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April 25, 2012

Animation & Imagination

Mickey Mouse ... what image does the name conjure up? Is it the friendly smile, red shorts and yellow shoes that captivate even the youngest audiences on the current Mickey Mouse Clubhouse? Or the mischievous little helper who finds out that some magic is far beyond his control in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice?

April 25, 2012

performARTS Presents: Charlotte Street Foundation

Look up the concept, “grassroots,” and the non-profit organization, Charlotte Street Foundation, may best represent the notion that the individual artist or artist group must..

April 25, 2012

On The Board: Dan Bukovac, Board President Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

During his work day, Dan Bukovac serves as a partner at law firm Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP. He is also active in the community, serving..

April 25, 2012

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Is ‘Shake’n Things Up This Summer!

Toward the end of Midsummer Night's Dream, Theseus tells an assembled group that “The lunatic, the lover, and the poet are of imagination all compact.” For the 20th season of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, the creativity and the imagination of playwright William Shakespeare in the hands of veteran actors will be double the joy as the festival group stages two shows in rotating repertory.

April 25, 2012

KCPT and PBS Production Crews Cover All the Angles…

The crowds that attended the Kansas City Symphony performances at the end of March with Prairie Village native Joyce DiDonato, now a world renowned opera sensation with the mezzo soprano voice, may have been witness to a little bit of history. The three performances were recorded, plus rehearsals, backstage interviews and a master class led by DiDonato.

April 24, 2012

Nationally Touring Civil Rights Exhibition Launches in Kansas City

Mid-America Arts Alliance’s NEH on the Road program, For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights, is currently on display at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum in Bonner Springs through May 25. The exhibition is compelling with photographs, television clips, art posters, and historic artifacts.

Performing

April 20, 2012

Northwinds Symphonic Band Features Local High School Band Student

The NorthWinds Symphonic Band final concert of this season featuring the high school competition winner will be April 29, 2012 beginning at 3 p.m. in..

Performing

April 19, 2012

Time Stands Still at Unicorn Theatre

The Unicorn’s next BOLD NEW PLAY this season explores the extremities of relationships. Donald Margulies’ play TIME STANDS STILL focuses on Sarah, a photo journalist..

Performing

April 18, 2012

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Simply a S-W-E-E-T Musical

There’s something about attending a play or musical with the expectation that you are going to be entertained. OK, sometimes I admit that I like..