KC STUDIO

January 10, 2017

Artist to Watch: Calvin Arsenia

The KC-based singer, musician and composer is gaining recognition for his memorable sound.

January 9, 2017

Frank Almond and the Stolen Lipinski, with Pianist Jeannie Yu

The Conservatory Artist Series at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is pleased to bring violinist Frank Almond to campus on Feb. 2, appearing..

January 9, 2017

The Bronco: A Ride for Writers

It seemed as though they were hitchhiking, or standing out on the sidewalk to be rescued; perhaps it was I who needed help, who had called on them, the dozens and dozens of poets over time I transported in my 1987 Ford Bronco.

January 9, 2017

Refreshed and Remodeled

After 25 years, Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College is revitalized. Both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces in Johnson County Community College’s Carlsen Center received..

January 9, 2017

Area Music Professional Now Artist-in-Residence at Avila University

Dr. Michalis Koutsoupides is currently Artist-in-Residence at Avila University, where he teaches violin, viola, piano, music theory courses and ensembles. Dr. Koutsoupides has taught in..

January 9, 2017

“Dead Man Walking” – “A drama that will reach out and grab you”

Since “Dead Man Walking” premiered at the San Francisco Opera in 2000, there have been more than 40 stage productions worldwide. There are two commercial recordings, one featuring Kansas City native Joyce DiDonato as Sister Helen. For an opera that is only 16 years old, this is remarkable. “Dead Man Walking” is one of the most successful American operas in recent memory.

January 8, 2017

Richard Learoyd: In the Studio

Richard Learoyd’s luminous, large-scale portraits, figure studies, and still lifes captivate viewers with their serene power and mesmerizing details. Produced using a room-sized camera obscura..

January 7, 2017

Kauffman Center Offers Distinctive Spaces for Hosting Memorable Events

What began as a sketch on a cocktail napkin has become the premier performing arts venue in Kansas City — and an architectural icon that..

January 6, 2017

Library Joins Charlotte Street Anniversary Celebration with Series of Exhibits

Tucked amid the other amenities of the Kansas City Public Library’s downtown Central Library — the shelves of popular new books in stately Kirk Hall,..