Brad Austin

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Stockings hang above a fire place.

KC Performs | A Sneak Peek at KC Rep’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

Here's a sneak peek at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's reimagined "A Christmas Carol," which will air on Kansas City PBS at 7 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2020,

Ballet Street Project performance.

KC Performs | Ballet Street Project Gives Us a Lift

The Ballet Street Project was created by local ballet dancers pushed off their normal stage by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Violinist Igor Khukhua performs

KC Performs | Park ICM Provides Precious Training Ground for World-Class Soloists

A performing arts treasure can be found at the Park International Center for Music, a renowned program at Park University.

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

KC Performs | A Jazzy Romp Through ‘Union Station’

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra plays "Union Station" on KC Performs.

Jessica Page sings "Pennybrook Lane"

KC Performs | ‘Ghost Light’ Song Will Haunt You… In a Good Way

Jessica Page sings "Pennybrook Lane" on "KC Performs."

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

KC Performs | Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Art of Improvisation

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra plays "Ain't Nobody Like My Baby" for "KC Performs.

Violinist Orin Laursen.

KC Performs | New Program Celebrates KC’s Performing Arts

“KC Performs,” a new program developed by Kansas City PBS, is designed to help close the gap between artists and audiences during the pandemic.

Chris Haghirian at 90.9 The Bridge.

Artists in Residence: Chris Haghirian on KC Bands Together

Local music promoter and 90.9 The Bridge radio host Chris Haghirian discusses the KC Bands Together online music event.

A painting by Jennifer Janesko.

Artists in Residence: Jennifer Janesko Embraces the ‘Pause’

Artists in Residence visits with Jennifer Janesko.

Ari Fish

Artists in Residence: Ari Fish’s ‘Moment of Repose’

Artists in Residence visits with Kansas City installation artist Ari Fish.