Mari LaCure
The artist of the month at Plenum Space is Mari LaCure. Check out the opening reception from 6-10pm on First Friday. After that, viewings are by appointment. Fri., May 1, 6-10 p.m., 2009 Tags: Mari LaCure, Night & Day
Archives: April 2009
First Friday Exhibition
At this First Friday art opening, check out works by George Renault and Juliet Renault. The opening festivities last from 6-9pm. Fri., May 1, 6-9 p.m., 2009 Tags: George Renault, Juliet Renault, Night & Day
The Mercy Seat
(206 East 16th Street, 816-421-4833) presents an exhibit of photographer and BMX cyclist Dusty Colyer’s large-scale photos, a striking series of night images that suggest a story and directly engage viewers in the construction of a narrative. Individually, the pieces are mysterious and dramatic, and the viewer is left to figure out the connections among them. Tonight’s exhibit is accompanied…
Do You Get It?
He proclaims himself the godfather of American avant-garde theater. Some call him the prince of pretension. One thing is certain: Richard Foreman’s art must be seen — and heard. In tonight’s local production of Foreman’s You, playing at 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m. at the Slap and Tickle Gallery (504 East 18th Street), you’ll hear the word you…
Kielbasa and Polka
Most people think of wet T-shirt contests and drag racing when they think of Polski Day, but those stereotypes couldn’t be less true. Allow us to whip up some Polish history for you. Polski Day actually commemorates the signing of Poland’s constitution in 1791 — a fairly progressive step toward equality. Granted, it was less than a year before Russia…
Art at Flea Market Prices
Every Saturday, local artists peddle original works for $1 to $50. Get incredible deals on one of a kind clothing, jewelry, fine art, gourmet food, handmade items, handbags, antiques, accessories, kitsch, vintage finds and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts: May 2. Continues through Dec. 19, 2009 Tags: Night & Day
Philharmonic Finale
The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City and Park University will present the Philharmonica’s season finale concert featuring Yu-Fang Chen, the 2009 Philharmonia Concerto Competition Winner. The concert will be held in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. Sun., May 3, 3 p.m., 2009 Tags: Night & Day, Park University, Yu-Fang Chen
Jutting and Swerving
The Urban Culture Project presents Jutting and Swerving, a dance performance with choreography by Jane Gotch and Tiffany Sisemore. Fri., May 1, 8 p.m.; Sat., May 2, 8 p.m., 2009 Tags: Jane Gotch, Night & Day, Tiffany Sisemore
Dangerous Kiss
In the play Stop Kiss, Sara and Callie are walking through New York City’s West Village, when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by a prejudiced bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured. She falls into a coma, which becomes one of the major subjects of the play. George, Callie’s good friend, tries to help…
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the Guadalupe Center celebrates its 90th anniversary. Food, music, dancing and other festivities are happening throughout the weekend. See guadalupecenters.org/5demayo2009.html for more information. Fri., May 1; Sat., May 2; Sun., May 3, 2009 Tags: Guadalupe Center, Night & Day
One-Act Operas
KU Opera has a new director, and she’s making her debut with two one-act performances at the Robert Baustian Theatre in Murphy Hall. The first opera is Gianni Schicchi, a story that begins with a death. Following an intermission, the second performance is L’Enfant et les Sortileges. Call 785-864-3982 for tickets. Thu., April 30, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., May 2, 7:30…
Breathe by Ryan Bonte
Breathe is an exhibition of photography by Ryan Bonte. From his artist’s statement: “On a daily basis we lose sight of the nature around us. At night, nature takes on a surreal appearance which disconnects us from the ‘natural.’ This dreamy effect is what I search for.” Fri., May 1, 6-10 p.m., 2009 Tags: Night & Day, Ryan Bonte
Clare Doveton and Molly Murphy
Local artists Clare Doveton and Molly Murphy present an exhibition of new works they’ve done on their own and together. Fri., May 1, 2009 Tags: Clare Doveton, Molly Murphy, Night & Day
