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From Here and There Dr. Genaro Méndez, speaker Dr. Stacy Méndez, speaker Mica Méndez Bauer, speaker Join us for an overview of the rich story and music of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna. Drawing on their own lived experiences, the Méndez family will provide an illuminated synopsis of the opera with insights into mariachi, … Read more

Lyric Opera Ball: Classically Opera Please join us on April 5, 2025 for the annual Lyric Opera Ball held at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. We are excited to announce the theme, Classically Opera – A Black and White Ball. This will be an elegant evening, including famous opera melodies, an exclusive auction, exquisite dinner, … Read more

Latinx Artists Market / Mercado de Arte Latinx Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building 712 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108 December 7, 2025 | 10:00 am–4:00 pm Join us in celebrating Kansas City’s rich cultural heritage at our pop-up marketplace spotlighting Latinx artists. Support local Latinx makers, purchase unique artisan gifts and … Read more

Music and Mind This event has passed. Join renowned soprano Renée Fleming and an esteemed panel of experts in neuroscience and music therapy at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for an enlightening discussion on the arts’ profound impact on the brain. Discover how music can shape neurons, aiding cognitive development, healing, and therapy across all … Read more

The Timeless Charm of The Barber of Seville Martin Nedbal, speaker The Barber of Seville, Gioachino Rossini and Cesare Sterbini’s masterful comic opera, premiered in 1816. This beloved work captures the witty and vibrant spirit of its characters through Rossini’s iconic musical style, reflecting the compositional trends and cultural atmosphere of early 19th-century Europe. Join … Read more

Beaumarchais as Figaro: Genius in a Nobody Felicia Londré, speaker Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the son of a humble watchmaker, rose through the eighteenth-century hierarchy with his genius. His youthful escapades in Spain captivated Europe but made powerful enemies who tarnished his reputation and legally classified him as a non-person. Beaumarchais used the power of … Read more

Illuminating Opera: The Art of Projection Design Wendall K. Harrington, speaker Explore the fascinating world of modern projection design in this presentation led by Wendall K. Harrington, renowned as the godmother of the field. Dive into the intricacies of projection design and its transformative application in opera, gaining insights from Harrington’s career. Attendees will also … Read more

A Journey Through Art and Music Neal Long, speaker This presentation on The Brightness of Light will delve into the origins of the composition, offering a glimpse into what awaits you at the concert. We’ll also explore the fascinating lives and correspondence of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, whose remarkable careers and relationship inspired this work. Discover … Read more