Entries Tagged as Performing
Please accept ArtsKC's special invitation to visit Union Station this week and experience Kansas City's corporate "arts" challenge. You’ll be amazed at the creativity and talent of our area CEOs, bank tellers, cable splicers, and IT professionals. Can't make it? Click here to view all of the visual and literary work on-line (http://artworkkansascity.wordpress.com/ )…you can even vote for your favorite! Musical competition is this Friday, August 6th, 7 pm at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre - Copaken Stage.
Kelly Seward
Director of Business Programs
816.994.9226 direct | seward@ArtsKC.org
906 Grand Blvd. Suite 10B | Kansas City, MO 64106
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Cyprus Ave Live At The Folly Is Proud To
Present:
Bettye LaVette
Saturday August
7 - 8pm
Preceding the
concert "Face to Face" with Bill Shapiro at 7pm
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Over the past few years more and more music lovers and critics have
“re-discovered” the amazing vocal artistry of Bettye LaVette.
In December of 2008 Bettye was a featured artist at
the Kennedy Center Honors and was asked to pay tribute to The Who,
performing their classic song, “Love Reign Over
Me.” After her electrifying rendition,
the venerable rock critic of The New York Times, Jon Pareles,
had this to say: “Ms. LaVette, 64, now rivals Aretha Franklin as her
generation’s most vital soul singer.”
Join us Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 PM
for this very special “Cyprus Avenue Live at the Folly!”
presentation when the great Bettye LaVette hits center stage at the
historic Folly Theater!
“…whether it’s vintage rock, soul
or blues, Betty LaVette consistently delivers breathtaking proof that a
great singer – with a great song – can transport
listeners to magical places.”
Bill Shapiro,
host of KCUR 89.3 FM’s “Cyprus
Avenue”
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The
Folly Theater is located at 300 W 12th St.
Downtown Kansas City
www.follytheater.org
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Tickets are on sale now!
$20, $30, $40
Call The
Folly Theater box office 816-474-4444
Buy in
person at 1020 Central Ste 200 M-F 10-5
Online at
www.ticketmaster.com
or at any
convenient Ticketmaster outlet
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12TH STREET JUMP—
PUBLIC RADIO’S JAZZ, BLUES & COMEDY JAM TURNS UP THE HEAT IN AUGUST
Live broadcasts on FM 89.3 KCUR
July 16, 2010—12th STREET JUMP, public radio’s weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam heats up the end of summer every Saturday night through August 28 at midnight live from the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. This show is also broadcast live on KCUR FM 89.3 with live streaming at www.kcur.org.
12th STREET JUMP continues through July 31st celebrating the music of Blues legend Sonny Boy Williamson, jazz vocalist Annie Ross, jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and the great Tony Bennett. The show moves into August featuring the music of jazz greats, Benny Carter, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Wayne Shorter. On August 28th, 12th STREET JUMP closes out the summer with a special celebration of jazz great Charlie Parker. Each weekend will spotlight the talents of Kim Park, Michael Pagan, Doug Talley and Bobby Watson.
12th STREET JUMP is hosted by Pete Weber and Pearl McDonald. Vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon join musical director Joe Cartwright on piano, Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums.
The 12th STREET JUMP line up of featured artists and special guests on the show weekly this August includes the following:
FEATURED ARTIST SPECIAL GUEST(s)
July 17 Summer Blues Show Sonny Boy Williamson Trashmouth Baker & Sheila Bey
July 24 Annie Ross,Rich Hill, Kathleen Holeman & Brian Hicks
July 31 Tony Bennett & Michael O’Shiver
Jazz Harpist Dorothy Ashby
August 7 Benny Carter Kim Park
August 14 Bill Evans & Oscar Peterson Michael Pagan
August 21 Wayne Shorter Doug Talley
August 28 Charlie Parker Birthday Bobby Watson
Located along the12th Street Jazz Walk of Fame, Kansas City’s jazz, blues and honky-tonk heart, 12th STREET JUMP continues that tradition on the same street where Count Basie tickled the ivories at the Reno Club and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues.”
12th STREET JUMP is produced and presented by Theater League, celebrating thirty-three years enhancing the quality of life in Kansas City with the thrill of live music and theater. NO COVER-ONE DRINK MINIMUM; doors at the KC Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, open Saturday nights at 11:30PM. Validated parking at the Marriott garage is subject to space availability.
For more information, visit www.theaterleague.org or call Theater League at 816-421-7500.
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Barn Junior Theatre Presents
“A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD - KIDS”
Three performances featuring 30 very talented youngsters!
BARN JUNIOR, the children’s theatre section of Kansas City’s Barn Players, will present “A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD - KIDS”, the stage adaption of the children’s books and stories by Arnold Lobel, with three special performances July 27th through July 29th at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas. BARN JUNIOR presents several children’s theatre productions each season; this production features thirty area youngsters age 8 to 12.
