Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. I call it the…read moreKansas Opera House :). This massive performing arts center is like a State pride for Kansas City, Missouri. It reminded me of the famed Opera House in Australia, except that this one is at a crossroad, not near any sort of water body, and much closer to home in US !  Kansas , Missouri has been historically known for its jazz, classical music and theatre. It has this typical theatrical staging for an auditorium with all the seats facing the same way towards the stage, which is framed by an arch- this setting also has a fancy name - its called  Proscenium Arch ( pruh-see-ni-um - I had to ask google how to pronounce it ...lol)It is a non-profit theatre !!!!  Wow! Built to promote dance, opera, music , it is perfect for the city to live up to its reputation of being widely recognized destination for vibrant and colorful arts. It has two big halls interconnected with a foyer, its simply impressively massive and absolutely stunning architecture.  I read from the brochure that Acoustical considerations factored into every architectural decision of the building, right from the shape of the hall to the grain of the wood paneling. And also that it seats 1600 guests at a time. Located at the heart of downtown Kansas on 16th and Broadway, it is near the  city's Power & Light District, the T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads Arts District with plenty of parking within, but if you don't want to get stuck after a performance, it is better to take a cab here.

RedBull Dance Your Style Qualifier Midwest USA took over the Muriel Kauffman stage last night and…read morewhat a night! One on one street dance battle where the crowd decides who's the winner, red or blue, with wands that were handed out, narrowing the competition down to the final two. And the winner is Briana "Passion" Grey. The cost was only $16 dollars! Excuse my lack of video editing but for close up pictures and better videos check out the Kansas City Stars article.

What a cool experience! I wish every city had this. If you are in Kansas City, this is a must! Go…read moreto dinner, and stay up late to witness these great musicians! So worth it!

Friendly doorman…read more Once inside, if you're queer, expect to be stared at, mean-mugged, talked about (loudly), and generally made to feel completely unwelcome. Meanwhile, enjoy amazing music and mediocre drinks. Canned soft drinks are served room temperature while cocktails are served in tiny plastic cups. Obviously you're not going for the drinks.

We attend the symphony whenever we can. The Kansas City Symphony is so impressive! It's one of the…read moretop 20 symphonies in the country and you can hear it with their musicianship. My wife and I took a friend from out of town to see Trey Anastasio as he played with the Kansas City Symphony. He mentioned from the stage several times how impressed he was with the symphony and the pristine sound in the hall. The concert was fantastic as they played Trey's arrangements of his music. They did an excellent job, of course. We've heard them play everything from Handel's Messiah to Mahler's fifth Symphony, and a ton of music that is incredibly beautiful and very difficult. These scores were not super difficult, but they sure were entertaining. Our community is blessed to have such an incredibly talented Orchestra!

We've been to the Kansas City Symphony multiple times now, and every experience has been fantastic…read more The performances are always incredibly well done, and there's such a great variety between the pop series and special presentations that there's truly something for everyone. A couple of times we unexpectedly weren't able to attend, and the box office staff were extremely courteous and prompt in helping with ticket exchanges. Whether you're a symphony fan or just enjoy music in general, this is absolutely worth experiencing at least once.

We attended a great jazz show by Terri Lyne Carrington at the theater. It was my first time…read moreattending a show there. The building is so lovely. Beautiful architecture. It's older and the only disadvantage to this is the seating is not on levels like a more modern theater. As a person who is 5'2, I had to constantly try to move around in my seat to get a view between people's heads in the rows in front of me. I could never get really comfortable but that was my only complaint. If o were wealthier, I'd grab some of the box seats. That looks like fun! The show was fantastic and Carrington and her magnificent band performed music of resistance! She and her band did a twist on one of Max Roach's albums, We Insist! Starting out with the great Driva'Man. I enjoyed it so much! I know the theater is having an art auction to raise money soon of you love art especially local artists, this would be a great event to support. I'd love to go back to see more shows and plays.

Gorgeous Historic Venue, wonderful performances, great location downtown…read more I've seen jazz concerts, cabaret shows, local talent and touring shows. There is a parking garage to the west, street parking, or public transit. There is a concession stand in the lobby and they allow refreshments into the theater. I prefer the main floor, near the front. There is a balcony, the seats are narrow, and they have box seats as well. The bathrooms are small for the size of the venue, so there is usually a line.

