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| Light, Movement, Shadow, Sound (dance) AA |
| Kacico Dance |
| Light, Movement, Shadow, Sound, presented by Kacico Dance, is a contemporary dance treat as light and shadow become partners with movement and sound. Flashlights in the audience, sounds in the dark, and dancers revealed and concealed are just the beginning of the theatrical innovations of choreographers Michelle Brown, Lindsay Tate, Shandi Miller along with Rebecca Bryant and Don Nichols. Kacico Dance, a company of 9 spectacular dancers, always promises amazingly refreshing creativity. Don’t miss it. |
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| Ms. B.D.U. 2008! (dance) mature |
| Burlesque Downtown Underground |
| The Luscious Ladies of B.D.U. are back for their sophomore performance at Fringe! Don't miss the fun and sexiness of KC's best professional performers sharing their true talents within the mockery of the pageant world - B.D.U. style! |
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| variance (dance) All ages |
| Reach . . . A Movement Collective, inc. |
| Experimental dance comes to life with Reach's dancers and choreographers exploring the boundaries of performance art. |
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| "Without words" (dance) PG |
| Seamless Dance Theater, Inc. |
| The show will revolve around the idea that although we have phones, text messaging, emailing, etc. you still cannot replace the effect that human physical contact has on our relationships. It is a vital part of our lives that we take for granted, therefore miss out on one of the most important aspects of life: human touch. |
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| IT'S A STATE OF MIND (dance) all_ages |
| FUNKBABIES |
| 'It's A State Of Mind' brews all art forms into one 'FUNK.' The FunkBabies: Organic meets digital. This show consist of music, singing, dancing, drama and innovative technology. A not-to-be-missed extravaganza. |
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| IMPROSCAPING (dance) PG |
| Susanne Carter of Carter Productions |
| IMPROSCAPING is a sexy, funny and original
extravaganza performed by Susanne Carter. Obsession with weight, bad hair days, and fear of bikinis, tracks Susanne’s body image though time. At odds with herself, Susanne creates six dance improvisations from the hilarious to the sublime. Unusual props and costumes underscore recorded interviews with Susanne's chiropractor, hair dresser, photographer and more. Ridiculous antics and a strong physicality highlight this edgy and whimsical 60 minute production.
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| First in the SAG Series (dance) PG |
| Renay Aumiller and Will Schneider |
| Will Schneider, Renay Aumiller, and Hope Goldman, all graduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, present an array of collaborative solos and duets in First in the SAG Series. Within the six distinct works, they weave together seemingly disjointed dance skits, collapse like a robot with its bolts falling off, and delve into a linear look at time using text, props, and humor. |
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| The Three Sisters (dance) Mature |
| One Night Company |
| Do you miss Sugar Puppy? Emily Lauren graduates and friends perform neo-burlesque with satire, political commentary, acrobatics and comedy, with (of course!) partial nudity. |
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| The Warriors (dance) All ages |
| Solace Dance Collective |
| SDC proudly presents their debut of Jered Solace's "The Warriors," celebrating the impact of music and dance on those who have positively impacted our society. With their unique marriage of live vocal music and somatic dance technique, a story unfolds of America's past and the critical roles that key people have played in society's 'advancement. |
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| All The World Is A Stage (dance) mature |
| Professor Hap P Feet And Friends |
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| Dances of India (dance) all_ages |
| Nritya, School of Indian Dance and Music |
| Nritya is a versatile company of dancers who work primarily in the South Indian classical dance style called Bharatha natyam. Heavily based in both rhythm and lyricism, Bharatha Natyam involves the use of the whole body, including dramatic facial expressions, to convey emotions or perform intricate step sequences. Through combining modern spacing, themes and theatrical techniques with yoga and the traditional Bharathanatyam repertoire, Nritya produces dynamic, captivating programs which appeal to all ages. |
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| It Sure Is Risky (dance) all_ages |
| Four Worlds Dance |
| It Sure Is Risky, FWD’s newest world premier, combines modern dance, poetry, and jazz. Together, they transform the space through elemental and intimate means. At other times the three arts combine in a living conversation. The artists and audience breathe, listen, and respond as together they create new work in performance. |
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| Cherry's DeLuxe Burlesque and Variety Show (dance) mature |
| Annie Cherry and Lucky DeLuxe |
| Lucky DeLuxe and Annie Cherry return from their travels in the Far East solely to bring you the spectacular spectacle that is 'Cherry's DeLuxe', a burlesque and variety show, featuring glamorous, exotic, and hilarious honeys… |
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| Just Off-Center Stage (dance) all_ages |
| One Night Dance Company |
| A selection of innovative peices of modern dance, Kung Fu stage combat, physical comedy and performance art. |
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| BANG! (film) PG |
| Jack Payne |
| BANG! is an action shoot-em-up with imagination to spare. Inspired by film nior and modern action classics, BANG! is a tribute to the mindless cinema we all know and love. Filmed in Brooklyn, BANG! takes advantage of the New York scenery and resident actors. |
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| MOJAVE PHONE BOOTH (film) PG |
| Mojave Phone Booth |
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In the middle of the Mojave desert, there once was an abandoned, fully functioning payphone. This is the story of four disparate characters whose lives intersect with this mystical booth, and the common voice they seek on the other side:
LONG VERSION:
MOJAVE PHONE BOOTH
In the middle of the Mojave desert, just outside Las Vegas, rests an abandoned phone booth, riddled with bullet holes, graffiti, its windows broken, but otherwise functioning. For years, travelers would make the trek down a lonely dirt road and camp next to the booth, in the hopes that it might suddenly ring, and they could connect with a stranger - often from another country - on the other end of the line.