“A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD - KIDS” follows the adventures of two best friends, the charming Frog and the worry-wart Toad, as they wake from hibernation and embark on adventures through each season of the year finding the rewards of friendship.
WHAT: A BARN JUNIOR THEATRE Production (Children’s theatre section of The Barn Players)
SHOW: “A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD - KIDS”
WHEN: Tuesday, July 27th at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, Kansas
TICKETS & RESERVATIONS: Call 913-432-9100 or go to the theatre’s website www.thebarnplayers.org (place ticket orders 24/7 on the website) – credit cards accepted. Seating will be limited.
COST: Adults $10.00, children $7.00, senior and group discounts not available for this show; children under 4 free.
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Photos by Larry Levenson
Quality Hill Playhouse concludes it’s new One-on-One with the Performers series with an intimate performance featuring delightful actress and soprano Lindsey McKee. Ms. McKee is fresh from her star turn in Souvenir at the Playhouse, a performance that earned her rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Robert Trussell of The Kansas City Star said she was “hilarious” with a performance that “hits the right notes.” One-on-One will give audiences an opportunity to hear Ms. McKee’s true singing ability (“an exceptionally skilled singer” according to Russ Simmons of The Sun Newspapers), unlike the off-key Florence Foster Jenkins character she portrayed in Souvenir.
She will sing some of her all time favorites – from Puccini to Sondheim and everything in between. A native of Great Britain, Ms. McKee is looking forward to sharing her Royal Wedding stories (she shared a pint of ale with Prince Charles after his wedding rehearsal!) and dishing on royalty. In addition, she and Executive Director J. Kent Barnhart will reminisce their 20-year friendship, both on and off the stage. Barnhart serves as emcee for the special event featuring a talk-show style format with questions from the audience and, of course, lots of great singing.
Get to know the "person behind the personality” in this special engagement. There are only three performances, so seating is limited. Go to the Quality Hill Playhouse web site for more information.
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SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER PUB CRAWL AT KC LIVE TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG VARIETY
Five KC Live! venues participate in fundraiser to support Young Variety’s Summer Bike Drive
KANSAS CITY, MO – As the summer heats up with the hottest blockbusters hitting the big screen, KC Live! teams up with Allied Integrated Marketing to celebrate with a unique Summer Blockbuster Pub Crawl benefitting the Young Variety Club of Kansas City. On July 9, 2010, Kansas Citians are invited to participate in this tour of the newest summer movies – all inside KC Live! bars and restaurants.
Participants can enjoy drink specials and register for the chance to win prizes. Five KC Live! venues are set to participate in the pub crawl from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., including Johnny’s Tavern, McFadden’s Sports Saloon, Living Room, Tengo Sed Cantina and Pizza Bar.
The entry fee is only $5, and all proceeds will be donated directly to Young Variety for bikes for children with special needs. Participants must be 21+.
Registration begins at 7 p.m. at McFadden’s Sports Saloon. Participants will receive a Summer Blockbuster ticket and will seek out stamps from each of the participating five venues. Once completed, cards may be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to win prizes. The grand prize winner will receive an Exclusive Screening Pass and prizes, and the second prize winner will receive a Movie prize pack.
The Summer Blockbuster Pub Crawl is the fifth event hosted at KC Live! in a series of monthly pub crawls, held on the second Friday of each month. Each event benefits a different charity and features a new theme.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, July 9, 2010
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: KC Live! in the Kansas City Power & Light District
Participating venues: Johnny’s Tavern, McFadden’s Sports Saloon, Living Room, Tengo Sed Cantina, Pizza Bar
To Register: Sign up at McFadden’s around 7 p.m. on Friday, June 9
About the Kansas City Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a vibrant, new eight-block neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City that is redefining the City from its skyline to its sidewalks. The combination of entertainment, dining, nightlife and shopping with the District’s imaginative and innovative design, has created an intriguing 24/7 neighborhood.
About the Young Variety
Young Variety is a proactive group of Kansas City area professionals, ages 21-30ish. Young Variety is a dynamic, hardworking group that provides a fresh perspective on strategies and techniques to raise funds and awareness for Variety the Children's Charity of Kansas City and its mission to serve children with physical and mental disabilities in the Greater Kansas City area.
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Beauty and The Beast
July 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 7:30 p.m and July 18 & 25 at 2 p.m.
Directed by Mark Swezey
Music Direction by Laura Van Leeuwen
Choreography by Ann McCroskey
With a luscious score by Jewish composer Alan Menken, "Beauty and the Beast" brings this classic fairy tale to life that was popularized by the Disney movie.
