I reviewed violinst Midori and pianist Özgür Aydin in recital for the Kansas City Star. They performed at the Folly Theater and were presented by the Harriman-Jewell Series.
REVIEW for KCStar: Steve Lippia with Kansas City Symphony
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's opening show for their 2011-2012 Pops Series for The Kansas City Star. The featured artist was Vegas entertainer Steve Lippia, who sang modern classics from the American songbook in a show titled, "Simply Swingin' with Sinatra and Friends."
REVIEW for KCMetropolis.org: “The Darwin Project”
I reviewed "The Darwin Project," an ambitious production put on by the Friends of Chamber Music and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for KCMetropolis.org. Read it here.
REVIEW for KCMetropolis.org: Kansas City Ballet’s “Tom Sawyer”
I reviewed the music for Maury Yeston's ballet "Tom Sawyer - A Ballet in Three Acts." It was performed as the Kansas City Ballet's inaugural event in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Read it here.
There’s more than corned beef in Indiana
Shapiro's Delicatessen may be the reason I love Jews. Sure, the Jewish people have a rich and complicated history, sure they themselves are interesting, funny and intelligent, sure they have a long and honorable tradition of art and music and cultural prowess. But it's really about the hearty comfort foods served in behemothic portions of creamy/salty/fatty abundance. Long... Continue Reading →
Feature story on KCMetropolis.org: Marimba Sol de Chiapas
I interviewed John Currey, leader and founding member of Marimba Sol de Chiapas. Sol is the only authentic Mexican marimba group in the Midwest, with only a handful in the entire US. Read it here.
meme me
A quote from one of my reviews has ended up on Wordsmith's A.Word.A.Day, which in itself is pretty neat. I love words and to have unwittingly contributed to a web service about words warms my heart. The weird thing is that that particular post has taken a rather odd trip through the interwebs and ended up on... Continue Reading →
REVIEW in KCStar: Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company
I reviewed the Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company for the Kansas City Star for their 20th Anniversary concert.
Proust Eats a Sandwich 