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Pianist Jim Brickman Joins the Kansas City Symphony for Holiday Show
Researchers are saying more and more that the holidays are nostalgic because of the relationships and connections with others. People find their sense of belonging heightened during the holidays and this is considered one benefit of personal nostalgia. Those feelings are important to pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman. He brings his show, On a Winter’s Night, to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 7.
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Celebrating in Style
The Toy and Miniature Museum's 30th anniversary begins with the unveiling of the Art Deco Jewelry Store, a stunning new miniature acquisition opening to the public for the very first time Nov. 23. The store is also the last commissioned piece from co-founder Barbara Marshall. Visitors can also participate in an interactive jazz program with pianist Carol Comer.
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And the Emmy® Goes to …
Three Kansas City-related organizations took home gold statuettes from the 2012 Mid-America Emmy Awards. KCPT staff took home two Emmys in special event coverage and community/public service. In the category of interstitials, Sharon Wright with She's Always Wright captured two Emmys – the first, writing for program/non-news and the second, interstitial programming for Change for a Dollar.