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Growing a New Generation of Performing Arts Lovers

KC Studio

July 22, 2024

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Mise en Place: Laura Comer conducts and approachable symphony of flavors for Kauffman Center

The Pitch

July 15, 2024

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Guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell looks back on his career ahead of Monday’s Kauffman Center show

The Pitch

June 21, 2024

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Kauffman Center For the Performing Arts Launches 2025 Trailblazing Talks Series

Broadway World

May 21, 2024

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Kauffman Center spotlights future generations of performing artists at Future Stages Festival

KC Studio

May 13, 2024

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Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Announces Performers And Schedule For 2024 FUTURE STAGES Festival

Broadway World

May 7, 2024

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KC Spring Menu Tour: The Founders' Lounge Inside the Kauffman Center

KCTV5

May 1, 2024

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Donny Osmond transcends over 50 years of show biz and fame

The Pitch

April 30, 2024

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Concert Review: “Croce Plays Croce”

Media Mikes

April 17, 2024

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25 Best Things to Do in Missouri

Vacation Idea Dream Vacation Magazine

March 6, 2024

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Enriching Diversity in the Arts: Kauffman Center Has ‘Something for Everyone

The Kansas City Globe

Feb. 22, 2024

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Kauffman Center Presents TRAILBLAZING TALKS - 2% Neanderthal: Redrawing Our Family Tree

Broadway World

Jan. 2, 2024

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Kauffman Center Presents Announces WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!

Broadway World

Nov. 13, 2023

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Kauffman Center Presents Lee Brice ME & MY GUITAR And The Irish Tenors In 2024

Broadway World

Nov. 7, 2023

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Kauffman Center Presents Announces Bruce Hornsby And YMusic BRHYM, March 14

Broadway World

Nov. 1, 2023

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Try This: Dinner and a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

KC Today

Oct. 5, 2023

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Illusionist Alex Ramon Brings The Magic To KC

Great Day KC on Fox 4

Oct. 2, 2023

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Kauffman Center Presents Gladys Knight, November 19

Broadway World

Sept. 12, 2023

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10 Kansas City concerts you simply must see this September

KCUR

Aug. 31, 2023

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Flashback: That glittery night then-Prince Charles helped open a Kansas City landmark

The Kansas City Star

May 6, 2023

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10 architectural wonders you have to see

AAA

March 14, 2023

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Concerts in Kansas City: A guide to the best venues for live music around the metro

KCUR

March 11, 2023

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Architect’s Imprint on the City is Unmistakable — and Complicated

KC Studio

Feb. 27, 2023

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Three engineering wonders of the Kauffman Center

KC Today

Jan. 26, 2023

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Future Stages Festival Celebrates 10 Years This Summer

Broadway World

Jan. 18, 2023

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Live Music Nation Podcast with CEO Paul Schofer, Kauffman Center

Live Music Nation

Dec. 1, 2022

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An inside look at the Kauffman Center for Perfoming Arts

KC Today

Dec. 7, 2022

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Pianist George Winston on what grabs him musically

The Pitch

Nov. 9, 2022

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The forgotten legacy of Muriel Kauffman’s dedication to the arts, sports, and KC’s sprawling foundation

The Pitch

Sept. 6, 2022

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Best of Fall 2022

The Independent

Aug. 23, 2022

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Concert Review: The Happy Together Tour

Media Mikes

Aug. 22, 2022

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Concert Review: Boz Scaggs, Robert Cray Band, Jeff Leblanc

Media Mikes

Aug. 22, 2022

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TEDxKC 2022 brings happiness to the Kauffman Center stage

KCUR 89.3

July 14, 2022

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Hundreds of young artists perform at Kauffman Center for Performing Arts

KSHB 41 (NBC)

July 12, 2022

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The Kauffman Center’s Annual Future Stages Festival Is Back In Person This Year

Kansas City Magazine

June 10, 2022

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Weekend Possibilities | KC Pride, Future Stages and KC Current vs. Gotham FC

Flatland KC

June 9, 2022

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Bash & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty: A guide to performing arts in Kansas City

Shawnee Mission Post

May 20, 2022

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One tank getaway: Kansas City

OnMilwaukee

May 17, 2022

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Things to do in Kansas City: ‘Oklahoma,’ ‘Waitress’ at Starlight; KC Ballet’s ‘Oz’

The Kansas City Star

May 11, 2022

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Kansas City theatre production aims to bridge racial gap beyond Black History Month

Fox 4 KC

February 1, 2022

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Kauffman Center Announces Ninth Annual Future Stages Festival

Broadway World Kansas City

January 26, 2022

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IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO TODAY Beatles Tribute is Coming to the Kauffman Center

Broadway World Kansas City

January 10, 2022

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A Packed Schedule of Performances Welcomes Kansas City Audiences in 2022

KC Studio

January 4, 2022

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These Kansas City holiday pop-ups offer festive drinks, eats and plenty of cheer

Feast Magazine

November 23, 2021

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Best of Kansas City 2021: Oak & Steel is the place to pre-game a Kauffman Center show

The Pitch

November 9, 2021

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Ask a Local: Where Can I See Live Music in Kansas City?

