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Photo by J. Robert Schraeder and courtesy of The Coterie Theatre

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: Hana’s Suitcase
Past and present mysteries come together in this captivating true story spanning 70 years and crisscrossing three continents for Hana’s Suitcase: A Holocaust Mystery. This investigative play is by Emil Sher, based on the book by Karen Levine, and directed by Walter Coppage. It is a co-production between The Coterie and UMKC Theatre and in partnership with Tradewind Arts.
Where: The Coterie, Crown Center, Suite 144, 2450 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Jan. 24 – Feb. 12
UMKC Connection: Two UMKC graduate theatre students founded the Coterie.
For tickets and show times, visit the website.

Jan. 18 – 24

What: The Fabulous Lipitones
What happens when a barbershop quartet loses a key member to a heart-stopping high B-flat? The three surviving members are scrambling to find a tenor before a national competition. When they hear golden tones being sung over the phone at an auto body shop, the three Lipitones are sure they have their fourth … but when they meet him in person, he’s not quite what they expected. An uproarious comedy with pitch perfect harmonies.
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan.
When: 
Now through Feb. 12, 2017
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: Logan Jungman, Junior Recital
This is a junior recital for Logan Jungman, tuba. Performance pieces include Landis: Wobble and Groove; Li: A Shadow Beneath the Nightfall; Brake: Moment Miniatures; Sprankle: Tempestuous Tremors; and Jungman: Cityscape.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Noon, Saturday, Jan. 21
It’s free.

What: UMKC Women’s Basketball vs New Mexico State
Where: Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission for all home games. Single tickets start at $7 each and can be purchased online.

What: Victor Mortson, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Victor Mortson, tuba. Performance pieces include Telemann: Sonata in F Major; Newman: Capriccio; Forbes: The Grumpy Troll; Glazunov: Elegie, Op. 17; Smith: Teutonic Tales; and Beasley: Four Miniatures.
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21
It’s free.

What: Erin Graham, Master’s Recital
This is a master’s recital for Erin Graham, oboe. Performance pieces include Arnold: Sonatina for Oboe & Piano, Op. 28; Telemann: Fantasia No. 2 in A Minor; Jacob: Seven Bagatelles for Solo Oboe; Andriessen: Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Bassoon; and Ravel: Piéce en forme de Habanera.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21
It’s free.

What: Anthony LaBat, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Anthony LaBat, flute. Performance pieces include Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano; Bach: Sonata in B minor for Flute and Keyboard, BWV 1030; Saariaho: Laconisme de l’aile; and Mozart: Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola, and Cello K. 285.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry S., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23
It’s free.

What: Side by Side by Sondheim
Nominated for both London’s Olivier Award and Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Musical, Side by Side by Sondheim celebrates the music and lyrics of Pulitzer, Tony and Academy Award-winning Stephen Sondheim, arguably the most important musical theater composer in American history. Side By Side ran in London and New York for well over a thousand performances, making it one of the most successful musical revues of all time.
Where: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center; 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Jan. 27 – Feb.   13
Tickets are available from the KC Repertory Theatre online.

 


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