The day will come when man will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside, but in councils of the nation.” Susan B. Anthony, to whom the quote
The Kauffman Center Presents series will include an international flavor of performances, including Irish folk music and 1920s German jazz-steeped standards this season. The Kauffman Center’s commitment to provide excellent
Tenor James Valenti Comes to Town to Sing Tosca | Other visits include Children International headquarters Tenor James Valenti stands tall in the world of opera. Scheduled to make his
The day will come when man will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the fireside, but in councils of the nation.” Susan B. Anthony, to whom the quote is attributed, might have had in mind a woman just like Heidi Van. Van has assumed a place not only by the fireside and council […]
The Kauffman Center Presents series will include an international flavor of performances, including Irish folk music and 1920s German jazz-steeped standards this season. The Kauffman Center’s commitment to provide excellent performing arts opportunities through diverse programming offers the community year-round access to extraordinary artists. “The Kauffman Center Presents series is specifically designed to complement the […]
Tenor James Valenti Comes to Town to Sing Tosca | Other visits include Children International headquarters Tenor James Valenti stands tall in the world of opera. Scheduled to make his Lyric Opera of Kansas City debut in Tosca April 18-26, the 6’5″ tenor may appreciate taking center stage, but he would much rather lift a […]
Friday, February 27, 2015 – 8 PM You’ll find yourself ‘OVER THE RAINBOW’ and ‘SWINGING ON A STAR’ in Helzberg Hall when The KCJO swings the silver screen with arrangements of some of the best music ever featured in motion pictures! Tickets cost from $25 to $50 and can be purchased at the KCPA Box […]
Musical Theater Heritage (MTH), the Kansas City professional theater company specializing in Musical Theater productions, has signed an exclusive lease to occupy the 243-seat Off Center Theatre on Level 3 of the Crown Center Shops. MTH, with its large casts and live music has become a local theater favorite for its intimate and engaging concert-style […]
Submissions sought for Songwriting Contest about tolerance and acceptance Competition part of April SevenDays events Music is a universal language bridging barriers and building harmony among disparate groups of people. Two Kansas City area foundations are to build harmony from hatred – RRACE (Racial and Religious Acceptance and Cultural Equality) and Faith Always Wins. The […]
Kansas City audiences have come to regard the Harriman-Jewell Series as the preeminent importer of music and dance events from across the country and around the world. But for the Series’ 50th anniversary season, the acclaimed presenting organization is also participating as a partner in the creation of one of this season’s premier offerings. “We […]
Clark Morris, the current executive director of the Harriman-Jewell Series, worked with series founder, Dr. Richard Harriman several years before Harriman’s death. He started with Harriman in 2003 as Harriman moved to artistic director. “We succeed when we have a sense that we have brought the world’s best to town. We give our audience members […]
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato returns to her hometown for her fifth recital with the Harriman-Jewell Series and this time, it happens to be for the Harriman-Jewell Series 50th Anniversary Gala Feb. 1. Her first concert with Harriman-Jewell came as a solo recital, and her entire family attended. “My dad was a long-time subscriber when I was […]
In spending time with Victor and Penny, whose real names are Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane, there is a depth to their music that harkens to tougher and darker times of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. “It’s rich material that we look at and perform,” McGrane says. Perceptions of their “antique pop” […]