This is the story of four disparate characters whose lives intersect with this mystical booth, and the common voice they seek on the other side: Beth, a troubled woman facing dillemmas with her love-life and a recurring, baffling crime; Mary, a young South African, who is contemplating selling her body for the funds to escape her dreadful existence; Alex, a woman who is losing her love to the belief she is plagued by aliens, and Richard, an amateur videomaker who happens upon the booth after a failed suicide attempt.
Exploring themes of love, death, the mystery of the universe, and the phenomenon of inter-connectivity, Mojave Phone Booth examines the double lives we lead, and the necessary sacrifices we must make to survive ever-challenging times.
?Starring: Annabeth Gish, Steve Guttenberg, Christine Elise McCarthy, Robert Romanus, Tinarie Van Wyk Loots, Kevin Rahm, David Deluise, Missi Pyle, Joy Gohring, Larry Poindexter, Jacleen Haber |
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| L'Ange Avec Les Fleurs (more) all_ages |
| Beth Marshall Presents |
| "A Must See." Brought to you by the producer of The Orlando Fringe & former KC theatre artist- Beth Marshall, comes this KC debut of the 2002 award winning,Junk Melodrama" set in 1940’s France about a troupe of vagabond performers, with their avant-garde band, Bric-a-Brac, telling the tale of world’s greatest clown and his heart-felt journey to become a real man. ~winner of the Lillie Stoates Umbrella awards for best production, acting & set.~Orlando Fringe Best Bet~orlando sentinel. |
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| Mad Phlow (more) all_ages |
| Mad Phlow |
| live collaborative group painting |
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| The Alley Cat Revue (more) mature |
| The Alley Cat Revue |
| The Alley Cat Revue is St. Louis' premiere and only weekly burlesque revue with performers who have been featured in shows internationally! From singing, dancing, fire breathing, aerial acts, and comedy, the Alley Kittens are sure to tease and tantalize with feline finesse! Meow! |
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| Thieves of Flight (more) all_ages |
| Voler (Thieves of Flight) |
| An edgy experimental collaboration of aerial dance, acrobatics, video and live musical performance featuring Kansas City's premier aerial fabrics collective.
Featured guests include: Gravity Plays Favorites (Burlesque from St. Louis; Monta at Odds; and VJDN8.
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| Jay & Leslie's Laughing Matters (more) all_ages |
| Jay & Leslie's Laughing Matters |
| Jay & Leslie's Laughing Matters is a rollicking duet revue of juggling, mime, magic, and other nonsense for all ages. Jay and Leslie have performed their wacky signature show in 33 states and 7 foreign countries. |
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| May We Live in Interesting Times (music) all_ages |
| Andrew Woody |
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| Space Music Ensemble (music) all_ages |
| BROTHER IOTA |
| Brother Iota improvises music on the spot. The instrumental quartet creates music that is completely original and spontaneous. They perform ambient, electronic soundscapes for discriminating listeners. Experience the musings of KC's defiant voice - Brother Iota. |
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| Checkered Past - Fortune's Fools (music) all_ages |
| Checkered Past |
| Renowned for harmony vocals and artful lyrics, Checkered Past delves deep into the human experience, reveling in the Fool's spirit, finding inspiration in romance, reality and the global condition. Unlike Shakespeare' s Romeo -- the original "Fortune's Fool" -- Checkered Past will leave you laughing.
