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: Fall Dance Concert
The Fall Dance Concert features performances by students and choreography by faculty of the UMKC Dance Division. Performance pieces include Abbott: Bach’d; Madison-Cannon: A Dream Within Reach; Jerry: Our Town; Dawson: Henriks Christine Nissen, Opus 40; and Hiett/Tice: MATA HARI.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Oct. 27 – 29
Tickets are $8; $6 for seniors; and free for UMKC faculty, staff and all students with UMKC or student ID. Tickets can be purchased from the Central Ticket Office.
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
What: Arterial Echoes: Three Generations of Creative Mentoring
This exhibition features seven UMKC Studio Art faculty alongside an artist who mentored them, as well as a student they have mentored.
Where: UMKC Gallery of Art, 5015 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Oct. 28
It’s free.
What: The Invisible Hand
The Invisible Hand is written by Ayad Akhtar and directed by Jerry Genochio. KC Rep audiences that last saw Akhtar’s acclaimed comedy The Who and The What in 2014 will now experience Akhtar’s internationally lauded political thriller. In The Invisible Hand, an American banker is taken hostage in Pakistan by captors seeking a ransom – but instead of capturing a high-level executive, they mistakenly take Nick Bright, a mid-level trader for whom his country and company will not negotiate. The three captors and their hostage strike a deal: Nick can save his own life if he can earn his ransom through stock market trades. This intense thriller reveals the complicated truth behind our simple perceptions of good versus evil and East vs. West, as we discover that the invisible hand that moves the global market is more easily manipulated than Nick’s captors believe.
Where: Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Nov. 13
Tickets are available online.
What: The Way We Get By
After a hot night together, Beth and Doug wake up to the awkward afterglow of a complicated new reality. As they search for their clothes, they must decide if their passion can withstand the public fallout. Is love worth the risk? This sexy and surprising new work from playwright Neil LaBute will keep you guessing. WARNING: Steamy content and adult language. The production is directed by Darren Sextro.
Where: Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Nov. 23
UMKC Connection: The Unicorn Theatre was started by three UMKC Theatre graduates. Ticket prices start at $27.50 and can be purchased online.
What: Have You Met Miss Jones
Legendary star of film and TV, Shirley Jones is joined by her son, Patrick Cassidy, for a world premiere event featuring stories, memories and songs from Shirley’s amazing career.
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through Nov. 27
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: Bernard “Step Buddy” Anderson Exhibit
Jazz musician Bernard “Step Buddy” Anderson was an early innovator in multi-media presentations, combining slide shows with live musical performances. As an impressive amateur photographer, removed from the context of the multi-media shows, Anderson’s images provide a unique and often surrealistic viewpoint of the Kansas City landscape from the late 1970s.
Where: Special Collections Gallery, Third Floor, UMKC Libraries, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Dec. 9
It’s free.
What: Conservatory Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble
The Conservatory Wind Symphony, directed by Steven D. Davis; and Conservatory Wind Ensemble, directed by Joseph Parisi, perform at the Folly Theater. Performance pieces include Sousa: A March of the States; Plog: Mini Variations on Amazing Grace; Grainger: The Warriors: Music to an Imaginary Ballet; Ketjuntra: Eclipse (world premiere); Plog: Three Miniatures for Tuba and Wind Ensemble; and Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber.
Where: Folly Theater, 300 West 12th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26
General public tickets are $12 and $5 for UMKC faculty, staff and all students with UMKC or student ID. Tickets can be purchased from the Central Ticket Office.
What: Anthony Plog, Master Class
This is a master class with Anthony Plog, guest composer. Plog is a professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Plogapalooza follows, a concert featuring the composer’s works.
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27
It’s free.
What: UMKC Volleyball vs Utah Valley
The theme is Think Pink. This will be a special night of recognizing and celebrating breast cancer survivors along with their families. Special honoring of cancer survivors and their families will take place throughout the game. Each game ticket purchased will include a specially-themed giveaway.
Where: Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. General admission tickets can be purchased online.
What: UMKC Men’s Soccer vs CSU Bakersfield
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5025 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $5 and can be purchased online.
