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Homecoming: KC Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato

Now you can get a DVD of this music documentary of Joyce DiDonato performing with the Kansas City Symphony.

Architect Moshe Safdie’s extraordinary new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts provides the stunning backdrop for a performance-documentary profiling the Grammy Award-winning musicians of the Kansas City Symphony, their vibrant artistic director and conductor Michael Stern, and the radiant, internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. A concert wrapped by documentary narratives, this Arts Festival special tracks Ms. DiDonato’s nostalgic return to her hometown, and her thrilling Kauffman Center debut, after a triumphant appearance with Placido Domingo at The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Together, Joyce DiDonato, Maestro Stern and the Kansas City Symphony create a musical program as grand and ambitious as the Kauffman Center itself. Produced by Kansas City Public Television (KCPT) in association with veteran PBS music producers James Arntz & John Paulson.

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Honoring Those Who Serve: Veterans Day 11-11-11

We share extended clips from profiles with a regional connection which will be featured in the national documentary Veterans Day 11.11.11 which airs on KCPT on Sunday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m.

This Sunday night at 5:30, KCPT airs the documentary Veterans Day 11-11-11. A nationwide “day in the life” exploration of what it means to be a military veteran in this country.

More than 40 accomplished video storytellers volunteered their time and talent to produce a series of profiles about the service shared by veterans and the sacrifices that they have made.

Every story in the movie was shot on Veterans Day 2011 thus the title 11.11.11.

One of those stories was made by local filmmaker Jason Rhodes who profiles the service of area veteran, retired Colonel Robert Dudley. His story will be seen by the nation Sunday.

Archive black and white images of Col. Dudley in the military as a young man

There’s also another regional tie-in in this national documentary. Did you know that Emporia, Kansas actually lays claim to being the birthplace of Veterans Day?

Mural on side of building depicting an eagle on a flag background which reads Emporia, Ks Founding City of Veterans Day

That story is also told in Sunday’s film. Producer Pat Holloway, a photojournalist at Fox4 news, journeyed to Emporia to chronicle the town’s Veteran’s Day celebrations.

Man on motorcycle waving with a flag flying behind him

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Honoring Those Who Served: The National World War I Museum

In this Difference Maker segment, we go inside the National World War I Museum to look at how it pays tribute not only to the veterans of WWI but also to veterans of all conflicts.

We head to the National World War I Museum in Kansas City which not only houses artificacts and memorabilia but also pays tribute to the service and commitment of veterans of all conflicts. KCPT producer Pam James visits with museum volunteer and Vietnam veteran Phillip Mall to learn more about how this special place honors service members and the experiences they share.

WWI museum volunteer speaking with two visitors of the museum

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HOWL at the Moon and Celebrate Science City’s Newest Addition

Science City is celebrating their brand new Nature Center with a special HOWL'o'ween party on Saturday, October 27th.

Calling all critters, creepy crawlies and things that go bump in the night! Science City is celebrating their brand new Nature Center with a special HOWL’o'ween party on Saturday, October 27th! Come dressed as your favorite animal, see spooky science demos, make a Wild Kratts nature journal and see KCPT’s P.T. the owl! The fun starts at 4:30pm.

Tickets can be purchased through Union Station’s website or by calling 816-460-2000.
Union Station and KCPT Family Members – $5
Non-members – $7

Howl'o'ween Party Saturday, October 27, 4:30-8:30pm Celebrate the Opening of the New Nature Center in Science City Costume Contest - Be there early! Prize given to winner at 5:30pm. Come dressed as your favorite animal to celebrate opening the Nature Center! Spooky Science Demos - lead by Mad Science Wild Kratts Crafts - Make and decorate a nature journal P.T. the Owl from KCPT - take your photo with KCPT Kid's mascot Test Kitchen Treats - Enjoy kitty litter cake and pumpkin carvings Trick or Treating - Gather candy in Science City Family Fun Halloween Activities - with campfire USA

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January 2013 Letter from Kliff Kuehl

Kliff talks about KCPT's continuing focus on the arts and our new member guide.

We are very pleased with all that we accomplished in partnership with Townsend Communications and KC Studio magazine. I want to thank Guy Townsend and his team for their wonderful work and support throughout this partnership.  Starting this month, KCPT is returning to a simpler Member Guide.  This guide will keep you informed of programming, events, member benefits, and will highlight local and national content.

Of course, KCPT remains focused on the arts with programs like Putting Down Roots, the story about the “tree” planted in the front lawn of the Nelson Atkins Museum; Celebration at the Station with the Kansas City Symphony; and Homecoming, The Kansas City Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato.  We are also excited to roll out a new program, Art Tasting with Julian (Julian Zugazagoitia, CEO of the Nelson Atkins Museum) beginning early this year.

