“Comedies in Concert” kicks off the summer with a line-up of hilarious 10-minute plays! In tune with the LCSRT shows’ themes, the evening will be dotted with mystery and excitement with more than 100 performers, musicians, designers, and technicians!
UCS for Mareck Dance Cinderella (MT)
Mareck Dance, in collaboration with the Odyssey Chamber Music Series, proudly presents an original production of Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella, performed with two grand pianos on stage, first showcased in 2018.
Art in Bloom at the Museum of Art & Archaeology
Art in Bloom, an annual celebration that pairs fine art and flowers; free, with extended viewing hours and special events including Family Day of April 27 featuring special activites for children inspired by Art in Bloom.
Creating Original Music Project (COMP) K-12 Competition
A statewide competition that recognizes Missouri students (K-12) who compose original works in a variety of musical styles. Winning composers and their schools will be awarded cash prizes and performances at the University of Missouri.
New Military Museums: a lecture by John Zukowsky
Join us for a lecture by John Zukowsky, former Chief Curator and Interim Senior Vice President for Exhibitions and Interpretation at the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum,on Wednesday, April 16 at 3 p.m., in Wrench Auditorium on MU campus. Zukowsky will speak to the recent history of the designing and building of military museums, as well as his advocacy for such historic spaces.
Policy Camp
This is an event for undergraduate students from across Missouri to explore careers and graduate education in policy.
Concert Jazz Band & Studio Jazz Band at Broadway Brewery
Concert Jazz Band & Studio Jazz Band at Broadway Brewery
MOSY – The Music of Studio Ghibli (MT)
This new spring pops concert will close our regular season and feature the works of Joe Hisaishi.
The Power of Fandom: Taylor Swift, Swifties, and Parasocial Relationships
Professor Donovan’s latest book explores the world of Taylor Swift fans, diving into how Swifties create meaning, joy, and connection through fandom. Through in-depth interviews, he uncovers the cultural significance of their engagements.
“Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America,” May 13 Kinder Institute Distinguished Lecture with NPR’s Steve Inskeep
In his newest book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, Inskeep illuminates Lincoln’s life through 16 encounters, some well known, some obscure, but all imbued with new significance. A compelling and nuanced exploration of Lincoln’s political acumen, Differ We Must illuminates a great politician’s strategy in a country divided—and lessons for our own disorderly present.