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| Hey, Minnie The Moocher: A Tribute To the Words and Music Of Cab Calloway (music) PG |
| Brother John |
| An enthusiastic musical tribute to the famed Cotton Club era and the life of one of the great legends of swing jazz: movie star, composer, band leader and original 'Hep Cat' Cab Calloway |
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| The String Quartets of Kevin Hiatt (music) all ages |
| Kevin Hiatt |
| Kevin Hiatt's music straddles the boundaries of classical and popular music. Over the past several years he has created a unique repertoire of short to medium length movements for string quartet in a variety of musical idioms ranging from the post new age to rock, jazz and world music rhythms. If you think modern string quartet composition is all atonal and dissonant, you will be in for a surprise when you hear the string quartets of Kevin Hiatt! |
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| Mr. Fish (music) all_ages |
| Mr. Fish |
| Mr. Fish is a band of young musicians dedicated to bringing you the rock, and a good time as well. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, their eclectic mix of doo-wop, dance, country, bubblegum pop, noise rock and experimental rock is sure to keep you on your toes. Bring your dancing shoes! |
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| The Leading Tones (Music) all_ages |
| The Leading Tones |
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| Sean Giddings, Jazz Piano (music) all_ages |
| Sean Giddings |
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| UNDERGROUNG STYLINGS (music) mature |
| Negro Scoe |
| Originally from Southern California, Negro Scoe, aka Dante Everglade, established the Hip Hop Addicts crew (HHA) in 1994. Since relocating to Kansas City eight years ago, he has recorded and performed In addition to being a founding member of The Cosigners, Scoe is also an instructor at the Hip Hop Academy where he teaches area youth the basics of poetry and emceeing at the Creative Minds Art Center. |
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| Crystals, Five For Two, and Songs (music) all_ages |
| Brian Padavic |
| Mr. Padavic is making his debut at the fringe festival this year, providing a showcase of newly composed intimate chamber music. The program will include Crystals (6 solo piano pieces), Five for Two (a duet for violin and cello), and Songs for Guitar and Voice. In addition, Brian will play his first ballet consisting of double bass and alto saxophone written for the dance troupe \"Reach\" for their fringe festival performance. |
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| Tizmoret Orchestra (music) all_ages |
| Tizmoret Orchestra |
| Tizmoret Orchestra steeped in teh traditions of Eastern European, Israeli and Russian-Ukranian, russion gypsi, Klezmer and Jewish Swing. Performing the the metropolitan area, ranging from different Festivals and concerts to private parties. |
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| 1. Guitar Summit 2. Crossover Quartets (music) all_ages |
| Kevin Hiatt |
| Show #1 Guitar Summit will present three of Kansas City\'s most exciting guitarists playing 30 minute sets of their unique performing styles. Steve Gouge is known for his performance of Nashville/Kentucky style fingerpicking that was developed by Chet Atkins and Merle Travis in the 1940\'s and 50\'s Beau Bledsoe is an exciting classical and flamenco guitarist who also adds
some world music spice to his set by performing on the Arabic instrument the oud. Closing out the concert will be Kevin Hiatt performing his original instrumentals and songs on 6,7,and 12 string acoustic guitars. Hiatt\'s playing has been compared to fingerstyle guitar legends Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges.
Show #2
Composer Kevin Hiatt will present an evening of his string quartets in collaboration with violinist Jennifer Tousley. The compositions performed on this concert straddle the boundaries between concert music and various popular and world music styles. World and Kansas City premieres of \'The Golden Flow\', Lachrimae Tears That Fell Upon The Prairie\' and other works will be performed. |
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| All Rights Reserved: A Libertarian Rage (theater) mature |
| Maximum Verbosity |
| Welcome to the real fringe of American politics! The original masters of double-speak and weasel-words take on the myriad ways language is used to retort, contort and distort in this irreverent collection of song, sketches and stories. |
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| Chair (theater) PG |
| Co-Governors of Space |
| Chair is the heart-warming story of four people all of whom are connected in some way. Upon a trip to the theater to enjoy a chair's performance, they will come to know their love, lust, anguish and full potential as humans. All while the chair sits still on stage. Sometimes we must be still before we can realize the nature of ourselves and our art form. Brought to you by the infamous Co-Governors of Space!!! |
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| Kansas City Improv Showcase (theater) all_ages |
| Improv at the Fringe! |
| Six of the area’s premier improvisational theater troupes converge on one stage over three days to present a sampling of the smartest and funniest improv Kansas City has to offer. This event is also a fundraiser for 8: The Kansas City Improv Festival coming in September.
