Arts & Issues: Featuring the Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Arts & Issues: Featuring the Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Kansas City, MO.,(March 19, 2007) - The stage is set for the Lyric Opera's new production of The End of the Affair and Arts & Issues invites you to be a part of it! The opera, adapted by Jake Heggie from Graham Greene's best-selling novel of the same name, tells the story of grande passion set against the devastation of 1940's London during World War II. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stage an opera. Join us for box lunches in an artful environment and get a glimpse of the sights and sounds of the opera from General Director Evan Luskin, Artistic Director Ward Homquist, and Set Designer Keith Brumley.

Arts & Issues is co-sponsored by the Kansas City Business Committee for the Arts, the Central Exchange and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Date & Time: Thursday, April 5. 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Lyric Opera of Kansas City, 1029 Central St. KCMO 64105

Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch)

RSVP: Call 816-471-7560 for reservations

About Arts & Issues

"Arts & Issues" is a networking and educational luncheon that is designed to broaden awareness of the arts and cultural history, policies, and issues. Originally a breakfast series known as "Eggs, Issues, & the Arts," the program began in early 2003 and is now one of the Business Committee for the Arts most popular programs.  

About the Kansas City BCA

To increase business involvement with the Arts at the local level the Business Committee for the Arts fostered the growth of affiliates. The Kansas City Business Committee for the Arts is one of only eleven regional affiliates. The Kansas City BCA works to connect the business, civic, and arts communities to stimulate economic development, support workplace creativity, and encourage business prosperity.  For more information about the Kansas City BCA, click here.