Eckart Runge, founding cellist for the Artemis Quartet, and his duo partner Jacque Ammon have been breaking down concert barriers for more than 25 years. This genre-defying concert juxtaposes Beethoven with more contemporary revolutionary icons such as Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, Piazolla, Chick Corea, and more!
Anyone can grow beautiful roses. All it takes is choosing the right varieties and understanding the growing conditions that help them thrive. Join Laura Dickinson, an American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian, to explore the history of roses, how new rose varieties are developed, and how to select the best roses for your gardening needs.…
There’s dreadful news from the concert hall — the composer is dead! Where exactly were the violins on the day in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously? his perplexing Lemony Snicket mystery is but one of the musical stories on a well-orchestrated afternoon program that super sleuths…
Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party benefitting HopeKids Kansas City! Bust out your derby hat and join the festivities at Jack Stack Freight House on May 7th! Tickets: $75 A fundraising event honoring Sarah Jurgens benefitting HopeKids Kansas City's new equestrian program "Horses Are A Happy Place". HopeKids provides programs and events for families that have a child…
ELIGIBILITY Participation in the Art Flood KC event is open to all artists, age 18 or older. REGISTRATION To register go to genesis1-1art.org/art-flood-kc Artists may participate in any or all days Registration is free but we will be accepting donations. HOURS OF CHECK IN Monday, May 9th – Thursday May 12th The event will begin at 2pm…
Ona Gieschen’s Native Prairie, located just outside of Sedalia, Missouri, is owned and managed by Powell Gardens. The Native Prairie Series, a series of workshops taught at Ona’s Prairie by staff Conservationist Julie Copley, aims to provide participants valuable perspective on this critical Midwest ecosystem. Each workshop will highlight topics surrounding the tallgrass prairie such…
Decades after the AIDS epidemic, three generations of gay men grapple with the tragedy of their past and what it means for their future. Eric is a New York City lawyer trying to keep his family’s apartment; his husband, Toby, is a successful but abrasive writer, living in a state of denial. And their marriage…
Movie star Caroline has it all: looks, fame, and a clear shot at superstardom. With pregnancy, though, her carefully crafted life gets torn apart as her body changes to grow a new life. The real and surreal blend together as Caroline grapples with her inner demons and fights for control of her own existence. From…
Stroll around the grounds of Kane Family Farm as artists from near and far paint their "Nocturn" views. Artists will have three hours to complete the painting start to finish. Paintings will be available for purchase in the gallery throughout the days of the festival.
This is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before—reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Direct from an acclaimed run on Broadway comes an OKLAHOMA! that looks and sounds like America today. The Daily Beast raves “Forget your traditional idea of Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s daring, brilliant, utterly absorbing re-interpretation is different—brilliantly so.”…
