Cheers to Volunteers! – Jeanne and Charlie Haake

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Spotlight on Centurions – Nikki Howell

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Kauffman Ambassadors – Winter Meeting

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Vacation Vignette – Sabates

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Congratulations, Lacey & Kevin!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IN REVIEW: Southies and strong women, sopranos and starry spangles

In Review

Congratulations, Melissa & Rolando!

SOCIAL CIRCLES

IN REVIEW: Ladies with an attitude, fellows in Shakespearean mood

In Review

WIN for KC Youth Advisory Board

EVENT EXTRAS

IRELAND, GERMANY AND BEYOND: Stealth, planning and artistry have boosted mezzo’s rise to fame

Backstage And Beyond

Crib Note – Thomas Brett Herrick

SOCIAL CIRCLES

Tails of Our Town – Milly Brandt

SOCIAL CIRCLES

K-State Alumni Association – Wabash CannonBall

EVENT EXTRAS

KU Advancement Board – Brackfest 2013

EVENT EXTRAS

IN REVIEW: KC Ballet presents varied program that reveals much about American dance

Backstage And Beyond

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012: A Dozen Priceless Performances

Paul's Perspective

SHATTERED DREAMS: Johnson Makes Debut in American Classic

Backstage And Beyond

DUTCHMAN ADRIFT: Lyric Opera embarks, finally, on mythical Wagnerian journey

Backstage And Beyond

In Review

In Review

MAN OF THE HOUR: Ballet Master is in charge of getting the KCB’s Nutcracker onto the stage

Backstage And Beyond

KC BALLET IN REVIEW

Backstage And Beyond

OUR JOYCE: Grammy-winning mezzo is in her prime as she appears on the Harriman-Jewell Series

Backstage And Beyond

BRAVE NEW HALLS: Kauffman Center is poised to spur Kansas City’s culture to new heights

Paul's Perspective

IN REVIEW: KCB Opens Season with Ambitious ‘Carmina,’ Two Other Works

In Review

IN REVIEW: Morris Group Brings Multi-faceted Program to Harriman-Jewell Series

In Review

FROM HAVANA, WITH LOVE: Harriman-Jewell Series Presents U.S. Debut of Legendary Cuban Orchestra

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: AX OPENS HARRIMAN SEASON WITH BEETHOVEN AND SCHUBERT

In Review

FORTUNE, INDEED: Ballet Offers Multi Sensory Spectacle to Open Second Kauffman Season

Backstage And Beyond

MAKING A MARK: Harriman-Jewell Series Brings Storied Dance Group to Kauffman Center

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Lyric Opera concludes season with witty, attractive production

Backstage And Beyond

FALL OF 2012: Top Picks In Music, Dance & Theatre

Paul's Perspective

BUTTERFLY EFFECT: Lyric’s production features soprano who made big splash here last season

Backstage And Beyond

QUALITY IS THEIR FIRST NAME: Playhouse Presents Special Run of New Year’s Eve Program

Backstage And Beyond

SEASON OF DREAMS: Arts Groups Announce New Seasons

Paul's Perspective

PASSION FOR OPERA: Lyric’s new leader has reputation for growing companies

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Pianist delivers warmth, elegance in generous Harriman program 

In Review

IN REVIEW: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet nudges contemporary dance into intriguing areas

In Review

WEEK IN REVIEW: Midori, Brahms and Carnage

In Review

IN REVIEW: Lyric closes season with classic Rossini opera

Backstage And Beyond

In Review

Backstage And Beyond

WHEN YOU KNEW: Heartland Men’s Chorus program confronts tough topics about gay awareness, bullying, and more

Backstage And Beyond

WORLD TOUR: Harriman lineup for 2012-2013 features wide variety, international fare

Paul's Perspective

LIKE A PHOENIX: Renowned Tenor Makes American Recital Debut on Harriman-Jewell Series

Backstage And Beyond

In Review

In Review

REVIEW: KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

In Review

IN REVIEW

In Review

REVIEW: ‘NIXON IN CHINA’

In Review

IN REVIEW: Lyric’s Cosi Trades on Vocal Excellence

In Review

HAND OVER FOOT: High-altitude dance company keeps evolving to find its artistic niche           

Backstage And Beyond

NIXON IN CHINA: Lyric Opera Presents Local Premiere of American Classic

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: HARRIMAN SERIES FEATURES ARTIST TO WATCH FOR

Backstage And Beyond

WHEREFORE ART THOU: KC Ballet’s version of Shakespeare classic conveys drama through pure dance

Backstage And Beyond

SKY’S THE LIMIT:  Park Piano Student Has Eye on International Career

Backstage And Beyond

THE BIG 12: Top Moments in KC Performing Arts for 2011

Paul's Perspective

NOT TO BE MISSED: Spring 2012’s Top 25 Events in Music, Dance & Theatre

Paul's Perspective

IN REVIEW: NUTCRACKER MEETS KAUFFMAN

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: IBSEN, Verdi & Bach – Weekend offers treats, challenges, oddball moments

