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November 5, 2020

Redefining Exhibition in the Days of Civil Unrest

In the midst of the #MeToo and the #BlackLivesMatter movements, “cancel culture” has also emerged, asking people to withdraw support from public figures and institutions..
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September 18, 2020

Conservatory Piano Faculty Excel in a Digital World

In a time when a lot of us are feeling disconnected and missing personal interactions, members of the Conservatory piano faculty have been finding new ways to connect with students and audiences alike. With virtual performances and festivals, podcast interviews, and never-before-seen archival footage releases, pianists Thomas Rosenkranz, Alon Goldstein, and Sean Chen are reaching wider audiences than ever before.
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September 18, 2020

“A Refuge of Peaceful Meditation”

In January of 1915, Claude Monet (1840-1926) wrote of his intention to begin work on his large-scale triptych Water Lilies, of which the Nelson-Atkins painting comprises the right-hand panel (FIG 1): “I’m pursuing my idea of grande décoration.
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September 17, 2020

Votes and Voices: New Exhibition Focuses on the Women Who Fought for the 19th Amendment

When the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect on Aug. 26, 1920, it followed more than a century and a half of activism..
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September 17, 2020

The Arts Make Everything Better. Sponsorships Make the Arts Better.

Keeping live performing arts strong takes support from a broad-based coalition of caring individuals, foundations and businesses. The Kauffman Center enjoys and values close partnerships..
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September 17, 2020

The Dance Season

The rhythm of dance has always been the pulse of the Harriman-Jewell Series. The very first concert presented by the Series in 1965 featured Edward Villella and Patricia McBride, two stars of the New York City Ballet. Now, even in the midst of a pandemic, one can spot joyful, life-affirming dance on the horizon.
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September 16, 2020

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Jazz and Hip-Hop

Take a trip to the American Jazz Museum and you’ll understand why jazz’s songbook history is complex. On one hand, the genre created standards like..
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September 15, 2020

New Library Director John Herron Seeks Cultural Imprint, Social Impact

Picture, in your mind, Kansas City’s leading cultural destinations. The Kauffman Center. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the..
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July 14, 2020

Inspiration in the Time of COVID-19

For UMKC Conservatory faculty, staff and students, it has been almost two months since we were last together on campus. Our thriving community of music,..
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