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Ep. 121 Live from MAX – State of the Industry   This week we share the final episode recorded at the Midwest Arts Xpo in 2024.   Our guests: Lauren Jelencovich, Artist Kris Kaminski, ECE Touring Andy McGuire, George Daily Community Auditorium Lisa Rock, Lisa Rock Entertainment Marc Baylin, Penn Live Arts and Collins Center for the Arts Sara Beatty, Kauffman Center for the Arts Maggie McClure, Artist (The Imaginaries) Jeff Laramie, SRO Artists Christine Cox, C-Squared Entertainment Carson Brimm, Marion Cultural and Civic Center Miles Brooks, Magic of Bill Blagg   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions – https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod   Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Christopher Ruud joins Michael Hogge to talk the legendary Holiday Classic at the Kauffman Center!   The post Arts Magazine Show: KC Ballet presents Nutcracker appeared first on KKFI.

Ep. 104 Live from MAX – The Cost of Touring and Merch Splits  We're bringing you round 2 of our mini-interviews from the 2024 Midwest Arts Xpo featuring five more guests discussing the costs and challenges of touring today. Our hosts also have a spirited discussion about merch splits and the changing financial pressures of the industry (but Kevin is somehow the eternal optimist?) You can find the Pitchfork article referenced in the episode here: https://pitchfork.com/features/article/artist-merch-cuts-venues/. Our guests this week are: Helen Welch, Vocalist/Producer, Big Wow Productions Pat Hazell, Chief Creative Officer, Sweetwood Creative Patrick Donelly, Vice President of Theater Operations, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Zak Mirz, Magician & Storyteller Ella McAndrew, Director of Programming, The FIM   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi (@VicDaviMusic).

Send us a Text Message.Thanks for joining us. In this episode we speak with:Abby Bland, Kansas City Poet & Performer. https://www.abbyblandpoetry.com/Sidonie Garrett, Executive Artistic Director, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Julius Caesar, Southmoreland Park, June 11-30, 2024. https://kcshakes.org/juliuscaesar/ Our MUST SEE KC picks are:Heartland Men's Chorus Presents 'RISE UP' at The Folly Theater. June 15-16, 2024. More info at https://hmckc.org/summer/Donny Osmond Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. June 11, 2024. Get tickets at https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/osmond.KC Fringe Festival. July 12-28, 2024. Tickets & Info at https://kcfringe.org/This show is hosted and produced by Tess Koppelman and Jamie Campbell. Our Executive Producer is Nathan Gwartney. Our Audio Engineer is Paul Vedros. Episodes are mixed and edited by Thomas Newby who also composed our theme music.If you have something you would like featured on our show reach out to us through our social media.Follow Us On:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite

Send us a Text Message.Tuesday, April 16, 2024It's our very 1st episode of ON STAGE KC! Thanks for joining us. In this episode we speak with:Shelly Verden, Composer and Lyricist for "H.O.T. the Musical" having it's World Premiere at Unicorn Theatre. More info at unicorntheatre.org. H.O.T. the Musical, MAY 8 - JUN 2 2024, Presented by Unicorn Theatre at Unicorn Theatre. More info at unicorntheatre.org.Hilari Holt, Improviser, Comedian, and Founder of 1st Black Comedy Festival Kansas City.Black Comedy Festival Kansas City, APR 25,26,&27 2024, Presented by Black Comedy Festival Kansas City at Multiple Venues. More info at bcfkansascity.comOur MUST SEE KC picks are:Passport to India Festival, APR 21 2024, Presented by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More Info at https://cart.nelson-atkins.org/43150/44185Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner, APR 25 2024, Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More info at https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/tinaturner.Arts in Prison presents the East Hill Singers, Songs of Transformation, APR 28 2024, Presented by Arts in Prison at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. More info at https://www.artskcgo.com/event/arts-in-prison-presents-the-east-hill-singers-songs-of-transformation/Spinning Tree Theatre presents Rubik by Vanessa Severo, APR 26 - MAY 05 2024, Presented by Spinning Tree Theatre at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. More info at https://spinningtreetheatre.com/%22rubik%22.This show is hosted and produced by Tess Koppelman and Jamie Campbell. Our Executive Producer is Nathan Gwartney. Our Audio Engineer is Paul Vedros. Episodes are mixed and edited by Thomas Newby who also composed our theme music.If you have something you would like featured on our show reach out to us through our social media.Follow Us On:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with artist Jane Chu. Throughout her career she's combined her academic research with professional practice in the arts, philanthropy, and business administration. From 2014 to 2018 Jane was the 11th chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts. Prior to that, she was the founding president and CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, and was charged with overseeing a $413 million campaign to construct and open the center.  Currently Jane is a practicing visual artist based in New York City, and her drawings of 3D colored objects atop black and white background scenes allow viewers to embrace multiple perspectives simultaneously. We'll link to her website in the show notes so you can read more about her and her involvement with projects such as The Objects of Immigrants to America, by illustrating and telling stories of individuals from all walks of life who have immigrated to the United States. https://www.janechuart.com/In our conversation, we dissect the challenges of securing philanthropic investment and the dance between artistic autonomy and market demands. Together, we navigate the strategic partnerships that amplify donor appeal, sharing invaluable advice for artists striving to maintain a vibrant creative practice. Discover the delicate art of demonstrating a track record that wins support, and the intricate balance needed to foster artistic innovation while ensuring financial sustainability.Embark on a journey through the cultural business landscape, where the nuances of communication styles and entrepreneurial savvy can make or break an artist's career. Chu opens up about her personal evolution in bridging diverse professional worlds and the lessons learned along the way. You'll gain strategies for managing the ebb and flow of creative work, staying continuously inspired, and the courage it takes to place true value on your artistic contributions.

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with artist Jane Chu. Throughout her career she's combined her academic research with professional practice in the arts, philanthropy, and business administration. From 2014 to 2018 Jane was the 11th chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts. Prior to that, she was the founding president and CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, and was charged with overseeing a $413 million campaign to construct and open the center.  Currently Jane is a practicing visual artist based in New York City, and her drawings of 3D colored objects atop black and white background scenes allow viewers to embrace multiple perspectives simultaneously. We'll link to her website in the show notes so you can read more about her and her involvement with projects such as The Objects of Immigrants to America, by illustrating and telling stories of individuals from all walks of life who have immigrated to the United States. https://www.janechuart.com/In our discussion, we unravel the complexities behind arts funding and its undeniable ripple effect across communities. Discover the expansive reach of the National Endowment for the Arts, far more inclusive than just nonprofits, and dive into the participatory heartbeat of their grant review process. Change-makers and art aficionados will find a trove of insights on how to engage with these panels and foster a fusion of creativity and commerce. The digital age has indeed redefined the arts funding landscape, carving out new avenues for artistic souls to traverse, intertwined with other disciplines, and free to explore both commissioned works and the pursuit of personal creative quests. Join us as we celebrate the artists who are pushing boundaries and painting our world with the broad strokes of innovation and entrepreneurship.

We announce the lineup for the 16th annual Apocalypse Meow fundraiser show for Midwest Music Foundation on Saturday, NOV 4 at recordBar. We begin the radio broadcast there, playing music from two acts on the lineup and also talking about the roots of MMF. We share stories about our old friend, the spark that helped create MMF, the great Abigail Henderson. We also share a story from this past weekend at The Plaza Art Fair, even though she's been gone for 10 years now, she pops up so often and her stories and words still resonate all the time!After that we dive into the OCT and beyond Concert Calendar and highlight and play music from some shows that we think should be on your radar, shows like:10/20/23 Nation of Language at recordBar10/20/23 Nobuntu in the Polsky Theater at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College10/21/23 Matisyahu at The Folly Theater presented by Knuckleheads10/24/23 Freight Train Rabbit Killer on 4th floor of The Rec Deck at Boulevard Beer Hall's Halloween Pop-Up10/25/23 Moon 17 at Farewell10/25/23 Wilco at The Midland Theatre10/30/23 Kate Cosentino at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts11/1/23 Kristen May at Colonial Gardens in Blue Springs11/24/23 Amanda Hughey at Buffalo State Pizza Co. in The Crossroads (and in her other projects: 11/16/23 with Kid Sister at Nighthawk at Hotel Kansas City and on 10/13/23 with Flat Susan at Fuego Cantina & Events11/30/23 The Japanese House at Liberty Hall 

Tori Fugate joined the KC Pet Project team in March 2012 – shortly after the organization took over the Kansas City, MO, animal shelter in January 2012. She is a graduate of Drury University in Springfield, MO, with a B.A. in Advertising and minors in Global Studies, Sports Management, and Women & Gender Studies. Tori's past work experience includes working with the St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A affiliate, the Springfield Cardinals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and various retail management positions. Her past non-profit experience includes working with the Missouri Restaurant Association and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, and she served on the Kansas City Restaurant Week Committee in 2011.Tori's role with KC Pet Project has enabled her to build the organization's brand and promote its mission from inception to what it is today. She oversees all marketing, events, web management, social media, retail sales, education initiatives, and media relations, and she recently served on the design and construction committee of the KC Campus for Animal Care, Kansas City's new animal shelter. She enjoys the opportunity to promote KC Pet Project and its pets through social media and in print, radio and television appearances on a local and national level – including People Magazine, The Dodo, The Huffington Post, CBS News, USA Today, Queer Eye, and The Rachael Ray Show.Tori also serves on the Drury University Regional Board of Directors for Kansas City and is an alto in the Kansas City Symphony Chorus that performs with the Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts.In her free time, Tori is a runner, an avid music lover, record collector, and food, wine and craft beer enthusiast.ABC PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alwaysbecoolpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebobbykerrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbecoolpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebobbykerrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysbecoolSummit LendingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummitLendingUSATwitter: https://twitter.com/SummitLendingUSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitlendingusa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/summitlendingkc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loantipskc

In the final hour of the show we take you back out to Kauffman where Matt Quatraro and J.J. Picollo spoke with the media yesterday and Nate Bukaty spoke with Royals pitcher Kris Bubic. Then, we head to New Jersey for a special interview with Tommy James as he joined to talk baseball and music. Catch Tommy this Saturday at Kauffman Stadium throwing out the first pitch then go see him in the evening at the Kauffman Center for a concert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar, Mike and Stephanie chat with maestro, educator and all-around inspiring human Thomas Wilkins. The King of acronyms, he is currently artistic advisor for education and community engagement and the Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts Conductor of the Boston Symphony (AAECEGYFCCBSO) and a winner of the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award for the Elevation of Music in Society (LBLAAFTEOMS). Thomas is in town conducting the Kansas City Symphony in Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Coleridge-Taylor's Suite from Hiawatha, and Neielsen's "Inextinguishable" Symphony March 31-April 2 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Episode 703 Playlist

