The inspiration for award-winning playwright David Hare in writing “Skylight” was, in a word, business. “It was something in my life that I began to meet business people,” said Hare in a 2017 interview with Theatr Clwyd Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey. “And I realized how different the attitudes are between business people and the culture […]
In continuing the commemoration of the World War I Centennial (2014-19), the National WWI Museum and Memorial will honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial Day weekend. From Friday, May 25, to Monday, May 28, admission to the Museum and Memorial is free for veterans […]
This summer, the Conservatory will host composers, conductors and musicians of all ages in our workshops, symposiums and camps on the Volker campus. June is a busy month for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, as our faculty and guests welcome students of all ages for summer events. The UMKC Percussion Workshop and UMKC […]
Original works of art are the lifeblood of any art museum. Without them, the visitors’ experience would be one-dimensional and dreary. The joy of encountering an unfamiliar work opens doors and windows to new worlds, emotions and avenues of exploration. Visitors love discovering new works and museum curators, such as myself, love showing new objects. […]
This June, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will present the fifth annual Future Stages Festival. The free community event places a spotlight on youth performances and family-friendly programming, showcasing young artists from the greater Kansas City metro area. Future Stages Festival will feature entertainment throughout the day on Sunday, June 10 from 11 […]
Chances are that the woman had walked into the downtown Central Library for something a little more . . . um, library-ish. More bookish. But there was music in the air, the distinctive stylings of a local threesome jamming on centuries-old instruments, and she settled into a seat to listen in. It was last September, […]
