UMKC’s weekly arts, culture and sports roundup
Every 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: “Romeo and Juliet”
Romeo and Juliet’s story is familiar: In the midst of a bloody family feud, love unfolds. Two young lovers risk everything to be together. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Eric Rosen’s vision and direction enhance this powerful story and captures the enchantment of first love.
“Romeo and Juliet” runs Jan. 17- Feb. 9, at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Spencer Theatre located in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo. Ticket prices range from $20 for students to $29-$59 for adults. For ticket and performance information, call the Rep Box Office at 816-235-2700 or visit www.KCRep.org. This is a co-production with UMKC Theatre.The Kansas City Repertory Theatre serves as the professional theatre in residence at UMKC.
Eric Rosen is a writer, director and producer who has been Kansas City Rep’s artistic director since 2007. His directing projects at the Rep include the world premiere of “A Christmas Story, The Musical!”; “Venice” (TIME Magazine’s Best Musical of 2010,); “Cabaret”; “August: Osage County”; “The Whipping Man,” “Pippin” and “Death of a Salesman.”
Staring as Romeo is Jamie Default, a second year M.F.A. candidate at the UMKC Department of Theatre. Default is making his Rep debut and has appeared in UMKC Theatre’s productions of “Almost, Maine”; “Big Love” and “King Lear.” Courtney Salvage (Juliet) is a third year M.F.A. candidate at UMKC who has previously appeared at the Rep in “Death of a Salesman.” Her UMKC Theatre productions include “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” “The Winter’s Tale” and “The Lady from the Sea.”
Complete biographies of the “Romeo and Juliet” company and more information can be found on the theatre’s website.
What: The KC Repertory Theatre presents “Romeo and Juliet.” This is a co-production with UMKC Theatre.
Where: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Runs now through Feb. 9.
Friday, Jan. 31 – Thursday, Feb. 6
What: Faculty recital with Robert Weirich, piano and Joseph Genualdi, violin.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2.
It’s free. Learn more on the UMKC calendar.
What: V-Day Book Display. Stop by and check out books and information about the V-Day movement to end violence against women and girls. This is co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, UMKC’s Violence Prevention and Response Project and UMKC Libraries.
Where: Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 8 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 28.
It’s free. Learn more on the UMKC calendar.
What: Composers’ Guild presents Co(mp)llaborations, a collaborative concert between the Composition Department and the French horn studio.
Where: The Sandbox, 1415 W. 39th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3.
It’s free. Learn more on the UMKC calendar.
What: “Illuminate,” an exhibition by UMKC Studio Art adjunct faculty, Dylan Mortimer.
Where: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through Feb. 9.
It’s free. Get more information on the Nerman Museum website.
What: Solo exhibition by Christel Highland, current Studio Art/Art History student.
Where: Bespoke Salon, 1919 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Through March 31.
What: Music Alliance: Sō Percussion. For more than a decade, Sō Percussion has redefined the modern percussion ensemble as a flexible entity, pushing its voice to the forefront of American musical culture. The group also will perform master classes and work with Conservatory students.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Learn more on the UMKC calendar.
What: The New Theatre Restaurant presents, “Harvey,” a comedy by Mary Chase.
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster, Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through April 6.
UMKC Connection: Co-owners Dennis Hennessy and Richard Carrothers are both UMKC graduates and both were presented in 2012 with honorary doctorates by the UMKC College of Arts and Sciences.
Get more information on the New Theatre website.
What: Music Alliance guest artist ensemble Sō Percussion presents a master class.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6.
It’s free. Get more information on the UMKC calendar.
What: The Coterie Theatre presents “Afflicted: Daughters of Salem.” This is a co-production with UMKC Theatre. This play explores the untold story of the Salem girls and the crucible of events that led to the Salem Witch Trials.
Where: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Ave., Suite 144, Kansas City Mo.
When: Jan. 28- Feb. 23.
Get more information on the Coterie Theatre website.
What: Men’s Tennis v. Creighton
Where: Woodside Country Club, 2000 W 47th Pl., Westwood, Kan.
When: 12 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31.
Get more information on the UMKC Athletics schedule.
What: Women’s Tennis v. Creighton
Where: Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31.
Get more information on the UMKC Athletics schedule.
What: Women’s Tennis v. Wichita State
Where: Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1.
Get more information on the UMKC Athletics schedule.
What: Men’s Basketball v. Grand Canyon
Where: Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:05 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1.
Get more information on the UMKC Athletics schedule.
What: UMKC’s Graduate Art History Association presents their first exhibition, “We Now Pronounce You: Redefining Marriage in the 21st Century.” The exhibition features contemporary artists from UMKC who have created visual interpretations of what marriage means in the current social and political climate. This week, the exhibition will feature two lectures: Elizabeth Berkshire of Donnelly College will present A Well-Reasoned Defense Against the Marriage Act: Georgia O’Keefe, Tobias Wolff, and the Psychological Value of Almost Destroying Each Other at 11:30 a.m., Feb. 6 in the Gallery; and Larson Powell and David Freeman, both from UMKC, will present Kokoschka’s Individualized Form of Love and The Business of Marriage in the Low Countries – The Arnolfini Portrait, at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 6.
Where: UMKC Gallery of Art, Room 203, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Jan. 23- Feb. 20.
Get more information in UMKC’s press release.
What: Studios Inc presents: “Studios Inc: 2013,” a group exhibition featuring the resident artists of 2013, including UMKC’s Barry Anderson, Jarrett Mellenbruch (Studio Art adjunct instructor), Dylan Mortimer (Studio Art adjunct instructor) and Garry Noland (Art History alumnus).
Where: Studios INC, 1708 Campbell, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Feb. 21.
Get more information on the Studios Inc website.
What: The UMKC Department of Art and Art History’s Design Speaks Series will feature guest speaker Kevin Fullerton of Springboard Creative. Fullerton, principal creative director at Springboard Creative, is an award-winning designer whose work is showcased in several graphic design books. This is a part of the department’s 2013-2014 Visiting Artist & Scholar Lecture Series.
Where: Fine Arts Building, Room 106, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3.
It’s free. Get more information the Art and Art History website.