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“Linda Lighton: Love & War, A Fifty-Year Survey, 1975-2025”

The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art presents an illuminating overview of the pioneering Kansas City artist’s dynamic evolution.

A riveting look at 40 years of jazz greats

Dan White’s “A Portrait of Kansas City Jazz: From Al Bartee to Lonnie’s Reno Club”

Savvy about the art game, deeply committed to her own voice, innovating from tradition

Raven Halfmoon’s “Ride or Die” exhibit at Kemper Museum powerfully articulates a contemporary indigenous perspective.

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Performing

MTH’s “Moby Dick: A Sea Shanty” Is an Enchanting Original Spin on a Classic

MTH took a big leap with this new original work, and they landed a solid bullseye.

Visual

“José Faus: We Hold These Truths,” Guldner Gallery, Kansas City Central Library

In the first of ten poems identically framed and neatly hung around the Central Library’s Guldner Gallery, Faus wasn’t shy with his marker.

Performing

While Not Without Flaws, “Trojan Women MCI” Is a Powerful Adaptation of a Classic Tragedy

Lauren Gunderson’s "Trojan Women MCI" proves that Euripides' tragedy is far too timeless.

The View from the Balcony: The Sackbutt at the Ball

It was an innocent question, I thought: Why is a cello cello-shaped?

Arts Consortium

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Collaborative print project with children’s book creators concludes first year

Last March The Rabbit hOle launched an artistic collaboration with nationally and internationally renowned children’s book creators.

Performing

Kauffman Center’s Volunteer Program

When patrons step through the doors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, they are greeted by a welcoming smile and a familiar blue vest.

Visual

“The World in Kansas City”

As Kansas City prepares to welcome the world in 2026, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art presents The World in Kansas City, a timely group exhibition that reflects the city’s long-standing global connections.