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August 6, 2026

Arts News: Union Station commissions permanent sculpture in conjunction with the Berlin Wall exhibition

More than 35 years after the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, artist Chris Duh’s The Space Between Us prompts people to contemplate the meaning and interpretation of a historic landmark.
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August 5, 2026

Sponsored: Charlie “Bird” Parker Still Has Something to Say

This August, KC Jazz ALIVE invites the community to experience that living legacy during Spotlight: Charlie Parker, a month-long celebration honoring one of Kansas City's greatest cultural icons.
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August 4, 2026

Gallery Glance | “Farhad Ostovani: Goldberg Variations,” The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations have entranced pianists and audiences alike for nearly 300 years, but the work also inspired Iranian-born artist Farhad Ostovani to embark on a large-scale study of delicate plant imagery.
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July 30, 2026

Robert Gibby Brand: Always present

The veteran Kansas City actor shone in multiple roles and made his mark as a scholar, mentor and generous team player.
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July 28, 2026

‘Timeless Mucha’ at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art explores the Czech Art Noveau artist’s abiding influence

His distinctive linear style fueled the hippie aesthetic of the 1960s, echoing through rock albums, Japanese manga and graphic design.
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July 23, 2026

Honors: Heehyun Choi

An accomplished filmmaker, the 2026 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award Winner moves into sculpture and image-making.
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July 20, 2026

Matthias Pintscher: New artists, new ideas and a European tour

Wrapping up his second season, the Kansas City Symphony music director earns high marks all around.
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July 19, 2026

Summerfest Opens Jazz-Inspired Concert Series with Breathtaking Ravel Quartet

Summerfest Kansas City opened its 2026 season of chamber music concerts in a program entitled “Ragtime and Ravel” Saturday night July 18 at Grant Recital Hall on the UMKC campus.
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July 17, 2026

Four Shows That Caught Our Attention Heading Into This Year’s KC Fringe Festival

The KC Fringe Festival kicks off this weekend, with 36 shows ranging from dance to improv to autobiographical dramas.
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