Please also watch The Local Show for arts’ coverage, including coverage of this year’s PerformARTS organizations.

  • Folly Theater
  • Unicorn Theatre
  • American Jazz Museum
  • Kansas City Ballet
  • Jewish Community Center
  • Mid-America Arts Alliance

With PerformARTS coverage, we are helping Kansas Citians connect with the local arts’ scene and, in turn, helping these organizations enjoy greater success.  Last year’s PerformARTS organizations were thrilled with the publicity and significant increases in ticket sales.  KCPT is proud to shine a light on these very worthy artists.  We want to thank the John W. and Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, Bank of America, Trustee; and the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, Commerce Bank Trustee in generous support of PerformARTS.

I hope you will stay connected to the arts through KCPT’s programming, concerts and events, website, and social media.

Click here to join me as a proud member of KCPT.

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The Kansas City Spirit: Bruce Mathews and Mamie Hughes

Nick Haines welcomes Bruce Mathews and Mamie Hughes to The Local Show to discuss the new book, Kansas City Spirit: Stories of Service Above Self.

We celebrate Kansas Citians who are willing to put service above self. We delve into the hearts and souls of local notables who have put the community above their own selfish interests in order to make this city a better place to live. They are chronicled in a new book called the Kansas City Spirit: Stories of Service Above Self.

Image of book cover reading The Kansas City Spirit: Stories of Service Above Self

The added bonus when you purchase the book is that a portion of the proceeds, in keeping with The Kansas City Spirit, will go to benefit local charities: Operation Breakthrough, Elmwood Cemetery, The Kansas City Museum – Minority Heritage Project, the Community Cadet Corps and Gillis.

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KC Week in Review
January 11, 2013

Big shocker in Wyandotte County as Mayor Reardon calls it quits. Also this week, the clash over judges in Kansas. Why KCMO voters may be heading back to the ballot box soon to vote on a health tax? And why enjoying the Overland Park Arboretum now comes at a price.

THIS WEEK: Friday, January 11th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )
Photo Courtesy: Kansas City Star

REARDON: Big shocker in Wyandotte County as Mayor Joe Reardon decides to call it quits. Less than 8 weeks before he was to face voters in his bid for re-election, Reardon abruptly decided he will not seek another term.

MEDICAID EXPANSION: If you thought the fight over what so many now refer to as Obamacare was over, it’s not. It has simply moved to state capitals. While the Supreme Court upheld most of the Affordable Care Act, it left up to states whether to expand Medicaid. Medicaid Expansion is going to be one of the most contentious issues lawmakers wrestle with in Topeka and Jefferson City.

MENTAL HEALTH: Prompted by massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback comes to Kansas City to announce $10 million fund to treat the most serious cases of mental illness in the state. What are we to read into this latest announcement?

KCMO HEALTH TAX: Why is city hall getting ready to put on the ballot a renewal of a healthcare tax this April for the indigent? And not a stop-gap measure until the Affordable Care Act gets fully up and running in 2014, but for the next 9 years?

JUDICIAL CLASH: It’s been traditional in Kansas for the chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court to address a joint session of the legislature in making the annual State of the Judiciary speech. But, not this year. Justice Lawton Nuss has been rebuffed.He’s been told by the Speaker of the House there’s simply no time for him to make any remarks and instead to put his words in writing. The turn of events has been viewed as a major slight of the judiciary by the conservative tilting legislature which is expected to take up within weeks a bill to change the way higher court justices are selected.

ARBORETUM: Visitors to the Overland Park Arboretum are now greeted by a big surprise. A ticket charge. If Powell Gardens charges $10 for its 900 acres, is it fair for the Overland Park attraction to begin charging $3 for its 300 acres, or is that a stretch?

REVIEWING THE NEWS THIS WEEK:

Mary Sanchez
Kansas City Star

Sam Zeff
Freelance Reporter

Steve Kraske
The Star/KCUR

Dave Helling
Kansas City Star

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KC Week in Review
January 25, 2013

The Johnson County Sheriff's unflinching gun announcement stuns many in the community. Sporting KC's new PR black eye. The Kansas City minister in the national spotlight. And the field of candidates is finally set in the race to succeed Wyandotte County Mayor Joe Reardon.

THIS WEEK: Friday, January 25th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )

JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF: Frank Denning stuns many in the community with an unflinching announcement. He will oppose any federal gun control laws, including limits on high-capacity magazines. What prompts Johnson County’s chief law enforcement official to take such a strong public stand?

