Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

From local childhood star, to jazz singer and third generation tap dancer, Chloe McFadden gave a sizzlin’ hot performance on Wednesday evening at the PNC Pop-Up in Helzberg Hall. Local Kansas City business members and guests joined Chloe on stage for a private event as part of the Ensemble business membership program. Ensemble is the Kauffman Center’s business membership program consisting of businesses in the KC metro area and is presented by PNC. Businesses can join the growing Ensemble group to network with others, grow their business, reward their employees and support the arts. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g6Fe3AbE.

Now is the perfect time to begin volunteering at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts! Be a part of the Kansas City arts community by participating in a one-of-a-kind, long-term volunteer experience. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/g3jYD7fF. 📸 Kathleen Hermes, Ben Wilson

The Kauffman Center Children’s Wall is a unique way for you to recognize a child who is important in your life, while giving them the opportunity to leave their permanent mark on this landmark building and build a lifelong connection with the arts. For a $1,000 donation your child’s colorful handprint will appear on the Children’s Wall in perpetuity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdqM36uB. Christian, age 11 📷 Sariah Pinick

Join our team! The Kauffman Center currently has openings for a Community Engagement Supervisor and Accounting Generalist. Learn more about the roles by visiting kauffmancenter.org/careers. 📷 Tim Hursley

Future Stages is in full swing! Catch performances and family fun at the Kauffman Center until 5 p.m. Thanks to all our sponsors including Presenting Sponsor, Saint Luke's Health System. This event is also supported by PNC, Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, Missouri Arts Council, Marlese & Robert Gourley Children’s Fund, Hearst Foundations, Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, John H. Mize Jr. & Bank of America, NA Trustees, Evergy, JE Dunn Construction, City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and Anonymous. 📸 Zach Anderson-Boland

Get ready for Future Stages Festival on Sunday, June 9 from 12 – 5 p.m. This fun, FREE family-friendly event showcases dozens of young performers from the Kansas City area! Thank you to CUMULUS MEDIA , KCUR 89.3 and Classical KC for sponsoring this event. Visit https://lnkd.in/gCKdBFG to learn more!

Have you visited the PNC Grow Up Great Gallery at the Kauffman Center? Home to hundreds of colorful handprints from Kansas City Pre-K students, the PNC Grow-Up Great gallery wall showcases the importance of supporting children's access to the arts. Read more about the PNC Grow Up Great program and the kids who benefit from it at bit.ly/3X7phwk. Don’t forget to check out the gallery on level 2 during this year’s Future Stages Festival, Sunday, June 9. Photo courtesy of PNC Bank #PNCGrowUpGreat #KauffmanCenter

With underwriting from Saint Luke's Health System, Grammy-nominated organist Jan Kraybill, took Kauffman Center patrons on an around-the-world musical adventure for a special pipe organ concert in Helzberg Hall this past Saturday. The free concert was a Mother’s Day gift from Saint Luke’s to the community to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center. The sold-out crowd and hundreds of mothers were treated to the sounds and spectacle of the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ, Opus 3875, and music from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Africa and Europe. Photos by Don Ipock.

Ensemble members and guests celebrated Spring with a fine dining experience on the 7th floor balcony at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Executive Chef Laura Comer and her team prepared an indulgent four-course meal combining the delicate flavors of springtime with the classic flair of French cuisine. RSM US LLP is the sponsor of the Chef’s Table dinner series, which is held three times per year for Ensemble members. Ensemble is the Kauffman Center’s business membership program consisting of businesses in the KC metro area and is presented by PNC. Businesses can join the growing Ensemble group to network with others, grow their business, reward their employees and support the arts. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g6Fe3AbE. Photos by Don Ipock.

Do you like fun, FREE events? Then you won’t want to miss the Future Stages Festival on Sunday, June 9 from 12 – 5 p.m. Come celebrate the future of the arts with fun family-friendly activities and dozens of stunning youth performances! Future Stages Festival is presented by Premier Partner Saint Luke's Health System. This event is also supported by PNC. Visit https://lnkd.in/gCKdBFG to learn more!