WEDNESDAY: Full Frontal Comedy & The Roving Imps
FRIDAY: Spite & The Trip Fives
SATURDAY: The Hypothetical Seven & Improv-Abilities
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| Fat (theater) PG |
| Martha Maggio |
| FAT is a heavy look at being overweight. The endless shame, guilt and delicate intricacies of living with fat. Nobody wants to be fat…or do they? See one woman’s journey through life with extra baggage. This small, original ensemble piece proves to be a hilarious, dark and oftentimes poignant exploration of the world of FAT.
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| Sleeping Beauty (theater) all_ages |
| Berezovsky's Marionette Theater |
| Welcome to the world of fantasy - where marionettes are given spirit and soul by the puppeteers. Come to enjoy the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty performed by exquisitely costumed marionettes. As well you will enjoy melodious classical music from the famous ballet of “Sleeping beauty,” written by the Great Russian composer, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
A feast for the eyes and ears.
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| Kansas City Improv Thunderdome (theater) mature |
| Kansas City Improv Thunderdome |
| This 'mini' Thunderdome pits four teams of local improvisers against each other in a three-day battle. Each team will get 30 minutes to prove its worthiness. Audiences will decide which team shall move on to the championship match on Sunday.
Wednesay, July 23rd @ 8:00 pm
Loaded Dice vs. Trivial Prov-suit
Friday, July 25th @ 6:30
Improv-Abilities vs. Spite
Sunday, July 27th @ 5:00
"Mini"-championship!!!
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| The Makeshift Militia (theater) PG |
| The Makeshift Militia |
| A refreshing break from the improvisational comedy mainstream, this irreverent and outrageous troupe delivers its trademark experimental long-form improv. See one of the freshest and most exciting improv troupes in Kansas City! |
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| Collisions (theater) PG |
| Tara Lane Productions in association with City Theatre of Independence |
| A fender-bender ignites long-simmering frustrations in members of the 'Greatest Generation' and underemployed 20-year-olds in a coffee shop. The generation gap is not wide enough to contain the force of their collision. |
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| Lonely Planet (theater) PG |
| Third Man Productions |
| In a world where vices can kill, this piece goes beyond the fear to examine how relationships evolve. Lonely Planet is a provocative and heart-wrenching play that truly drags the audience into its world. |
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| Six (theater) mature |
| Kyle Hatley |
| An underground society offers the ultimate thrill: a deadly game of chance. But their world of strict probabilities is shaken by the intrusion of the impossible. |
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| Jesus Christ, King of Comedy (theater) mature |
| Sacrilicious Entertainment |
| If you thought Mel Gibson's "Passion" was funny, wait until you see the one, the holy, "Jesus Christ, King of Comedy." It's the hilarious rise and fall and rise again of one of the greatest entertainers who ever walked on water. Learn the true story behind the myth: Was he a man, messiah or meshugEna? Based on the best-selling novel. |
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| Shitty Shakespeare: In Love & War (theater) MA |
| Alan Tilson |
| 50 Shakespeare monologues, covering the comedies, histories, tragedies and romances and including 3 sonnets from Shakespeare's canon. The monologues have been collected and memorized over a 40-year acting career. They are scenes that have been either prepared for acting class, performed or inspired by actual Shakespearean performances. The monologues are divided into three sections of Comedies, Histories and Tragedies. Each section is 40 minutes and will be performed separately in repertory on alternating nights. The Sunday performance will be selections chosen by the audience.
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| The Bovine Comedy (theater) mature |
| Holy Cow! Improv Comedy Troupe |
| A student improvisational comedy troupe based out of Rockhurst University, Holy Cow! The Bovine Comedy is a set of audience participation games and improvised sketches. Adult themes and language. |
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| Living the Questions (theater) PG |
| Rachel Nelson, BardLive Productions |
| Welcome to the Cabaret of Questions--an experiment combining story, music, and
movement. Meet characters living questions both personal and political. As
their intersecting stories unfold, what questions do you want to live?
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| Willie's Wenches (theater) PG |
| Willie's Wenches |
| We're Willie's Wenches, a freaky five-some reviving those fine Shakespearean traditions of slapstick, swordplay and bawdy humor (including: puppet combat, sci-fi teenage hijinx, and spontaneous musical numbers) as we go 'undercover' in hilarious retellings of Willie's works! |
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| The Gypsy and the General (theater) All ages |
| 3 Sticks Theatre Company |
| Defeated by the enemy, the General and her entourage traverse fantastical lands as the Gypsy spins their fortunes through electrifying music in this physically daring ensemble-created show. |
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| The Coppelia Projet. (theater) all_ages |
| HEIDI STUBBLEFIELD |
| THE COPPELIA PROJECT is a clown ballet that is based (loosely) on the ballet Coppelia which is(even more loosely) based on a story by ETA Hoffman called THE SANDMAN.
