Ezra Dufair was the winner of the Arturo Sandoval poster design. You can find other student interviews here as we post them! Ezra Dufair Age: 21 | Field of Study: Graphic Design WHAT WERE YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS PROJECT? “I saw last year’s juniors struggle through this project so I was very…
Continue Reading →The Folly’s Fire Sprinkler System Burst! In Early November of 2018, the Folly’s tech crew found a rapidly growing pool of water in the Folly’s basement. After quick work to shut off the pipe and clean up the area, an investigation by the city and Kansas City Fire & Sprinkler found that the fire sprinkler…
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The Folly Team is keeping a close eye on the weather today, as well as the street crews. Currently, the concert is still happening. If there is any change, the Folly Team will make every effort to reach all patrons and update them as well as process refunds. Please keep an eye on our social…
Continue Reading →Below is an open letter from Bruce Sorrell the Maestro of the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra regarding their upcoming concert at the Folly Theater, Bridges of the Heart! Don’t miss it on Wednesday, February 13th! Tickets are still available.
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“His use of 3D art and eye-catching patterns was stunning” – Brian Henry, Lamar Advertising. You can find other student interviews here as we post them! Parker H. Seydel Age: 22 | Field of Study: Graphic Design What were your honest thoughts when you heard about this project? “I’ve known about this project since my freshman year and had…
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Fan of the Yellowjackets? Every purchase of a ticket to the Yellowjackets concert at the Folly Theater enters you in a contest to win a copy of their newest album – Raising Our Voices There are only 4 copies available for us to give away and the winner is drawn on January 4th! OFFICIAL RULES…
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Ipek’s posters were a crowd favorite because of the retro-paint imposed style in her posters. You can find other student interviews here as we post them! Ipek Pelit Age: 22 | Field of Study: Graphic Design What were your honest thoughts when you heard about this project? “The idea of studying with music made me excited…
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The Band Within a Band In 1977, Robben Ford brought together musicians of a veteran caliber to record, The Inside Story. This group consisted of keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip, and drummer Ricky Lawson. The group, including Robben Ford., that discovered a “chemistry” in their primarily instrumental sound. A sound that Robben’s record company felt needed…
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The highly anticipated Bach Collegium Japan performance at the Folly Theater is around the corner! We’re excited to provide you with another excerpt from the Friends of Chamber Music’s Listening Guide. Make sure to study up and be ready for this stunning performance! Bach Collegium Japan performs at the Folly Theater on Thursday, December 6th…
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November 17th, 2018… in a crowd of over 1,000 people at the Folly Theater, the iconic vocalist Oleta Adams took the stage and performed. This performance was a part of the annual Folly Frolic fundraiser concert. The Frolic is hosted at the Folly Theater every year as a benefit to raise funds for the Folly’s…
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