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Kansas City Wind Symphony, “Top of the Pops,” May 6th at Village Presbyterian Church

The Kansas City Wind Symphony will present their 5th and final concert of the season on Sunday, May 6 at 7:00pm. This event will be held in the beautiful sanctuary

‘Vietgone’ at the Unicorn is a Trip in More Ways Than One

I’ve always been a sucker for audacity and Qui Nguyen’s “Vietgone” is nothing if not audacious. This raucous, time-jumping saga about the legacy of the Vietnam War is an in-your-face

Bach Aria Soloists Will Present Popular ‘Night of Tango’ at the Folly Theater

Kansas Citians have a decades-long love affair with tango. The sultry strains and propulsive rhythms — pulled from the clubs of Buenos Aires into the concert halls by world-famous bandoneonist

Taking the Stage at the Conservatory

French operas, American jazz, dance and a Russian choral symphony bring to a close the exciting, emotional and entertaining 2017–18 academic year at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance.

2018-2019 Season: A World Stage for Performing Arts

Helzberg Hall has changed everything. When the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2011, it didn’t take long for word to spread that Kansas City has one of

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra’s Performance Will Feature Soloists from Park ICM

We can’t wait for The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra’s performance of New Spring Horizons Friday at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to hearing some of the most iconic concertos, Kansas Citians will have the opportunity to hear some of the most talented young musicians from the International Center for Music at […]

April 24, 2018
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Kansas City Wind Symphony, “Top of the Pops,” May 6th at Village Presbyterian Church

The Kansas City Wind Symphony will present their 5th and final concert of the season on Sunday, May 6 at 7:00pm. This event will be held in the beautiful sanctuary of Village Presbyterian Church on Mission Road and, as always, admission is FREE! The KCWS will perform their program “Top of the Pops”, featuring music […]

April 23, 2018
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‘Vietgone’ at the Unicorn is a Trip in More Ways Than One

I’ve always been a sucker for audacity and Qui Nguyen’s “Vietgone” is nothing if not audacious. This raucous, time-jumping saga about the legacy of the Vietnam War is an in-your-face mashup. Part love story, part sex comedy, part hip-hop musical, “Vietgone” is also a compelling history play. The through-line is how Nguyen’s own parents met […]

April 22, 2018
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The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and the International Center for Music at Park University Present New Spring Horizons April 27

The evening will feature classical concertos performed by award-winning young soloists alongside some of the region’s finest professional musicians. Hear some of the most beloved and iconic classical concertos performed by inspiring young talent from the International Center for Music (ICM) at Park University, and the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra during New Spring Horizons April 27 at the […]

April 18, 2018
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Refresh Your Soul at the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists

The 2018 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists, held in Kansas City, will feature five distinctive worship services throughout the July 2-6 event. Opening Celebration, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Bach Vespers, Visitation Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO Compline: Contemplative Night Prayer, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO […]

April 6, 2018
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Bach Aria Soloists Will Present Popular ‘Night of Tango’ at the Folly Theater

Kansas Citians have a decades-long love affair with tango. The sultry strains and propulsive rhythms — pulled from the clubs of Buenos Aires into the concert halls by world-famous bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla — have long entranced Midwestern audiences, and they’ll have a chance to experience that thrall again when Bach Aria Soloists presents their ever popular “Night of Tango.”

April 2, 2018
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