This creation revolves around a doll maker and doll he makes that is so beautiful, he refuses to finish her so to keep her for himself. The beauty he sees in her gives her life and spirit. Threatening circumstances require the doll maker to part with his beloved creation and force him to create more and more to no avail at recreating her beauty. The story questions our perception of beauty and deformity. It tip toes along the line of grotesque and buffoon to ballet and surrealism.
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| Property Rites by Alan Haehnel (theater) all_ages |
| Excelsior Springs High School |
| When art broker, Kyle Macmanus, attempts to sell a sculpture, a question of ownership arises. Violence ensues as the line between life and art blurs. |
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| Boom! An International Lost and Found Family Marching Band (theater) all_ages |
| Boom! An International Lost and Found Family Marching Band |
| \"Agreeably Ridiculous\"--Robert Trussle, Kansas City Star.
Experience the musical stylings, mysterious marches and geometrical formations of Boom!--a band comprised of reunited sibling orphans from around the world. Tight harmonies, tight costumes, uncomfortable pauses.
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| Electra (theater) mature |
| Kyle Hatley |
| After her mother murdered her father, Electra - chained to her mother\'s garden - waits for her brother, Orestes, to return from war and discover his Fate: Revenge. The middle act of a new adaptation of the Oresteia by Kyle Hatley. |
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| Nobody Goes Camping (theater) PG |
| Journeyman Theatre Company |
| In thirteen years, Steve Marshal has learned to hate Posto Logistics and Shipping Incorporated. In one weekend, he will learn to hate Russell Rutherford... and camping. |
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| Free To Be, You and Me (theater) All Ages |
| Kraig Kensinger |
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| The Bric-a-Brac Vintage Vagabond Variety Show (Theatre) PG |
| Beth Marshall Presents |
| From the creators of L'Ange Avec Les Fleurs and The Producer of The Orlando Fringe comes this KC debut of eclectic explosion of vinatge variety for all ages as never seen before. Punch&Judy puppetry, theatrical artisty, song, dance & A BIG FRENCH BEAR!
"The singing delights, the story telling is sweet and compelling, but it’s the Punch and Judy Show that should fill the seats. " ~al pergande-ink19.com~
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| Kitsch Klatch: Saving you from bad art & design (Visual Art) all_ages |
| Keen Bee Creative |
| Keen Bee Creative saves you from your crafting emergencies by coming to your DIY aid! No more 'what do I make out of this crap?' Reused junk makes blow-your-mind crafts & saves the earth! |
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| Fresh Looks. Fresh Talent. (Visual Art) All ages |
| Callus Productions/ Hair Spray Cafe |
| Artists' exhibition featuring photography, painting and illustration by some of Kansas City's most talented young artists. Enjoy complimentary refreshments served by hair models featuring the sexy works of Hair Spray Cafe's stylists. Music will be provided by a local DJ. |
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| Emit Merrill (Visual Art) all_ages |
| Emit Merrill |
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| Dance Photography & Oil Paintings (Visual Art) all_ages |
| Philip Koenig Photography |
| Philip Koenig's art captures the beauty, elegance and raw power of many styles of dance. The use of vivid color and thick brush strokes draw the viewer's eyes in and around every inch of the medium to massive paintings. The use of lighting and shadows that encompass the dance photography are visually stunning, you will almost swear you see the dancers moving. These photos and paintings are a compilation of Ballet, Modern, Tango and Eclectic Aerial Cirque. |
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| Mad Phlow: The Artists (Visual Art) all_ages |
| Mad Phlow |
| An exhibit of paintings from the artists that make up the collaborative painting group, Mad Phlow. |
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| Definition Given By Devastation (Visual Art) all_ages |
| Ryan McCord-Bey |
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| THE MOST MASSIVE TOY RECALL EVER! (Visual Arts) all_ages |
| Beware All Stylebiters Massive & Art Crew! |
| In 2007, the U.S. toy industry accumulated $22.1
billion in sales amidst massive toy recalls due to violations of the lead paint standard. We buy our children toys that they love and cherish, only to be told that these toys are poisonous. Global free trade
is upon us, but at what cost? This show, featuring
more than 20 artists, will evaluate these issues
through images, paintings, figures, and sculptures.
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| Lesbian Love or Forbidden Fairytales (word) mature |
| Joyce Slater |
| Tales of forbidden love in life and fantasy. |
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| Kredulous (word) mature |
| Kredulous |
| Undenialbly his songs contain some of the most compellingly magnetic messages that draw the listener in with their authenticity. His newest album is destined to be an explosively poetic, lyrical masterpiece. |
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