AFAR Magazine

May 25, 2021

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This Man Keeps Kansas City's Concert Pianos Tuned For The Day When Pandemic Worries Ease

KCUR 89.3

March 13, 2021

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Shuttered venues grants bring $50M in relief to Kansas City

KSHB 41 (NBC)

August 4, 2021

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Local entertainment venues hoping for some relief from latest stimulus checks

Fox 4 KC

December 29, 2020

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Signature Lighting Design for Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Live Design

October 21, 2020

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Kauffman Center's Virtual Future Stages Festival On Sunday, June 14

Broadway World Kansas City

June 12, 2020

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Young performers still will shine online at 2020 Future Stages Festival

The Kansas City Star

June 10, 2020

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Kauffman Center's Annual FUTURE STAGES FESTIVAL Goes Virtual

Broadway World Kansas City

June 5, 2020

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Kauffman Center Announces A Virtual Future Stages Festival

Broadway World Kansas City

May 15, 2020

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Events canceled, postponed across Kansas City region to stop spread of coronavirus

The Kansas City Star

March 17, 2020

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Rascal Flatts, Frankie Valli are coming to Kansas City. Here are ticket details

Broadway World Kansas City

February 18, 2020

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BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Has Been Added to the KAUFFMAN CENTER PRESENTS Series

Broadway World Kansas City

February 18, 2020

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Kansas City tickets going on sale: Incubus, Goo Goo Dolls, Nugent, Martina McBride

The Kansas City Star

February 4, 2020

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IN Conversation with Grammy Nominee Michael Feinstein

In KC Mag

February 3, 2020

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Behind the scenes: Kansas City turns red for Chiefs for Super Bowl Red Friday

KSHB 41 (NBC)

January 30, 2020

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The Gatlin Brothers at the Kauffman Center

Live '80s Kansas City

January 23, 2020

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Kauffman Center Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant

Broadway World Kansas City

January 17, 2020

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Kansas City concerts Jan. 16-22: Gatlin Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Wale

The Kansas City Star

January 14, 2020

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Here are Kansas City's top 5 performing arts spots

Hoodline

January 9, 2020

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2020 Future Stages Festival Announced at the Kauffman Center

Broadway World Kansas City

January 9, 2020

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2020 vision: The 20 biggest events around Kansas City this year (after the Chiefs)

The Kansas City Star

January 6, 2020

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Jan Kraybill Hits All the Right Notes

Flatland KC

December 11, 2019

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These Kansas City musicians were just nominated for Grammy Awards

The Kansas City Star

November 20, 2019

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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will Reveal Addition of 112 Children's Handprints to Grow Up Great Gallery

Broadway World Kansas City

November 11, 2019

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Kauffman Center making changes to become more accessible for people with special needs

KMBC

October 14, 2019

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Thank you, KC Symphony, for at last giving my special-needs son the music he deserved

The Kansas City Star

October 13, 2019

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Kauffman Center Presents Featured Boyz II Men Live on October 2, 2019

Live '80s Kansas City

October 9, 2019

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Tim Finn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts – 10/9

In KC Mag

October 7, 2019

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World Sound Radio

KKFI

October 6, 2019

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Concert Review: “The Beatles – White Album 50th Anniversary Tribute

Media Mikes

October 4, 2019

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Boyz II Men Perform at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City

Fabutainment

October 3, 2019

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Kauffman Center adds sensory rooms and other tools for families with special needs

Yahoo News

October 3, 2019

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KC events Oct. 3-9: KC Oktoberfest, Quixotic ‘Sensatia,’ George Lopez, WaterFire

The Kansas City Star

October 1, 2019

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Celebrating Sensory and Inclusive Resources

WDAF-KC (FOX)

October 1, 2019

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So Much Music, So Much Fun!