Kansas City's new airport terminal features are unique to our city with an intentional focus on inclusivity and accessibility for all people and families. We invited Deborah Wiebrecht, the executive director of Variety KC, to discuss how this airport plays into her larger goals of making Kansas City the most inclusive city in the world. Check out our guide to the Family Friendly Features at the New Airport! Meet Deborah Wiebrecht Deborah is the Chief Inclusion Officer for Variety Children's Charity of Kansas City. She is passionate about including the special needs population in our community and loves Kansas City's openness to improve. Variety KC has been a charity in KC for over 80 years and has been the driver of change to turn Kansas City into the most inclusive city in the nation. They have partnered with the city of KCMO, KCMO Parks and Rec, Sporting KC, The Current, Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, the KC Zoo, Starlight Theatre, B&B Theatres, Spinning Tree Theatre, the Royals, the Mavericks, the Monarchs and more.  Follow Variety Children's Charity on Instagram! What We're Loving In Kansas City The New Kansas City International Airport Terminal Sarah got to attend the ribbon cutting for Variety KC and can't wait to fly out of our beautiful new airport soon! Check out our article all about the family friendly features of this beautiful new space. KCMC's Annual Egg Hunt Megan's favorite is an upcoming event that you don't want to miss! There will be a podcast table so please come and meet Sarah and Megan! This awesome and mom-planned egg hunt takes place Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at 3&2 Baseball. You can choose between the 9-10:30 a.m. session or the 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. session! There will be fun activities to do with sponsors, culminating with an age divided egg hunt! Eggs are empty and are exchanged for an age-specific goody bag.  Some eggs are golden eggs and have bigger prizes in them such as local memberships! Grab your tickets and we will see you there!   Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Kansas City's new airport terminal features are unique to our city with an intentional focus on inclusivity and accessibility for all people and families. We invited Deborah Wiebrecht, the executive director of Variety KC, to discuss how this airport plays into her larger goals of making Kansas City the most inclusive city in the world. Check out our guide to the Family Friendly Features at the New Airport! Meet Deborah Wiebrecht Deborah is the Chief Inclusion Officer for Variety Children's Charity of Kansas City. She is passionate about including the special needs population in our community and loves Kansas City's openness to improve. Variety KC has been a charity in KC for over 80 years and has been the driver of change to turn Kansas City into the most inclusive city in the nation. They have partnered with the city of KCMO, KCMO Parks and Rec, Sporting KC, The Current, Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, the KC Zoo, Starlight Theatre, B&B Theatres, Spinning Tree Theatre, the Royals, the Mavericks, the Monarchs and more.  Follow Variety Children's Charity on Instagram! What We're Loving In Kansas City The New Kansas City International Airport Terminal Sarah got to attend the ribbon cutting for Variety KC and can't wait to fly out of our beautiful new airport soon! Check out our article all about the family friendly features of this beautiful new space. KCMC's Annual Egg Hunt Megan's favorite is an upcoming event that you don't want to miss! There will be a podcast table so please come and meet Sarah and Megan! This awesome and mom-planned egg hunt takes place Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at 3&2 Baseball. You can choose between the 9-10:30 a.m. session or the 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. session! There will be fun activities to do with sponsors, culminating with an age divided egg hunt! Eggs are empty and are exchanged for an age-specific goody bag.  Some eggs are golden eggs and have bigger prizes in them such as local memberships! Grab your tickets and we will see you there!   Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!        

Devon Carney the Artistic Director of the KC Ballet joins Hogge to the ballet’s production Cinderella!   Cinderella  17th-26th at The Kauffman Center for more information you can visit: www.kcballet.org The post Arts Magazine Show: 2023 Winter Fund Drive & Devon Carney KC Ballet appeared first on KKFI.

If you follow us on social media, you may remember around this time of the year, we take our C-10 students and mentors to an incredibly moving production called “Underground” at the Kauffman Center here in Kansas City. It's put on by the Culture House and Störling Dance Theater. It's a dance interpretation of a story of three runaway slaves seeking refuge in the Underground Railroad.This week's interview is with one of the main people behind the Culture House and the Underground performance, Jeremiah Enna.Jeremiah Enna received his BFA in Theatre from UCLA and immediately upon graduation moved to Sweden to take a position with Kreative Mission, an international artist community, where he was a dancer and composer. In Los Angeles, he was awarded the Carol Burnett Award for his work in Musical Theatre under the direction of John Hall and was fortunate to have a rich theatrical education under the leadership of Michael Hackett. In Europe, Jeremiah traveled, performed and taught extensively under the direction of Vibeke Muasya, together with the professional artists in her company, Eternia.Jeremiah met his wife, Mona, in Israel. They moved to Kansas City in 1995 to establish The Culture House and Störling Dance Theater. Jeremiah is thankful to be a part of various community projects, including UniteKC, aimed at making Kansas City a thriving community. He and Mona are the proud parents of four wonderful children who are growing into adulthood at a rapid pace.Joining Jeremiah for part of this conversation is Christiane Lisabe, a dancer from France who's been coming to Kansas City every year to perform in “Underground," Matthew Roberts, a first-time cast member, and Lorna Jarrett, who, like Christiane, has been in "Underground" since its inception.We recorded this on Zoom on Wednesday night, January 25, 2023, with our C-10 students and mentors. You'll hear questions from them toward the end.We chat with Jeremiah about his background, the Underground Railroad, and much more. LINKS:For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, visit our website.To find out more about the Underground performance, please visit the Storling Dance Theater's website.To listen to our previous chat with Jeremiah Enna, episode 75, click here.To make a financial gift to give students life-changing one-on-one mentoring, visit our secure donation page.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

Born in Iowa, grown in Missouri, and sprouting throughout the Midwest, Joel Gordon is a saxophonist and educator on a journey to cultivate relationship with music and people. As a musician and teacher, Joel strives to balance life on “both sides of the fence,” working in concert classical and jazz contemporary styles. oel became a bandleader and performing musician at the age of nineteen. With a group of high school and college friends from Kansas City, Joel formed the Trouble Clefs: a big band that convened during summer and winter school breaks. Over the course of three years and twenty-five concerts, the group evolved from entertaining at a backyard pool party to performing at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City, MO. During their run, more than fifty different musicians performed with the Trouble Clefs. Experiencing the connections and community with band members and audiences, Joel was inspired to become a musician and teacher. As a jazz musician, Joel recorded and released a full-length album with Kansas City-based jazz quintet, the Matt Cook Collective entitled “Along Those Lines.” As a part of the Collective, Joel has traveled throughout the Midwest not only playing at regional venues, but also putting on educational clinics for hundreds of public school students. As well, Joel leads his own “chordless” quartet, the Happy Habitat. The group has featured some of the top young saxophonists in the country including Artie Black, Stephen Martin, and Adam Larson. He also regularly performs with the Patrick Lentz Band, KC FLO, and the St. Joe Big Band. Joel studied jazz improvisation with Tim AuBuchon and Matt Otto; additional instructors include Bob Long and Neil Ostercamp. As well, Joel was admitted and attend the week-long residential David Liebman Saxophone Masterclass. Joel is passionate about advancing music through education. As a private studio instructor, Joel's saxophone students have earned accolades both in the Missouri All-State Concert Band and the Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble. His private students have also been accepted into and attended nationally-distinguished opportunities including the NAfME All-National Honor Concert Band, Interlochen Saxophone Institute, Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall, and NYU's Broadway Winds Summer Program. As well, Joel continues to develop his teaching curriculum resource, The (Young) Adventure's Guide to Jazz Improvisation, in use with his students.

This week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar, Gonzalo and Stephanie chat with guest conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong about his upcoming visit to Kansas City. Francesco leads the Kansas City Symphony in a program of Mason Bates, Mozart and Respighi January 13-15 in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. In this episode, we talk about the importance of introducing performers and audiences to new music and Francesco dares to ask Beethoven, "Why the H*@! are there so many fermatas in the first two movements of the fifth symphony?!" Plus, we recommend listening to tunes from bossa nova to The Who. All this and more, this week on Beethoven walks into a Bar.Episode 701 Playlist

An engaging conversation with Lisa Hickok, Executive Director of Park University's International Center for Music, highlighting that hidden gem, and the upcoming "Stanislav and Friends" concert at the Kauffman Center on Saturday, March 19th, featuring award winning artists performing timeless classics.

For over twenty years, Peter Kahn has been fortunate to employ the power of poetry to help give voice to those previously unheard. He has been a high school teacher at Oak Park/River Forest High School in Chicago since 1994 and has recently also taught at Roosevelt University. Peter was commended in the National Poetry Competition 2009 and 2017. He is a founding member of Malika's Kitchen and co-founder of the London Teenage Poetry Slam. Peter holds an MA in English Education from The Ohio State University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairfield University. His 2020 book, Little Kings, is a book with interconnected poems and recurring characters that feels more like a book of poetic short stories that speak to one another. His new book, Respect The Mic, is an expansive, moving poetry anthology representing 20 years of poetry from students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club.Natalie Rose Richardson was born in New York City to a long line of border-crossers and proud people of blended heritage. Natalie is a graduate of the University of Chicago (BA), and the Litowitz Creative Writing Program (in poetry) at Northwestern University. She is a current non-fiction MFA candidate at NYU. Her poetry and prose has appeared, or is forthcoming in: Poetry Magazine, Narrative, Orion Magazine, North American Review, The Adroit Journal, Brevity, The Cincinnati Review, Arts & Letters, Emergence Magazine, Chicago Magazine, and others, along with numerous anthologies, including The Golden Shovel Anthology. She has received awards, residencies or fellowships from the Poetry Society of America, The Poetry Foundation, Tin House, The Newberry Library, The Luminarts Foundation, Crab Orchard Review, Davis Projects for Peace, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and the National Student Poets Program. Natalie's work has featured at BBC Radio London, Tedx, WBEZ Chicago, The British Royal Library, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Poetry Foundation. She is a 2020 Pushcart Prize and Best New Poets nominee.Rich Robbins is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and educator. But more than anything, the Oak Park-born, Chicago-based artist is a world-builder. Rich's early years as a college student in Madison, Wisconsin's First Wave hip-hop scholarship program jumpstarted his artistry. He recorded wide-reaching tracks like “Dreams” feat. Mick Jenkins, along with records with Saba, Mother Nature, and more. He has performed at historic venues like the Apollo Theater in New York, and has done everything from music festivals, to working at Hot 97 as an intern, to teaching classrooms of high school students how to read and write poetry/songs. His work is an inward look at society's ills and creates spaces for listeners to explore. In short, Rich's work critiques the old while envisioning and manifesting the new. His latest releases are available on all streaming platforms.Poet t.l. sanders is a modern-day renaissance man who lives to build minds and loves to body build. He speaks French. He plays bass. He is a cage-fighting martial artist. He educates. Give him a stage, he articulates. Lend him an ear, he motivates. As a performance professional based in Kansas City, MO, Poet has performed at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (in the 2019 Lyric Opera of Kansas City production of Bizet's Pearl Fishers), at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and—serendipitously—he has performed at several venues located in Kansas City's Historic Jazz District, 18th and Vine: the American Jazz Museum, at the Gem Theater, and in the Blue Room (which is the setting of his book, kNew: The POETICscreenPLAY). As Paper Birch Landing Art Gallery's 2019 Poet in Residence Recipient, the Winner of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts' 2021 Artful Poetry contest, a 2021 Missouri Arts Council Featured Artist, Prairie Lands Writing Project Teacher-Consultant, a Missouri Writing Project Network Teacher-Consultant, a current curriculum director, and former elementary, middle, and high school English teacher turned filmmaker, Poet embraces the value of our shared stories. In 2021, Poet delivered The kNew-Born, an art house film that explores the human side of drug addiction.

