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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: EXHIBITION: Ryan Schick MA Thesis Exhibition
The UMKC Gallery of Art presents current master of art student Ryan Schick’s thesis show. Inspired by the universe’s process of entropy, Schick’s art mirrors this theoretical approach. Rather than imposing a subject into his paintings, his methods involve breaking down abstract shapes, lines, and colors in a layering process that opens up a relationship between him and the materials. An Opening Reception will be from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, April 9.
Where: UMKC Gallery of Art, Fine Arts Building Room 203, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: April 9 – 24
It’s free. For information, visit the UMKC Gallery of Art website.

 April 8 – 14

What: Book Talk and Signing: “The Uncrushable Rose” by Bambi Nancy Shen
Bambi Nancy Shen, (M.A. ‘76) will talk about her autobiography and sign copies as part of the Friends of the Library 50th Anniversary festivities.
Where: Jeanette Nichols Forum on the first floor of the Miller Nichols Learning Center, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
It’s free and open to the public, but registration is requested.

What: Trombone Ensemble
This production is directed by JoDee Davis. Performances include BACH: Passacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582; CHEETHAM: Reflections and Rattledance; CHESNOKOV: Salvation is Created, Op. 25, No. 5; BRUCKNER: Virga jesse, WAB 52; BERLIOZ: “Rákóczy March” from Le damnation de Faust, Op. 24; GILES: Red Peppers Two Step; RESPIGHI: “The Pines of the Appian Way” from Pines of Rome.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Luke Fitzgerald, tuba
Student Recital with Dan Velicer, piano. Performances will include SHOSTAKOVICH, arr. Miettunen: Adagio from The Limpid Stream, Op. 39; WILLIAMS: Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra; SILVERMAN: Zigzags for Solo Tuba; and PAYNE: Sonata for Tuba and Piano.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Carol Oja, musicologist, Barr Institute Scholar Laureate (Guest Lecture)
Carol Oja, professor of musicology at Harvard University, is the Conservatory’s Barr Institute Scholar Laureate. This program is supported in part through a grant from the Patricia and Howard Barr Institute for American Composition Studies at UMKC.
Where: Grant Hall Room 330, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Thursday, April 9, 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Hyunki Yoon, piano
Doctoral Recital with Michelle Nam, orchestral reduction. Performances include MOZART: Sonata for Piano No. 10 in C Major, K. 330; LIEBERMANN: Nocturne for Piano No. 6, Op. 62; BACH: French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816; and LISZT: Concerto for Piano No. 2 in A Major, S. 125.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Thursday, April 9, 7:30 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Spring Exhibition UMKC Men’s Soccer vs Washington, Mo.
Where: Durwood Stadium, UMKC Campus, 5080 Cherry S., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Allison Shinnick, piano
Master’s Recital. Presentations include SCHUMANN: Papillons, Op. 2; BACH: Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825; BEETHOVEN: Sonata for Piano No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90; LIEBERMANN: Nocturne for Piano No. 8, Op. 85; and PROKOFIEV: Sonata for Piano No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 28 (“From Old Notebooks”).
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Saturday, April 11, 5 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Jordan Voth, piano
Master’s Recital. Performances include HAYDN: Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50; BACH: English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807; TCHAIKOVSKY: Dumka for Piano in C Minor, Op. 59 (“Russian Russian Scene”); LIEBERMANN: Nocturne for Piano No. 6, Op. 62; and RAVEL: Sonatine for Piano.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Sunday, April 12, 2:30 p.m.
It’s free.

What: Matthew Kasper, saxophone
Senior Recital with Dan Velicer, piano and Travis Houston, percussion. Performances include KING-SMITH: Winter’s Summer; YOSHIMATSU: Melting Dream, Op. 30a; SCHULHOFF: Sonata for Alto Saxophone (“Hot-Sonate”); TOMASI: Évocations; MASLANKA: Selections from Song Book; and DeSANTIS: +8.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Sunday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
It’s free.

What: HAIR: Retrospection
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents this concert documentary event. Directed by KC Rep’s Artistic Director Eric Rosen, the musical that defined a generation and brought rock music to the theatrical stage, HAIR: Retrospection captures the essence of the revolution and passion of the 1960s. In addition to its legendary score, this production features documentary interviews with original Broadway artists and continues KC Rep’s tradition of reimagining the classic musical. Book and lyrics are by Gerome Ragni and James Rado. Music is by Galt MacDermot. It is produced for the Broadway stage by Michael Butler and was originally produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival Theatre. This production contains adult language and situations, and images of brief nudity. It is appropriate for ages 17 and older.
Where: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Center for Performing Arts, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through April 12
For tickets and information, contact KC Rep.

What: Design Speaks: Megan Stephens and Nicole Satterwhite, Willoughby Design
As a strategist and creative director, Stephens specializes in leading the people-centered design process to create brand experiences that consumers love. From infusing new energy to help brands compete in the ever-changing marketplace to creating concepts from the ground up, Stephens is passionate about envisioning possibilities and bringing them to life. Satterwhite’s holistic, tenured approach to design leadership directly reflects her grace and polished demeanor. A design champion in the purest sense, Satterwhite has guided the creative process for a large portfolio of clients from Hallmark, Buckle and Tivol to Carson Bank, Mary Carol and BNIM Architects.
Where: Fine Arts Building Room 106, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Monday, April 13, 4 p.m.
It’s free. For information, visit the Art & Art History website.

What: Jazz Combos
Jazz students of all degree levels perform standards and originals in combos. All compositions and arrangements will be announced from the stage.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.
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 St., Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through May 3
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: Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat
“It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!” says the Cat in the tall red and white hat. This production features Sally and her brother, their pet Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and all of the favorite moments from the classic Dr. Seuss tale. Zany fun and adventures abound! With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, the Cat is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mom find when she gets home? The approximate running time is 50 minutes. Each performance is interactive! Built into each show is a pre-show experience that will explore Dr. Seuss’ world and engage kids physically and cognitively.
Where: The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City Mo.
When: Now through May 17
UMKC Connection: Two UMKC graduate theatre students founded the Coterie.
For tickets and show times, visit the website.

 


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