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Fiona's List for June 17 - 28
Fiona's picks of the week are the two totally different Kansas City Chamber Orchestra concerts on the 19th and 21st. Other favorites for the next 12 days include...
Fiona's picks of the week are the two totally different Kansas City Chamber Orchestra concerts on the 19th and 21st. Other favorites for the next 12 days include the Chelsea Chen organ recital on the 21st, the Kacico Song and Dance Project on the 20th and 27th, the Civic Opera Theater production of Don Pasquale on the 26th and 29th, and the International Piano Competition Semi-Finals in Lawrence on the 28th.
Don't forget that there is a short organ recital at the Community of Christ in Independence every day of June, July, and August except the 4th of July. The Auditorium has a grand Aeolian-Skinner Organ with 6,334 pipes; the Temple has a fabulous Casavant Organ with 5,685 pipes. It's worth two special trips to see both buildings and hear both organs. Check fiona's list each week for specifics, but generally the weekday recitals are in the Temple and the weekend recitals alternate between the two organs.
For something different, try one of the other "fiona favorites" found just below the theatre listings on fiona's list. There's something for you for every night of the week. My recommendation this week is STAN KESSLER and the SONS OF BRASIL at Jardine's on the 25th
To see performing arts events through August, click on KC EVENTS on the top navigation bar of the website.
Fiona HIGHLY recommends another list of events for families, friends, educators, & neighbors of children 10 and under. Miss Jackie's June list includes puppet shows, Deanna Rose Farmstead, Powell Gardens, facts and fiction about bats, Funky Mama concert, Jim Cosgrove concert, and more. To receive her monthly list, send an email to: missjackielists@gmail.com
Until next Wednesday morning,
Fiona
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Pam Robison
Wednesday June 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Jeff King
Thursday June 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra presents
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Mozart Festival Weekend
Guest Conductor Gregory Pritchard
Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante featuring violinist Ben Sayevich
Mozart's Concerto movements with soloists from Park University
Mozart's Adagio and Fugue in C Minor
Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m.
Pre-concert talk at 7:00 p.m.
Unity Temple on the Plaza
707 West 47th St., Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-345-6222 or online at www.kcchamberorchestra.org
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Jon Bertschinger
Friday June 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Jon Bertschinger
Saturday June 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Temple
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Kacico Dance presents
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The Song and Dance Project 2009
KC Singer/Songwriters: Dave Patmore, Erik Karlsson, Laura Lisbeth, Rick Malsick, and Karim Memi along with Kacico Dancers: Kathryn Cowan, Shandi Miller, Lindsay Spilker Tate, Allison Kaut, Holly Harmison, Tuesday Faust, Aaron Brownlee, Maggie Osgood, Chris Dunn (understudy), and Michelle Diane Brown, artistic director. Choreography is by Michelle Diane Brown, Shandi Miller, Lindsay Spilker Tate, Kathryn Cowan, Allison Kaut, and Holly Harmison.
Saturday June 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Mid-Continent Public Library, South Independence Branch
13700 East 35th Street, Independence, MO
Free admission. Call 816-578-4721 or 816-461-2050
www.kacicodance.org
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra presents
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Mozart Festival Weekend
Mahler's Das Knaben Wunderhorn with baritone Thomas Meglioranza
Haydn's Sinfonia Concertante for violin, cello, oboe and bassoon
Mozart's Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter".
Sunday, June 21 at 3 p.m.
Pre-concert talk at 2:00 p.m.
Village Presbyterian Church
6641 Mission Rd , Prairie Village, KS
For tickets call 816-345-6222 or online at www.kcchamberorchestra.org
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Jan Van Otterloo
Toccata by John Weaver,
Intermezzo (from Symphony No. 6) by Charles-Marie Widor,
Intermezzo by James H. Rogers,
Amazing Grace by Christopher Pardini,
Carillon-Sortie by Henri Mulet
Sunday June 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
American Guild of Organists, Kansas City Chapter presents
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Pipe Organ Encounter '09 Event
Organ Recital: Chelsea Chen
Sunday June 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral
13th & Broadway, downtown Kansas City, MO
Donation requested at the door
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception presents
Father's Day Recital: Men honoring men through music
Sunday June 21 at 3:00 p.m.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
416 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO
Free admission. www.kcgolddome.org
American Guild of Organists, Kansas City Chapter presents
Pipe Organ Encounter '09 Event
Combination recital and performance anxiety workshop
Recital includes Handel's Concerto Opus 4, No. 6, Allegro Moderato
and Pachelbel's Canon
Carrol McLaughlin, harp and John Schaefer, organ
Monday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,
Wornall and Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO
Purchase tickets at the door.
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital
Monday June 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Liberty United Methodist Church presents
Choral Concert: Lucnica Chorus of Bratislava (Slovakkia)
Program will include music from the early-Baroque period through their national folk music.
Monday June 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Liberty United Methodist Church
1001 Sunset Avenue, Liberty, MO
Free admission. Call 816-781-4554 ext. 119 for more information.
American Guild of Organists, Kansas City Chapter presents
Pipe Organ Encounter '09 Event
Hymn Festival
Monday June 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Village Presbyterian Church
67th and Mission, Prairie Village, KS
Free admission
American Guild of Organists, Kansas City Chapter presents
Pipe Organ Encounter '09 Event
Faculty Recital
Tuesday June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
40th & Main Streets, KCMO
Free admission.
