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:  Arcadia Bound

Through video, photography, appropriation, manipulation, and performance, local artist Colby Jennings presents “Arcadia Bound” at the UMKC Gallery of Art. His images reveal the American pastoral landscape as it is and as we imagine it, sometimes resulting in confusion and anxiety as we attempt to reconcile the differences. Jennings’ show is open and continues until December 12, 2014.

The Gallery is located in the Fine Arts Building, 5015 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo. For more information, check the Gallery website.

                                                                   Nov. 19 – 26

What:  Christmas Carol!
Kansas City’s favorite holiday tradition is back for its 34th season.  
Where: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:  The play opens Friday, Nov. 21, and runs until Dec. 26. Check http://www.kcrep.org/ for all dates, times and tickets. Students, call the box office at 816-235-2700 for your special prices. See you on Bobblehead Night!

What:    Student Print Sale Benefit
The UMKC Art Department is holding a Student Print Sale Benefit, featuring prints made by traditional, digital and photo methods. Support these student artists, view their creative work and maybe buy a one-of-a-kind treasure. Cash only.
Where:  Miller Nichols Library Learning Center lobby. Address.
When:   Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It’s free.

What:   Men’s Basketball
Missouri S & T travels north to vie with UMKC’s hoopsters. Hey, Miners, you’re in Roo Country now.
Where:  Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
When:   Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7:05 p.m.
It’s free to UMKC students with ID. Others pay $5 – $15. Children under 3 are free.

What:  Women’s Basketball
All KC all the time as the Hawks of Rockhurst come across the street for a game against the Roos. It’s a Blue and Gold Game, too, meaning that UMKC athletes will be on hand to make some noise.
Where:  Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo.
When:   Sat., Nov. 22, at 2 p.m.
It’s free to UMKC students with ID. Others pay $5 – $15. Children under 3 are free.

What:  Cosi fan tutte – the Fall Opera!
Come enjoy the zany world of Mozart. The modern Greek fraternal setting is perfect for his humor and musicality.   
Where: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, White Recital Hall, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo.
When:  Through Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. each evening.
It’s free to all UMKC faculty, staff and students with ID. For others, tickets are $10-$12.
For more information, visit the Conservatory web site.

What:   The ‘Angry Birds’ Approach to Understanding Deficits in the Modern Economy
Learn the truth about Deficit Hawks, Doves, and Owls from nationally and internationally acclaimed monetary economist Stephanie Kelton.
Where:  UMKC Student Union Theater, Room 103, 5100 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:   Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
It’s free.

What:    The IMP Ensemble
Composition professor Paul Rudy leads students in an experimental, improvisatory new music ensemble.
Where:  Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:    Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.

What: The New Theatre Restaurant presents, “Shear Madness,” a crazy murder mystery solved by you, the audience. The comedy stars Richard Karn, Tim “Tool Time” Taylor’s flannel-shirted buddy from “Home Improvement.”
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster, Overland Park, Kan.
When: Now through Jan. 18, 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.
Check their website for tickets and times.

What:   2014 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards Exhibition
Where: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kan.
When:  Now through 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.