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Sound Mandala poster at KC FringeFest 2024.

KC FringeFest debuts immersive audio experience “The Sound Mandala”

Catie Walker, Lifestyle and Culture editor
July 25, 2024

  KC FringeFest 2024 premiered an immersive audio experience this week with “The Sound Mandala.”    A sound mandala, much like the colorful circular geometric mandalas in art, showcases patterns and movement through sounds.     The Black Box Theater in the Olsen...

Sight X Sound Gallery

Audience Plays ‘Musical Chairs’ at UMKC Conservatory’s Sight X Sound Performance

Catie Walker, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

  UMKC Conservatory students embraced creativity in collaboration with the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in an innovative musical performance on April 5.     The Pop Art-themed performance “Pop, Pulse Pattern, Repeat” was the second show in the “Sight X Sound'' series....

Dr. Wanda Lathom-Radocy on stage in White Recital Hall.

Symphony of Success: UMKC Music Therapy’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mhina Major, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024

   The UMKC Music Therapy department celebrated its 50th anniversary at the UMKC Conservatory last Saturday, April 6.   After a filling meal and signing in, students, faculty, alumni and guest speakers moved to White Recital Hall to hear about the program’s powerful...

A student testing out the colors.

UMKC’s Women’s Center Brightens Campus with Spring Clothes Swap and Color Analysis Event

Amina Shaw, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

  It was all giggles in the Women’s Center last Tuesday afternoon during their Spring Clothes Swap and Color Analysis event.   Students and staff bantered over whether participants were “warm spring" or “cool summer.” The backroom overflowed with donated clothing...

The children involved with Camp Quality.

Camp Quality: Empowering Children with Cancer and Their Families Through Hope and Support

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024

Camp Quality is a summer camp and support system that empowers children battling cancer and their families.    Deeply rooted in resilience, love and community, Camp Quality provides an experience beyond traditional summer camps. It's a place where children facing this sickness...

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