IN Kansas City Magazine

October 1, 2019

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Kauffman Center adds sensory rooms and other tools for families with special needs

KSHB

October 1, 2019

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Kauffman Center Announces New Accessible Resources

Broadway World Kansas City

October 1, 2019

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Boyz II Men to perform Wednesday at Kauffman Center

KCTV5

October 1, 2019

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Tim Finn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts – 10/2

In KC Mag

September 29, 2019

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KC events Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Nick Offerman, Horror Film Festival, Delia Owens, Jack Hanna

The Kansas City Star

September 24, 2019

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Kauffman Center Announces New Accessible Resources

Broadway World Kansas City

September 23, 2019

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Shawn Stockman-Boyz II Men interview

Hot 103 Jamz!

September 19, 2019

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David Foster & Katharine Mcphee Announced In The 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series

Broadway World Kansas City

September 16, 2019

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DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: NEIGHBORHOOD DAY TOUR Added To The 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series

Broadway World Kansas City

September 16, 2019

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Episode 310: Paul Schofer, Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts

Rounding the Bases with Joel Goldberg

September 16, 2019

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50 Reasons To Travel This Fall

Forbes

September 6, 2019

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Attracting Millennials

KC Studio

September 2, 2019

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KC events Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Irish Fest, SantaCaliGon Days, Renaissance Fest

The Kansas City Star

August 27, 2019

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Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Announces the 2020 National Geographic Live Speaker Series

Broadway World Kansas City

August 27, 2019

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Fall Season Lookahead: Music

KC Studio

August 27, 2019

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Tim Finn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts - 8/28

In KC Mag

August 25, 2019

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The Kauffman Center Presents Jose Gonzalez

Broadway World Kansas City

August 17, 2019

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BACKSTAGE AND BEYOND: BEST OF FALL 2019

KC Independent

August 15, 2019

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An Interview with Jose Gonzalez

The Bridge

August 15, 2019

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Indigo Girls Come to The Kauffman Center

Broadway World Kansas City

July 23, 2019

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Jane Fonda talks her speaking tour, political activism and the art of getting younger with age

435 Magazine

July 2, 2019

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IN Conversation with Jane Fonda

IN Kansas City

June 27, 2019

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Kansas City's Royal Renaissance

Bachtrack

May 9, 2019

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Jan Kraybill, KC's vital organist, is revved up

The Pitch

May 8, 2019

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Boyz II Men, Cameron Carpenter Announced For 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series

Broadway World Kansas City

May 7, 2019

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25 Best Things to Do in Kansas City, Missouri

Vacation Idea

April 2, 2019

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When Women Ruled the World: An Interview with Egyptologist Kara Cooney

KC Studio

March 12, 2019

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Off the menu video series - interviews with Executive Chef Laura Comer

The Kansas City Star

March 6, 2019

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An Interview with Anoushka Shankar (artist interview/concert preview)

90.9 The Bridge

February 27, 2019

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Living On The Edge And Climbing To New Heights: Interview with Mark Synnott

KCUR 89.3

February 14, 2019

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13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

Afar

February 13, 2019

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Jane Fonda Coming to Kauffman Center in July

KMBC

January 25, 2019

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Jane Fonda Comes to the Kauffman Center

Broadway World Kansas City

January 17, 2019

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Kansas City Restaurant Week 2019 | The Guide To Top Chefs

Flatland KC

January 10, 2019

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A chat with Chris Thile, who will be in town for Live From Here at the Kauffman Center on Saturday

The Pitch

January 8, 2019

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Market Fresh: Ring in the New Year with Laura Comer’s Chocolate Champagne Raspberry Tart

SPACES Magazine

December 12, 2018

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The Most Beautifully Designed Theater in Each State

Architectural Digest

October 15, 2018

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Chef Laura Comer Named Chef of the Year by Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association

Feast Magazine

October 4, 2018

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Black Violin: “Not Your Grandma’s Classical Concert” (artist interview/concert preview)

KC Studio

September 5, 2018

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From ‘Wizard of Oz’ by KC Ballet to Joyce DiDonato, 10 must-see shows this fall

The Kansas City Star

September 2, 2018

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Best of Fall: Our Picks for Music, Theatre and Dance (event previews)

The Independent

August 18, 2018

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Live review: Alice Cooper at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

The Pitch

August 7, 2018

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Tim Finn Review: Alice Cooper (concert review)

In Kansas City

August 7, 2018

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Photo Gallery: Lee Greenwood at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

Live80sKC.com

July 12, 2018

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The most beautiful building in every US state, according to people who live there

Business Insider

July 10, 2018

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David Byrne's utopic show at Kauffman Center had everyone dancing (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

June 8, 2018

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It's time for spring menus at some Kansas City restaurants (Dining Experience)

The Kansas City Star

April 26, 2018

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An Interview with Peter Cetera (concert preview)

