UMKC’s weekly arts, sports and culture 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: Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company
An evening of beautiful dance and brilliant choreography – lyric, edgy, poignant and dynamic – will touch your heart and send your spirit soaring. “Uncommon Voices: The Women of Dance” spotlights the diverse works of women choreographers and special dances created for the women of WHCDC. “Uncommon Voices” features works by Jennifer Muller, Winifred Harris, Leni Wylliams, UMKC’s own Mary Pat Henry and DeeAnna Hiett, and others.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Mo. For tickets, call 816-235-6222. Don’t miss it.
September 11- 17
What: 2014 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards Exhibition
Where: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Ks.
When: Opens Thursday, September 11, 2014, with a reception at 6 p.m. Garry Noland and other artists will speak on their work at 7 p.m. in the museum’s Hudson Auditorium.
The show runs September 11-December 21. Gallery hours are Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday noon – 5 p.m.
UMKC Connection: Garry Noland is an alum (BA) of the UMKC Art History program.
It’s free.
What: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band master class
UMKC Conservatory students will be performing, but the program is open to the public.
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Sept. 12, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
It’s free.
What: UMKC Conservatory Graduate Fellowship Brass Quintet
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba. That gets my attention.
It’s free.
What: Midwest Poets’ Series, featuring Dave Smith
Where: Rockhurst University’s Mabee Theater, 5225 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
UMKC Connection: Bob Stewart, editor of UMKC’s New Letters magazine, is Director of the Midwest Poets Series.
It’s free. A reception follows the reading – translation: snacks.
What: Holly Stewart MA Thesis Exhibition: Local Grandmother Quilts Giant Penises
Where: UMKC Gallery of Art, Fine Arts Building 203, 5015 Holmes St.
When: Now through Friday, September 19.
Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Special event Friday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m.
Jacki Witt, UMKC director of Continuing Nursing Education; art research librarian Dawn Mackey; and artist-scholar William Howell will participate in a panel discussion of our contemporary sexual culture on campus and related topics, including gender equality and sex positivity. Contact umkcgallery@umkc.edu, or call 816-235-1502 for more information.
It’s free.
What: 2014 Kansas City Flatfile Exhibition
Where: H&R Block Artspace, 16 E 43rd St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Sept. 27
Hours are Tuesday through Friday: Noon to 5 p.m, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
UMKC Connection: Group exhibition including Maryanna Adelman (MA Studio Art alumna), Ricky Allman (Associate Professor of Studio Art), Jamie Bates Slone (Adjunct Instructor), Justin Beachler (BA Art History alumnus), Joe Bussell (former MA Studio Art student), Adam Finkelston (MA Studio Art alumnus), Jennie Frederick (former Studio Art student), Elijah Gowin (Professor and Chair), Robert Howsare (Adjunct Instructor), Susi Lulaki (MA Studio Art alumna), Garry Noland (BA Art History alumnus), Kati Toivanen (Professor and Associate Dean), and Davin Watne (Lecturer). For more information, contact umkcgallery@umkc.edu, or call 816-235-1502
It’s free.
What: The New Theatre Restaurant presents, “Murder Among Friends,” a comedy by Bob Barry starring Morgan Fairchild. Don’t give me that blank look. She portrayed Chandler Bing’s mother on “Friends.”
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster, Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through Nov. 2.
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: Barry Anderson, Professor of Studio Art – Digital Video & Motion Design
Solo exhibition Pigeon – Anderson’s single-channel video installation Pigeon (2001) (7:37 minute loop) engages the viewer in both the activity and stillness of a site. Accompanied by the existing sounds present in the piazza the video grounds us in a sense of real-time for a brief and unexpected exchange.
Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through November 2, 2014.
It’s free.