I wrote about the experimental music scene in Kansas City for KCM's 2011 fall preview. Read it here.
West 18th Street Fashion Show: A non-fashionista’s experience.
Themed "A Summer in Spain," the 11th annual West 18th Street Fashion Show was an eclectic mix of artistic endeavor and schticky accessories. Of the 18 designers, about half showed wearable creations, a few truly innovative collections, and an assortment of odd choices and lackluster finishes. I was both intrigued and annoyed by the model selection, since the... Continue Reading →
It’s not art
I have a few additional thoughts regarding “America: Now and Here”. I’ll admit that I never gave the visual art a fair shake, focusing more on the events, thinking I’d be back soon and check out what’s what. As such the various prints, paints, sculpture and collages worked more as backdrop, then as cultural or... Continue Reading →
Some views from “America: Now and Here”
I want to recap a show that opened last month here in Kansas City. Well, more event than show, at least for my involvement and observation. “America: Now and Here” ran at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center in the Crossroads over the course of May. The project was conceived and spearheaded by artist Eric Fischl. The prescribed... Continue Reading →
A thing of beauty
Since a portion of this blog is devoted to the perfect meal - le sandwich - I feel it is my duty to corral links and information in honor and celebration of that aforementioned item. Behold: Selleck Waterfall Sandwich.
Feature in KCStar: Jawole Zollar, Nora Chipaumire and their new work, “visible”
I wrote an article for the Kansas City Star about a new piece, visible, that was partially developed in Kansas City by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Nora Chipaumire. Zollar is a Kansas City native and founder of the dance group Urban Bush Women. She brought the international ensemble, cast specifically for this project, to... Continue Reading →
REVIEW in KCMetropolis.org: Symphonic Quixotic
I reviewed the music for the KC Symphony/Quixotic Fusion collaboration Symphonic Quixotic, a multi-media performance work with musicians, dancers, aerialists, visual and sound artists. Read the double review here.
REVIEW in KCStar: “Shakespeare in Song” with KC Chorale and Heart of America Shakespeare Fest actors
I reviewed the Kansas City Chorale's Sunday, May 15th concert of "Shakespeare in Song." They performed song settings of Shakespeare's text interspersed with dramatic readings by actors from the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival: Robert Gibby Brand, Merle Moores, Jon Rensenhouse and Cinnamon Schultz.
Kansas Governor Brownback fires Kansas Arts Commission
It was announced Tuesday, May 10th, that Brownback's Secretary of Administration sent a letter to the Commission telling the five government employees of the Kansas Arts Commission they were out of a job - laid off immediately and unemployeed come June 10th. Brownback had pushed to disband the Kansas Arts Commission back in January, but... Continue Reading →
Beer Me
Of late, I am unable to partake in one of my favorite pastimes: drinking. My husband has been very generous over the last few months by allowing me to smell his beer and wine, but even the heady aromas can't fulfill my desires. The past few days, though, have offered some beer -related distractions from my forced ascetic... Continue Reading →
Proust Eats a Sandwich 