Join us for a fun, FREE night of short films at The Bird Comedy Theater, co-produced by The Bird and IX Film Productions!

Featuring:

Belger Arts proudly presents Gabe Feenan as our 2022 Belger Glass Annex Visiting Artist!

Since 2022, Gabe has been the resident gaffer at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA. His geometric stacks of glass are a play of color, light, form, and flow. His technically challenging compositions are an exploration of the optical qualities of glass. While in Kansas City, Gabe will give an artist talk, a free glass blowing demonstration, and a three-day workshop.

Don’t miss these opportunities to interact with the artist:

• Free Glassblowing Demonstration: Friday, October 7, 6PM — 8PM
• Glass Workshop: October 8 — October 11, (registration required)

Join us on Thursday, August 18th, for an evening of live jazz with vocalist Emily Dix. 7 – 9pm. Reservations accepted at www.exploretock.com/tanninwinebar

PETITE MORT

Choreography: Jirí Kylián

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

SANDPAPER

Choreography: Mark Morris

Music: Leroy Anderson

CACTI

Choreography: Alexander Ekman Music: Franz Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert

Kansas City Ballet presents Bliss Point – find the greatest pleasures with ballets by Mark Morris, Jiri Kylián and Alexander Ekman at the Kauffman Center May 12 – 21, 2023.

Mark Morris’ hip Sandpaper is an inventive pop ballet that teases your imagination with wit, humor, and dazzling movement.

Petite Mort, the tantalizing contemporary ballet by Jirí Kylián, returns to Kansas City Ballet and this popular masterpiece remains an absolute “must see.”

Alexander Ekman’s gleeful ballet, Cacti, pokes fun at the pretentious and often hilarious way that people interpret art. Don’t ask, “what does it all mean?” Experience it. Enjoy it.

Performance Dates and Times:

May 12, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 13, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 14, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

May 19, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 20, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 21, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/bliss-point/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/

AN INTIMATELY INTENSE DANCE EXPERIENCE

New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most popular performances, showcases contemporary ballet in an intimate setting. This limited-run production gives audiences a chance to see tomorrow’s sought-after choreographers today! An up-close and visceral experience for audience and dancer alike, all performances are held in the Bolender Center’s Michael and Ginger Frost Studio Theater. Come see our Kansas City Ballet artists and emerging choreographers discover bold new ways of expression and feel the athleticism, beauty, power, and passion of never-before-seen dance creations!

Tickets currently available to subscribers only. Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/new-moves/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/.

Performance Dates and Times:

March 23, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

March 24, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

March 25, 2023 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

March 26, 2023 @ 2:00 PM