Event Calendar

newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble presents a series of 30 performances at venues around the city celebrating their 30 year anniversary! On three evenings this fall, soak in the modern sounds from KC's leading, cutting-edge musicians and composers as you explore the galleries at Kemper Museum.

NewEar is a professional chamber music ensemble featuring the music of living composers. Programming a wide range of musicians, instrumentations and styles, newEar often blurs the boundaries of classical art music, rock, jazz, world music, and the avant garde, creating eclectic musical interpretations.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Performance Dates: 

• Thursday, Sep. 1, 6–8 p.m.
• Saturday, Sep. 24, 10 a.m.–noon
• Thursday, Oct. 20, 5–7 p.m.

Join us for a lively trivia night focusing on the Midwest in conjunction with the special exhibition, The Regional. Trivia will include five rounds of questions with themes including art and architecture, history, music, pop culture, and a special mystery round to test your skills! Special guest Glenn North will be our quizmaster, and complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided.

Register your team of 3–6 participants by emailing visitorservices@kemperart.org with your team name and number of participants. Space is limited.

Be immersed! 2 The Maxxe, Kemper Museum, and Silent KC present a special live performance celebrating closing day of The Regional. This uniquely orchestrated silent concert features a multilayered ensemble of KC musicians. Grab a pair of headphones to enjoy the full production as you explore the galleries. 

Featured Musicians: 

Paula Saunders, vocalist
Jermaine Ballew, percussionist
Donnell Phillips, bassist
Lester Estelle, Sr., guitarist
Robert Tribitt, keyboardist
DJ Cynsere, turntablist

Hosted and engineered by Joe Straws III
 

Sing songs, read books, explore art, and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator and Kansas City librarian.

Ages 3–5.

Join Women to Watch artist, Melanie Johnson, for an evening of guided life drawing where you will explore how figures relate to the environmental settings they occupy. Throughout the session, learn about Johnson's process firsthand as you continue to develop your own! Materials provided. Drawing sessions take place at Kemper Museum. All levels of experience are welcome. Email eclosen@kemperart.org to register.

newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble presents a series of 30 performances at venues around the city celebrating their 30 year anniversary! On three evenings this fall, soak in the modern sounds from KC's leading, cutting-edge musicians and composers as you explore the galleries at Kemper Museum.

NewEar is a professional chamber music ensemble featuring the music of living composers. Programming a wide range of musicians, instrumentations and styles, newEar often blurs the boundaries of classical art music, rock, jazz, world music, and the avant garde, creating eclectic musical interpretations.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Performance Dates: 

• Thursday, Sep. 1, 6–8 p.m.
• Saturday, Sep. 24, 10 a.m.–noon
• Thursday, Oct. 20, 5–7 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of Five Years and Counting: Expanding the Permanent Collection. The exhibition features more than 35 artworks recently added to the Kemper Museum Permanent Collection. The exhibition invites visitors to engage with brand new acquisitions and revisit favorite works they may have encountered at Kemper Museum in recent years.