Pi Gallery
Pi Gallery owner Jody Wilkins and Late Show Gallery owner Tom Deatherage honored their friend, the late artist Mott-Ly, with a benefit exhibition April 24 for the Kansas City Academy, a private college-prep school in Waldo. Tonight, the Pi Gallery (419 East 18th Street, 816-210-6534) hosts the sixth-annual exhibit of works by kids from that school. “It’s not just visual…
Jungle Heat
The make-believe world of fiendish creatures and surrealist landscapes haunts our subconscious well into adulthood. If you still haven’t found the wild things, try the Kansas City Zoo. Saki monkeys, golden lion tamarins, white-cheeked gibbons — these are just a small sampling of the exotic wildlife that inhabits the Tropics, an indoor exhibit (6800 Zoo Drive, 816-513-5800). The Tropics, which…
Soul Beat
The Bay Area Spirit Drumz (“drum sanctuary”) combines virtuoso Afro-Cuban, Afro-Haitian, Afro-Brazilian and West African percussion with lessons in leadership and cultural competency to provide liberation and inspiration. Founder Afia Walking Tree’s goal, since starting her project in 1996, has been to prepare women and girls to become healers and leaders through the mastery of African drums. This weekend, Walking…
’90s Nostalgia
It’s inevitable — after bringing back leggings and new wave, the resurgence of ’80s style is finally starting to give way to the return of the ’90s. That’s right — it’s (almost) OK now to think of scrunchies and grunge rock as retro cool, thanks to the 20-year cycle of fashion. Whoever sports the most impressive ’90s ensemble tonight at…
Gently Used
If you’re looking for some bargains on household items, collectibles or clothing, the City Market kicks off its weekly Sunday Yard Sale event today, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., throwing open stalls normally reserved for area farmers and local food producers to downtown loft dwellers who have accumulated too much stuff and need to unload. And if you find…
Champions Tune Up
Last September, the Kansas City T-Bones captured their first Northern League title. After a night of celebrating, the players boarded a bus for the nine-hour trip back from Gary, Indiana, to the Dotte. Such is life in baseball’s independent leagues. The T-Bones’ title defense begins tonight at 7 with an exhibition at CommunityAmerica Ballpark (1800 Village West Parkway). Kansas City,…
Teocali
(2512 Holmes, 816-221-4749). Enrique and Chela Gutierrez easily lure Crown Center denizens with 40 different types of tequila, including Milagro Romance, a dual-chambered bottle with nine-month-aged blue agave reposado tequila in the outer chamber and a blue agave select barrel reserve anejo tequila in the inner chamber. If that’s too fancy, there’s always Patrón. Tue., May 5, 2009 Tags: Chela…
Sol Azteca
(542 Southwest Boulevard, 913-362-0817). This brightly colored restaurant on the Kansas side of the Boulevard has pitchers of frozen raspberry, banana, peach, mango or passion-fruit margaritas. Also, enjoy 10 different kinds of Mexican beers in the now cigarillo-free space. Tue., May 5, 2009 Tags: kansas, Night & Day
World Premiere Screening
Ravage is a supernatural thriller about a stranger who shows up in a small town just before people start vanishing. Presented by Underdog Films, the movie was filmed in the metro and features a local cast. Many of the stars will be in attendance at the premiere. See ravagethemovie.com for more details. Fri., May 1, 7:45 p.m., 2009 Tags: 3191,…
Community of Reason
The Community of Reason meets each Sunday in room 301 of Haag Hall to discuss philosophy, religion, social justice, ethics and other issues. Each week a different guest speaker makes a presentation. There’s an informal gathering at 12:30 p.m., followed by the program at 1 p.m. Sun., Feb. 6, 1 p.m., 2011 Tags: Haag Hall, Night & Day
In Script
In Script is exhibition of work by Chelsea Perry, a KCAI junior majoring in photography. The artist describes the exhibition as “sculpting the past into something new to reclaim and redefine a collection of vintage, vernacular photographs, focusing on their sentimental traditions and near extinction as personal, physical objects.” Fri., May 1, 6-9 p.m.; Fri., May 8; Fri., May 15,…
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