison Keillor and more. Single tickets go on sale this week.
Kansas City Symphony announces 2010-11 Classical Season
Mon, Apr 12, 2010
An amazing collection of guest artists will join Music Director Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony for the 2010-11 season, including Andre Watts and Markus Groh. The season opens October 8-10 with Stravinsky's Firebird plus Hilary Hahn performing Sibelius' Violin Concerto.
The Friends of Chamber Music announces 35th Anniversary Season
Mon, Apr 12, 2010
The Friends of Chamber Music is pleased to announce its 35th Anniversary season. With its theme of "Where the intimate voice becomes the conversation..." The Friends is celebrating with grand style, supplemental programming and stellar programming from some of the biggest artists in the industry.
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KC Events this week and beyond
Wed, Feb 01, 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!
"Don Giovanni."
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
PREVIEW: As their final performance of the season, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City tackles one of opera's most imposing - but most rewarding pieces - Mozart's "Don Giovanni."
"Greenberg"
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Ben Stiller delivers the best acting performance of his career as a dysfunctional ex-band member in the dark comedy "Greenberg."
Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City selects a new conductor
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City has appointed Travis Jürgens its conductor and music director-designate, effective at the conclusion of the Philharmonia's current season this summer.
Fantastic fourth
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The Fountain City Brass Band under the directorship of Dr. Joseph Parisi, has made brass band history as the first band to win four consecutive North American Titles.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through April 28
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Opera fans will enjoy the opening performance of the Lyric Opera’s “Don Giovanni” on Saturday night, as well as concerts of opera scenes at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance this weekend. Meanwhile, if Baroque music is your thing, The Friends of Chamber Music present one of the finest Baroque ensembles, the Venice Baroque Orchestra, on Friday evening at the Folly. Dance aficionados can experience the Owen Cox Dance Group’s odd concoction of figures from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the American West and characters from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice and Wonderland,” and also have a chance to see the country’s only primarily African American ballet company, the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, at Yardley Hall. The UMKC Conservatory’s Robert Olson presents the grand finale concert of the Signature Series on Saturday night including a world premiere by Conservatory composer James Mobberly. It’s a full weekend of performances, so be sure to get out there and enjoy as much as you can!
Columns : City Stage
May Theatre Listings
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Theatre listings for the next two weeks - The Oil Boiler Collective presents "The Oil Boiler" for three nights only. Coterie Theatre Elementary/Family Series’ “Frindle;” KC Rep’s “Venice; “ New Theatre Restaurant’s “Becky’s New Car;” TYA’s “The Monarch’s of KC,” Quality Hill’s “Lullaby of 42nd Street” and the Unicorn's " And Her Hair Went With Her." See the rest of May's listings...
Columns : Off the Vine
May Events
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
THIS WEEK: Bobby Watson and the 18th & Vine Big Band w/Ernie Andrews on Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. And other upcoming events at the American Jazz Museum.