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Eleanor Clift came to UMKC to discuss the Terry Schiavo case, not because it is still relevant, but because while Schiavo lay dying in the hospital, Clift's husband was also dying. Clift gave her speech as part of a partnership between the Carolyn Benton Cockefair Chair in Continuing Education and the Center for Practical Bioethics.
Every Sunday, from 9 to 10 p.m., one hour of alternative underground hip-hop plays on radio station 96.5 FM the Buzz. Lately, the hip-hop scene has received massive criticism for its misogynistic, violent and downright distasteful content. Often disregarded as an art form, the hallmarks of "sell drugs," "pimp hoes" and "riches" run rampant on airwaves across America.
Photo shannon ayers The former lead trumpet for Ray Charles, Tony Horowitz, called Greg Abate a musical delight according to www.gregabate.com. On Friday, Oct. 5, students from UMKC had the privilege to hear Greg Abate play at the historic Blue Room in Kansas City.
The hottest ticket at UMKC last week was the Gay Cabaret and Drag Show. Where else could you hear Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Reba McIntyre, Tina Turner, Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson and opera all in one night? Students filled the round, candle-lit tables set up in front of the stage in Pierson Auditorium.
Hunting dogs, mountain treks and a skilsaw accident are a-typical poetry subjects. However, in Gary Gildner's collection, "Cleaning a Rainbow," he brings all of these and more to life with fun and charming language that will make you long to put on a pair of galoshes and experience his life as well.
Two Gallants prefer pretentiousness over interesting music, taking a swing and missing with their self-titled third LP. They are among a long list of duos ranging from The White Stripes to Captain and Tennille. The small-scale band appeals to many, as it compresses a band sound into two people and offers a musical complexity that is hard to achieve as a solo artist.
The current exhibition at the UMKC Gallery of Art isn't displaying the artwork of students. It's showing off the talent of the faculty. Craig A. Subler, printmaking professor, lectured Thursday evening about the two things that inspire his work - gardens and museums.
A big shimmering blue bus was the first thing that greeted people going on the gay history tour of Kansas City. LGBT student service coordinator David Greene conducted the tours and told students the history of each tour site. Kansas City was one of the first places in the United States to serve as a meeting place for gay men and women.
A swarm of students gathered for the Pontiac football toss in front of Swinney Recreation Center Wednesday, Oct. 10. There were chances to win a Pontiac G5 or G6, an Xbox 360, an XM radio or an iPod Shuffle. Right next to the action, students could get free pizza and take a short survey on how to improve the Swinney gym.
Dr. Jennifer Martin, Hall Family Foundation Professor of Theatre, taught a room mostly full of older women (and one man) how to curtsey for a queen you are angry with. This information isn't relevant to U.S. citizens today, but everyone in the class paid to learn it.
Tuesday, Oct. 16 11 O'Clock Jazz Band: Musical performance at 7:30 p.m. in White Recital Hall, 4949 Cherry St. Wednesday, Oct. 17 The Musical Discourse of Servitude: Concepts of Authority and Autonomy in the Music of Fux, Handel, and Bach: Featured speaker is Dr.