For over twenty years, Peter Kahn has been fortunate to employ the power of poetry to help give voice to those previously unheard. He has been a high school teacher at Oak Park/River Forest High School in Chicago since 1994 and has recently also taught at Roosevelt University. Peter was commended in the National Poetry Competition 2009 and 2017. His new book, Respect The Mic, is an expansive, moving poetry anthology representing 20 years of poetry from students and alumni of Chicago's Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club. Natalie Rose Richardson was born in New York City to a long line of border-crossers and proud people of blended heritage. Natalie is a graduate of the University of Chicago (BA), and the Litowitz Creative Writing Program (in poetry) at Northwestern University. She is a current non-fiction MFA candidate at NYU. Rich Robbins is a rapper, songwriter, producer, and educator. But more than anything, the Oak Park-born, Chicago-based artist is a world-builder. Rich's early years as a college student in Madison, Wisconsin's First Wave hip-hop scholarship program jumpstarted his artistry. He recorded wide-reaching tracks like “Dreams” feat. Mick Jenkins, along with records with Saba, Mother Nature, and more. He has performed at historic venues like the Apollo Theater in New York, and has done everything from music festivals, to working at Hot 97 as an intern, to teaching classrooms of high school students how to read and write poetry/songs. Poet t.l. sanders is a modern-day renaissance man who lives to build minds and loves to body build. He speaks French. He plays bass. He is a cage-fighting martial artist. He educates. Give him a stage, he articulates. Lend him an ear, he motivates. As a performance professional based in Kansas City, MO, Poet has performed at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (in the 2019 Lyric Opera of Kansas City production of Bizet's Pearl Fishers), at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and—serendipitously—he has performed at several venues located in Kansas City's Historic Jazz District, 18th and Vine: the American Jazz Museum, at the Gem Theater, and in the Blue Room (which is the setting of his book, kNew: The POETICscreenPLAY). As a Prairie Lands Writing Project Teacher-Consultant, a Missouri Writing Project Network Teacher-Consultant, a current curriculum director, and former elementary, middle, and high school English teacher turned filmmaker, Poet embraces the value of our shared stories. In 2021, Poet delivered The kNew-Born, an art house film that explores the human side of drug addiction.

If you follow us on social media, you may remember around this time of the year, we take our C-10 students and mentors to an incredibly moving production called “Underground” at the Kauffman Center here in Kansas City. It's put on by the Culture House, and it's a dance interpretation of a story of three runaway slaves seeking refuge in the Underground Railroad.This week's interview is with one of the main people behind the Culture House and the Underground performance, Jeremiah Enna.Jeremiah Enna received his BFA in Theatre from UCLA and immediately upon graduation moved to Sweden to take a position with Kreative Mission, an international artist community, where he was a dancer and composer. In Los Angeles, he was awarded the Carol Burnett Award for his work in Musical Theatre under the direction of John Hall and was fortunate to have a rich theatrical education under the leadership of Michael Hackett. In Europe, Mr. Enna traveled, performed and taught extensively under the direction of Vibeke Muasya, together with the professional artists in her company, Eternia.Jeremiah met his wife, Mona, in Israel. They moved to Kansas City in 1995 to establish The Culture House and Störling Dance Theater. Jeremiah is thankful to be a part of various community projects, including UniteKC, aimed at making Kansas City a thriving community. He and Mona are the proud parents of four wonderful children who are growing into adulthood at a rapid pace.Joining Jeremiah for part of this conversation is Christiane Lisabe, a dancer from France who's been coming to Kansas City every year to perform in “Underground.”We recorded this on Wednesday, January 12, in front of our C-10 students and mentors at Musical Theater Heritage inside Crown Center.We chat with Jeremiah about his background, the Underground Railroad, he takes a swing at our Pregame Batting Practice, and much more. LINKS:To experience the "Underground" performance on Feb. 4 and/or 5 at the Kauffman Center, click here.For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, visit our website.To make a financial gift to give students life-changing one-on-one mentoring, visit our secure donation page.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

On this episode of #TheMidweek, Jeremy and Aaron discuss how the cultural conversation around COVID is shifting, how both sides are erring on tribal talking points, and how a follower of Jesus should respond. They also walk through some helpful articles and discuss further Jeremy's talk from Sunday..RESOURCES• Article: How COVID Has Affected Our Friendships and What to Do About It by Jeremy Linneman• Article: 6 Lessons for Tending Your Time by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra• Learn more about UNITE KC by visiting their website• Get tickets for Storling Dance Theater's Underground showing at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on February 4-5th. .Learn more about New Story Church by visiting NewStory.Church.To learn more about New Story Church, you can do that by visiting NewStory.Church or find us on Instagram and Facebook at @NewStoryKC.

Devon joins Michael in studio to discuss reopening the Kauffman Center since vaccines became available and the Winter/Spring schedule 2022! Also, the Fall Fund Drive 2021 is in full swing! The post Arts Magazine Show: Devon Carney KC Ballet Artistic Director and 2021 Fall Fund Drive appeared first on KKFI.

10月10日下午，神韻新紀元藝術團在堪薩斯城考夫曼表演藝術中心（Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Muriel Kauffman Theatre）的第三場演出，在全場觀眾起立鼓掌中圓滿落幕。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/21/10/11/n13296475.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞,神韻, 中國古典舞, 傳統文化, 堪薩斯城考夫曼表演藝術中心 Support this podcast

