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Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Gamelan is the orchestral musical tradition of Indonesia and involves a large group of metallophones, gongs and drums that perform alone or with dance. Gamelan Genta Kasturi is an eighteen-member community ensemble that operates in partnership with the UMKC Conservatory's Community Music & Dance Academy.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
The fifth annual Symphony in the Flints Hills went on as scheduled this past Saturday, June 12, despite the threat of storms throughout the day and the buckets of rain that fell everywhere but on Ed Bass’s flint hills ranch, Bluestem Cattle Company, in Bazaar, Kansas. Over 6000 people descended on the prairie, traveling unimproved gravel and dirt roads to reach the South Clements Pasture and get in touch with nature—complete with porta-potties.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Kansas City was treated to a kaleidoscope of colorful, multi-cultural Eastern European ethnic music and dance when the Duquesne Tamburitzans returned to perform after almost 20 years. Now in their 73rd year, the Tamburitzans are the longest running live stage show in the US, and have close ties with descendants of Eastern Europe in the Kansas City area.
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
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Wed, Jun 16, 2010
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City "unveiled" the results of its 2010 ArtsKC Fund Campaign on June 10th at an event hosted by Barkley. This year’s campaign contributions totaled $422,845. Since its inception in 2007, the ArtsKC Fund has raised $2,099,416.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Based on online giving to charity, St. Louis was the 8th most generous among large cities based on per capita giving in 2009. Other Missouri cities were included on the list: Springfield (78), Columbia (99) and Kansas City (106). The report by Convio ranks 273 large cities (with total population of more than 100,000) based on per capita online giving and based on the total amount donated online through Convio.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Music Director John Strickler has put together a seven-concert series that features a wide variety of music ranging from traditional “classical” fare to jazz.
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!
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Two 20th century works and a favorite Romantic piano concerto capped off the Kansas City Symphony’s concert season last weekend. The overwhelmingly jovial program of all-Russian music celebrating man’s pure spirit, happiness and freedom was certainly a crowd-pleaser and left me feeling excited for next season with the Symphony.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Last Saturday night at the Folly Theater saw an enthusiastic and supportive crowd for the Heartland Men's Chorus’s joint effort with the Portland Gay Men's Chorus. These ensembles presented a wide offering of American music sourced from patriotic and traditional tunes to African- Mexican- and Native-American folk music.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Musica Vocale’s final local concert of the season showcased Aaron Copland’s Four Motets and Arthur Honegger’s King David. This was challenging music, not only for the musicians, but for the audience as well. Those expecting to hear sounds similar to Appalachian Spring and Pacific 231 were probably disappointed, but the Motets and King David were worth the listen.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra closed their concert season last Friday with an ambitious program featuring Mozart’s legendary "Requiem in D minor." A work shrouded in mystery and intrigue, this was the star of the concert under the direction of Bruce Sorrell, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and a combined chorus comprised of members from the Village Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches, and Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
This lifeless documentary focuses more on sheep than the supposed cowboys who shepherd them.
Sun, Jun 13, 2010
The Kansas City-based ensemble Quixotic Fusion offers a high-voltage aerial performance at the Madrid Theatre this weekend that incorporates dance and live music. Also this weekend, UMKC's Gamelan Genta Kasturi presents two concerts of Balinese music and dance at the Unity Temple on the Plaza. Check out the VID on KCM. On Sunday is a Dad's Day celebration with the men's choir of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Look for more offerings in July as Summerfest begins...
Tue, May 25, 2010
Becky’s New Car; Lullaby of 42nd Street; Eating Raoul; Souvenir; Rent Live at Union Station; Little House on the Prairie the Musical; Lucky Duckz. Read the reviews...
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