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May 11, 2018

Laying an Artistic Foundation

Isaac Lee felt confident in his future as an illustrator when he enrolled at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) a couple of years ago. Now he’s not so sure — animation, for instance, is on his mind these days. Digital art, too. Even sculpture. Yet this diversification of Lee’s curiosity — owed, he says, to his experience in KCAI’s immersive program for freshmen, Foundation — hasn’t confused the 20-year-old.
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May 10, 2018

Three Great Orchestras, Three Great Conductors

One of the hallmarks of the Harriman-Jewell Series is its presentation of the world’s greatest orchestras. But next season, the Series is outdoing itself. Three major orchestras will appear in Kansas City, accompanied by their conductors along with highly acclaimed soloists. On September 26, The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin will perform Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and violinist Lisa Batiashvili will be the soloist for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.
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May 10, 2018

Strong Women Grace the Stage of JCCC’s Carlsen Center for 2018-2019

Strong women performers highlight the 2018-2019 Carlsen Center Presents season at Johnson County Community College. And yes, the phrase “strong women performers” can mean two different things. Are these women giving a strong performance? Or are the women themselves full of tough-as-nails, take-no-prisoners strength? The answer: both. Take, for example, pop and folk superstar Emmylou Harris, who will be performing for the Carlsen Center series on Oct. 13 in Yardley Hall.
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May 9, 2018

Nurturing the Legacy of Kansas City Jazz

Every Saturday afternoon, the lobby of the Gem Theater is filled with the sounds of chord progressions and wavering crescendos. One musician switches back and..
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March 14, 2018

Taking the Stage at the Conservatory

French operas, American jazz, dance and a Russian choral symphony bring to a close the exciting, emotional and entertaining 2017–18 academic year at the UMKC..
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March 14, 2018

Beyond the Classroom: Enriching the Teaching Experience

Over an hour into my lecture, and only 15 minutes until the end of class, I could see in the eyes of my students that..
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March 14, 2018

The Big Picture: A Transformative Gift from the Hall Family Foundation

This is a special time for giving thanks. Through much of 2018, The Nelson-Atkins Museum will give a very public “THANK YOU” to the individuals..
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March 13, 2018

Kauffman Center Memberships Offer Exclusive Access, Private Performances

Attending a performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a memorable and inspiring experience. Patrons can enrich these experiences with a Spotlight..
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March 13, 2018

From Boss Tom to Bleeding Kansas, Library Has KC’s Digital History Covered

The images spill across the screen, some in vintage autochrome, most in black and white, revealing faces, styles and scenes from an earlier era. A..
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