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In today's episode in celebration of Kevin Dinneen's birthday month, I had him as my guest again on Artfully Told! He shares two powerful stories about his encounters with art: one when he first tap danced as a five-year-old, and one about his innovative way to save a show with his creative choreography idea. (Fun fact: the cover image for this episode is of Kevin in our piece, "The Court(ing) Jester.") Watch "The Court(ing) Jester": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXzv5QLtzPcSupport Artfully Told: www.paypal.me/elevateartArtfully Told links: www.facebook.com/artfullytold | www.artfullytold.podbean.com | elevateartskc@gmail.comGet a free audiobook through Audible!  http://www.audibletrial.com/ArtfullyToldSchedule your interview with Artfully Told! https://calendly.com/artfullytold/podcast-interview Episode 035 - Kevin DinneenLindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome to Artfully Told, where we share true stories about meaningful encounters with art.[00:00:06] Krista: I think artists help people have different perspectives on every aspect of life.[00:00:12] Roman: All I can do is put my part out into the world.[00:00:15] Elizabeth: It doesn't have to be perfect the first time. It doesn't have to be perfect ever really. I mean, as long as you, and you're enjoying doing it and you're trying your best, that can be good enough.[00:00:23] Elna: Art is something you can experience with your senses and that you just experience as so beautiful.[00:00:31] Lindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome to another episode of Artfully Told. I'm Lindsey and I am very excited to have my husband, Kevin, on the episode today. And he actually has a really great story, actually, I guess, a couple of stories to share with us today. So I'm going to let you take it from here, Kevin .[00:00:55] Kevin Dinneen: Okay.[00:00:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Enjoy.[00:00:57] Kevin Dinneen: Yes. So it's a two part-er and it's a theme and these are the two dance performances that I have been a part of. As, as far as performing since marrying you--I've had to, I've gotten to be behind the scenes, do a lot of things with performances, but these are the two shows that I've performed in. So the first time--I'll set the scene, 1985, I'm five years old. And I've been a part of a tap class where I was one of two boys and it was all girls otherwise. And the other guy's name was Andy. I don't know if it was sort of like a bulk ordering thing or if they just weren't available back then, but Andy and I had to wear the same tights as the girls. And so we also had pink tights and I'm not quite sure why, but we didn't have an option. It  comes time for recital and we're in this giant, giant theater, This theater was the stage was so big.[00:02:11] The stage is the biggest non-separated area of space that I had ever stood on, and just like this open space. It was huge. And these spotlights were so big--just to, so this is Gardner, Kansas High School Theater, but as a five-year-old, this was one of the biggest theaters in existence, right? That's what it felt like. It was, I was so intimidated and I just remember the lights being so hot and bright, and I couldn't really see the audience that well. And, I don't have any idea how my performance went as far as if you take into account my current ability to follow choreography. If it's anything like it is now, it was way off, way behind, and just way wrong.[00:03:07] But I don't even remember that, that doesn't even factor into the story. So what happened then, at the end, we do our bow, and I turned, everybody turns to the side we're supposed to exit on. And, and so I turn and I exit and I get to the end and sort of a weird situation 'cause there's like props and behind-the-scenes stuff like sandbox bags for the curtains and, and there's like lights and stuff, and it's really dark and tell them like, "Oh, this is, this doesn't look like when we came in." And I turned around to see the last person that was, that I was next to, exit on the other side of the stage. And I knew that I had gone the wrong way and there was no, I look around, there's no way it's like the storage closet kind of area, and there's no way to get across the stage without, or you get to the other side of the stage without going across the stage in front of everyone. Oh. And I just remember running as fast as I can, and maybe if I get there as fast as I can, no one will notice. And, but in my mind, in my mind, it never occurred to me that this is a tap recital. And so I start running just as the clapping stops and there's this "clink, clink, clink" gets everyone's attention. This bright pink movement with all this clinking goes screaming across the stage and there's laughter. All of these terrible, horrible parents decide it'll be fun to crush this little boy's spirits.[00:05:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, oh.[00:05:04] Kevin Dinneen: I quit. I quit after that. I was crying. I was a mess. I was crying and bawling and didn't want to talk about it. And, I'm done. I took off my tap shoes for the last time, that evening and never picked them up again.[00:05:19] Lindsey Dinneen: That's such a sad story.[00:05:21]Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. So then fast forward and, Lindsey, you were getting ready to launch your company. Actually, it was the very first show that you were going to be putting on. So Lindsey got presented with this opportunity where she met the director of the Fringe show for Kansas City, which is a big, like 10-day arts festival with all sorts of performing arts, singing, acting, all sorts of stuff, theater, I should say. And, and there was an open slot at the Kansas City ballet performing space there. What would you call that? A studio theater?[00:06:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, exactly.[00:06:08] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. So it was a studio theater for the Kansas City Ballet. And, after talking with her, she learned that there this open space was available and she had always thought about, or is it sort of like a dream of hers to start her own company. Well, now she has this opportunity to perform.[00:06:32] Lindsey Dinneen: And, well, and to caveat, not just to perform, though that would have been super exciting in and of itself, but to actually produce a show, which was something that I had never done before in that kind of capacity of creating something from scratch. And just to give some context.[00:06:53] Kevin Dinneen: Professional level paid gig.[00:06:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Right, exactly, to that level. Yeah. I had never done anything like that before. And to give a little bit more context, I was presented this opportunity in what late April, I think. And then does that sound right?[00:07:12] Kevin Dinneen: I was going to say early May.[00:07:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Maybe early May...[00:07:16] Kevin Dinneen: But it was, then was it June that the performance was going to happen in?[00:07:22] Lindsey Dinneen: July.[00:07:22] Kevin Dinneen: Oh July. Okay.[00:07:23] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, but still to put that in perspective though.--so that was maybe a little over two months' worth that I had to put everything together. So that meant, you know, recruiting dancers and doing the choreography, creating the choreography, getting costumes, rehearsing so that we looked put together. I mean, that might not sound like that much, but that is a lot of work, and a lot put together from nothing in just a couple months. So, so first of all, perspective on, on all, how much this was like a big deal, like a full length.[00:08:03] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, yeah, exactly. Not just, you know, 20 minutes or something, 10 minutes.[00:08:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. Not a gig, like a whole thing. Yeah.[00:08:11] Kevin Dinneen: And so, so Lindsey, I remember she was excited, but also nervous, and just had sort of a fear of failure that was kind of keeping her from committing right away. And I remember saying, "Okay, whatever you need help with, I will be there to help, whether it's finding music or props or whatever it is, technical stuff. I can do any of the behind-the-scenes stuff that you need done promoting it, coming up with copy for promotional purposes coming up with photos or videos. You know, we can, we can actually do this. I'm on board." And so I convinced her to do it. I didn't have to try that hard. I just said, "Hey, I'm in this with you. We can do it." And that was pretty much, just kinda someone else that would, that would be there to help.[00:09:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah.[00:09:08] Kevin Dinneen: So, we could actually go back and find the actual date, but I think it was sometime in early June after rehearsing, you'd come up with all of the pieces that you needed for your show. You had recruited everyone, you had actually started setting choreography on your dancers. And, it was something like, do you think you were probably halfway through with, with a certain piece that was going to be--dance that was going to be in this?[00:09:41] Lindsey Dinneen: I want to say, yeah, probably. I think I had already choreographed it. I mean, gosh, that was a while ago.[00:09:47]Kevin Dinneen: Okay. So there was this one piece of the puzzle, that was a, it was a pas, right? It was a, it was for non-dancers at the duets, the two person dance.[00:10:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Typically a one woman, one man.[00:10:03] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, and so who was going to be her partner in that dance had an injury and wouldn't be able to do this piece. Now we're talking like weeks away and needing now to find a new idea or a replacement partner. So started looking for replacement partners that didn't work out. And, and there was sort of this time where Lindsey, it got to you.[00:10:37]Lindsey Dinneen: Sure.[00:10:39] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. It got to, you started feeling the pressure and, and then that got to me, 'cause I'm like, "Hey dude, you know, I'm here, let's do it." Well, what could happen? You know, you got this and, and I'll help. Well, I can't dance. And this is a professional thing. I can't go stand in. I can't go learn years' worth of things and get years' worth of practice and corrections in a, in a month. So I can't just stand in. So I decided that, I would make a comeback as a performer in a dance production. However, I just won't dance.   Well, I guess I did. My dancing won't be the... My dancing won't be the, the highlight of, of my portion. So I decided on this story where we have Lindsey as being sort of the center of attention for two men and one man dances. And then another man is juggling. So I'm the juggler in this. And, the story is basically, each of us vying for attention, vying for her attention. And, then me eventually winning, obviously, because I wrote this.[00:12:02] Lindsey Dinneen: And we're married now. So...[00:12:04] Kevin Dinneen: So yeah, I wrote it so that I would win the day. The beauty of this was I didn't have to dance. I fixed the problem and, and I fixed it by the other person in the da... the other guy in the dance didn't have to learn choreography. He would just do whatever he did whatever he wanted to do. There was a little bit of choreography between the two of you, but it wasn't as involved as the original thing. He was already, he couldn't do a whole 'nother piece, but with this, he just had to do a few tricks, mostly here and there. And so it kind of checked all the boxes and so I was able to then, it worked well. There was one hiccup, and I really need to start paying attention to my stage left and stage right directions. I, I had sort of a return of, of an issue from when I was five. And what happened was I, as, as part of the show, the last piece in the show was going to be sort of a, a piece making fun of, or kind of...[00:13:17] Lindsey Dinneen: I called it my Murphy's Law rehearsal piece.[00:13:19] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, it was a, it was a comical please showing things that can go wrong during a rehearsal. And, or rehearsals in general, like people forgetting the right shoes or, you know, screwing things up, you know, any which way. And so, you know, we kind of...[00:13:38] Lindsey Dinneen: It's an exaggerated  parody, but tons of fun.[00:13:41] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. And, so I finished my, my juggling piece, called "The Courting Jester" by the way. I was pretty proud of that title and, so I get done with my piece. And I'm also doing all the filming and, and taking photos and things like that on, in the pieces that I'm not in. So I go to get ready to get my camera stuff, and after my piece and I'm going along doing my thing. And then, and then I remember that, or I realized, "Hey, this is the piece before the final piece that is making fun of the rehearsal stuff and I'm in that. So I need to go get in place now."  So before the piece before the piece I'm supposed to be in...[00:14:27] Lindsey Dinneen: So the second-to-last piece of the show...[00:14:30] Kevin Dinneen: Thank you! Okay.[00:14:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah.[00:14:32] Kevin Dinneen: When the house lights go down right before the second-to-last piece, I go get on the side that I'm going to go-- the side of the stage that I'm going to enter from, which is opposite where the Green Room and stuff like that is, and changing rooms and stuff. So, I'm there on that side of the stage, and the piece starts, and I realize that I need my juggling balls for this piece. And I left them in the Green Room on the other side of the stage. Flashback to when I was five. I can't run across the stage.  I can't run across the stage during the piece. Luckily in this case, there was a backdrop, a black curtain backdrop, and a little bit of space in between there and the wall. So I decided I have to get across the stage and retrieve my juggling balls and then get back before, as opposed to enter the stage. Now the trick is I can't hurry because it'll make the curtain kind of wave,  if you pass by it too quickly.[00:15:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And, and just for context, so he's kind of referring to is there's like the wall of the theater. And then what do you say? Like a foot? Is it even that much of space?[00:15:49] Kevin Dinneen: So I couldn't walk shoulder to shoulder.[00:15:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Or straight.[00:15:54]Kevin Dinneen: I had to like sidestep.[00:15:56] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, along the wall, essentially.[00:15:58] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, I would say 12 inches or a little bit less. Yeah.[00:16:01]Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, so it's not a whole lot of space and it goes to the wall and then you have a little bit of space and then the black backdrop, and then from there the stage. So you actually, we don't have quite the full depth of the stage, but just to give some context. So as he's trying to maneuver behind the backdrop, like he's saying, if you move too fast--you can't run because if you move too fast, then the curtain, the whole curtain ripples, and it's just super distracting for the audience. So, yeah.[00:16:31] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. And then, and then I'm not supposed to be back there either.[00:16:36] Lindsey Dinneen: 'Cause there's a lot of crossovers for the dancers in the piece.[00:16:38] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. So that's the thing. That's what I was worried about. So I, I get back there and I'm moving across and then all this--you can't see like an arms length in front of you--I mean, it's, it's pitch black out there. Luckily the dancer that I passed, she was headed the opposite way. They're so dark and we didn't never talked about it. So I don't even know who it was. And, and we passed, we saw each other and then passed very, very slowly and I was jammed up against the wall. And, so I got to the other side and got my juggling balls from the Green Room and then slowly worked my way back across. And I think I had three seconds before I had to go on stage. Like I got to the--[00:17:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, wow.[00:17:31] Kevin Dinneen: So I got, so there, there were like three wings. Is that right?[00:17:34] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah.[00:17:35] Kevin Dinneen: So, so the wing is the side of the stage. And it's blocked so you can't see behind it, but they're like three depths of these curtains.  And I had to get to the farthest one to the thing. Keep in mind, there are all these side lights and stuff and cords going everywhere. And there's people standing there getting ready and there's props. And so by the time I got back, I really had about three seconds before I had to come out juggling. And, I got out and I did my juggling part, and realized, sort of I had this moment of, you know, being able to have conquered my problems with  my wings to the stage.[00:18:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Redemption! I don't think I knew--and see, I, this, this kind of thing happens a lot in my dancers and guest artists, as I will consider Kevin are, smart not to tell me as things are happening, but later they tell me these stories, 'cause I definitely had no idea that--[00:18:37] Kevin Dinneen: I'm pretty sure you didn't have any idea how close I cut it until right now.[00:18:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, no, no, I didn't even realize it was that close.[00:18:44] Kevin Dinneen: Even when I told you what had happened, I left out the three seconds.[00:18:48] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. And it's and yeah, my goodness. Yeah. And it's crazy because, you know, that's real life. Things like this happen all the time and, and crazy little things just go wonky. I mean, it's live theater. So, as they say, the show must go on and you never know, but yeah, that's, that's a pretty--I did not know that.[00:19:15] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. And so in my mind too, I was like, so do I go out? And, and like fake, cause they've seen me juggled before, they'll know what I'm doing. And like, it might've worked. I could have improved and, and been like, you know, some sort of emotion like, "Oh shoot. I was supposed to bring juggling balls to the rehearsal, but I forgot. I'll just do this." And, you know, it could have worked. Never even crossed my mind until right now during the session I've told this story. I guess I don't think on my feet. [00:19:45]Lindsey Dinneen: Well, and it's funny too, because I think-- well, you, you mentioned maybe like now you're kind of thinking through all the ways you probably could have made it happen and it would be no big deal. I mean, the audience wouldn't know the difference. And it's so funny because I think as dancers, when you grow up dancing, you have, you learn how to adapt really quickly to circumstances that you don't anticipate. So, and that's so common. I mean, there there've been, I can't even tell you how many costume changes I've had that have been super quick, where I barely made it on stage or didn't make it on stage for my cue. And then you have to figure out, "How do I adapt and how do I change?" And it's so interesting to hear it from your perspective. 'Cause I was thinking, I mean, even if you hadn't entered from the correct wing, I mean, you could have entered like a couple back and we could have, but you know, you don't think like that. You just think, and this is normal for, I think everyone, but you just sorta think like, "No, this is my role." Like, "This is what I've learned." And so you end up like rushing around and doing crazy stuff.[00:20:49] Kevin Dinneen: Well, yeah, we rehearsed it so many times. Other people are depending on me to be where I'm supposed to be. And that's, you know, all I'm thinking is it's tunnel vision.[00:20:59] Lindsey Dinneen: Right.[00:21:00] Kevin Dinneen: What I rehearsed.[00:21:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Right.[00:21:01] Kevin Dinneen: It's, you know, that sort of thing. Yeah. So that was the last time that I performed so far.[00:21:08]Lindsey Dinneen: I think he, he definitely, yeah. I mean, he's, he says that--but I remember after the performances, I remember you talking about, well, that was, that was my, what did you call it? Like your your one and done, or you're, you're retiring from performing after this or something . I don't remember. You had a funny catchphrase about it, I think.[00:21:28] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, I did. I, I think I said I was going to go into retirement while my career was at its peak, something along those lines.[00:21:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, and we kind of glazed over this detail, but the reality is Kevin is actually an incredibly talented juggler. So you might not know this about him, but he wasn't just going out and doing very basic juggling--although that would have been impressive too, because I really can't juggle very well-- but, but no, you should actually talk about a little bit about your juggling career because you actually, this is an art that you have perfected. Yeah. It's a whole thing for you.[00:22:07] Kevin Dinneen: So far from perfected, but yeah, I started juggling at 13 and it was a fun, sort of a hobby. And in my teens, I started working at a nursing home, and decided, you know, it might be fun to put on a little show for the residents at the nursing home. And, and, that was really my peak as far as being into juggling and juggling often. So I'd put on a show every Sunday night for those residents where I worked. And then I started doing shows at other, other nursing homes and assisted living places and retirement--that whole kind of idea. And I just kind of--so technically I was a professional gettting paid to juggle.[00:22:49] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, yeah.[00:22:52] Kevin Dinneen: But, yeah. And then since then, I hadn't really juggled seriously ever...[00:23:01] Lindsey Dinneen: Since then...[00:23:01] Kevin Dinneen: Until your show. And I decided to actually keep it simpler for your show, because I didn't want to screw up, because it had been so long. And I didn't realize it until after I saw the video that I had accidentally, and without even realizing it, slipped back into a complicated move called a Mill's Mess, where your arms, your hands crisscross while you're juggling. One hand goes over the other and then you switch mid-throw. And, I did not even realize that I had done that. And I think I did it every night, and I'd never even realized.[00:23:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. We went back and watched the videos. And, and you had, you had done Mill's Mess perfectly every single night without even being aware, being conscious of that was what you were doing.[00:23:52] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, I didn't realize it. I was just in the zone.[00:23:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Which is probably good because, you know, if you, if you had gotten kind of into your head, you might've started doubting it versus just having that muscle...[00:24:02] Kevin Dinneen: If I had planned it, I would have worried about it and yeah, you're right. I would have been in my head about it.[00:24:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah.[00:24:09] Kevin Dinneen: Or, should I do that?  And for me, when I learned it, it's sort of a milestone. And, kinda marked I'm better than intermediate now. And so it would have probably--since I kind of defined myself as a more-than-intermediate juggler having learned that-- I wanted to kind of say intermediate level for the sake of the show so I didn't screw anything up. And I would have probably thought about that too much.[00:24:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, no, I can see that. It, it's sometimes, it's just better to let your muscle memory take over, and magic happens that way sometimes. So yeah. So you have a background in juggling, and he likes to say sometimes that he was a professional in the, how do you put it? You call yourself, you, you did the?[00:24:56] Kevin Dinneen: Oh, I worked the nursing home circuit.[00:24:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Exactly. I love it.[00:25:00] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. I worked for the nursing home circuit.[00:25:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my word. I love it. So, yeah, so, so what do you think, are you officially retired or are you kind of leaving it open-ended? 'Cause...[00:25:12] Kevin Dinneen: Well, you heard me say that I retired and I've said it several times...[00:25:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, you know, but are you retired? Or like, you know, "retired?"[00:25:21]Kevin Dinneen: Okay.  I would reprise that role. I would even expand it a little bit into like a three-part.[00:25:31] Lindsey Dinneen: It could be a longer piece. It was very cute.[00:25:34] Kevin Dinneen: And, you know, it was really just designed to fill the spot that was vacant. So yeah, I would be willing to do that.[00:25:42] Lindsey Dinneen: All right, folks. You heard it. You heard it here. If I ever need to hold him to it, it's recorded. Oh my gosh.[00:25:50] Kevin Dinneen: Okay. So I've already asked or I've, I've already answered your three questions.[00:25:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah![00:25:56] Kevin Dinneen: Do you have three new questions for me?[00:25:57] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, dear. You're my first repeat guest. So, no, I don't. Let me ask you this. Let's say you're at the end of your life and you can only witness one piece of art for the last time ever. So let's say this is like your, the last thing that you're gonna experience. Or, you know, like either you're gonna watch it or you're gonna look at it or you're gonna listen to it or read it or kind of whatever. What would that be?[00:26:37]Kevin Dinneen: Can I say maybe one of two and like, if it were actually happening, maybe I would be able to decide?[00:26:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Sure. I think that's fair.[00:26:46] Kevin Dinneen: Okay. So, so actually you're in both. Probably "The Courting Jester," or the first time I saw you perform, which is at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in Kansas City. And, the show is "Underground," telling the story of the Underground Railroad or a story within that complex situation. But I, I don't know, probably one of those two.[00:27:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, yeah, that's a good answer. Okay, well, and for all of you listening, I actually have the ability for you to, to watch "The Courting Jester." So if you are particularly interested in seeing it, which it is really fun, then we will actually post the link to it so that you can see it, like I said on YouTube and to get a feel for the, at least the original version, and maybe we'll have a future rendition.  So definitely check that out on YouTube. And then, Kevin, do you offer any kind of personal juggling coaching, or is there a way we can connect with you outside ?[00:27:57] Kevin Dinneen: So, you can connect with me. Comment on the video. And, if you're interested in learning how to juggle, I actually do have a method to teach that I came up with. And, so far, to have three juggling balls in the air at one time for a sustained length of time. We'll call it like a minute. I think my record is three minutes of teaching, so.[00:28:29] Lindsey Dinneen: Nice. Yeah. And it's, it actually is a really, really good method to follow because I thought I could never juggle, and he taught me, and I'm not brilliant at it by any stretch of the imagination. I haven't practiced that much. But, but when I was practicing, based on his method is actually really simple to follow and it makes you definitely realize that you can do this if you want to. And you can just, as long as you practice it, it's a lot of fun. I had no hand/ eye coordination because I'm just not very gifted at sports or anything like that. And I just kind of assumed, "Oh, juggling is going to be another one of those things that is not going to come to me." [00:29:08] Kevin Dinneen: And I haven't monetized my method. So if you're just interested, I'll tell you how it's done.[00:29:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Cool. Well, thank you very much, Kevin. I appreciate it. Thank you to all of you who have listened to this episode. We would love it if you would like to share with any of your friends who might just need a little burst of joy and inspiration, and we will catch you next time. That's all for today.[00:29:36] Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to share it with your friends. If you'd leave us a review and rating, and subscribe to our podcast, you'll get notified when the newest episodes come out. Thank you for sharing art with us, and we hope your day has been Artfully Told.[00:29:54]Hey, Artfully Told listeners. I'm excited to share with you about Audible. As a podcast listener yourself, you already know how great it is to listen to something while you're driving or doing dishes or whatever it is. Audible has thousands of titles of audiobooks, as well as podcasts and other cool things. And they're offering a free audiobook to Artfully Told listeners when you sign up for a free trial membership. 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Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Bess Wallerstein from Show Delivered and the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. This episode includes some of our favorite segments: Chiefs Updates Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings What'd We Try This Week Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of New Years Resolutions for KC

