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Artist Pages | Whitney Manney: Dressing ‘Hairspray’

Creating a narrative between color and pattern is the signature of Kansas City fashion and textile designer Whitney Manney, who brought her bold artistry to the stage in a recent production of “Hairspray.”

The Freedom Affair releases a new album honoring the Southern Memphis Soul tradition

Fronted by singers Paula Saunders, Shon Ruffin and Seyko Groves, the Kansas City soul band recorded 10 new songs in the historic Royal Studios in Memphis.

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“Resplandores: The Ancestral Muxe Duality” by Hugo Ximello-Salido, Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City

Resplandor, when translated to English, is radiance or brilliance — something shining through with splendor and beauty.

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Vibes collide in Kansas City Ballet’s “FUSION”

With four distinct visions from four different decades, it was all about the vibes during Kansas City Ballet’s “FUSION” a mixed bill closing the 2024-2025 season.

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“James Woodfill: Draft Set,” Haw Contemporary

“Draft Set” at Haw Contemporary features a dozen new paintings by James Woodfill.

The Artist’s World: Solitude and Solidarity

What I learned from Nana was that art was typically a mix of time alone and time within community, but only if you created it.

Arts News: PBS building gets an award-winning makeover

Kansas City PBS’ “Picture This” campaign began early in 2022 (during the pandemic) to modernize and maximize the PBS building at Grand and 31st.

Concert to Come: Te Deum marks the transition to professional choir with a concert celebrating the ‘Harmony of Connections’

The All-American program presents works exploring our links to the earth, each other, faith and God.

Arts Consortium

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“Survival of the Fittest: Picturing Wildlife and Wilderness”

Carl Rungius (German, 1869–1959). Morning Mist (Harlow Triptych), ca. 1930. Oil on canvas, 47 x 70 1/2 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art,..

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Future Stages Festival spotlights local youth talent

Since 2014, Future Stages Festival has showcased thousands of talented local youth performers.

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Kansas City Public Library welcomes all ages for summer reading

The Kansas City Public Library launches its annual Summer Reading program May 30, and it runs through August 15.