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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: Lasso of Truth
This multimedia theatrical experience by Carson Kreitzer, and directed by the Unicorn’s Johnny Wolfe, explores the history of William Moulton Marston – the inventor of the lie detector test – and the two women he lived with who inspired his other legendary creation: Wonder Woman. “Lasso of Truth” is a co-production with UMKC Theatre and Unicorn Theatre.
Where:  Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
When:  Jan. 28-Feb. 15
Tickets are $25 each. For tickets and show times, call 816-531-7529 or visit the website.


Jan. 28-Feb. 3

What:  Hand Print Press National Print Exhibition
The UMKC Gallery of Art presents the UMKC Hand Print Press National Print Exhibition, featuring the work of 29 printmakers from across the United States. Exhibited works were selected by Juror Dr. Sandra Olsen who serves as director of the University of Buffalo Arts Galleries. The exhibition is sponsored by UMKC Hand Print Press. Free parking is available in the Cherry St. Garage, levels 5 and 6.
Where:
UMKC Gallery of Art, Fine Arts Building 203, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:  Now through
Feb. 26.
It’s free.

What:  HEMISPHERES: Sound Photographs from Madagascar
HEMISPHERES is an immersion. Through imagery, song and story, the audience is transported to Madagascar, to isolated corners of this remote island nation, and into an unprecedented collection of songs. This is part of the PortFOLio Series, sponsored by the UMKC Friends of the Library. The College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association and Unbound are cosponsors.
Where:  Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Dean’s Gallery, 4th Floor.
When: 
Now through Sunday, Feb. 22. A closing reception will be on Friday, Feb. 13, 5 – 7 p.m. For more information, please call Ashley Davis at 816-235-1531.
It’s free.

What:    Studios art exhibition
Studios Inc offers local artists assistance through a paid residency program with the space and the facilities to produce larger, more ambitious works. In return, the artists exhibit annually in The Studios Inc Exhibition Space. There is one going on right now.
Where:  Studios Inc Exhibition Space, 1708 Campbell, Kansas City, Mo.
When:   The exhibit is open and runs until Feb. 15.
UMKC Connection:  Exhibiting artist Ricky Allman is an associate professor in UMKC’s Department of Art and Art History.
It’s free.

What: The New Theatre Restaurant presents, “Forever Plaid”
This internationally acclaimed musical revue tells the story of four young, eager, male singers who in 1950 meet their demise in a bus crash on the way to their first big concert. Every evening they return from Heaven to posthumously fulfill their dreams, to perform the concert that never was.
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster, Overland Park, Kan.
When:   Opened Feb. 19 for a run until May 3, 2015.
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.
For tickets and show times, visit the website.

What:  Women’s basketball vs. Grand Canyon
Where:  Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
When:  Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.
A second women’s game against Utah Valley follows on Saturday, Jan. 31
It’s free to UMKC students with ID. Others pay $1 – $15. Children under 3 are free. It’s also $1 Night: $1 tickets, $1 hot dogs, $1 drinks or $1 candy.

What:  Women’s basketball vs. Utah Valley
Where:  Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
When:  Thursday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m.
It’s free to UMKC students with ID. Others pay $5 – $15. Children under 3 are free. This game is PINK OUT – Ticket proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen Foundation.

What: Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Co-production with Coterie Theatre of a play by Kate DiCamillo, directed by David Saar.
Where:  2015 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., KC, Mo.
When:  Jan. 27 – March 1
For tickets and show times, call 816-474-6552 or visit the website.

What: Ariel Quartet with Alon Goldstein, piano (Music Alliance)
Characterized by its youth, brilliant playing, and soulful interpretations, the Ariel Quartet has quickly earned a glowing international reputation. In January 2012, the Quartet was named quartet-in-residence at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, a remarkable accomplishment for such a young ensemble and a testament to the Ariel’s skill and dedication to their craft. Formed in Israel, the Quartet moved to the United States in 2004 to continue its professional studies.
Where:  Folly Theater, 300 West 12th Street, Kansas City, Mo
When:  Jan. 30, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for UMKC faculty, staff and all students with UMKC or student ID. Cost to the general public is $25.

What: Saxophone Recital
This recital will feature students from the saxophone studio of UMKC assistant Prof. Zachary Shemon. BACH: Concerto nach italiänichem Gusto (Italian Concerto), BWV 971; GLASS: Saxophone Quartet, mvts. I and IV; GOTKOVSKY: “Final” from Brillance; SCHMITT: Légende, Op. 66; TOMASI: Ballade; and WHITACRE, arr. Dundee: Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:  Feb. 1, 2:30 p.m.
It’s free.


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