Welcome to the Episode 15 of Podcast: Reedy, Set, Grow with Trish Reedy!Our guest's name is Dave Jennings. Dave is the Broker/Owner of KC Skyline Realty, LLC in downtown Kansas City. He is licensed in both Missouri and Kansas and specializes in the Downtown Kansas City area. As a resident of downtown Kansas City, he has watched revitalization in his own neighborhood and sees many great things to come. The proximity of great restaurants, the Sprint Center, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts along with a number of special events in downtown throughout the year makes downtown Kansas City a great place to live. ===================== IF YOU THINK THIS VIDEO CAN HELP SOMEONE ELSE, PLEASE SHARE! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL Follow and connect with us here for more cool stuff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishreedymortgage/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/trishreedymortgage Twitter: https://twitter.com/trishreedyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishreedy/ About the Host – Trish Reedy Trish Reedy has been a mortgage lender since 2010, having helped more than 800 families with their home financing. She is committed to serving her home buyers and realtor partners with proactive communication, realistic expectations and low interest rates. She has been awarded the Five-Star Professional Award for mortgage lenders seven straight years. If you feel that your loan officer does not meet your expectations, call Trish at 913-271-2368 or email Trish@TrustedLendingCenter.com to find out how Trish and everyone at Team Reedy can help you achieve your business goals. Best Regards, Trish Reedy https://trishreedy.com/

