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SUMMARY:Folly Theater - Art For Art
DESCRIPTION:Art For Art\nArt For Art is a lively silent art auction where the visual and performing arts come together to celebrate creativity across the region. Guests will enjoy champagne\, wine\, and light hors d’oeuvres while browsing and bidding on incredible artwork through an online bidding platform. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization inspires\, entertains\, and unites audiences through inclusive programming\, their heritage\, and the transformative power of the performing arts.\n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theater-art-for-art-2/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Manetta":MAILTO:cassidy@follytheater.org
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater - Folly Frolic
DESCRIPTION:To inspire\, entertain\, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater. \nFolly Frolic\n\n\n  \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theater-folly-frolic/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater - Eat\, Drink\, and Be Jolly For the Folly
DESCRIPTION:The 11th annual Folly Garden Party will support the Folly Theater’s general operations fund. Join us for a fabulous afternoon of conversation and “cheers” in honor of our late friend\, C. Stephen Metzler\, and the Folly Theater. \nEat\, Drink\, and Be Jolly For the Folly\n\n\nTo inspire\, entertain\, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theater-eat-drink-and-be-jolly-for-the-folly/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Manetta":MAILTO:cassidy@follytheater.org
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SUMMARY:The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra - Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Folly Theater will be transported to the Golden Age of Hollywood\, and guests will enjoy a performance featuring vocalist and Kansas City native\, Brenne Whitaker. Come dressed for the red carpet and enjoy live interviews\, a live auction\, a concert performance\, dinner\, and drinks. \nGlamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala\n\n\nDedicated to promoting the rich culture 0f Kansas City through performances and education. We strive to be a leading voice\, ensuring that Kansas City’s influential jazz tradition continues to thrive and evolve. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-kansas-city-jazz-orchestra-glamour-of-old-hollywood-jazz-gala-2/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Bell Jackson":MAILTO:alyssa@kcjo.org
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater - Art For Art
DESCRIPTION:Art For Art is an art and memorabilia benefit auction supporting the Folly Theater. It will feature more than 100 pieces from local artists\, as well as signed memorabilia from Folly performers like Dolly Parton! Online bidding will open on March 24th and close at 4 p.m. on April 6th. \nArt For Art\n\n\nTo inspire\, entertain\, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theater-art-for-art/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Manetta":MAILTO:cassidy@follytheater.org
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater's Folly Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Folly Frolic: Michael Feinstein in “Because of You” featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band. \n\n\nFolly Theater; To preserve the Folly Theater – Kansas City’s oldest historic theater – as a premier performance venue\, we commit to maintain our building’s heritage\, diversify our programs and entertainment offerings\, and be an enthusiastic participant in the continuing revitalization of Downtown Kansas City. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theaters-folly-frolic-2/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Williams - Folly Theater":MAILTO:brain@follytheater.org
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey's 2024 Gala “United By Dance” 40 Years
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Gala features the magnificent Ailey II company at the Folly Theater. We will celebrate 40 years of dance\, diversity\, and arts education. A dinner celebration and the year’s best dance party will follow at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. \n\n\nKansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey; To make dance accessible to all people by presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II\, teaching young people critical life skills through dance\, and modeling interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-friends-of-alvin-aileys-2024-gala-united-by-dance-40-years/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Tamara Weaver":MAILTO:tamara@kcfaa.org
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater's Matthew Whitaker Quintet
DESCRIPTION:“Matthew Whitaker is music. To see and hear him play is to know that divine talent exists. Beyond his innate musical abilities is a sheer joy and passion to create music\,” – WBGO. At 15\, he became the youngest Yamaha jazz piano artist. Now at 22 he is taking stages across the world by storm. \n\nFolly Theater: Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23\, 1900. Though the exterior has remained with it’s 1900s charm\, inside you will find beautiful modern updates. This theater features shows of all kinds including a jazz series\, Americana\, and kids series.\n \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theaters-matthew-whitaker-quintet/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240224
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater's Diane Schuur
DESCRIPTION:A leading vocalist in contemporary jazz\, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Schuur’s voice is bold and expressive\, traversing a straight-ahead brand of jazz in her trademark style – simultaneously romantic and mischievous\, radiating soulful passion. \n\nFolly Theater: Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23\, 1900. Though the exterior has remained with it’s 1900s charm\, inside you will find beautiful modern updates. This theater features shows of all kinds including a jazz series\, Americana\, and kids series. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theaters-diane-schuur/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T180000
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CREATED:20221208T160118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T160118Z
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater's Folly Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with drinks\, appetizers\, and more followed by a world-class performance in the “Carnegie Hall of the Plains” \n\nFolly Theater; To preserve Kansas City’s oldest historic theater as a premier performance venue\, we commit to maintain our building’s heritage\, diversify our program and entertainment offerings\, and be an enthusiastic participant in the continuing revitalization of Downtown Kansas City. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theaters-folly-frolic/
LOCATION:Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Truman - Folly Theater":MAILTO:rick@follytheater.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112
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SUMMARY:Folly Theater's Alexa Tarantino Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning\, vibrant\, young jazz saxophonist\, woodwind doubler\, composer\, and educator. Alexa’s “high-octane [performance]” (Jazzit Magazine) establish her individual voice which shines through as a dynamic performer and educator. \n\nFolly Theater: Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23\, 1900. Though the exterior has remained with it’s 1900s charm\, inside you will find beautiful modern updates. This theater features shows of all kinds including a jazz series\, Americana\, and kids series.\n \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folly-theaters-alexa-tarantino-quartet/
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