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January 15, 2018

Christopher Leitch — “chance diaries: dream things” at KCAI Crossroads Gallery

Kansas City artist Christopher Leitch is well known for his illustrated dream journals filled with funny, scary, bittersweet and personally revealing words and pictures. (KC Studio featured a selection of them in our July/August 2016 Artist Pages.) Coming up: Leitch will unveil a new twist on the dream journals concept in the exhibit, “chance diaries: dream things,” beginning Jan. 23 at the KCAI Crossroads Gallery.

January 12, 2018

Reborn Photography Group Focuses on Local Talent

The Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography, still in the process of attaining not-for-profit status, is currently one of the most promising new art organizations in the city.

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January 11, 2018

Susan Schmelzer on Arts Policy: Study Shows How Arts Fuel the Economy

Americans for the Arts (AFTA) has recently published its latest national economic impact research report, “Arts and Economic Prosperity 5” (AEP5), based on data collected directly from all 50 states, and regions and communities of all sizes.

January 11, 2018

Concert to Come: The Boston Camerata’s ‘The Play of Daniel’ Speaks Truth to Power

When “the writing is on the wall,” it usually indicates the end. For the Boston Camerata, it was just the beginning. The phrase comes from the Biblical story of Daniel, when mysterious writing appears to a corrupt leader, an omen of his demise, and has been used on countless politicians since. The ensemble performs their new interpretation of “The Play of Daniel” (c. 1200) on Jan. 19 at Grace and Holy Trinity, presented by the Friends of Chamber Music.

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January 9, 2018

Arts News: Johnson County Scales Back Funding for Public Art

With large public construction projects in the pipeline, the Johnson County Commission on Nov. 2 voted to cut funding for public art designed to enhance..

January 9, 2018

Lead Bank: A Leader in Supporting KC Arts and Artists

Step into the lobby of Lead Bank in the Crossroads Arts District and your eye will no doubt focus on “Woven Shades of Blue with..

January 8, 2018

Daiana Oneto: ‘Bodies as Landscape’

Many people from Argentina are still haunted by the Dirty War that raged through the 1970s and ’80s. “The military took over the government, and..

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January 8, 2018

‘A Long Time Coming’

The threat of rain may have forced organizers to move the Kansas City Museum’s construction kickoff indoors, but it hardly discouraged people from attending the Oct. 10 ceremony. The iffy weather may have even helped underscore the importance of the event, as being inside Corinthian Hall made clear how much it needs restoration and renovation if it is to fulfill its promise for the future.

January 5, 2018

Arts News: A Bigger, Better Musical Theater Heritage

Heading into its 16th season, Musical Theater Heritage is in growth mode. Specializing in productions of American musicals, the Crown Center-based theater company has been a popular presence in Kansas City since its founding in 2003. And no wonder. There’s a show for every taste, with the typical season offering one or two “heritage” musicals, as well as a couple of less well-known or untraditional shows like “Next to Normal” and “Sunday in the Park with George.”

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