We found her! Casi Joy from the television show, “The Voice,” join RMR from her tour bus. Get your dose of Joy here (just click below)! Also, don’t miss her this Thanksgiving as she performs for the 91st Annual (Virtual) Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony.    You can also catch Casi on Dec. 5th for the Holiday Cocktails Concert Series at Union Station (free Facebook livestream available). Additionally, Casi and her band will be performing a livestreamed concert from the Kauffman Center on Dec. 10th. To learn more go to  www.CasiJoy.com  

This week on Beethoven Walks into a Bar we sit down with one of KC's most treasured musicians, organist Jan Kraybill. Jan tells us all about the Kauffman Center's beautiful Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant organ, including what it's like to play and maintain such a mammoth instrument. Plus, Stephanie gets her first shot at hosting a rousing game of Bar Talk! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TGuNIg2DyWpmwGUb0mGAJ?si=DjZ5lOqVS2eSRphk7T7u3A (Episode 203 Playlist)

In this episode, I welcome my husband, Kevin Dinneen! He shares about his first time attending a professional dance company's performance, and how there was no "guidebook" for dating a professional dancer before he wrote one.  Read "Flowers Are a Thing": https://www.facebook.com/notes/vidadance/flowers-are-a-thing/1521301624845093/Artfully Told links: www.facebook.com/artfullytold | www.artfullytold.podbean.com | elevateartskc@gmail.comSchedule your podcast interview with Artfully Told! https://calendly.com/artfullytold/podcast-interviewArtist's Edge: The Mission of Artist’s EDGE is to raise the level of Business Intelligence, Life Skills and Emotional Intelligence for people who are committed to expressing their passions, their creativity, and their unique genius through their careers, helping them reach higher levels of success with ease. Click here to access all courses! Intro & Outro Music Credits:Bad Ideas (distressed) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3412-bad-ideas-distressed-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SHOW NOTES:Episode 015 - Kevin DinneenLindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome to Artfully Told, where we share true stories about meaningful encounters with art.[00:00:06] Krista: I think artists help people have different perspectives on every aspect of life.[00:00:12] Roman: All I can do is put my part into the world.[00:00:15] Elizabeth: It doesn't have to be perfect the first time. It doesn't have to be perfect ever really. I mean as long as you, and you're enjoying doing it and you're trying your best, that can be good enough.[00:00:23] Elna: Art is something that you can experience with your senses and that you just experience as, as so beautiful.[00:00:31]Lindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome back to Artfully Told. I am your host Lindsey, and I am excited to be sharing a story from my special guest today, and that is my very own husband, Kevin. Welcome, Kevin. Thank you so much for being here.[00:00:47] Kevin Dinneen: Yes. Thanks for having me.[00:00:49] Lindsey Dinneen: All right. So I know that you have a social story about art that you'd like to share with us today.[00:00:55] Kevin Dinneen: I do. Unfortunately, this is going to be a rerun for you.[00:01:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay![00:01:00] Kevin Dinneen: You lived it and, and then you heard it several times. but I'd like to tell the story of when I was thrown into the deep end of attending ballet. This might surprise you all: there's not a primer out there. There is now because I created it. So check that out later, "Flowers are a Thing" on Facebook. Look it up. But there was not a primer or a, how to, or a, what do you call those--quick-start guide--there wasn't a, there wasn't anything.[00:01:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah.[00:01:32] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah.[00:01:33] Lindsey Dinneen: So you were going to come see a show of mine. Actually, we had just met.[00:01:41] Kevin Dinneen: You got that right! That's funny because that's an alert from what is, what is that app?[00:01:47] Lindsey Dinneen: It's a text messaging app. So yeah, it has nothing to do with what's going on right now, but good timing. Perfect timing.[00:01:55] Kevin Dinneen: Right. Okay, so let's backtrack. So the first day I met Lindsey was at a church function, and I happened to learn that she was a professional dancer and that she would be performing soon. And, I decided, "Hey, it would be cool if a group of us, that were in the church group , went and, and saw the performance." I decided to go ahead and organize this thing. And we got like six people to go in, and buy tickets and go support her. Now, the interesting thing is that that was the first day that I met her. Then I started like planning it and running by like, "How do I promote it? Does this email do it justice? I don't know what I'm talking about. Did I use the words?" Right. And, and that was like a week or two in maybe?[00:02:51] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I don't, yeah. I don't even know if it was that long because we met, and then I want to say either that night or the next day you sent me an email asking if you had the right wording or if I would change anything, it was really pretty quick because the performance was only a couple of weeks away at that point.[00:03:10] Kevin Dinneen: So, so fast forward to the day before, slash day of, I really started to like Lindsey and I had already decided that I was going to ask her out. But she's got this upcoming performance that was going to be at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. That's the legit place in Kansas City. There is not a better professional theater anywhere. I mean, it's amazing. It rivals the one in Sydney, right?[00:03:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, the Sydney Opera House for the acoustics.[00:03:47] Kevin Dinneen: So, anyway, so I wasn't gonna ask you out and throw you off your game, and either, either burden you with having to let me down or be so excited that you couldn't think about your work.[00:04:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Sure.[00:04:00] Kevin Dinneen: So, yeah. I only think on the opposite ends of the spectrum, apparently.[00:04:05] Lindsey Dinneen: It wasn't a happy medium where I'm just like, "Yeah, this works."[00:04:08] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. "Well, whatever--this dude? Nevermind."[00:04:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Details.[00:04:14] Kevin Dinneen: So a little while before the performance, like a week before I decided that I was going to ask you out. Then I found out that your parents and your brother and sister-in-law were going to be at the performance as well.[00:04:33] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes.[00:04:34]Kevin Dinneen:  So now I'm worried, 'cause I've got to make a good impression because I like her. So I have to make a good impression on her family. And the night before I start thinking, you know, is it customary to do something? And I, and flowers come to mind. And I, I think of the opera and there's roses being thrown on the stage, and ice skating, they throw all sorts of stuff, stuffed animals and flowers and all that. And, so I got to thinking is, "Am I supposed to do that? Would it be weird if I did, or would it be weird if I didn't?" I didn't know the answer, so I Googled it and I remember some of the images coming up where little girls getting flowers after a recital. And so I was then worried thinking, "Oh, maybe for dance, this is, you know, just for girls--and boys, I guess, but anyway--like little kids after a recital." And I just imagined like, giving you this bouquet of flowers and you're like, "Uh, did you miss where I said, I'm a professional?"[00:05:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh no![00:05:48] Kevin Dinneen: "I am not a student at a recital." And then, you know, the other way around, I show up with nothing and she's like, "Oh, I guess he doesn't care." [00:06:00] Lindsey Dinneen: You think in extremes.[00:06:01] Kevin Dinneen: Again? Yeah, yeah. It's either. Yeah. So, I got to thinking and I thought, "Okay, so let's do, let's do something, but we don't have to fall into the flower or no flower category and you can do your own thing." So I thought about the conversation that we had had where I found out that she liked Granite City Brewery's chocolate cake. There was her favorite cake.[00:06:27] Lindsey Dinneen: It's amazing.[00:06:28] Kevin Dinneen: And so I go and watch the performance, and then I didn't bring the cake in beforehand because I thought, you know, this is a fancy theater. Oh, also I'd never been there. I didn't know the rules or anything. And I figured, you know, it's a little bit self-obsessed if I called to see if I can bring cake , like, "I know you've got a lot going on, but this is important. Can I bring cake? It's for a date? Thanks for taking my call."[00:06:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah.[00:07:00] Kevin Dinneen: And so I didn't want to call to ask that. So, so I decided what I'll do is, I'll just leave it in the car. And then after the show, I'll just run out, grab it and bring it back. And, so I watched the show, Lindsey was awesome. And, then I meet her parents and her brother and sister-in-law and all that goes really well. And I was like, " Hey, I'll be right back." So I leave and I go out to the car, I grabbed the cake and then, I get back to the door and I go to go inside and the door is locked.[00:07:37] Lindsey Dinneen: I forgot this part.[00:07:40] Kevin Dinneen: The door is locked and there's no one around. So right now there's a cast party going on. Right? So, so the people that are gonna stay are going to be there for awhile and the people that have left, like they left a while ago. If they were going to leave, they were gone. And so I'm just, I'm stuck and I'm freaking out. And,  I go all the way around this building. There are two entrances, right?[00:08:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Mind you though, this is, this is a bit of a walk. It's a huge building.[00:08:10] Kevin Dinneen: It's a huge building. And there's a back that's in the garage. So you have to go all the way around the garage and then around the building. And then, you know, the entrance is, is actually cut into the building. So I actually have to go a good four blocks. Right?[00:08:28] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I think so.[00:08:29] Kevin Dinneen: A good four or five blocks. And so, I pass people on the street and they're--'cause I'm in a suit with this Granite City carry-out bag walking, like someone's chasing me.[00:08:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, and it is, you know, January, so it's freezing![00:08:44] Kevin Dinneen: And it was January, like 9:30 or 10:00.[00:08:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, yeah, yeah, probably.[00:08:49]Kevin Dinneen: So like I wonder what they thought my condition was or my situation was.[00:08:54] Lindsey Dinneen: It's a cake emergency.[00:08:55] Kevin Dinneen: A cake emergency-- so then I get around to the front of a building and, I see an, I don't know, he's an usher or what-- he sees me waiting there with a bag and I, I wave at him and he comes over and I said, I'm friends with a dancer, and I just ran out to my car and I got locked out. I am part of the after party upstairs. And he's like, "Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, come on in." So I was like "Whew." I thought for sure I was going to have to, that this was going to be a whole thing. No, once you leave, you can't come back or something. And then I can see our successful relationship just melting away at that very moment because this usher took it upon himself to be a guard, sent me away, and all of my hopes and dreams were dashed. Anyway...[00:09:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Anyway, the flair for the dramatic.[00:09:45] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. So, so I get back and when I get back, it was perfect timing because Lindsey and her family were actually headed to the elevator to go downstairs, to leave, when I caught up. I actually don't remember what we talked about heading to the elevator, but I didn't mention anything about what was in my hand. And I saw you and I just totally forgot the dilemma that I had just been in. And, so we're riding down in an elevator, with Lindsey and her parents. And I remember her dad was on one side of her and her mom was on the other. And I said, "Oh, and I have this chocolate cake for you. And, and she smiled and we were really awkward, but luckily Lindsey was grinning ear to ear. And so we get out of the elevator and there's just like this, like probably 10 or 15 seconds where no one said anything.[00:10:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, no, we were just awkwardly grinning at each other.[00:10:44] Kevin Dinneen: And your parents are just watching.[00:10:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, everyone else, 'cause there was a friend of yours also in the elevator with you and he was also just like, nobody kind of knew what to do.[00:10:56] Kevin Dinneen: So, yeah, so we leave the elevator and I said, "Hey, so I was going to get your flowers, but I didn't know if flowers were a thing. And so, I thought I'd get you chocolate cake instead." And luckily Lindsey smiled and was like, "Chocolate cake is a thing too."[00:11:16] Lindsey Dinneen: I'm pretty sure I affirmed that flowers indeed are a thing, but chocolate cake is a thing too. Yeah. Yeah. And it's great because it's now a tradition and kind of everybody who knows me as a dancer knows about this thing. So they'll even ask about it, like "When are you getting your cake at the end of the performance run?" And things like that, 'cause it's, it's always, it's a tradition now.[00:11:44] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, and so since Lindsey is the Artistic Director, and runs a professional dance company. Whenever we have a cast party, then we always have chocolate cake that's for everyone.[00:11:56]Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And it's really fun, 'cause we get to share that story. And, yeah, I just remember thinking, you know, just grinning at you from across the elevator. 'Cause we were like on either side. And silence. And we're just like, transformed into these like super awkward, you know, love-struck teenagers. Like your relationship isn't even really happening yet, but we think we probably like it each other. Yeah, I think that was definitely proof though, for me anyway, that you, you liked me and that you paid attention. That was a big thing actually, 'cause you could have just been like, okay, I think she said the cake and got it from anywhere, you know? Excellent. Well, thank you for sharing your story about art, Kevin.[00:12:40] Kevin Dinneen: Oh, and if anyone wants to hear more about that story...[00:12:43] Lindsey Dinneen: Ah, yes.[00:12:44] Kevin Dinneen: And they want to learn more--maybe, you know, we're speaking right now to someone who's in a similar place and aspiring to date a dancer. And you know, maybe you're not sure if it's for you, or you're not sure if you can hack it. Well, I do have some tips and best practices for courting and dating a professional dancer. So check out "Flowers Are a Thing" on Facebook and you will be more prepared.[00:13:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh, definitely. Yeah. And, dancers will definitely get a kick out of it because you're going to relate to all of it too. So yeah. Enjoy.[00:13:24] Kevin Dinneen: Bobby pins has its own section.[00:13:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, exactly. And that should be enough right there as we all know, but, yeah. Awesome. Well, thanks, Kevin. And, a couple of quick questions, if you don't mind.[00:13:38]Kevin Dinneen:  Oh, you're not going to ask me the questions I helped you come up with you.[00:13:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh yeah, I am. Okay.[00:13:43] Kevin Dinneen: Okay.[00:13:45] Lindsey Dinneen: How do you personally define art or what is art to you?[00:13:52] Kevin Dinneen: Okay, so to me, I think art is, is taking some base components, some raw material and forming that raw material into something that a viewer or listener or someone experiencing that in whatever shape or, or vessel medium that might be, and something that enhances their lives. Whereas you take this, there's a piece of paper and this pen and separately, you glance over it, but you take those things and you combine that into a, into a moving-- I don't mean moving physically, but something that moves the person that sees it. And that is what art is. You have these, these raw materials that you create an experience from, and I think that's art and it's it's on every--it doesn't have to be happy. It doesn't have to be sad. It doesn't have to be hard to understand. It doesn't have to be easy to understand. It's just creating something moving from raw materials.[00:15:06] Lindsey Dinneen: Ooh, I like that answer. That was awesome.[00:15:09] Kevin Dinneen: I just came up with that by the way.[00:15:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that was seriously off the fly, because we had come up with these questions a while ago, but I don't think he thought they would be used against him, so to speak. Okay. What do you think is the most important role of an artist?[00:15:27]Kevin Dinneen: You know, I'm going to kind of cheat because I think it's up to each individual artist, and I think all of the roles of art are important. So you can think of the role of an artist portraying a social issue to bring about positive change. That's so important, but if you have an artist who is really gifted and really enjoys entertaining, a lighthearted entertainment, then I think that that's where they need to go. Then that is just as important of a role as, you know, bringing a social change or whatever, 'cause that's also a social change actually. And maybe, maybe an artist feels that he or she is is called to educate through art or inform through art. I think that they are all important and I feel like it's important for each artist to embrace his or her passion, and not conform to what they were, what he or she was told is art.[00:16:32] Oh, it's not art if, you know, people can understand it. Or it's not, it's not art unless it's on canvas, or it's not art, unless it's to the point where it gets into a museum, or whatever it is that that people are told is not art. If you're it, whatever it is, I think whatever an artists' passion is, I think it's important for them to play that role. 'Cause they're going to do it better than if they were doing something else and they're going to do it better than someone else who has a different passion as well. So I think they're all important. And the most important thing is to follow your passion.[00:17:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. I absolutely agree. Okay. Final question. Should art be exclusive or inclusive? Exclusive meaning that the artist does his or her job, so to speak and then, it's up to the individual to interpret it without any kind of assistance, whether that's knowing the reason behind the piece or, you know, what inspired it or whatever. Versus inclusive meaning that more people would be able to understand it because the artist is going to express the reasoning behind it, or the significance of the mediums they've chosen.[00:17:50] Kevin Dinneen: So for exclusive, this would be, I create this piece, and all I ever let anyone know about it is--let's say it's a painting. They just see the painting. And that's all I ever say about it. Whereas inclusive would be, if you're not maybe seeing things like I do, this is a painting that was brought on from the time I was in a car accident, so you'll notice that a lot of the edges are, are harder. Makes me think of like, you know, whatever it's things like that, like explaining the piece, there may be a lacquered by the meaning or audible track. You put the headphones on. And it's me talking about my process and stuff like that. Right?[00:18:33] Lindsey Dinneen: Exactly. So not simply, you know, this is "Watercolor on Canvas," which it might be useful, but more about the piece.[00:18:41] Kevin Dinneen: Okay. My answer is a, is a super hard inclusive. Just because I haven't been able to enjoy a lot of pieces of art because I didn't know what I was supposed to take from it. I, you know, I didn't understand-- boy, there's a lot of anger. I can, I can see really violent stuff here. And I, but I don't know. I don't know why. And I don't know if this person is justified. I don't know what's going on. For me, for an artist not to explain what's going on and say, "Oh, well, you get what you want to get out of it." Well then most people  don't get anything out of it . Or they don't get nearly as much as they would if they heard the story behind it or heard the process that created it. And I think that's very important. I don't understand when someone creates something, I don't understand why they wouldn't want everyone to be able to see it the way they're wanting it to be shown.[00:19:58] Lindsey Dinneen: So to that point, do you feel that there's value though an artist creating a completely open-ended piece where even for themselves their intention behind it was to have a sort of, you know, vagueness?[00:20:15] Kevin Dinneen: Yes. I understand the reason behind it, but it frustrates me just like every movie that ends without knowing if they're actually gonna be together or is he actually going to make it out alive? Yes, there's a storytelling element to that. And there's a feeling that it leaves you with  of wanting more and this unresolved, whatever it is, that you're left with, that actually leaves a lasting impression. And I understand that that's a part of art, or can be, but it's frustrating to me. I would like to know what happens, you know, I'll go with you. I'll go with you on a story, but take me to the end. Don't leave me hanging.[00:20:59] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. Excellent. Well, thank you so much again, for being part of our podcast today. I am delighted to be able to feature that story. It's a pretty fun one, of course I'm a little biased, but it did put him in a very good place right away for me to want to date him. I mean, I already was interested, but you'd shown up to something that was like, you barely knew me at the time and made the commitment and actually followed through. And then he brought me chocolate cake.[00:21:30] Kevin Dinneen: Yeah, fellows, fellows, listen.[00:21:33] Lindsey Dinneen: For real, and cared enough to even have the question is, you know, our flowers a thing? Which most people, I don't even think it would cross their minds. So, yeah. But on that note, thank you so much for listening. And if you have your own stories to share with our listeners, we would love to hear them. So please feel free to contact me at any time and we will get you set up here in an interview. All right. Well, thanks again for listening and we'll catch you next time.[00:22:03]If you have a story to share with us, we would love that so much. And I hope your day has been Artfully Told.[00:22:13]Hey there, Artfully Told listeners. I wanted to share a really amazing resource with you that I think you will find invaluable. This website is called Artists' Edge. The mission of Artists' Edge is to raise the level of business intelligence, life skills, and emotional intelligence for people who are committed to expressing their passions, creativity, and unique genius through their careers, helping them reach higher levels of success with ease. Artists' Edge is the education arm of Deborah Russell Coaching. And she is an awesome person who uses all of her business background and skills to really assist artists become who they want to be. She has a bunch of different product courses that you can go through as well as personalized coaching. If you are a wannabe artist that wants to turn their passion into a career, or is an already established artist that wants to take their career to the next level, she is the person to talk to you about this. So please follow the link in my comments and show notes.

