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September 19, 2018

Arts News: Introducing the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra

Kansas City’s Latin tempo is rising. That can largely be attributed to Pablo Sanhueza and his seven-piece ensemble, The KC Latin Jazz All-Stars. Marking its..
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September 18, 2018

Park ICM to Open Concert Season With Acclaimed Pianists Viardo and Abduraimov

September 2018 is sure to bring excitement to Classical Music lovers in Kansas City.  Two world-class artists,’ Russian pianist Vladimir Viardo and Uzbekistani pianist Behzod..
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September 17, 2018

Edgar Snow Memorial Concert, October 6 at Kauffman Center

The Kansas City Wind Symphony is excited to be a part of the Edgar Snow Memorial Concert, which will take place on October 6, 2018..
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September 16, 2018

Love, Desperation and Redemption in KCAT’s ‘Moon for the Misbegotten’

The late plays of Eugene O’Neill are his best, even when they seem erratic and forced. But their theatrical power — their ability to sweep..
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September 14, 2018

The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance Presents the 2018-19 Conservatory Artist Series

Each season, the Conservatory Artist Series brings to the stage a wide variety of performances from talented students, faculty and guests. Stunning opera performances and..
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September 14, 2018

Artist to Watch: Elroy Hawkins

It’s sad when Kansas City loses a talented performer to a larger market. It’s gratifying when we get one back. Elroy Hawkins (stage name L Roi Hawkins) has returned to the area after 20 years away, appearing in The Black Repertory Theatre Company’s 2017 productions of “Stickfly” and “A Soldier’s Story,” and in the Unicorn’s March 2018 “Informed Consent.”
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September 13, 2018

An Interview with the LAST DAYS OF SUMMER Creative Team

At the start of rehearsals for Last Days of Summer, KCRep Associate Artistic Director/New Works Director Marissa Wolf sat down with the creative team to..
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September 13, 2018

Eugene O’Neill’s Life at Tao House

I visited Eugene O’Neill’s home, Tao House, in Danville, California, where he lived from 1937 to 1943. It is now a national historic site that..
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September 13, 2018

Four Companies. Four Choreographers. Four World Premieres.

Since New Dance Partners launched in 2013, the annual showcase has staged 17 world premiere dances for Kansas City audiences — and has become a powerful and innovative player on the local dance scene. This year will be no different, as New Dance Partners showcases four world premieres from four world-renowned choreographers, with each new work staged by a different professional dance company from the Kansas City area.
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