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Fall Classical Music & Dance: A Piquant Mix of Old and New

From common joys to psychological breaking points, Kansas City’s classical music and dance scene presents eclectic, exceptional programming that looks back at the traditions we love while leaping in unexpected directions.

Season Lookahead: Visual Arts Exhibition Highlights

Get an informed overview of some of the best the city has to offer in our illustrated season lookahead for visual art.

2023-24 Season Brings Old Favorites and New Contemporary Works

From “Mockingbird” and “Virginia Woolf” to favorite musicals and explorations of searing historical events.

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Dying Language Given Life: Ensemble Ibérica with Nani Noam Vazana

Singers often perform in a language other than their mother tongue, but versatile musician Noam “Nani” Vazana is transforming her grandmother’s language.
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“Is God Is” at KC Melting Pot Is a Dazzling Dark Fable

'Is God Is' is a brilliant show worth seeing on its own; it’s also likely to be many theatergoers’ first introduction to one of the most exciting playwrights of a generation.
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KC Rep Mounts an Exciting New Adaptation of “Cyrano de Bergerac”

Martin Crimp has created an adaptation that celebrates and in many ways even enhances the original source material while not feeling beholden to it.
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A Summer of Creative Lights Lost

Remembering Cheryl Weaver, Paul Tyler and Lou Jane Temple...
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Arts News: Passing the Leadership Baton at Linda Hall Library

As the Linda Hall Library approaches the 80th anniversary of its founding in 1946, Eric Dorfman has assumed the library’s presidency.
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Artist to Watch: Ashley Kennedy

In her pursuit of "Black Girl Magic," the young Kansas City actress is garnering roles and acclaim.
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The 10th Anniversary of Día de los Muertos

The Kansas City Museum’s 10th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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Lean into the Fall Season

While you wait for the much-anticipated return of Dark Forest, make sure to explore Powell Gardens during the day with our Midwest Foraging exhibition (now through Oct. 15, 2023).
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