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Flamenco guitarist Beau Bledsoe in "Carmen"
Classical guitarist Beau Bledsoe takes part in the Kansas City Ballet's production of Carmen at the Lyric Theatre on October 15-18, 2009. He will perform short solo guitar interludes between scenes and accompany the Flamenco dancer when she is on stage. Before opening night, Bledsoe shared some background on his role and the production.
Classical guitarist Beau Bledsoe takes part in the Kansas City Ballet's production of Carmen at the Lyric Theatre on October 15-18, 2009. He will perform short solo guitar interludes between scenes and accompany the Flamenco dancer when she is on stage. Before opening night, Bledsoe shared some background on his role and the production.
Flamenco Guitarist Beau Bledsoe in Carmen continued »
Interview by Pete Dulin, reprinted courtesy of PresentMagazine.com
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KC Events this week and beyond
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!
KC Events this week and beyond
Classical music this week brings Anonymous 4 and the KC Symphony with concertmistress Kanako Ito as soloist. Theatre continues with “Goodnight Moon,” “Palamino,” “Curtain Up!,” “Maul of the Dead,” and “Altar Boyz.” Dance programs include Trey McIntyre and Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance. The Ruel Joyce and Jazz series continues at JCCC and many performances at UMKC including instrumental and vocal recitals, as well as ensemble concerts… check it out!
New environmental documentary makes you miss Al Gore
Imagine living without your automobile, electricity, plastic bottles or anything else that might have an environmental impact. In an effort to inspire people to save the planet, Manhattan-based author Colin Beavan subjected his family to a spartan lifestyle for a year in the less than impactful documentary, No Impact Man. My question is: where is Al Gore when you need him?
Enigmatic film is a testament to KC’s thriving arts community
After months of brainstorming, a feverish 17-hour film shoot, and masterful editing sessions to follow, the feature film revolving around Kansas City's own answer to German cabaret, Alacartoona, premiered this past Saturday at the Crossroad's Screenland Theater. While "Night is the Mirror" is certainly a visual and aural feast, it also acted as a testament to the current support system within Kansas City arts community.
A star in her own right
Concertmistress of the Kansas City Symphony Kanako Ito is one of those hometown girls who didn't originally come from here. She is a native of Japan, but she chose Kansas City. And now this is home.
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