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The Arts May 2, 2013

Two Concerts Close Out Spring Performing Arts Series

The Kirkwood Concert Chorale Kirkwood Community College presents the final concerts in the Spring Performing Arts series, May 3-4. The Concert Chorale takes the stage Friday night, followed by the Concert Band on Saturday. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ballantyne Auditorium. The Concert Chorale’s “Broadway Spectacular,” under the direction of Ray Salucka, includes [...]

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The Arts April 23, 2013

“Spring Fling” to Feature Jazz Transit and RSVP

Alisabeth von Presely and other members of Kirkwood’s 2012 Jazz Transit Kirkwood Community College’s student jazz vocalists take the stage this spring, presenting music from many well-known composers. The RSVP and Jazz Transit groups will perform on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m., in Ballantyne Auditorium. The dozen tunes in the program reflect popular songs [...]

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The Arts April 17, 2013

Grammy-winning Saxophonist Headlines Kirkwood Jazz Fest ‘13

Eric Marienthal A Grammy Award-winning saxophonist will showcase his talents at Kirkwood’s Jazz Fest ‘13. Eric Marienthal is the headlining act at this year’s performance with the CR Jazz Big Band and Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble. The concert is Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Ballantyne Auditorium. Kirkwood Instrumental Jazz Music Director Timothy Feldkamp will [...]

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The Arts April 9, 2013

Eurydice takes Center Stage in Final Spring Performance

A performance of Eurydice April 11-14, Ballantyne Auditorium A classic Greek love story comes with a twist in Kirkwood Community College’s production of “Eurydice.” In this theatrical performance, the Orpheus myth is reimagined through the eyes of his wife, Eurydice, who must choose between her husband and her father. When Eurydice dies on her wedding [...]

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