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Paint Over of Avenue’s “Dragon” Mural Revealed as Mistake
Dorri PartainManaging Editor Communication is key, as proved with a recent painting contract to cover graffiti along the back wall of a business on Independence Avenue. When the error was… The post Paint Over of Avenue’s “Dragon” Mural Revealed as Mistake first appeared on…
REVIEW: Lyric delivers honest, thought-provoking Bohème
Puccini’s La Bohème offers different rewards to us at various phases of our lives. Eager young listeners can relate to the idea of falling insanely in love in about 17 minutes, which […]
THE BIG FOUR-O: Chamber Orchestra offers delights using local talent
It’s difficult to imagine a higher calling for a nonprofit performing-arts organization than to provide employment for local artists. For four decades the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, perhaps more than […]
TACKLING A TITAN: Pianist presents first local Beethoven cycle in four decades
Kansas City has been blessed with an unusual number of extraordinarily gifted young pianists during the last quarter-century, thanks largely to the presence of high-powered programs such as the International […]
Art, Advocacy, and Artisan Goods: ‘Clay & Wick’ Brings Local Flair to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Bryan StalderContributor As the Kansas City Renaissance Festival celebrates its milestone 50th year, festival-goers strolling through the wooded village grounds will find familiar faces, handcrafted treasures, and a rich legacy… The post Art, Advocacy, and Artisan Goods: ‘Clay &…
Rachel’s Reads – Dystopian Fiction
With the upcoming film adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping already generating excitement among fans of The Hunger Games, dystopian fiction is having another major moment. There’s something endlessly compelling […]
PAUL’S AUTUMN SPOTLIGHT
As Autumn approaches, a handpicked lineup of productions not to be missed awaits, from powerhouse performances to must-see premieres. From theater to music to dance, these selections promise to make […]
Community Chronicles – Sincerely, Her
Humor often takes unexpected turns. In Lauren Scott’s case, a joke landed her a new endeavor and a new mission in life, Sincerely, Her. Sincerely, Her is a women’s social […]
COMPASSION THAT’S CONTAGIOUS: KC Rep opens season with 9/11 musical
Making good art out of an event as horrific as the 9/11 attacks is no small feat. Perhaps for that reason, of the hundreds of books, documentaries, TV shows, and […]
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – The Arterie’s Al Fresco Culinary Journey
The Arterie’s first-ever progressive dinner, the Al Fresco Culinary Journey, took guests to The Kemper Museum of Art, The Kansas City Art Institute, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on […]
Kansas City Ballet – Annual Meeting
The Bishop Hogan Center was the setting for the Kansas City Ballet Board of Directors’ Annual Meeting on June 10th. Father Paul Turner hosted the afternoon’s soiree, where guests celebrated […]
Harriman-Jewell Series – Dinner
Celebrating its 61st season, The Harriman-Jewell Series hosted a Dinner for major donors on May 27th at the gorgeous home of Jackie and John Middelkamp. Prior to their sold-out performance […]