Performing Arts Series

Light Up The Lawn Concert
Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. (dusk)
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Free, open to the public
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets (no alcohol)

Clairaudients — Rock
A diverse and dynamic rock-oriented sextet from Kansas City, with Patrick Robinson (vocals/guitar), Brandon Gardner (guitar), Eric Fain (bass), Jordan Thompson (guitar/vocals), M. Blaire Geenens (drums) and Chase Horse (towers).

Making Movies - Afro-Cuban, Peruvian, Reggae
Musical blend of South America and Caribbean beats, textures and lyrics will jump start your summer! This Kansas City based band, with Enrique Chi (guitar/vocals), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion/keyboard), Brendan Culp (drums) and Diego Chi (bass), will rock and groove you in English and Spanish.
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Light Up The Lawn Concert
Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. (dusk)
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Free, open to the public
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets (no alcohol)

Starhaven Rounders - Classic Country & Western
The Starhaven Rounders have swiftly built a reputation for high-energy shows full of “sass and defiance” (Tim Finn, KC Star). Classic Country & Western music featuring fiddle, pedal steel and dueling male/female vocalists, playing the music of the Heartland, celebrating family tradition, with great songwriting and legendary musicians. Even people who don’t consider themselves fans of the genre will get caught up in the Rounders’ upbeat, full throttle performances.

The Latenight Callers - Classic Lounge
If you love fashion and seductive cocktail music, then look no further than the Latenight Callers. They will envelope you in a Mad Men-esque set thanks to their slick suits, luscious lyrics and mesmerizing melodies. The ladies in the band are quite a sight to behold, boasting bright, puckered-up lips worthy of a ’50s pinup model. They may even bat their eyes like naughty schoolgirls. But don’t think the band is all makeup and noir; they’ve got a hefty amount of addictive tunes that will leave you sauntering into the night.
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Free Summer Movie: Easter Parade
7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10
Yardley Hall
Free and open to the public
The music and lyrics of Irving Berlin are featured in songs like “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “We’re a Couple of Swells,” and the incredible Fred Astaire dance number “Drum Crazy.” The story focuses on Don Hewes’ (Fred Astaire) rise to stardom with Hannah Brown (Judy Garland), while his ex-partner Nadine Hale (Ann Miller) makes it big on Broadway. (103 minutes)
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Free Summer Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's
7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17
Yardley Hall
Free and open to the public
A highly rated comedy based on the 1958 novella by Truman Capote. Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), a socialite with a sordid past, falls for and inspires Paul Varjan (George Peppard), a struggling writer, in this mod New York romance. (114 minutes)
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Les Misérables The Culture House
10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013
1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013
1 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2013
Yardley Hall
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Free Summer Movie: Viva Las Vegas
7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24
Yardley Hall
Free and open to the public
Everyone comes up a winner when Elvis Presley, the race-car driver, meets Ann-Margret, the Vegas swimming teacher with swivel hips as fast as his. The high-gear stars, climactic Grand Prix and 10 songs, including “The Lady Loves Me,” made this Elvis’s most popular film. (85 minutes)
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Free Summer Movie: Funny Girl
7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31
Polsky Theatre
Free and open to the public
Marvelous musical biography of the legendary Ziegfield girl, Fanny Brice. Fanny (Barbra Streisand) was all laughs on stage, but her personal life was considered a tragedy. Barbra Streisand received an Academy Award for her leading role. (149 minutes)
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Free Summer Movie: The Sting
7 p.m. Wednesday, August 7
Yardley Hall
Free and open to the public
Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) is an apprentice con man who is ready to tackle the big league. Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) is the king of the con men, aging but no less clever. Together, they set about to pull The Big Con, set against the backdrop of the Chicago underworld of the 1930s, where cheaters prosper while the rest of the world suffers from the Great Depression. (129 minutes)
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Free Summer Movie: Grease
7 p.m. Wednesday, August 14
Yardley Hall
Free and open to the public
John Travolta solidified his position as the most versatile and magnetic screen presence of the decade in GREASE, one of the most successful motion pictures of all time. Recording star Olivia Newton-John made her American film debut as Sandy, Travolta’s painfully naive love interest. GREASE is not just a nostalgic look at a simpler decade peopled with characters of universal appeal, this re-release is an energetic and exciting homage to the age of rock ’n roll! (110 minutes)
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Light Up The Lawn Concert
Friday, August 23, 8 p.m. (dusk)
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Free, open to the public
Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets (no alcohol)

Trampled Under Foot — Blues
Winners of the 2008 International Blues Challenge, this is like no other band you will ever see or hear. Danielle is an amazing blues singer and an excellent bassist. Kris fires right in the pocket on the drums and sings as well. Nick is a strong singer and an accomplished guitarist, winning the 2008 Albert King Award from the IBC.

Samantha Fish - Blues
Taking the world by storm, this 22-year-old singer/guitarist first discovered the blues and started paying her dues on Kansas City’s local scene. With Runaway, her solo debut, she’s breaking out big time, announcing herself as a newcomer to be reckoned with.
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