UMKC’s weekly arts, sports and culture roundup
Each week, the University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an array of on-campus activities. It’s nothing new. UMKC has a long legacy of hosting countless culturally enriching events. These activities are part of what give UMKC a vibrant campus life, and make UMKC an arts and culture powerhouse. The influence of UMKC-based and UMKC-trained alumni extends well beyond the campus’ edge, so their activities are listed here as well.
Featured Event:
What: UMKC Women’s Soccer vs Oklahoma State University
This is Get Social Sunday. The first 300 fans receive a free social media themed T-Shirt #BeatOKState. Share the fun of the game through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook during the game for a chance to be selected as social fans of the game. Special prizes will be awarded to the top social fans.
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5099 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online.
Sept. 16 – 22
What: Alt. Lecture KC
This month the UMKC Department of Art & Art History will kick off its new collaboration with Alt. Lecture KC by examining the current exhibition at the UMKC Gallery of Art, “Transmissions/Signals,” as a discussion between artists James Woodfill and Warren Rosser and art historians Rebecca Dubay and David Cateforis. This discussion will consider current works on view, and will unearth processes of collaboration, influence and developing visual language. Jessica Borusky, founder and director of Alt. Lecture KC, will moderate the event.
Where: Gallery of Art, UMKC Fine Arts Building Room 204, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16
It’s free.
What: UMKC Women’s Volleyball vs South Dakota State University
Where: Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online.
What: Conservatory Orchestra
This performance of the UMKC Conservatory Orchestra is directed by Robert Olson. There will be no intermission on this concert. Barber: Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, Op. 23a; and Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major (“Titan”).
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18
Tickets are $8, $6 for seniors and free for UMKC faculty, staff students with UMKC or student ID. Tickets can be purchased online.
What: Christopher Puckett, Tenor Recital
This is a doctoral recital with Lee D. Thompson, piano; and Christina Wince, flute. He will perform Bach, “Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet” from Weihnachts-Oratorium, BWV 248; Liszt, “Benedetto sia ‘l giorno” from Tre sonetti di Petrarca, S. 270/1; Liszt, “Pace non trovo” from Tre sonetti di Petrarca, S. 270/1; Poulenc, Air champêtre, Op. 46, No. 2; Poulenc, Ce doux petit visage; Poulenc, Les chemins de l’amour; Heggie, Friendly Persuasions: Homage to Francis Poulenc; R. Strauss, Heimliche Aufforderung, Op. 27, No. 3l; R. Strauss, Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4; R. Strauss, Nichts, Op. 10, No. 2.; R. Strauss, Allerseelen, Op. 10, No. 8; and R. Strauss, Cäcilie, Op. 27, No. 2.
Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11 E. 40th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18
It’s free.
What: UMKC Men’s Soccer vs Western Illinois
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5099 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online.
What: The Oldest Boy
When Tibetan monks believe they’ve found the reincarnation of a high Buddhist Lama as a young American boy, his parents must decide whether to hold tight to their son or send him to India for a life of spiritual training. In this richly emotional journey filled with humor and compassion, featuring the imaginative puppetry of Paul Mesner, a family must make one life-altering choice.
Where: Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Sept. 20
UMKC Connection: The Unicorn Theatre was started by three UMKC Theatre graduates. Ticket prices start at $27.50 and can be purchased online.
What: The Addams Family
In this hit Broadway musical, Wednesday Addams, princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart, ”normal” young man (and her parents know very little about him). Finally, Wednesday confides in her father that she wants to marry her “normal” guy. Fearing her mother’s disapproval she begs her father to keep her secret. Can Gomez hide the truth from Morticia? A difficult task once Morticia invites the boyfriend’s parents to dinner.
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through Sept. 20
For tickets and show times, visit the website.
UMKC Connection: Co-owners Dennis Hennessy and Richard Carrothers are both UMKC graduates and both were presented with honorary doctorates by the UMKC College of Arts and Sciences in 2012.
What: UMKC Men’s Soccer vs Tulsa
The first 500 fans will receive a free exclusive Futbol themed T-shirt. All fans are encouraged to wear their country or favorite club team jersey. All fans wearing their country/club/team gear will receive a $2 discount on tickets purchased at the ticket office.
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5099 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online.
What: Sunday in the Park with George
Sunday in the Park with George by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a one-of-a-kind partnership with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is an evocative exploration into the importance of heritage and legacy. Inspired by the life of Georges Seurat and his famous painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” and featuring a Grammy award-winning soundtrack, this musical merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art.
Where: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Oct. 4
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the KC Repertory Theatre online.
UMKC Connection: Kansas City Repertory Theatre is the professional theatre in residence at UMKC. KC Rep’s main stage is the Helen F. Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus.
What: Hiroshima-Nagasaki: Seventy Years Beyond the Bombings
In memory of the seventieth anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Physicians for Social Responsibility-Kansas City and PeaceWorks KC are hosting an exhibit at the Miller Nichols Library.
Where: Link Gallery, ground floor of the Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Oct. 4
It’s free.
What: “Transmissions/Signals”
The UMKC Gallery of Art presents “Transmissions/Signals,” the most recent work of Warren Rosser and James Woodfill. Built around a discussion of the extended medium of painting, this work brings focus to the expansive definition that both artists have of the discipline.
Where: UMKC Gallery of Art, Room 204 of the UMKC Fine Arts Building, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Oct. 16
The exhibition opens with a free public reception from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the UMKC Gallery of Art; and runs through Oct. 16. Free parking will be available in the Cherry Street Garage, levels 5 and 6.
What: Art in the Square
Art in the Square is an initiative of the City of Kansas City to showcase public art while reinforcing the city’s commitment to investing in local artists. The exhibit represents a unique collection of thought-provoking artwork that ranges from whimsical to innovative. The first Art in the Square exhibit, which will be placed in Washington Square Park, will feature art from five local artists. The public is invited to attend the opening reception from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 in Washington Square Park. UMKC Associate Dean of the UMKC College of Arts & Sciences Kati Toivanen will have her “Flowering Wall” on display. Toivanen is also a professor in the UMKC Art and Art History Department.
Where: Washington Square Park, Pershing Road and Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Dec. 21
It’s free. For information, visit Art in the Square online.