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November 2, 2022

The Population of Imagination

What is it about iconic characters from books and film that they populate our imaginations with unwavering presence?

September 23, 2022

“Luxury and Passion: Inventing French Porcelain”

Three centuries ago, porcelain was the focus of intense competition about European superpowers, all who raced to discover how to make this “white gold” for themselves, after falling in love with imported Asian wares.

September 23, 2022

Artist Ed Dwight Creates a New Weathervane for the Kansas City Museum Carriage House

The Kansas City Museum announced in August that it is working with artist and historian Ed Dwight and International Architects Atelier to create a new weathervane for the Carriage House at the Kansas City Museum.

September 22, 2022

Breaking Barriers with Her Beautiful Voice

It’s a long way from Piet Retief, South Africa to the opera stages of Milan, Paris and New York, but through extraordinary talent, pluck and determination, soprano Pretty Yende has the made the journey.

September 21, 2022

“Norman Akers: Constructed Place: Works on Paper” and “Heinrich Toh: Never As It Was”

The two artists whose exhibitions open at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum in September use a number of printmaking techniques to visualize their own stories, memories and outlooks in ways that reflect the often jumbled, hazy or half-hidden thoughts that swirl through the mind.

September 15, 2022

New Dance Partners Celebrate Nine Years at Midwest Trust Center

On Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, the Midwest Trust Center will once again present four world premiere pieces featuring four local dance companies.

September 15, 2022

Sound & Story: 25 Years at the American Jazz Museum

Amid much pomp and circumstance, the American Jazz Museum opened its doors on September 5, 1997.

July 22, 2022

The Bands Are Back

Although the Harriman-Jewell Series returned to somewhat normal this past season, one thing was missing.