A night of innovative original music, film, and dance. A genuine theatrical experience. Seven sets of arts organizations will perform a series of original, spectacular, and unique collaborative artistic creations, live at the Folly Theater.
A Fundraiser for KKFI 90.1FM, Kansas City Community Radio
A night of innovative original music, film, and dance. A genuine theatrical experience. Seven sets of arts organizations will perform a series of original, spectacular, and unique collaborative artistic creations, live on the world famous Folly Theater stage. KKFI will also record the performances and for an Audio CD to use in future fundraising efforts.
The night begins with a VIP Reception in the Folly Board Room with appetizers and cocktails between 6pm and 7pm. The On-Stage portion of the night will begin at 7pm with a panel discussion on the nature of collaboration in todays artistic world. Collaborative Artist Performances between 8pm to 10pm with an Intermission at 9pm.
Collaborations
Quixotic – Aerial Arts, Ballet, Musicians, Lighting, & Visually Stunning Effects.
w/ Calvin Arsenia – Harpist, Guitarist, Songwriter
Kelley Hunt – Roots & Blues Artist from Lawrence KS, Tours the world, but this is home.
w/ Jeff Black – Folk Musician & Songwriter for Allison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, and many more from Nashville TN, but was raised in Liberty MO and cut his teeth in KC.
Enrique Chi (of Making Movies) w/ students of Art as Mentorship
w/ UMKC Composition & Performance Students
Amado Espinoza – Bolivian Folk Musician & Composer / Arranger
Barclay Martin – Composer & Songwriter of Barclay Martin Ensemble & The Snow Globes
w/ Julia Haile – Vocalist w/ The Buhs & Hi-Lux, Former lead vocalist for The Goodfoot
Ala Mode – Jazz Ensemble
w/ Burlesque Downtown Underground – Burlesque Troupe
The Topeka Freedom Singers – Short Documentary by Mikal Shapiro
Rita Chiarelli – Folk Alliance Artist in Residence builds choir in Topeka Women’s Prison
State City Films – Film Maker/Artist – Mikal Shapiro
Films of Ensemble Ibérica – Outstanding live performances captured on film
Ensemble Ibérica – performs the music of Ibéria (Spain and Portugal)
Elk’s Pride Pictures – Film Maker/Artist – Matthew Dunehoo
Thank you for supporting KKFI 90.1FM – Voice of the Community
Phone: 816-474-4444
2017/06/30 - 2017/06/30
Additional time info:
The On-Stage portion of the night will begin at 7 pm with a panel discussion on the nature of collaboration in today's artistic world.
The Folly Theater
300 W. 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
There is a parking garage next to the theater that is not owned by the theater. Parking is generally $10 for Folly patrons, although on evenings with large, downtown Kansas City events, parking could be up to $15.