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Robert Rowlett
Tuesday June 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
American Guild of Organists, Kansas City Chapter presents
Pipe Organ Encounter '09 Event
Young Artists' Organ Recital
Wednesday June 24 at 7:30 p.m.
William Jewell College, Gano Chapel, Liberty, MO
Free admission.
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Pam Robison
Wednesday June 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Sprint Center presents
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Thursday June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Sprint Center
1407 Grand Blvd., KCMO
Purchase tickets at the door. www.SprintCenter.com
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance presents
Conservatory Connections: Strike a Pose
Music (by Mara Gibson, Lee Hartman, John Cage, and Steve Reich) and dance (choreography by Paula Weber) come together in this special performance highlighting ideas of gesture, pose and movement inspired by works in the exhibition George Segal: Street Scenes.
Thursday June 25 at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Bloch Lobby
4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO.
Free admission. Call 816-235-2741 for more information.
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Blake West
Thursday June 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium,
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City presents
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Don Pasquale
by Donizetti
Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m.
Folly Theatre
12th and Central, Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-536-9464 or for information visit www.kccivicopera.org
American Guild of Organists, Kansas City Chapter presents
Pipe Organ Encounter '09 Event
Campers' Recital
Friday June 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church,
5144 Oak, Kansas City, MO
Free admission
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Blake West
Friday June 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Kacico Dance presents
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The Song and Dance Project 2009
KC Singer/Songwriters: Dave Patmore, Erik Karlsson, Laura Lisbeth, Rick Malsick, and Karim Memi along with Kacico Dancers: Kathryn Cowan, Shandi Miller, Lindsay Spilker Tate, Allison Kaut, Holly Harmison, Tuesday Faust, Aaron Brownlee, Maggie Osgood, Chris Dunn (understudy), and Michelle Diane Brown, artistic director. Choreography is by Michelle Diane Brown, Shandi Miller, Lindsay Spilker Tate, Kathryn Cowan, Allison Kaut, and Holly Harmison.
Saturday June 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Mid-Continent Public Library, Oak Grove Branch
2320 South Broadway, Oak Grove, MO. 816-690-3213
Free admission. 816-578-4721. www.kacicodance.org
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Aaron Jaynes
Saturday June 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Auditorium
River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City presents
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Don Pasquale
by Donizetti
Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m.
Folly Theatre
12th and Central, Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-536-9464 or for information visit www.kccivicopera.org
International Institute for Young Musicians
and the KU School of Fine Arts presents
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International Piano Competition Semi-Finals
Sunday June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall,
KU campus, Lawrence, KS
Free admission. www.iiym.com
Community of Christ presents
Organ recital: Thom Greathouse
Sunday June 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Community of Christ Temple, River & Walnut, Independence, MO
Free admission
THEATRE LISTINGS
New Theatre Restaurant presents
Don't Dress for Dinner
by Marc Camoletti
starring Jamie Farr
Runs April 15 - June 21
Call or visit the website for performance times.
New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster, Overland Park, KS
For tickets call 913-649-7469 or online at www.newtheatre.com
American Heartland Theatre presents
Unnecessary Farce
By Paul Slade Smith
A Kansas City Premiere
Runs May 28 - June 21
Call or visit the website for performance days and times.
Crown Center, 3rd Level
2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-842-9999 or online at www.ahtkc.com.
Unicorn Theatre presents
Speech & Debate
by Stephen Karam
Runs June 12 – July 12
Call or visit the website for performance times.
Unicorn Theatre Jerome Stage, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-531-7529 or online at www.unicorntheatre.org
The Chestnut Fine Arts Center presents
Babes in Hollywood: The Music of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney
Directed by Brad Zimmerman
Julie O'Rourke, Julie Shaw, Kipp Simmons, and David Thompson
Runs May 21 through June 21
(No shows on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday)
Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N Chestnut, Olathe, KS
Phone 913-764-2121 for reservations. Visit www.chestnutfinearts.com for more information
Quality Hill Playhouse presents
All Sinatra
Jon Daugharthy, Melinda MacDonald and J. Kent Barnhart
with Steve Lenhert,bass and Ken Remmert, drums
This cabaret tribute to "Ol' Blue Eyes" features over 50 of his songs, including "Witchcraft,"
"The Lady is a Tramp," "Love and Marriage," "The Tender Trap" and more.
Runs May 29 - June 28
Visit the website for performance days and times.
Quality Hill Playhouse
303 West 10th Street, Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-421-1700 or online at www.qualityhillplayhouse.com
Paul Mesner Puppets presents
Cinderella
Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
Unity on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-235-6222 or online at www.paulmesnerpuppets.org
Coterie Theatre presents
Elementary/Family Series
U Bug:Me
Music and Lyrics by Jeremiah Neal
Directed and Choreographed by Ernie Nolan
Runs June 23- August 2
Call or visit the website for performance times.
The Coterie Theatre at Crown Center, Grand and Pershing, Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-474-6552 or online at www.coterietheatre.org
New Theatre Restaurant presents
The Sound of Music
by Rodgers & Hammerstein
starring Ron Bohmer and Sandra Joseph
Runs June 25 to August 30
Call or visit the website for performance times.
New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster, Overland Park, KS
For tickets call 913-649-7469 or online at www.newtheatre.com
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