Two Performances: 9:45 AM and 11:30 AMRecommended ages: PreK – 2ndShow Duration: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermissionTurn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s ...
For Cyrille Aimée, music is a way of life as much as an art form, setting her free to pursue her creative talents wherever the promptings of her diverse heritage take her. She has developed a remarkable multi-award winning, continent-spanning career as a singer, songwriter, lyricist, and educator, while always remain...
Show Description:Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis At 100 keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of award-winning pianist and composer, John Beasley, this starry sextet delves into the visionary spirit and boundless creativity of Davis, explo...
Two Performances: 9:45AM and 11:30AMRecommended ages: K – 5thShow Duration: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission
GRAMMY® Award-winning drummer, producer, educator, activist, NEA Jazz Master, and 2019 Doris Duke Award recipient, Terri Lyne Carrington debuts new band Social Science, to boldly confront social justice issues with the eclectic collaborative double album, Waiting Game, on Motéma Music.
Book & lyrics by Willie RealeMusic by Robert RealeBased on the books by Arnold LobelDirected by Khalia Davis Philp
Caféton is BACK — June 21st! After all the amor you showed us in May, we had to bring the party back! Join us from 10AM–1PM for a día de fiesta featuring DJ Astro spinning all your favorite Latin hits.We’ve got coffee, tea, food, and this time… we’re turning it UP with shots and ...
Lucile Bluford served as a reporter, editor, and publisher of The Kansas City Call for more than six decades. As a leading voice in the Civil Rights movement, Bluford fought for equality for African Americans in housing, voting rights, employment, and education. She described her role as using “journalistic skills to ...
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years.Born in Pittsburg, CA, July 13th, 1935, he began his musical journey while attending high school in Oakland, ...
In partnership with UMKC, Science on Tap is an ongoing series (Every 3rd Thursday) that allows attendees to learn something new. Life is one big classroom, and so is our taproom! Enjoy a 45-minute lecture with Q&A and social networking with science researchers and professionals. View upcoming topics and speakers below. ...