In Review

GET A MOVE ON: Ballet program includes works new and old, and some surprises

Backstage And Beyond

STRATFORD ON THE MISSOURI: Chorale, Shakespeare Festival Present Lyrical Tribute

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: KC Chorale teams with Shakespeare Festival for satisfying program

In Review

IN REVIEW: Nevsky Redux – Symphony, mezzo-soprano, impress with noisy Prokofiev classic

In Review

GETTING THE RIGHT SOUND: Conductor has spent a lifetime evoking magic from choirs worldwide

Backstage And Beyond

SUN IN THE FUN: Kansas City’s Cultural Summer Sizzles in 2011

Paul's Perspective

MY ACHIN’ HEART: Musical uses classic country songs to tell stories of heartbreak and courage

Backstage And Beyond

SIZZLING CLASSICS: Summerfest offers chamber music to musically needy fans

Backstage And Beyond

BIG AND BOLD: Bolender Center to forge new paths for the KC Ballet and its School

Backstage And Beyond

GRABBING THE RING: San Francisco Opera presents fascinating production of Wagner milestone

Backstage And Beyond

READY, SET, DANCE: KC Ballet inaugurates new $32 million Bolender Center to great fanfare

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Actors Theatre scores big with haunting Pinter classics

In Review

A PILL FOR ALL SEASONS: KC Rep presents searing, funny, prize-winning family drama

Backstage And Beyond

CENTER OF ATTENTION: As the world watches, Kauffman opens with wildly successful inaugural weekend

Paul's Perspective

Composer’s New Piece Honors Kansas City’s Beloved Fountains

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: August: Osage County at KC Rep, Red at the Unicorn, and Emanuel Ax with the KC Symphony

In Review

ICE, ICE BABY: Lyric’s Ambitions Take Company into new Territory

Backstage And Beyond

AN AMERICAN BALLET: KCB Presents World Premiere of Ambitious New Piece

Backstage And Beyond

THE BATTLE OVER TOM SAWYER: Ballet Continues Long Tradition of Controversy Over Mark Twain Classic

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Weekend Events include Accorda, KC Symphony and Bach’s WTC Book 2

In Review

MAKING THE OLD NEW: Boston Festival brings Handel gem to Friends of Chamber Music series

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: KC Rep presents Kander & Ebb classic with polish and ingenuity

In Review

IN REVIEW: Boston Early Music Festival presents a Kansas City first, a fully authentic Baroque opera

In Review

ICON OF DANCE: KC Ballet and Rainy Day Books cosponsor appearance by Jacques D’Amboise

Backstage And Beyond

THE WORLD’S A STAGE: Unicorn presents courageous Pulitzer Prize-winning play

Backstage And Beyond

‘FIGARO’ BACKSTAGE: Lyric production bids farewell to its home of four decades

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Pulitzer Prize-winning play receives sensitive rendering in Unicorn production

In Review

PEERING INTO INFINITY: Ibsen classic gets smart, affectionate adaptation for ambitious KC Rep production

Backstage And Beyond

MUSIC OR NOT, LET’S DANCE: Ballet performs three works with varying relationships to music

Backstage And Beyond

HAYDN IN HOLLYWOOD: 32 short reviews of movies about classical music

Paul's Perspective

Local Colleges and Universities Announce Powerful Season Lineups

Paul's Perspective

Richard Harriman, World-Renowned Arts Presenter, Dies at 77

Backstage And Beyond

Musical Theater Heritage and KC Chamber Orchestra join for gala featuring music from Purcell to Cole Porter

Backstage And Beyond

New Composition for Lyric Arts Trio Honors Immigrant Grandmother

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Trey McIntyre Project Enchants Harriman-Jewell Series Opening Night Audience

In Review

Kansan Who Took Dance World by Storm Opens Harriman-Jewell Season

Backstage And Beyond

READY, SET, DESIGN: Lyric’s Scenic Genius Creates Bold Visuals for New Carmen

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Lyric’s Carmen Soft at Center Despite some Fine Performances

In Review

IN MEMORIAM RICHARD CASS: Friends, family, former students organize tribute concert for beloved teacher

Backstage And Beyond

MOORE ON THE PIANO: Keyboard wizard thrives on collaborations with classical stars

Backstage And Beyond

T-MINUS ONE YEAR AND COUNTING: Kauffman Center Celebration Features Local Talent, R&B legend

Backstage And Beyond

DEVIL IN THE DETAIL: Balanchine Wizard Helps KC Ballet Prep for Fall Performances

Backstage And Beyond

IN REVIEW: Soprano’s Harriman-Jewell recital demonstrates intelligence, vocal brilliance

In Review