Gordon Parks: A Renaissance Dance | Feb. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | Mixed-media production presented by Friends of Alvin Ailey
In celebration of the museum’s newest photography exhibition, Gordon Parks X Muhammad Ali The Image of a Champion, 1966|70, join us for a special opening performance, Gordon Parks: A Renaissance Dance, performed by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey!
Inspired by Gordon Parks’ varied talents, KCFAA’s Chief Artistic Director Tyrone Aiken presents a new mixed media production highlighting Parks’ photographs of Muhammad Ali and performative excerpts from Parks’ 1990 ballet composition, Martin. Reflecting on black identity, faith, and the fight for human rights, acceptance, and equality during a pivotal time during United States’ history, KCFAA presents a powerful and immersive experience not to be missed.
2020/02/21 - 2020/02/21
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Free Admission, tickets required
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
Entrance to the Parking Garage is off Oak Street, just south of 45th Street. The garage is fully ADA accessible. Parking is $14 per car | Free for members A free lot at the corner of 45th Street and Rockhill Road is available first come, first served. Public parking may not be available there during special events.