Music will range from traditional holiday music, covers and original music performed by local artists. Enjoy the holidays downtown and on board the KC Streetcar this season. Saturday, Dec. 1, 1:00-3:00pm: Ayllu on board the Streetcar (Original Latin Folk/Rock music)
Thousands of candles illuminate over a mile of pathways through woods and gardens, music fills the air, while holiday lights brighten the trees, buildings and bridges. This is the 19th year for what has become the traditional kick-off of the holiday season for many families. Kids love the Gnome and Fairy Villages, the colorful Children’s […]
Thousands of candles illuminate over a mile of pathways through woods and gardens, music fills the air, while holiday lights brighten the trees, buildings and bridges. This is the 19th year for what has become the traditional kick-off of the holiday season for many families. Kids love the Gnome and Fairy Villages, the colorful Children’s […]
Brookside Farmers’ Market is a friendly community of local growers and producers sharing organic and non-GMO food with Kansas City eaters. The market has brought farm fresh produce to the Brookside neighborhood and beyond since 2003. "Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. Amado Espinoza, from Bolivia, is […]
Albert Einstein stated that “the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”. Amado and Karen’s Junkyard Orchestra cultivates this innate ability to explore, invent and create, preparing students for a lifetime of critical thinking and problem solving. In the assembly format we compare and contrast the recycled instruments to native instruments, exploring human […]
Brookside Farmers’ Market is a friendly community of local growers and producers sharing organic and non-GMO food with Kansas City eaters. The market has brought farm fresh produce to the Brookside neighborhood and beyond since 2003. "Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. Amado Espinoza, from Bolivia, is […]
On Saturday, April 20, 2019, the City of Lawrence will host the 19th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Events include a parade hosted by KU Environs, South Park tree identification tours hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department and live music. Amado Espinoza, from Bolivia, is a unique composer/performing artist specializing in the Bolivian Charango. He […]
Join the Kauffman Center and Premier Partner Saint Luke’s Health System for Yoga at the Kauffman Center, a unique program to activate the mind, body and spirit. Two 60-minute sessions will take place in Brandmeyer Great Hall on March 16 and April 27, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Each session begins with a short, […]
Music from 1:30–2:15 p.m. with Junkyard Orchestra; Kansas City musicians Amado Espinoza and Karen Lisondra show how musical instruments can be made out of practically anything. Whether playing a classical Arabic flute made from a broom or a Bolivian guitar fashioned out of a cookie tin, Junkyard Orchestra proves that using recycled materials and found […]
Description Beau Bledsoe His interest in exploring new repertoire, cultures and programming ideas has led to the creation of a large body of arrangements, transcriptions and compositions for the solo guitar and guitar chamber music. Amado Espinoza His interest for music awoke at the age of eight, participating in the military band of his elementary […]
This year we are excited to have as our special guest Amado Espinoza. Amado was born and raised in Bolivia South America. His interest for music started at the age of eight, playing instruments of the Andean region, like the Sikus (or panflute). Since his arrival to Kansas City, MO in 2014, Amado has been […]
This edition of Voltaire's industry night will feature live music from duo Iskay who will be providing sounds from South America. All industry folk receive 50% off food & libations for the evening. Music starts at 10 pm, no cover. More about Iskay... "Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South […]
