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March 4, 2014

Summer Fun Guide 2014

It's never too early to think about fun in the sun. In the Kansas City metropolitan area, consider exploring new venues, seeking outdoors games and adventures,  stepping into the community backyard for some fun or trying a new art project keep boredom at bay.
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January 6, 2014

Growing Artists

How are budding artists developed? How do they cultivate skills and enjoy the process of creating artists? One after-school program may be the tool to help germinate that creativity. Young Rembrandts has been around for 25 years and can be found in 30 states. In the Kansas City area, husband and wife team Susan and Tim Draftz are two organizers, leading a mission to improve the passion and sheer magnitude of art for children in elementary school.
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November 1, 2013

Theatre for Young America Presents Twas the Night Before Christmas

Theatre for Young America will wrap up its first show of the 40th season, How I Became A Pirate Nov. 9 and in just a..
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September 3, 2013

Variations of War

Stephen Crane’s Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, captured the fear of war and the reaction of just a few soldiers, demonstrating the anxiety and distress that most likely permeated thousands. For Red Badge Variations, written by Melissa Cooper, five actors will portray the experiences of young American combat soldiers today.
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August 7, 2013

What Speaks to Me Most … the Kansas City Chalk and Walk Festival

It’s always surprising that the quiet and often simple things in life can be so impactful. Chalk is a porous sedimentary form of limestone. For..
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July 5, 2013

Directory of Arts Organizations for Kids

Sometimes, as parents, the search for schools and organizations for children can be time consuming. While this list is not comprehensive to all the many..
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July 5, 2013

Family Shows and Family Friendly Events

While there are lots of places to enjoy art and fun as a family, how about some theater and performing arts thrown into the mix?..
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July 5, 2013

Heartland Chamber Music Academy Students, Teachers Talk Classical Music and Summer Festivals

Musicians Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles and Molly Frank are two of the dedicated students who are participants with the Heartland Chamber Music Academy. Both have spent time..
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June 27, 2013

Chocolate Thoughts: Creative Flavor Mixing?

This past month (May) has been a busy one. I have reached out to more than 1,000 people doing lectures and workshops in and around the Kansas City area.
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