Mid-Continent Public Library presents show ‘Orígenes’
Photos by Sonia Falcon The Mid-Continent Public Library presented its “Origins” program on April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodneath Auditorium. “Orígenes” explored the influences of flamenco from the time of the Moors in 711 to the modern influences of today with 45 Grados Flamenco. Biblioteca Pública de Mid-Continent presentó Orígenes La Biblioteca Pública de […]
Cheech Marin to give Mary Atkins Lecture
By Roberta Pardo A legendary entertainer will give this year’s Mary Atkins Lecture at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.Cheech Marin, who rose to fame during the 1970s as part of the counterculture comedy duo Cheech and Chong, will give the lecture at 6:30 p.m. April 4 at the Kansas City, Missouri, venue in the Atkins […]
Kansas City PBS Brings Alt-Rock Band Making Movies Into Your Living Room with New Concert Special
Kansas City PBS is thrilled to present En La Sala, a new hour-long concert special that blends classic rock, Latin American rhythms and African-derived percussion into an intimate live musical experience. En La Sala premieres on Thursday, March 28, at 8 p.m. on Kansas City PBS Channel 19.1.“Making Movies is a stellar rock band that […]
Café Corazón Crossroads hosts Kansas City Symphony in free event
Café Corazón Crossroads in collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony hosted a show where music and culture converge in a free, open-to-all show on Feb. 3 at 110 Southwest Blvd in Kansas City, Missouri.The special performance featured the exceptional talents of Joseph Nunez on bass and James Zabawa-Martinez on the violin, both esteemed musicians from […]
New exhibit to open at Belger Crane Yard Gallery
Kansas City, MO – Belger Crane Yard Gallery presents Salvador Jiménez-Flores’ solo exhibition “Arte-Sano: Soy libre porque pienso,” opening Friday, Feb. 2, at 2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108. An Opening Night Reception will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, where the artist will give remarks at 6:30 pm. Salvador Jiménez-Flores is […]
Latin Grammy In the Schools program lands at JC Harmon
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Sonia Falcon On Tuesday (Dec. 5), the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation brought its Latin Grammy In The Schools program to the Kansas City area for the first time.That day, JC Harmon High School in Kansas City, Kansas, received the donation of musical instruments and a visit from Mireya […]
“A Christmas Carol” is onstage at KCRep again
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Photo by Don The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) is bringing a Christmas classic to the stage for the 42nd consecutive year.Through Dec. 24, Kansas City area families can enjoy the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Spencer Theatre on the University of Missouri-Kansas City […]
Kansas City Ballet carries on holiday tradition
By Roberta Pardo Kansas City Ballet carries on holiday tradition An annual tradition of the Kansas City Ballet, staging “The Nutcracker,” will continue this holiday season.According to an Oct. 10 press release, the company’s record-breaking, critically acclaimed production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by Bank of America, will run Dec. 1-24 at the Kauffman Center for […]
Hispanic Haunting: The Legend of “La Planchada
By Tere Siqueira Note: With October’s amber twilight, the rustling of autumn leaves and the approaching of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, the atmosphere is ripe for sharing haunting legends and enigmatic tales. Continuing our series of traditional Hispanic legends, we at Dos Mundos invite you to enjoy a story that has intrigued and […]
KC Ballet to open season with “Jekyll & Hyde”
By Angie Baldelomar A new season is approaching for the Kansas City Ballet. And with it, some changes.The biggest change for the 2023-24 season is David Gray serving as executive director. He started July 1.Ellen McDonald, Kansas City Ballet publicist, said programs throughout the season will have “something for everyone,” starting with the North American […]