90.9 The Bridge

February 8, 2018

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Meet Rupi Kaur, the Indian rock star poet who’s sold out her Kauffman Center show (event preview)

The Kansas City Star

October 12, 2017

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Photo Gallery: Yes at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

The Pitch

September 6, 2017

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Photo Gallery: Herbie Hancock at Kauffman Center (concert review)

Shuttlecock Music Magazine

August 13, 2017

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Sweet Somethings (interview and recipes feature with Executive Chef Laura Comer)

SPACES Magazine

July 31, 2017

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Photo Gallery: Blondie/Garbage/X at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

iheartlocalmusic.com

July 19, 2017

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Blondie and Garbage turned the Kauffman Center into a rock club last night (concert review)

The Pitch

July 19, 2017

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Rapturous night of rock 'n' roll greatness with Blondie, Garbage, X band members in Kansas City (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

July 19, 2017

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Fresh Fruit Cocktails (Dining Experience recipes feature)

Kansas City Homes & Style Magazine

July 17, 2017

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Youth take the stage at Future Stages Festival

Kansas City Live! KSHB

June 21, 2017

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Future Stages at the Kauffman Center (interview with Paul Schofer)

94.9 KCMO FM

June 20, 2017

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Michael McDonald mixes old and new in strong Kauffman Center show (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

June 18, 2017

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#GiveBackFriday: Future Stages Festival (interview with Paul Schofer)

90.9 The Bridge

June 16, 2017

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Photo Gallery: George Benson and Kenny G at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

Live80sKC.com

May 27, 2017

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George Benson on working with Al Jarreau, why 'Breezin'' is his most memorable song (artist interview/concert preview)

The Kansas City Star

May 21, 2017

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5 anniversary-worthy date spots in Kansas City (Dining Experience)

Out to Eat KC

April 24, 2017

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Crafty Concoctions: Toast to spring with Kauffman Center's new craft cocktails (Dining Experience)

SPACES Magazine

April 13, 2017

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Creativity and fine execution meet at Kauffman Center Dining Experience (Dining Experience)

The Kansas City Star

April 12, 2017

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Elegant Easter dinner from Kauffman Center Dining Experience is easier to cook than you'd think (Dining Experience)

Fox4 KC

April 3, 2017

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Oak Ridge Boys roll through decades of history and songs in Kauffman Center jubilee (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

March 27, 2017

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Ageless diva Patti LaBelle brings soulful drama to Muriel Kauffman Theatre (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

March 18, 2017

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The 21 most spectacular theaters in the US

Curbed.com

March 15, 2017

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Patti LaBelle, coming to KC, talks about barbecue, rap and her favorite songs (artist interview/concert preview)

The Kansas City Star

March 12, 2017

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Art Garfunkel shows Kauffman Center crowd that the singer still remains (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

March 5, 2017

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Future Stages Festival - interview with Paul Schofer

Artspeak Radio KKFI

March 1, 2017

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909 Sessions: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (in-studio performance and interview)

90.9 The Bridge

February 8, 2017

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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - fifth anniversary (photos)

The Independent

January 21, 2017

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Restaurant Week: Highlighting good food in Kansas City (Dining Experience)

KSHB 41 Action News

January 8, 2017

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Why 2016 was a very good year for Kansas City arts groups

The Kansas City Star

December 23, 2016

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Laura Comer on taking the reins at Kansas City's Kauffman Center (Dining Experience)

Feast Magazine

December 23, 2016

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Laura Comer named executive chef at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (Dining Experience)

Feast Magazine

October 19, 2016

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On its fifth birthday, Kauffman Center is a Kansas City success story

The Kansas City Star

September 9, 2016

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts celebrates fifth anniversary

KCUR 89.3 FM

September 2, 2016

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KCUR 89.3 FM

KCUR 89.3 FM

September 2, 2016

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Fall arts guide: A bounty of shows, a Kauffman Center birthday

The Kansas City Star

August 27, 2016

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Steve Earle, Shawn Colvin find common ground at Kauffman Center show (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

August 4, 2016

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Bela Fleck and the Flecktones meld bluegrass and jazz at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

June 15, 2016

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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, violinist Pinchas Zukerman make for invigorating performance (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

March 19, 2016

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Mavis Staples shared the love last night at the Kauffman Center (concert review)

The Pitch

March 14, 2016

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Country comeback: Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie and Lorrie Morgan demonstrate vitality at Kauffman Center (concert review)

The Kansas City Star

January 30, 2016

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Kansas City Restaurant Week introduced me to Dining Experience at Kauffman Center

The Kansas City Star

January 28, 2016

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