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March 14, 2018

Taking the Stage at the Conservatory

French operas, American jazz, dance and a Russian choral symphony bring to a close the exciting, emotional and entertaining 2017–18 academic year at the UMKC..
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March 14, 2018

Beyond the Classroom: Enriching the Teaching Experience

Over an hour into my lecture, and only 15 minutes until the end of class, I could see in the eyes of my students that..
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March 14, 2018

The Big Picture: A Transformative Gift from the Hall Family Foundation

This is a special time for giving thanks. Through much of 2018, The Nelson-Atkins Museum will give a very public “THANK YOU” to the individuals..
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March 13, 2018

Kauffman Center Memberships Offer Exclusive Access, Private Performances

Attending a performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a memorable and inspiring experience. Patrons can enrich these experiences with a Spotlight..
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March 13, 2018

From Boss Tom to Bleeding Kansas, Library Has KC’s Digital History Covered

The images spill across the screen, some in vintage autochrome, most in black and white, revealing faces, styles and scenes from an earlier era. A..
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March 12, 2018

2018-2019 Season: A World Stage for Performing Arts

Helzberg Hall has changed everything. When the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2011, it didn’t take long for word to spread that Kansas City has one of the most acoustically superb performance venues in the United States. The 2018–2019 season of the Harriman-Jewell Series reflects Kansas City’s rising profile as an arts center. Next season, the Series will present more great orchestras and conductors than ever before.
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March 12, 2018

The Neon Signs of 18th & Vine

Most of us are familiar with the welcoming neon sign which towers above the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. There are a handful of..
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March 5, 2018

Kids Giving Back: Awesome Ambitions

“Having a strong community is what everyone wants. It benefits everyone.” That’s what Ashtin Holman, sophomore at Winnetonka High School, said as she went about..
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February 12, 2018

“Extraordinary” and “Monumental” Painting to be Centerpiece of Debut Exhibition in National WWI Museum and Memorial’s New Wylie Gallery

Reaching a British dressing station southwest of the French city of Arras in the summer of 1918, famed American artist John Singer Sargent found his..
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