What: Plogapalooza with Anthony Plog, Guest Composer
Anthony Plog Brass Extravaganza features Volker Brass (the UMKC Graduate Fellowship Brass Quintet), student ensembles and soloists. Performance pieces include Plog: Short Meditation; Plog: Sonata for Tuba and Piano; Plog: Animal Ditties II for trumpet, narrator, and piano; Plog: Horn Quartet No. 1; Plog: Animal Ditties VII; and Plog: 4 Sketches for Brass Quintet.
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27
It’s free.
What: Bach’s Lunch
Bring your lunch and enjoy some Bach. Thou Yang is the conductor. The performance piece will be Bach: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir BWV 131.
Where: Grant Hall, Room 122, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Noon, Friday, Oct. 28
It’s free.
What: Clarion: Keith Benjamin, trumpet; Melody Steed, organ
Conservatory trumpet professor Keith Benjamin and organist Melody Steed present world premieres of works by Anthony Plog, Samuel Adler and Conservatory professor James Mobberley. Performance pieces include Adler: Let the Trumpet Sound; Rachmaninoff/Willwerth: “Gloria” from Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom; Hampton: At the Ballet from Five Dances; Plog: Four Themes on Paintings of Edward Munch; Adler: Life is an Ecstasy (world premiere); Plog: For Cam (world premiere); Hampton: “The Primitives” from Five Dances; and Mobberley: Passing Illuminations (world premiere).
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28
It’s free.
What: UMKC Woodwind Day
Events include all-district and all-state audition workshops, instrumental clinics, UMKC faculty performances and student ensemble performances. This is for middle school and high school students, featuring UMKC woodwind faculty Marita Abner, Jane Carl, Celeste Johnson, Mary Posses and Zachary Shemon.
Where: Grant Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
It’s free.
What: UMKC Women’s Soccer vs Chicago State
This is a Senior Celebration. UMKC soccer seniors will be celebrated for their on and off field accomplishments during their UMKC career.
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5025 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $5 and can be purchased online.
What: UMKC Volleyball vs Seattle University
It’s Super Hero Day. All kids wearing their favorite super hero themed gear will receive a free ticket. Exclusive appearances by your favorite super heroes and the popular, Super Kasey!
Where: Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. General admission tickets can be purchased online.
What: Faith, Hope and Love, the 15th Annual Choral Concert to Benefit Susan B. Komen for the Cure
The Conservatory Concert Choir and Canticum Novum perform with special guests Gardner Edgerton High School Madrigal Ensemble and Shawnee Mission North High School Chamber Singers. Performance pieces include De Victoria: O Magnum Mysterium; Schumann: Spanisches Liederspiel; Barnum: Jenny Kiss’d Me; Gilkyson: Requiem; Arnesen: Flight Song; Gjeilo: The Ground; Ames: Rejoice; Ramsey: Vision; Ticheli: Earth Song; Potter: Hope is a Thing With Feathers; J.M. Haydn: Petite et Accipietis; Runestad: I Will Life Mine Eyes; Joio: Come to Me, My Love; Olmstead: Bohemian Highway; and Sato: Mae-e (Forward).
Where: Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, Kan.
When: 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30
It’s free, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
What: UMKC Men’s Soccer vs San Jose State
This is a Senior Celebration. Current UMKC soccer seniors will be honored for their accomplishments on and off the field while at UMKC.
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5025 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single game tickets start at $5 and can be purchased online.
What: Christopher Larson, Artist’s Certificate Recital
This is an artist certificate recital for Christopher Larson, percussion. Selections will include excerpts for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Audition for Section Percussion/Assistant Timpanist Nov. 13 – 15.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30
It’s free.
What: Omni Ensemble
The Omni Ensemble, directed by Laurie Williams, will perform these pieces: Rossini: La Gazza Ladra; Strauss: Fledermaus Waltzes; Rimsky-Korsakov: “Dance of the Tumblers” from Snow Maiden; Webber: “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” from Evita; Webber: Selections from Phantom of the Opera; and Copland: “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31
It’s free.
What: Michael Prucha, Artist’s Certificate Recital
This is an artist’s certificate recital for Michael Prucha, woodwinds. Performance pieces include Rimsky-Korsakov: Variations on a Theme of Glinka; Carter: Pastoral; Debussy: Premiére Rhapsodie; Hindemith: Concert Piece for two alto saxophones; and Glazunov: Concerto in E-flat Major, Op. 109.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, Kan.
When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1
It’s free.