Laura Spencer

A Final Opening At The Dolphin

Laura Spencer — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

It was only fitting that one of the pioneers of the Crossroads Arts District would announce on a First Friday, May 3, that after two decades, his gallery would close. John O’Brien moved the Dolphin from the Crossroads to the West Bottoms five years ago. But now he says it’s time for something new.

Sculptural Pots With A Bit Of Glitter

Laura Spencer — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The first floor galleries at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art are filled with glass display cases. Inside: the glittering black ceramics of Navajo artist Christine Nofchissey McHorse. Her abstract works bridge modern sculpture and traditional Southwestern pottery.

New President And CEO For The National World War I Museum

Laura Spencer — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:58:14 +0000

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial on Monday announced Matthew C. Naylor, PhD, a native of Australia, as its new President and CEO.

Collector And Gallerist Byron Cohen Dies At 72

Laura Spencer — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:49:52 +0000

Kansas City gallery owner, art consultant and collector Byron C. Cohen died Friday morning. He was 72.

SAG-AFTRA Closes Kansas City Office

Laura Spencer — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:15:19 +0000

The labor union representing film, television and radio actors, announcers, and newscasters plans to close its Kansas City office.

Toy And Miniature Museum Reveals Future Plans

Laura Spencer — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:27:25 +0000

Over the last decade, it's estimated nearly 30 toy and doll museums closed across the United States. The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City provided an update yesterday on its capital campaign to sustain the museum and its collection.

Dolphin Closes In The West Bottoms, 'Body Blow' To Art World

Laura Spencer — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:51:54 +0000

Dolphin Gallery's John O'Brien had hinted about a change for months. But, now, it's official. Dolphin, the exhibition space and framing business in the West Bottoms, will close after its last show (slated to open May 17).

Unexpected Combinations In Karole Armitage's 'Energy Made Visible'

Laura Spencer — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Choreographer Karole Armitage, a native of Lawrence, Kan. says artist Jackson Pollock can be viewed as "a metaphor for the creative process"; his lines of dripped and poured paint are like a dance. Kansas City Ballet concludes its season with a world premiere by Armitage, exploring the intersection between art, jazz, and dance.

Kemper Founders Step Down From Museum Board

Laura Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:27:21 +0000

The founders of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are stepping down from museum leadership.

A New Poet Laureate For Kansas

Laura Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:21:14 +0000

Wyatt Townley, a fourth-generation Kansan, has been named the new Poet Laureate of Kansas for 2013-2015.

'A Christmas Story, The Musical' Gets Tony Nod

Laura Spencer — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:32:04 +0000

"A Christmas Story, the Musical" received three Tony nominations, including one for Best Musical. The work had its world premiere at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre in 2009.

Two Area Libraries Receive National Recognition

Laura Spencer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:33:51 +0000

The John Cotton Dana Award is considered one of the most prestigious in the library marketing and public relations field. Out of eight winners this year, two area libraries - Lawrence Public Library and Mid-Continent Public Library - were recognized.

A New CD For The Grisly Hand

Laura Spencer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:17:08 +0000

This weekend marks the release of Country Singles, the first full-length album for The Grisly Hand. The band played their first shows in Kansas City about four years ago and mixes country, soul, blues, folk, rock and pop.

Public Enemy 'Bomb Squad' Producer Studies Music At UMKC

Laura Spencer — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:18:34 +0000

The induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place Thursday, April 18, in Los Angeles. Some of this year’s inductees included Heart, Randy Newman, Rush and Public Enemy.

After 26 Years, American Heartland Theatre Goes Dark In August

Laura Spencer — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:01:45 +0000

It was an unexpected announcement on April 4 that the American Heartland Theatre on the 3^rd level of Crown Center would close after 26 years.