The local studio choice for The Latenight Callers…read more Yes, this is an official endorsement. Months ago, when my band, The Latenight Callers, released a home-recorded EP of songs, we first went to Duane at Weights & Measures to do the Mastering for that release. After witnessing the care and detail he went through to ensure the highest sonic quality for our project, we knew we had a great opportunity in line to work with him for a full on recording project. Duane was open for discussion with us during the months of planning we spent before actually going into the studio to do the actual recording. The ability to work with him to best prepare ourselves as a band proved invaluable; we were able to confer with him on everything from the vintage microphones and outboard gear he employs to actually record with, to the more abstract and "arty" notions of what the band was looking for in overall production, mood, and process. Through all of our pre-production work, we were able to walk into the studio with confidence that we were going to be able to capture precisely what we set out for, and that Duane had the skills and sensitivity to help accomplish this. Once we started recording, Duane's professionalism, skills, ears, and stamina will available to us until we exhausted ourselves, keeping up with our myriad peculiarities and matching us with his own inspiration towards our project. After two full weekends utilizing everything his studio has to offer, the confidence we have in our recorded output is, without question, absolutely better than we could have even imagined. If you have a recording project you need worked up, whether as a full band or an individual musician, I cannot recommend Duane and Weights & Measures highly enough. Of course, the proof will be evident (from my standpoint, at least), when The Latenight Callers are able to release the results of this, here in the Spring.

From the owner: Weights and Measures Soundlab is a full service recording studio located in Kansas City, MO…read more Mixing: Harrison 4 series analog 40 channel mixing desk, KRK v88 soffit mounted with KRK s12 sub, Adam P22 nearfields, Yamaha MSP3 neearfields, KRK v8 surround monitors, Otari MX 5050 2 track tape machine. See website for more info on DAW, Hardware, Processors, Mics, Instruments and Equipment.

So glad we came here!! What a great learning experience…read more Staff is super sweet and helpful. Museum is small but has tons of exhibits and it is well organized and decorated with a lot of interactive displays. Getting a glimpse of Ella Fitzgerald dress was one of many highlights for me. I had no idea how influential and historical Kansas City was to jazz music. I got to see the famous BLUE ROOM, we did not get a chance to have dinner or hear live music but you can if you schedule yourself accordingly. Parking is easy and free tickets are super cheap and they honor military discounts

I was expecting more from this museum…read more The museum is really small, and the few rooms are pretty sparse. There aren't many artifacts to look at. One pro is that the museum is very interactive. There's a lot of spots where you can play different jazz pieces and read about them. There's an interesting section that teaches you about rhythm, harmony, and mixing. Otherwise, the museum just has some basic facts about a handful of popular jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Not much interesting to read or look at. There is a nice introductory video with a little history of jazz, but I left feeling like I still know nothing about the local jazz history of Kansas City! Admission is only $10 for adults. You can buy tickets online or at the gift shop. At least the museum isn't expensive! If you're already going to the baseball museum, you might consider checking out the jazz museum as well. You can still access the museum entrance even with the current construction/closure on 18th street (Aug 2025). There's also an entrance in the back that connects to the parking lot. There's a parking map on the baseball museum website that is super helpful. Both museums are in the same building but require different admission tickets.

Three Stages, Two Venues, world class talent. MTH has two…read morestages on the third floor of Crown Center and then one on the fourth floor. Both Venues offer a full bar and snacks. You are able to bring food and drink ( purchased from them, not outside ) into the show. The Main stage and the Ruby Room are on the third floor. The Grand Stage ( old heartland theater, on the 4th floor ) is accessible through the parking garage or escalators on the south side inside crown center. The shows are fantastic with most actors being from the area, but a few from outside Kansas City. Buy your tickets ahead of time for better seats!!

What a treat the Ruby Room Christmas at the Crown Center was marvelous. It was a montage of mostly…read morenew yet vintage themed songs from 4 great singers and a trio band with a nifty piano guy. On top of the 2 act show was a Charlie Chaplinesque character adding a ton of highlight and smiles abundance. If not too late catch this show this season. PS nice bar hand Brent very helpful.

My granddaughter needed a trombone for marching band and she told me about Rent My Instrument. It…read morewas easy and you can rent to own it ,which I will. It came in a few days right before school started. Instruments are expensive. This way she can have her own Instrument not a borrowed one.

I am based in California and rented a xylophone. The xylophone came with mallets as well, which I…read morewas pleasantly surprised with. Ralph responded to all my questions and emails promptly and made the process easy. The free shipping both ways is amazing!! Once I returned the instrument, it was simple to print out the label and drop it off at UPS. I was mistakenly charged for an extra month after I had returned the instrument, but was processed for a refund the day after I brought it to their attention. I would suggest making sure you get a receipt with tracking number from UPS just in case. Overall, super satisfied with my experience!! I love to learn new instruments and would definitely rent through them again.