TWO MISSOURI SHERIFFS REFUSE TO ENFORCE GUN LAWS: The sheriffs of Osage County and Johnson County, MO are both refusing to enforce any new gun laws proposed by the federal government. To do so they argue would be “tantamount to an all-out assault on the United States Constitution.” But can they do that?

SPORTING KC: A second black eye this week for Sporting KC. The Kansas City Star reports that the soccer club has not delivered on a big commitment it made when it took advantage of $230 million in state and local tax subsidies when it built its stadium in Wyandotte County: No inner-city soccer fields the team pledged to construct in 2010 and no 18-field youth soccer complex that was supposed to be completed last December.

REARDON SUCCESSOR: Joe Reardon recently announced he is stepping down as Mayor of Wyandotte County after eight years on the job. This week was the filing deadline for candidates seeking to succeed Reardon. Who are the 5 candidates wanting the job and does anyone have an advantage at this point in the campaign?

JUDICIAL SPAT: A proposal favored by some conservative Republicans to give Kansas governors and lawmakers more power over appointments to the state’s appellate courts cleared a key legislative committee this week. The measure would amend the Kansas Constitution to allow governors to appoint whomever they choose to the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, subject to Senate confirmation. It’s an issue we tackled in depth on KCPT’s The Local Show Thursday night.

HAMILTON: The President of the United States was inaugurated to a second term this week, and the Kansas City figure who got more face time than any other during all the festivities was not a politician, but a clergyman. The reverend Adam Hamilton who leads the metro’s largest congregation, the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood delivered the sermon at the National Inaugural Prayer Service in front of the President and the rest of the country’s governmental leaders.

REVIEWING THE NEWS THIS WEEK:

Mary Sanchez
Kansas City Star

Steve Kraske
KC Star/KCUR

Sam Zeff
Freelance Reporter

Dave Helling
Kansas City Star

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KC Week in Review
July 27, 2012

GOOGLE breaks its silence and finally provides details about its plans and its prices for its bold ultra-high speed internet experiment in Kansas City. Plus, KC in the national immigration spotlight. Also this week, the consequences of speaking your mind.

THIS WEEK: Friday, July 27, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )

GOOGLE: More than a year after picking KC for its big internet experiment, Google finally breaks its silence and announces what many have been waiting for all along…real details about its ultra-high speed fiber plans and the pricetag for getting hooked up.

IMMIGRATION: PBS launches a national documentary series on immigration and Kansas City takes the national spotlight in the broadcast.

PINKEL: The consequences of speaking your mind – A Missouri Lawmaker is condemning Missouri head football coach Gary Pinkel for his comments supporting the late Penn State football icon Joe Paterno. Pinkel calls Paterno a “great man.” Missouri Representative Sara Lampe, who’s running for Lieutenant Governor calls the remarks “indefensible.”

RIFLE RAFFLE: A Missouri House member is now making national news for raffling off an AR-15 assault rifle to help raise money for his re-election campaign. That’s the same style weapon used in the mass movie theater shooting in Colorado last weekend that killed 12 and injured more than 50.

THIS WEEK’S NEWS REVIEWERS:

Stacey Cameron
KCTV5

Mary Sanchez
Kansas City Star

Jack Cashill
Ingrams Magazine

Dave Helling
Kansas City Star

***A NOTE FROM NICK:
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KC Week in Review
January 18, 2013

Livestrong and Sporting KC break-up, violent video games tax and other stories this week.

THIS WEEK: Friday, January 18th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )
Photo Courtesy: sportsnet.ca

LIVESTRONG: An ugly break-up between Livestrong and Sporting KC as the cancer charity’s name comes down at the Kansas City soccer park.

MISSOURI LAWMAKERS TRY TO HEAD OFF GUN RULES: Even as President Obama unveiled plans this week for tighter gun control, state legislators in Missouri began preemptive action to counteract any coming regulations. Under a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate, federal agents trying to enforce new gun restrictions in the show-me-state would be guilty of a Class D felony.

TAXING VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES: A Republican lawmaker from rural Missouri is this week calling for a sales tax on violent video games in response to the deadly Connecticut school shooting. Camdenton Republican, Diane Franklin said the proposed 1 percent sales tax would help pay for mental health programs and law enforcement measures aimed at preventing future mass shootings.

BROWNBACK: The Kansas Governor delivers his State of the State Address. What did we learn?

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Should you be required to live where you work? Why a new rule in the Independence School District is creating a big stir.

REVIEWING THE NEWS THIS WEEK:

Dana Wright
Newsradio 98.1FM KMBZ

Stacey Cameron
KCTV5

Dave Helling
Kansas City Star

Bill Grady
Newsradio 98.1FM KMBZ

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