Author: Kellie Houx

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June 27, 2013

The Rhythm of Kansas City at the American Jazz Museum

It’s been around about 100 years, but in that time, jazz has morphed into various subgenres such as free jazz, Bebop, Afro-Cuban, avant-garde and of..
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June 27, 2013

Actors and playwrights Celebrate the American Heartland Theatre

A couple of memories that stand out ... Paul Hough and Lilli Zarda gave me my first professional directing job with the scandalous Joe Orton play What the Butler Saw (during the 1993-1994 season). This show is a farce, but very sexual and shocking for a Midwestern family theater ... My second directing job at AHT was a Sherlock Holmes show that had a live bird that carried a prop message to Mark Robbins onstage every night.
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June 27, 2013

Starlight Theatre: Executive Producer Ready to Help Shape Four Musicals This Summer

Theater groups from all over the United States are joining forces with Kansas City’s oldest and largest musical performance venue, Starlight Theatre, to co-produce three..
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June 27, 2013

The Kansas City Chorus of the Sweet Adelines: United in Song

Stacy Schumacher and the vibrant group of more than 100 local women prepare for International competition. The women of the Kansas City Chorus of the..
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June 21, 2013

“Tech Topics” Technology Classes Aimed at Boomers

EDITOR’S DISCLAIMER … This post is a benefit to others who might have an older parent in need of some technological help so here you..
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June 21, 2013

Universal Human Aspirations Revealed in Secret Messages

Symbolism found in Chinese Art revealed. Each culture has its own visual language that communicates wishes for good fortune and moral values. The Chinese use..
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May 6, 2013

Equity Actors’ Readers’ Theatre Offers Up Uncle Vanya

On May 13, EARTh (Equity Actors’ Readers’ Theatre) presents Brian Friel’s masterful adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, at 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium..
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May 3, 2013

Quality Hill Playhouse Singers and Musicians Shine in You’ve Got a Friend: Music That Raised the Baby Boomers

A standing ovation is the form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after an extraordinary performance of acclaim. The..
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April 29, 2013

Artists with Disabilities Featured at First Friday Reception May 3

The Whole Person (TWP) will highlight 17 local artists with disabilities at the third annual “Expressions” reception on Friday, May 3, at the Jones Gallery..
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