Celebration in Song: The Music of Billy Joel
September 15, 16, 19, 21, 25, 26, 2010
Directed by Mark Swezey
Music direction by Kristi Mitchell
Chicago
November 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 2010
Directed by Mark Swezey
Music direction by Laura Van Leeuwen
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins
The Fantasticks
February 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 2011
Directed by Mark Swezey
Music direction by Kristi Mitchell
Book by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones
Based on Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand
Celebration in Song: The Music of Barbara Streisand
April 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 2011
Directed by Mark Swezey
Music direction by Kristi Mitchell
Driving Miss Daisy
May 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2011
By Alfred Uhry
Once on This Island
Directed by Mark Swezey
Music direction by Laura Van Leeuwen
Book by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy
July 16-24, 2011
The Theatre: The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre is a state-of-the-art 500 seat theatre. A full season of challenging and engaging theatre and concerts, are produced in the theatre, annually, as well as cultural events, with unique artists.
The Theatre is located on the campus of The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 West 115 St. Overland Park, KS Box Office (913) 327-8054.
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Burlesque Downtown Underground Presents:
"Burlesque
Revival"
At
The Folly
Saturday July 10, 2010 8pm
Tickets : $15-$52
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www.kcburlesque.com
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Purchase your tickets today!
The Folly Theater is located at 300 W. 12th st in
Downtown Kansas City
Our box office is located in the business office:
1020 Central, Suite200
Box Office hours are 10-5
Monday-Friday
Please call 816-474-4444 to order
by phone
www.ticketmaster.com to purchase online
or visit any Ticketmaster outlet
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Join us Saturday, July 10th
DUST OFF YOUR BOOTS, SLIP ON YOUR JEANS, WE'RE HEADED FOR AN
EVENING WITH THE MULTI-TALENTED TERRY ALLEN.
First stop is the Belger Arts Center, featuring "Beneath the Surface," an exhibit kicking off their second decade showing Terry Allen, Jasper Johns, William T. Wiley, Viola Frey and William Christenberry. A new publication entitled "Terry Allen" will be signed by the artist and show over 300 images of his work as well as his songwriting history.
After drinks and Southwestern fare, we head for Knucklehead's and an evening of the best Country/Western music you'll ever experience, with Terry and his band. If you've never been to this biker bar/roadhouse in the East Bottoms, you've missed a great Kansas City experience. We have a special block of tickets for Arts Alive members. Sign up now for this July 10th event!
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Reception will begin at 6:00pm at Belger
Performance begins at 8:00pm at Knuckleheads
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Tickets are just $25 each
and include food and drink
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Terry Allen
at the Belger Arts Center
2100 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Click here for map
and here for driving directions from Belger to Knuckleheads
**Reception begins @ 6:00pm**
Terry Allen is an independent artist working since 1966 in a wide
variety of media including musical and theatrical performances,
sculpture, painting, drawing and video, and installations which
incorporate any and all of these media.Terry Allen was raised in
Lubbock, Texas
and has worked as an artist & musician since 1966. He has received
numerous awards and honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship and
National Endowment for the Art Fellowship.
His work has been shown throughout the United States and internationally and is represented in major private and public
collections. He has written for and worked in both radio and theater. Allen has recorded 11 albums of original songs. He has been described by critic Dave Hickey in the Los Angeles Times as
"...renowned for his effortless command and outrageous combination of
disparate genres and media, according to the task at hand."
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Terry Allen
at Knuckleheads Saloon
2715 Rochester
Kansas City MO
64120
**Performance begins at 8:00pm**
It was 1887 when the old
boarding house was built by the tracks. You could hear the music of the old
west, the song of the cowboys and the trains. Today the old west and the
trains sounds still can be heard, along with the sounds of todays BEST blues
and honky tonk music in Kansas City. Not much has changed. It's still the
best of the old and the new!
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This Saturday, July 3 At Midnight
Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary
And the Birthday & Music
of Billy Eckstine
With Special Guest Luqman Hamza
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Billy Eckstine
(July
8, 1914 - March 8, 1993)
Singer and bandleader Billy Eckstine
broke down barriers with his smooth and distinctive vocal style.
With hits like "Prisoner of Love" and "I
Apologize", Eckstines influence spanned early soul and
R&B genre.
As a bandleader, Eckstine is credited
with the first bebob big band. His group brought together some of
the most talented young performers of his time, including Charle
Parker, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie and Fats
Navarro to name but a few.
"You can't sing about love
unless you know about it."-Billy Eckstine
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No Cover - One Drink Minimum
Doors at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12st Street,
open at 11:30 p.m. Validated parking at the Marriott garage is
subject to space availability.
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Or catch the show live at www.kcur.org
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