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A art piece at the exhibit.

Local Kansas City artist redefines power in the mini art exhibition “Local Artists Go Miniature”

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

   Local Kansas City artists help viewers learn to take a closer look at miniature art with a new exhibit at the National Toys and Miniatures Museum. This exhibit encourages visitors to consider how small art can embody big ideas.    Carlos Ortiz-Gallo is a curatorial...

Chris and Michael Vierrmann pose alongside the members of their clubs.

UMKC clubs emphasize the importance of eating a good breakfast

Brenna Oxley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

  The Social Sunrise Club and Breakfast Club helped students start their day right with early morning snacks at the University Walkway on Nov. 5.    Both UMKC clubs staged the table of treats from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., giving students the opportunity to eat before their classes....

Kauffman Performing Arts Center.

Talented new Conservatory staff show off their skills in a collaborative concert at Kauffman Center

Hali Smith, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024

  The UMKC Conservatory symphonies and choirs gathered for a concert on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to welcome and showcase the talent of six new Conservatory professors. “Clearly, they have enthusiasm for music,” said Pam Harlan, mother...

The Student Union.

Students looking for a spooky time attend Roos After Dark: Halloween Union Takeover

Carter Galloway, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024

  The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) hosted another successful late-night Union Takeover last Friday to celebrate Halloween.   Students could participate in a costume contest, tarot card readings or attempt to solve an escape room.   Marlon Perez-Morales, a sophomore...

Dance major Christian Lunn performing during Night/Shift at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.

UMKC Conservatory students bring photos to life in pop-up performances at the Nelson Atkins

Brenna Oxley, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024

UMKC Conservatory students challenged attendees to look deeper into the story behind three fine art photos at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art on Oct. 24.   The three student performers engaged in tableau vivant, or living pictures, for the Night/Shift: Floating Worlds event....

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