“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blu...
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remai...
Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Helen Sung meets Kansas City’s own Bach Aria Soloists for a world premiere performance! BAS commissioned Sung to compose a work celebrating Bach as the OG improviser, the foundations of jazz. Join us for a one-of-a-kind collaborative evening and “piano playing at a quite unbel...
The Folly Theater presents “Art For Art,” an art and memorabilia silent auction with champagne, wine, soft drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres (plus an online bidding option).This event celebrates the Folly’s commitment to connecting the community to all art forms in new and exciting ways. Proceeds will...
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. Based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andr...
Multi award-winning Austin, Texas-based HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN may be the world’s most globe-trotting, effervescent string trio, who’s joyful sound blends the traditional Western swing of the 1940s American southwest with European hot jazz influences of the same era. The Hot Club of Cowtown, which is...
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & ...
Throughout their storied 35+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 22 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success.
Starting Point South side of Pigwich In this urban adventure though the historic River Market, you'll hear stories of the mafia, Lewis & Clark, about KC's start along the MO River. We'll stop at the Town of KS Bridge overlook & learn about the first bridge to cross the Missouri River. 2.5 miles apx 2.5 hours, mostly...
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