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performARTS: The Folly Theater

Published on November 14, 2012 by webmaster in Dance, Local, Local Arts, LP Local Show, Music, Performance, The Local Show, TLS Arts & Culture, TLS Episodes, TLS Features, TLS Local

As part of our performARTS series in conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, we present a profile of The Folly Theater.

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Enthusiasm Is The Electricity of Life: Gordon Parks

Published on November 14, 2012 by webmaster in Local, Local Arts, LP Local Show, Music, The Local Show, TLS Arts & Culture, TLS Education, TLS Local

We share some highlights from the Gordon Parks Centennial Celebration at the Gem Theater including a musical tribute performed by students from Gordon Parks Elementary School.

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Musical Menagerie: KC Symphony Petting Zoo

Published on October 17, 2012 by webmaster in Local, Local Arts, Music

We tag along at the Kansas City Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo which travels to area classrooms to give elementary students the opportunity to see and hear the different instruments of the orchestra.

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One Year of the KCPA: Julia Irene Kauffman & Shirley Helzberg

Published on September 19, 2012 by webmaster in Dance, Local, Local Arts, LP Local Show, Music, Performance, The Local Show, TLS Arts & Culture, TLS Features, TLS Guests, TLS Local, TLS Metro Development, TLS News

Julia Irene Kauffman and Shirley Helzberg reflect on the inaugural year of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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Big 5: Moving UMKC’s World Class Arts Programs to a New Downtown Location

Published on August 22, 2012 by KCPT in Dance, Local, Local Arts, LP Local Show, Music, Performance, The Local Show, TLS Arts & Culture, TLS Education, TLS Episodes, TLS Local, TLS Metro Development, TLS News, Visual

We get an update on the Chamber’s Big 5 initiative to create a UMKC Arts Campus downtown. The Kansas City Public Library will be hosting a panel discussion about this project on September 5 at 6:30 pm.

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Spotlight on Jeff Ravitz: Homecoming’s Lighting Designer

Published on July 20, 2012 by KCPT in Arts, Local Arts, Music, PBS Arts KC, Performance, Programs, Visual

5 Questions with the man behind one of the most magical components of Homecoming: the lighting.

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Homecoming Appetizer: Creating a National PBS Arts Special

Published on July 18, 2012 by KCPT in Local Arts, LP Local Show, Music, The Local Show, TLS Arts & Culture, TLS Episodes, TLS Features, TLS Guests, TLS Local

The Local Show proudly shares a behind-the-scenes peek at the Kauffman Center festivities in a piece we call Homecoming 101. Be sure to tune in on July 20 at 9 p.m. to see Homecoming: The Kansas City Symphony presents Joyce DiDonato.

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WTF: KC Fringe Festival

Published on July 18, 2012 by KCPT in Dance, Local, Local Arts, LP Local Show, Music, Performance, The Local Show, TLS Arts & Culture, TLS Episodes, TLS Features, TLS Guests, TLS Local, Visual

Nick Haines finds out WTF–What’s the Fringe—from the KC Fringe Festival Executive Director, Cheryl Kimmi.

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