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How can I resist you?

How can I resist you?

by Steve Shapiro

Tue, Sep 08, 2009

If you miss the touring version of "Mamma Mia!" that opened last night for a one-week run at Starlight Theatre, you can always track it down in Germany, Amsterdam, Switzerland or Spain; from Newcastle to Taipei, the bubbly musical taken from those ingratiating Abba songs precludes language and geographical barriers.

Reviews

2nd International Conference on Music and Minimalism concerts 1 and 2

by Lee Hartman

2nd International Conference on Music and Minimalism concerts 1 and 2

Tue, Sep 08, 2009

The series of concerts presented by the 2nd International Conference on Music and Minimalism, hosted by UMKC, offered up many juicy tidbits of predominantly American minimalism without including one note from either Steve Reich and Philip Glass. The series should be praised for presenting these important "other" composers - not to mention the stellar performances and mind-altering pieces.

2nd International Conference on Music and Minimalism concerts 3, 4 and 5

by Lee Hartman

2nd International Conference on Music and Minimalism concerts 3, 4 and 5

Tue, Sep 08, 2009

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral probably did not know what it was in store for when Charlemagne Palestine was slated to perform there. The first performance of Schlingen-Blängen in America in forty years was a spectacular music experience complete with Palestine's altar of stuffed animals and brandy sniffer.

Articles : KCM News

KCMetropolis.org goes interactive

by KCM Staff

Wed, Aug 26, 2009

Social medias like Facebook and Twitter are revolutionizing the way we think, feel and view the world. They offer an innovative opportunity to be heard and to participate at a deeper level with our fellow humans. We now invite you to do this on KCMetropolis.org.

Columns : City Classics

Music and Dance for September 2-16

by Don Dagenais

Tue, Sep 01, 2009

We have ballet coming up soon, along with Lang Lang in recital and the opening of the newEar and Lyric Opera seasons. It's enough to whet your appetite for the season to come!

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Giggin' on theSTEADY

by Vi Tran

Tue, Sep 08, 2009

A short list of local talent giggin' around the metropolis. Music lovers should have plenty to enjoy this weekend with all that the Crossroads Music Festival has to offer.