Entertainment, Arts & Culture


tenThing Brass Ensemble

Helzberg Hall will ring when tenThing brass ensemble makes its Harriman-Jewell Series debut. tenThing's sparkling arrangements have been delighting audiences since the all-female, ten-member ensemble was formed by Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth in 2007. The group performs brassy arrangements… more

Cellist Daniel Veis and Pianist Helena Veisova

Daniel Veis has been widely recognized as “the finest Czech cellist” since winning the Silver Medal at the prestigious 1978 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow. Helena Veisova started her musical studies at age six and at twelve she performed with her father,… more

KC Symphony: Pink Martini

Brimming with “fizzy spirit and breezy sophistication” (Chicago Sun-Times), the sensational Pink Martini joins your Kansas City Symphony for an evening of glitz and glamour, led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale and featuring vocalist China Forbes. Experience an alluring mix of… more

Free Symphony Happy Hour Concert: Radiant Ravel

Kansas City Symphony musicians shine in this free concert featuring Steve Reich's hypnotic Mallet Quartet and Ravel's gorgeous String Quartet, which film buffs will know from "The Royal Tenenbaums." Presented by the Kansas City Symphony, cash bars open at 5… more

Trick or Treat Street

Trick or Treat in Brookside, October 31st from 4:00 pm - 6 pm. Bring your little ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to Brookside for a fun and safe evening. Enjoy a spooktacular worry-free event as children enjoy treats from the… more

KC Symphony: Carmina Burana

In the wonderfully indulgent Carmina burana, you’ll hear an irresistible, nonstop and thunderous celebration of life, love and the philosophy of carpe diem performed by your Kansas City Symphony and Chorus. One of the most popular classical works of all time, Carmina… more

Pete the Cat

When Pete the Cat is caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners –– and boy are they square! Nevertheless, for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure… more

Violinist Irina Muresanu

Romanian violinist Irina Muresanu has won the hearts of audiences and critics alike with her “irresistible,” (Boston Globe) exciting, elegant and heartfelt performances of classic, romantic and modern repertoire. The Los Angeles Times has written that her “musical luster, melting lyricism and… more

KC Symphony: Carmina Burana

In the wonderfully indulgent Carmina burana, you’ll hear an irresistible, nonstop and thunderous celebration of life, love and the philosophy of carpe diem performed by your Kansas City Symphony and Chorus. One of the most popular classical works of all time, Carmina… more

Pianist Dang Thai Son

Called “a genuine musician,” by Isaac Stern, Dang Thai Son is one of the great outstanding musicians of our time. Since winning the Chopin Competition, his international career has taken him to more than 40 countries and into such renowned concert… more