Andrew Jackson approached the presidency differently from his predecessors. He was the first president from “the West,” and he believed passionately that the president should..
Between Silence and Light – Concert III : Music and Dance
Between Silence and Light – Concert III : Music and Dance. This summer the Kansas City Baroque Consortium, a historically informed performance ensemble, has been..
Now celebrating its lucky 13th anniversary, the Kansas City Fringe Festival is an 11-day explosion of performing and visual arts. It is the single biggest..
Olathe Civic Theatre Association Gears Up for 2018 New Works Playwright Competition
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is gearing up for next year’s New Works Playwright Competition (NWPC). Interested playwrights should check here for upcoming details. They will..
Cars of the Craft: Kansas City’s “The Great Car Show”
Two of Kansas City’s acclaimed museums are partnering for a day of music, educational displays, food trucks, demonstrations, ride-alongs and…cars! Hosted in conjunction with the..
Composer Jennifer Higdon Serves as Barr Institute Laureate
The 2016–17 academic year brought composer Jennifer Higdon to the UMKC Conservatory as the Barr Institute Laureate, serving two one-week residencies. The Patricia and Howard..
Dignity Vs. Despair: Dorothea Lange and Depression-Era Photographers, 1933-1941
After the stock market crash in 1929, the United States experienced a deep and long-lasting economic depression. The unemployment rate leapt from 3.2 percent in..
Kauffman Center Presents Season in Full Swing for Summer
The Kauffman Center Presents series has announced artists in a new season which features a lineup of world class performers ranging from legends of pop..
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