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May 20, 2023

KC Public’s Theatre Lab Presents a Fascinating Story but Could Have Gone Deeper With “Tipton”

Despite being a fascinating figure in Kansas City’s history, Billy Tipton is not an especially well-known name.
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May 19, 2023

KC Ballet Follows Its “Bliss Point”

The three disparate dances that comprise "Bliss Point" have in common a fresh and lighthearted unconventionality.
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May 19, 2023

“Steel Magnolias” at Padgett Productions Revels in the Comfort of a Well-Worn Classic

"Steel Magnolias" feels like spending time with an old friend—or rather, a group of friends, gathered together for company, gossip, and comfort.
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May 17, 2023

Behzod Abduraimov completes Park University’s ICM 20th Anniversary celebration

Behzod Abduraimov, one of Park University's International Center of Music's iconic alums, completed the Center's 20th Anniversary celebration and its 2022-2023 season.
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May 17, 2023

Oak Hall Soirée Gathers Artists and Arts Enthusiasts

Every month or so since 2016, arts supporters Butch and Corva Murphy have hosted The Oak Hall Soirée in the Oak Hall Condominiums at 4550 Warwick Blvd.
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May 17, 2023

In Memoriam: Ida McBeth (1952-2023)

Kansas City lost a legend when “song stylist extraordinaire” Ida Mae McBeth died March 1, 2023, after an extended illness.
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May 17, 2023

Virginia Jaramillo’s first retrospective brings overdue attention to the artist’s practice, spanning nearly 60 years.

“Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence” provides a comprehensive look at the artist’s career from 1964–2021.
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May 16, 2023

“Lineages: Debbie Barrett-Jones and Kristine Barrett,” Leedy-Voulkos Art Center

Sisters Debbie Barrett-Jones and Kristine Barrett breathe life into woven and unwoven textiles in their exhibit “Lineages” at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center.
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