Spring Break
Don't mess with an Irish cat. You may come to regret the deed after feeling the wrath of its owner, who is hell-bent on revenge. This absurd premise unravels in "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," a very dark comedy written by Martin McDonagh. It is playing at the Unicorn Theatre until Nov.
A group of musicians in the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. to play jazz. They showed the results of their dedicated practice to the audience in Pierson Auditorium on Oct. 16. The group, called the Eleven o'Clock Jazz Band, is directed by Michael Pagán, assistant professor of jazz studies.
Two UMKC professors, who are working to make the university's urban campus a part of the sustainable campus movement that is sprouting across the nation, spread more of their message last week. Speaking on Oct. 17 to a group of environmentally concerned students, Professors James Sheppard, Ph.
Thousands watched as fireworks capped a renowned rock act's performance at a new downtown venue. Sir Elton John was opening at the Sprint Center Saturday, Oct. 13. John had his own fireworks display above the shiny new Sprint Center, while Wilco closed a stellar first season at the somewhat grittier venue of the Crossroads.
Midterms, deadlines and papers can produce long, sleepless nights and harried days that weaken even the strongest immune systems. The slight chill this month only adds to the stress on the body. So it's no surprise to witness the presence of students who are physically exhausted and sick throughout the campus.
UMKC Dining Services brought something new and exotic to the table last Monday. Peruvian Chef Juan Carlos Barzola was on campus to cook lunch with the dining staff as part of Sodexho's Global Chef program. The Global Chef program transfers Sodexho's executive chefs from its affiliates around the world in 80 countries to share international cuisine and different techniques across cultures.
Twice in the film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," we see men moments before their deaths, and each of them know it. But they do not scream or beg for their lives. They do not run away, hide or exhibit other such displays of cowardice, though one of them is known for it.
UMKC student Zach Land, 30, is a husband, father and musician. He can play nine instruments, and he aspires to make a career out of this talent. But Land has something in his past one has to dig deep to find. He was a Y2K survivalist when the new millennium rolled around.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 Parental Empowerment Workshop: Part 2: Key speakers include Donna Terry of the FEC and Lucy Torres of the Department of Social Services. Kids are welcome at this event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. in room 108 of the Women's Center, Haag Hall.
Photo minhaj muneer The UMKC Career Services Center conducted an etiquette dinner Oct. 10 in the University Center to better equip students with proper table manners. "Each fall, during career week, we conduct an etiquette dinner," said Sandi Dale, Manager at the Career Services Center.
