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1. What Makes Janie Run? What Makes Janie Run? December//1975 Photos and interview with commentary of Janie Fopeano, spokeswoman on commercials for the Milgrams grocery store chain and performer at the Plaza Inn International, describing her image and career, growing...
2. Walnut Street, North from 12th Street Walnut Street, North from 12th Street Postcard of Walnut Street, North from 12th Street
3. U.S. Epperson Minstrels U.S. Epperson Minstrels 1906 Group portrait of "U.S. Epperson (Megaphone) Minstrels".
4. They All Have a Good Time They All Have a Good Time April 10, 1898 Article reviewing the performance of opera diva Nellie Melba as Rosina in "The Barber of Seville," performed at the Coates Opera House in Kansas City, Missouri on the evening of April 9, 1898.
5. The Sabbatical Is Over The Sabbatical Is Over February/March 2010 Spotlight article on jazz vocalist and fashion model Angela Haganbach. Haganbach is a Kansas City native whose singing career spans 20 years. She is currently promoting her new CD titled "The Way They...
6. The Life & Times of Myra Taylor The Life & Times of Myra Taylor February 2012 Article reflects on the life and career of jazz singer Myra Taylor (94), who died December 9, 2011. Taylor's singing career spanned 80 years, during which time she performed and recorded with many jazz...
7. The Early Days of Grand Opera in Kansas City, 1860-1879 The Early Days of Grand Opera in Kansas City, 1860-1879 July 2001 Article describes opera companies and singers who visited Kansas City between 1860 and 1879 and their reception by critics and the public.
8. Sophisticated Lady of Jazz Sophisticated Lady of Jazz September 10, 2011 Pearl Thuston Brown is the subject of the Tribute section of the Remembrances column. "Brown was a professional musician since 1951, a singer and piano player at Kansas City nightclubs who toured with...
9. Song Bird From KC Song Bird From KC June 7, 2009 Kansas City jazz singer Deborah Brown is better known in Europe than in the U.S. This article is an interview with Brown, "a singers' singer with a magnificent voice and mind-boggling technique."
10. Sings as Daniel Webster: William Justus, Star of Last Year, Is Cast for Lead Part in Moore's Folk Opera Sings as Daniel Webster: William Justus, Star of Last Year, Is Cast for Lead Part in Moore's Folk Opera March/17/1963 Photo and biographical article about William Justus, "proclaimed one of the best singers in the Kansas City Lyric Theater's 1962 season," born in Kansas City and returning for another season of opera singing...
11. Singers Love Being in the Area of Origins Singers Love Being in the Area of Origins September 12, 2004 Article profiles baritone, Daniel Belcher. A native of St. Joseph now living in Liberty, Belcher sings the role of Dandini in the Kansas City Lyric Opera's production of Cinderella.
12. Singers Love Being in the Area of Origins Singers Love Being in the Area of Origins September 12, 2004 Article profiles mezzo-soprano, Joyce DiDonato. A native of Prairie Village, DiDonato sings the role of Cinderella in the Kansas City Lyric Opera's production of the opera of the same name.
13. Services for Myra Taylor Saturday Services for Myra Taylor Saturday December 16-22, 2011 Article about jazz vocalist Myra Taylor who died December 9, 2011, at the age of 94. Taylor had performed in Kansas City nightclubs in the 18th and Vine district during the 1930s.
14. Rudy Vallee Rudy Vallee Circa 1930 Autographed, publicity portrait of singer Rudy Vallee. Autograph reads: "To Joe Sanders, Co-partner of America's finest all around dance band. Most Sincerely, Rudy Vallee."
15. Rosemarie Brancato Rosemarie Brancato circa 1930s Body length portrait of opera singer Rosemarie Brancato.
16. Rosemarie Brancato Rosemarie Brancato circa 1930s Autographed portrait of opera singer Rosemarie Brancato. Autograph reads: "To Mr. and Mrs. S. Branc[ato], Best Wishes from your niece, Rosemarie."
17. Queen of the Opera Queen of the Opera February 24, 2013 Article contains biographical information regarding Joyce DiDonato's opera performance career. Details concerning her upbringing in Prairie Village and time spent at Wichita State University are provided....
18. Priests of Pallas, Night Priests of Pallas, Night Postcard of float from the 1909 Priests of Pallas Parade
19. Play 'Kansas City' for Me: Famous Song Has Its Share of Infamous Versions Play 'Kansas City' for Me: Famous Song Has Its Share of Infamous Versions November/5/2000 Photos and article about the song "'Kansas City,' the venerable pop standard of the 1950s" re-recorded and rearranged by several different singers and composers. Description of its various versions on...
20. Opera Legend Pavarotti Dies Opera Legend Pavarotti Dies September 6, 2007 Famed Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti died September 5, 2007, in Italy. According to the article: "After a decade of world wide operatic successes through the 1960s and early '70s, in February 1973 he...