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: Inside the Art Life of Adrienne Walker Hoard
Beyond her life as a professor at UMKC, Adrienne Walker Hoard, M.F.A., Ed.D., is an accomplished painter, photographer and jewelry maker. Her work will be on display at the Miller Nichols Library.
Where: Dean’s Gallery, Fourth Floor, Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Jan. 25 to May 19; Gallery Opening is 4:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25
The opening reception is free, but RSVPs are requested.
Jan. 25 – 31
What: Hana’s Suitcase
Past and present mysteries come together in this captivating true story spanning 70 years and crisscrossing three continents for Hana’s Suitcase: A Holocaust Mystery. This investigative play is by Emil Sher, based on the book by Karen Levine, and directed by Walter Coppage. It is a co-production between The Coterie and UMKC Theatre and in partnership with Tradewind Arts.
Where: The Coterie, Crown Center, Suite 144, 2450 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Feb. 12
UMKC Connection: Two UMKC graduate theatre students founded The Coterie.
For tickets and show times, visit the website.
What: The Fabulous Lipitones
What happens when a barbershop quartet loses a key member to a heart-stopping high B-flat? The three surviving members are scrambling to find a tenor before a national competition. When they hear golden tones being sung over the phone at an auto body shop, the three Lipitones are sure they have their fourth … but when they meet him in person, he’s not quite what they expected. An uproarious comedy with pitch perfect harmonies.
Where: New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through Feb. 12
For tickets and show times, visit the website.
UMKC Connection: Co-owners Dennis Hennessy and Richard Carrothers are both UMKC graduates; the UMKC College of Arts and Sciences presented both honorary doctorates in 2012.
What: How To Use A Knife
It isn’t easy running a busy restaurant kitchen in New York City, but it may be the last chance Chef George gets to turn his life around. Behind the scenes, the kitchen sizzles with two rowdy Guatemalan line cooks, an entitled young busboy and an eerily quiet African dishwasher. When secrets from the past bubble to the surface, Chef George discovers he holds more than his own life in his hands. How To Use A Knife is by Will Snider and directed By Sidonie Garrett. It is produced at Unicorn Theatre as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere with the support of Peter Emch.
Where: Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Jan. 25 to Feb. 19
UMKC Connection: Three UMKC Theatre graduates started Unicorn Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online.
What: UMKC Men’s Basketball vs. Grand Canyon
Where: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 6:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission for all home games. Single tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online.
What: Side by Side by Sondheim
Nominated for both London’s Olivier Award and Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Musical, Side by Side by Sondheim celebrates the music and lyrics of Pulitzer, Tony and Academy Award-winning Stephen Sondheim, arguably the most important musical theater composer in American history. Side By Side ran in London and New York for well over a thousand performances, making it one of the most successful musical revues of all time.
Where: Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center; 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Jan. 27 to Feb. 13
Tickets are available from the KC Repertory Theatre online.
What: Sean Chen, Master Class
This is a master class for Sean Chen, piano.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo.
When: 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 27
It’s free.
What: UMKC Men’s Basketball vs. CSU Bakersfield
Scout Night with the Roos. All Kansas City area scouts will receive a special basketball themed patch with each ticket purchase. The first 200 scouts to purchase tickets will gain access into the pre-game pizza party. Get the discounted scout tickets using the special offer: SCOUTS.
Where: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:05 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission for all home games. Single tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online.
What: Adam Rainey, Master Class
This is a master class for Adam Rainey, trombone, with the Kansas City Symphony for the students of JoDee Davis. The performance is made possible by the Kansas City Symphony’s Community Connections Initiative.
Where: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30
It’s free.
What: Doug Walter, Master Class
This is a master class with Doug Walter, professor of percussion and jazz at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Music. Walter will focus on jazz as well as concert percussion.
Where: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31
It’s free.
What: UMKC Men’s Basketball vs. Ottawa
Where: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 6:35 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission for all home games. Single tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online.