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A Lifetime Of Kansas City Activism, And The Leader Of 'America's Orchestra'

By Steve Kraske
Published March 22, 2017 at 5:18 PM CDT
Luke X. Martin
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KCUR 89.3

As a former county lawmaker, teacher, community planner, advocate and volunteer, Mamie Hughes has had a lasting impact on Kansas City. Today, we look at life of one of the metro's most dedicated activists.

Then, we meet the enthusiastic conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, and ask what it's been like leading "America's Orchestra" for more than 20 years.

As part of the Harriman-Jewell Series, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will celebrate the music of George Gershwin at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24. For ticketing information, visit KauffmanCenter.org.

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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