Do developers need money from Kansas City to build a new luxury hotel downtown adjacent to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts? That's their pitch to the City Council — but will anybody be willing to sign off in our coronavirus-uncertain times? Kansas City Star reporters Allison Kite and Kevin Hardy join Dave Helling and Derek Donovan of the editorial board to discuss this topic, which never seems to go away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Leslie Scott as she speaks to President and CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Paul Schofer about the Virtual Future Stages Festival, his history and working with Mr. Ewing Marion Kauffman.

Not too long ago, Grammy award winner, member of the Grand Ole Opry and brother to Bluegrass Queen Rhonda Vincent, Darrin Vincent, of Dailey & Vincent, called into the KKFI studios for a conversation in advance of the duo’s appearance in Kansas City at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. As you will hear, Darrin is thoughtful, kind, a loving husband and father…generous in his praise of others with a very specific sense of humor. For example, when asked “How do you get to be a millionaire in the music business? His response: “Start with $2 million!” And his laugh…oh my…that laugh! Darrin started singing at age three and playing music at age six along with sister Rhonda Vincent, as part of his family band, The Sally Mountain Show. As a young man, Darrin played guitar for 7 years for the legendary John Hartford. As a member of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder for more than 10 years, Darrin has won five Grammy Awards and eight IBMA Awards for Instrumental Group of the Year. He has performance and recording credits with dozens of artists including Dolly Parton, Nora Jones, Emmylou Harris, Earl Scruggs, Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, John Hartford, and many more. He has producer credits on Grammy nominated projects with sister Rhonda Vincent, Susie Luchsinger, Cherryholmes and Hunter Berry. He is an accomplished musician and vocalist with expert abilities to arrange and create captivating music. Daily & Vincent play over 100 dates a year including the Grand Ole Opry, have a tv show on Marty Stuart’s RFD-TV cable network, host a cruise and perform at festivals throughout the world. Enjoy this casual conversation with the very talented Darrin Vincent!

