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After two years of virtual events, the lineup for TEDxKC in August includes Harvard's Arthur C. Brooks, who will speak on the art and science of happiness.

The Kansas City Ballet's executive director Jeffrey Bentley plans to step down in June 2023. The ballet company is considered one of the most financially stable in the country.

A privately-run prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, has been plagued with reports of stabbings, understaffing and poor security. When the prison's contract with the U.S. Marshals Service ends this month, what happens next? Plus, after a year off due to COVID, the Kansas City Ballet brings The Nutcracker back to the stage.

A holiday tradition for many families is back this year at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. After a pandemic year off, Kansas City Ballet’s "The Nutcracker" returns but with some changes.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts allows unvaccinated audience members to bring in a negative PCR test within 72 hours of a performance. Now, two of the resident companies are following suit — for unvaccinated children under 12.

Classical KC speaks with Wil Baptiste - violist with the Grammy Award-nominated string duo Black Violin. We'll hear Black Violin's unique blend of classical and hip-hop, as well as music curated by Wil and violinist, Kev Marcus.

As Kansas City emerges from the pandemic, live music and performances are making their long-awaited return to the big stage.

The Kansas City Ballet on Friday announced the company’s 2021-2022 season – including a return this fall to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

The national Broadway tour of "Hamilton" has been rescheduled to 2023 — instead of this September at the Music Hall.

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra will kick off its new season in October with "Bird Lives."

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins hosts Michael Stern and Dan Margolies for an in-depth and personal conversation. We'll hear never before aired live performances from the Kansas City Symphony's archives featuring Yo-Yo Ma as soloist.

It's been a year since the Lyric Opera of Kansas City performed at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.