College Town. City Life.

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:  PrimaRebelle

If you’re looking for clothing that reflects your love of revolution and individual empowerment, then this fashion show is for you. The UMKC Gallery of Art is hosting local designer Whitney Manney as she introduces her label’s fifth collection, PrimaRebelle. Inspired by imagery of women’s liberation and the civil rights movement, the rise and decline of world empires, and street culture, Manney styles dynamic ready-to-wear garments for women with attitude.

The exhibit opens Thursday night, October 23rd, with a runway show from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, 5015 Holmes, Room 203. Free parking is available in the Cherry Street Garage, levels 5 and 6. An interactive installation and pop-up boutique will remain in the gallery space through Friday, November 7th.  Check out Manney’s previous collections at http://whitneymanney.com/.
It’s free.

October 22-28

What:    Film – Cancer Cell Research:  The Way of all Flesh.
This is the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancerous tumor cells were taken from her without her consent or knowledge and cultured, becoming the first known human immortal cell line for research. A panel discussion will follow. This is part of the Social Justice series, sponsored by UMKC’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with UMKC Libraries; the UMKC School of Education and the UMKC School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Community Partnership Diversity Council.
Where:   Miller Nichols Learning Center, 800 E. 51st Street Kansas City, Mo.
When:    Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
It’s free.

What:    The Who & The What
A new comedy by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar, this play is the story of a Pakistani-American playwright whose latest work is too revealing for her conservative father and sister.
Where: Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, Mo.
When:   The play runs through Nov. 16.
See the Rep’s website for dates, times and prices.

What:    Caucasian Chalk Circle
UMKC Theatre graduate production of a Brecht parable.
Where:   Student Union, Room 401, 5100 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:    The play runs through Oct. 26.
Check the Central Ticket Office for dates, times and prices.
Still only $6 for UMKC students with ID. Faculty and staff pay $10.

What:   Men’s Soccer
Two-fer weekend:  First, the Seattle Redhawks come to the Roos’ pitch on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Utah Valley Wolverines test their skills Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5080 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
It’s free
for UMKC students with ID. Other patrons pay $5 ($7 for a chairback.) Children under 3 are admitted free.

What:     Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World
The exhibit consists of 30 large educational panels with pictures and dialog inspiring peaceful resolution, and illustrating that each individual plays a part.
Where:   Miller Nichols Library, Room 303, 800 E. 51st Street, Kansas City, Mo.
When:
   The exhibit continues until Nov. 15.
It’s free
.

What:     Women’s Volleyball
They’ve been shaking up the volleyball world, taking down Mizzou and 13 others in a row. Will the Chicago State Cougars meet the same fate?
Where:   Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
When:
   Sunday, October 26, at 4 p.m.
It’s free
to UMKC students with ID. $5 for others.

What: The New Theatre Restaurant presents, “Murder Among Friends,” a comedy by Bob Barry starring Morgan Fairchild, aka 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.

What:  2014 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards Exhibition
Where:  Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
When:  Opens Thursday, September 11 with Opening 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 now until 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:    Exhibit – History of Nursing
The exhibit is a timeline documenting the contributions of the nursing profession from 55 AD until present day, with the last 6 images celebrating the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies. This is their 40th anniversary as a school.
Where:  Link Gallery, ground floor, Miller Nichols Library.
When:   Sept 18 through November 7, 2014.
The exhibit can be viewed during regular library hours. Check the web site for days and times.
It’s free.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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