Patrick Neas and William Baker invite in the Choral Conversations Studio the very talented father and son, conductor Sir Andrew Davis and composer Ed Frazier Davis to talk about their journey on the eve of the March 6, 2020 concert at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More info: https://www.festivalsingers.org/concerts/kauffmancenter

Paul Schofer is the CEO of the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in Kansas City, a facility that opened in 2011 and houses two concert halls and welcomes 500,000 patrons a year for more than 350 performances in a building designed by architect Moshe Safdie.  The Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Ballet and Lyric Opera all are resident performers.  The building was ranked as one of the world's 15 most beautiful concert halls, one of only two in the U.S.  His background is in accounting.  Paul worked at Hallmark and Marion Laboratories.  He wanted to move into the nonprofit sector and began working for Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation before becoming CFO and then CEO of the Performing Arts Center. Calls the secret sauce of  Center the volunteers. Vision is diverse and extraordinary performing arts experiences for everyone. Website: www.kauffmancenter.org  

Jordin keeps running into the person she has beef with. Chris gets emotional when he reviews Adam Sandler's show last night. Jordin talks about the history of “Gay Pride,” and for #Mortified, she reads the first love letter she'd written. Then, Shaun Martin from Snarky Puppy calls in to talk about their show on Tue. June 11th at The Kauffman Center.

Take a listen as M&C talks to Janet Mark, VP of Development at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, about how she and her team successfully launched a new program and how they're taking membership fundraising to the next level.

When people ask, “What makes Kansas City special?”, it can be tough to put your finger on the answer. Sure, there’s the Jazz and barbecue; the Chiefs and Royals and Sporting KC; the Kauffman Center, the nightlife, and of course, the streetcar. But are any of those things unique to KC? Many cities have great food, music, and sports teams. They have better theaters and public transportation. They’re bigger, or on the ocean, or in the mountains. Yet anyone who has spent time in Kansas City knows, without a doubt, that there is something special here. The problem is identifying what that something is.

Jane Chu is the eleventh Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). She has a background in arts administration, philanthropy, and is an accomplished artist and musician. During her tenure to date, Jane has awarded more than $400 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and artists, issued new research reports on arts participation and the impact of the arts and cultural industries on the nation's GDP, and has visited all 50 states. Before coming to the NEA, she served as the president and CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. In this episode, Erik and Jane discuss the history and mission of the NEA and dig into how the independent federal agency distributes funds to arts organizations and artists. They also talk about how participating in the arts helped Jane through a challenging time in her life, and propelled her to her to eventually become the head of the NEA.

Set in the burgeoning Crossroads Art District, our historic converted Freight House will wow you with its 25-foot ceilings, fireplace lounge with full-service bar, and indoor and outdoor private dining. Located near The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Sprint Center and an array of local art galleries and boutiques, we're serving remarkable Kansas City barbecue in the heart of KC. •25-Foot Ceilings •See-through Fireplace •Full-service Outdoor Patio Dining •Accommodations for Large Groups •Private Dining and Banquet Facilities •Reservations for parties of 6 or more: 816-472-7427 Address The Freight House 101 W 22nd St., #300 Kansas City, MO 64108 Hours Mon - Thur: 11:00am - 10:00pm Fri - Sat: 11:00am - 10:30pm Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm CONTACT US Tyler Banker, General Manager 816-472-7427 Donation request Allergen Information CATERING/PRIVATE DINING Chris Hayes, General Manager Call for more information: 816-941-4309 @therealtbank @jackstackbbq @RestaurantWeek #KCRW2018 #SlackerMorningShow101theFox #TMobile @VisitKC

Mike Lundgren is a nine-year veteran of TEDxKC (Kansas City), having produced almost 40 events. His 2017 event sold out in four minutes. They enjoy one of the most spectacular venues for a TEDx, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. They entertain and inspire 3,000 people and have over 30 different activities for attendees at the massive afterparty. Mike says they have amassed over 900 volunteers, with 70 who are super active on any given event. They have an intense focus on the user experience, thinking about before, during and after as touch points to pay attention to. Even in the fantastic venue of a performing arts center, no seat is more than 100 feet from the stage. I love how Mike self-identifies as a 'DJ of ideas.' He also suggests they have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to creative input. His company VML has been the original sponsor and is one of the top Marketing firms in the region. They solve branding and communication problems for clients and pour all of that energy into TEDxKC each year. No wonder they sell out in four minutes.

Join us Sunday June 25th when over 700 area talented kids perform throughout the Kauffman Center! CEO Paul Schofer chats with Dick and Renee on KCMO-FM.

Dick and Renee chat with jazz legend George Benson about his show with Kenny G Wednesday May 24 at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City

This week on KC Closeup, a look ahead at the upcoming "Star Wars Week" (May the 4th be with you, fans!). To celebrate, Friends of the River is going to set the Guiness World Record for the " Largest Lightsaber Battle." Dubbed "The Battle 4 KC", proceeds will go to benefit Children's Mercy Hospital to help fight Cystic Fibrosis. Stefan White joins us - with lightsaber in hand - to discuss the battle and how a love for a movie universe can help fight CF. In the second half of the show, Matthew J. Taylor calls in to talk about the musical 42nd Street, which runs May 2-7 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 42nd Street is one of Broadway's enduring musicals and Matthew plays Julian Marsh, the director of the musical with-in the musical. Get tickets now if you can!

March 31 thru April 7th at the Kauffman Center. www.kcballet.org)

This week on KC Greats, John Pryor of Madison Flitch shares his unique story with us. From the tech industry to handmade furniture with great KC stories built into them. John is bringing a very interesting blend of traditional B-School background with today’s maker movement to create a great new business here in KC. John on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pryorjohn/ Madison Flitch: http://www.madisonflitch.com/ https://www.facebook.com/madisonflitch/ https://twitter.com/madisonflitch Urban Lumber Co: http://urbanlumberco.com/ Marc Adams School of Woodworking: http://www.marcadams.com/ 909 Walnut Apartments: http://909walnut.com/ Extra Virgin: http://www.extravirginkc.com/ Nara: http://narakc.com/ Brioche: http://www.briochekc.com/ Kauffman Center: http://www.kauffmancenter.org/

This podcast is over the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts located at 1601 Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri. One of the newest buildings in that area; it opened on September 16, 2011. I will talk about the short history and layout of the building. You may listen to this podcast completely outside; it is […] The post Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts-Ep16 appeared first on EASY to LINGER.

We interview "Figaro" Adam Lau for the production starting November 5th at the Kauffman Center. www.kcopera.org

Today in KC Closeup we learn about a wide variety of events and attractions all housed with-in 150 acres of Bonner Springs. This area includes Zip KC, an aerial park featuring nearly a mile of zip lines; the KC Timber Challenge course, site of the upcoming extreme challenge and the Warrior's Run to benefit veterans with PTSD; finally, this Halloween, the grounds will play host to mile-long "haunted" trail! Jeff Nuss fills us in on all of the details. Finally, with the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts celebrating its fifth birthday, we talk to President and CEO Paul Schofer about the first 5 years of Kauffman, where they plan to go in the future and the state of the Arts in Kansas City.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is one of Kansas City's crown jewels, and also one of the most standout structures in all of downtown. Today (September 2nd), Kauffman Center is celebrating it's fifth birthday with a big party! Join Natalie Rush as she broadcasts live along with performances from the Kansas City Symphony, the KC Ballet, the Opera, local bands and more! CEO and President Paul Schofer joined Truta on this KC Closeup extra to talk about the Kauffman Center at 5, where the organization has come from and where it's headed for the next five years and beyond.

CEO/President Paul Schofer with the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts talks about Celebrating diversity in the arts, the one-day festival invites youth and families to experience a diverse range […] The post ARTSPEAK RADIO presents, CEO/President Paul Schofer with the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Aaron Shipps, & Travis Pratt appeared first on KKFI.

Amy Boesen is the facilities coordinator at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and was involved in BSF leadership. Amy was born, raised, and went to school in the state of Kansas. Some of my favorite quotes from this episode. Such a great conversation! You are happy, pretty, smart, good, and loved I still needed to believe it myself I always believed in Jesus, I always believed in God, I always knew that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, but I didn’t know that it was a personal choice…that I had to make God…has a purpose for everyone, and it may not look pretty, it may look ugly, it may look hard, but he wants to be part of it I feel found There’s only one race, it’s the human race If I say, no I don’t have value, and I’m worthless, then I’m saying that God’s creation is worthless and God’s creation doesn’t have value, and that’s a lie Add a comment or question at www.withlaurajohnson.com/episode-008-you-have-value-with-amy-bosen. We would love to hear from you!

February 19th thru February 28th at the Kauffman Center. Tickets at kcballet.org

Maria welcomes Kansas City Zine Con, singer/songwriter/author Heather Thornton, and Bess Wallerstein Huff with the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to discuss the Future Stages Festival. Kansas City Zine […] The post ARTSPEAK RADIO presents, Kansas City Zine Con, Heather Thorton, & Future Stages Festival appeared first on KKFI.

On the show with me today is Sam Meers Founder of Meers Advertising, he has witnessed the rapidly evolving integration of traditional and digital communications first-hand. Some of the companies with which the agency works include Assurant, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Missouri Gas Energy, HCA Midwest Health System, United Way of Greater Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 3M, Lead Bank and the National World War I Museum. Earlier this year, Meers Advertising was recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest growing company in Kansas City, Missouri, and the 649th fastest growing company in the nation. The company was also recognized by The Agency Post as the 33rd fastest growing advertising agency in the nation. The Downtown Council of Kansas City named Sam an Urban Hero for the work he and his company have done to revitalize the Urban Core of Kansas City. Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app. To get to the show notes for today's episode, go to https://brightideas.co/xxx...and if you have any questions for me, you can leave me a voicemail at brightideas.co/asktrent

  Delve into Kansas City, Missouri June 21when Travel Itch Radio explores museums of art, war and steamboats, the new Kauffman Center for performing arts, plus great dining.  Communications manager for the KC Convention and Visitors Association Toni Alexander talks about it all with Dan Schlossberg and Christine Tibbetts at 8:00 p.m. EST.   www.VisitKC.com 

listen | Having recently toured the construction site for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Series Executive Director Clark Morris praises the Kansas City community and its organizations for the state of culture in our hometown. | www.harriman-jewell.org