Paul Sereno: Dinosaur Hunter
Tuesday, May 13th | 7:30 PM
National Geographic Live!
Muriel Kauffman Theatre |Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Paleontologist Paul Sereno
“I see paleontology as adventure with a purpose. How else to describe a science that allows you to romp in remote corners of the globe, resurrecting gargantuan creatures that have never been seen? And the trick to big fossil finds? You’ve got to be able to go where no one has gone before.” — Paul Sereno
Having discovered more than two dozen new species of dinosaurs on five continents, Sereno has been called a modern-day Indiana Jones. A professor at the University of Chicago, Sereno has written several articles for National Geographic and scholarly journals, and is the subject of many documentaries.
Watch this clip to see one of Paul Sereno’s most recent discoveries, Eodromaeus, the “Dawn Runner”
National Geographic Live
Behind every great National Geographic story there is a great storyteller: the writers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, explorers, and adventurers who bring the world home. The Kauffman Center’s National Geographic Live series brings these storytellers to Kansas City audiences.
Paul Sereno’s presentation is generously supported by the following sponsors:
Hilton President Kansas City
official hotel sponsor
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JOHN LEGEND
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:00 PM
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Helzberg Hall
The All of Me Tour
This performance will be intimate and stripped down, perfect for the incredible acoustics and intimate setting of Helzberg Hall. This night will be an opportunity for John Legend’s fans to hear his music directly from him. Legend says, “Anyone who knows me knows that I have an optimistic outlook on life. And you can hear that in the tone of the … tracks. I live and breathe music.”
Biography
Nine-time GRAMMY Award winner John Legend has been called a genius by music industry pioneer Quincy Jones. Taking R&B/soul to the next level, Legend creates an immersive experience about romance, love, hope, commitment and optimism. Enhancing the experience: a rich, melodic soundscape that fully integrates the musician’s gospel and pop influences, classical training and unerring hip-hop/soul sensibilities.
Video
Check out the video below of John Legend performing “All of Me” on Live on Letterman from his latest album:
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We are excited to announce that the Kauffman Center was featured on Cool Spaces! a TV show highlighting the best new architecture. Check your local PBS station for listings. Watch the video above for an extended look at the segment about the Kauffman Center!
Cool Spaces! The Best New Architecture is a prime-time series for public television, launched in April 2014, that profiles some of this century’s most exciting architecture in the U.S. Each hour-long episode focuses on presenting cutting-edge, contemporary public buildings and spaces and the daring architects who push the boundaries of design and materials. At the Kauffman Center, we are honored to continue to highlight Kansas City to a national audience by being featured on the show.
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(CNN) — As pretty on the eyes as they are dramatic on the ears.
That’s how we should appreciate some of the world’s concert halls, according to building data company Emporis.
The Hamburg-based company has put together a list of what it’s calling the world’s most spectacular concert halls.
“These days concert halls also have remarkable architecture, offering audiences a great show even before they have taken their seats,” the report said. Click Here to View Article on CNN.com
It’s an honor to be recognized with the other amazing international performing arts venues. Thanks to the vision of Muriel Kauffman, the determination of Julia Irene Kauffman, and the support of an entire community, what started as a Moshe Safdie sketch on a napkin became a reality.
Jane Chu, President & CEO
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Thanks to generous donations from individual community members, we offer outstanding programming and support the excellent work of our resident companies. To learn how you can support this effort, click here.
Paul Nicklen: Polar Obsession
Tuesday, March 18th | 7:30 PM
National Geographic Live!
Muriel Kauffman Theatre |Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Paul Nicklen
Whether ice diving among leopard seals in Antarctica, covering hundreds of miles of terrain in -40F temperatures, or mastering aerial shots from his ultralight plane, Paul has specialized in photographing polar regions since 1995.
A unique childhood among the Inuit in Canada’s Arctic and a professional background as a marine biologist, Paul’s life experience and photography practice came together and he has been working as a National Geographic photographer for the past 15 years.
You might be surprised at what happened when Paul Nicklen got into the water with one of the fiercest predators in Antarctica. Watch the video below to find out!
National Geographic Live
Behind every great National Geographic story there is a great storyteller: the writers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, explorers, and adventurers who bring the world home. The Kauffman Center’s National Geographic Live series brings these storytellers to Kansas City audiences.
Paul Nicklen’s presentation is generously supported by the following sponsors:
Dale and Diane Wassergord
Hilton President Kansas City, official hotel sponsor
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