{"id":14449,"date":"2019-09-12T14:29:26","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T20:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offtheshelfandonline.blog\/?p=14449"},"modified":"2019-09-24T12:48:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T18:48:46","slug":"opening-night-party-at-kcpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teaching-without-borders.org\/?p=14449","title":{"rendered":"Opening Night Party at KCPA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Rachel Yao<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra Credit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On September 5th, 2019, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts hosted the Opening Night Party, featuring many artists and venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chalk Art in progress on the stairs outside of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As I arrived at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (KCPA), I could already see crowds of people outside. There were so many venues and activities outside. There were artists doing chalk art on the stairs leading to KCPA, venues selling food like hamburgers and desserts, and singers getting ready to perform. Once I entered the building, my eyes were drawn to the changing color lights and rows of venues along the sides. There were temporary tattoos, face painting, food stands, and more! There was just as many people inside as there were outside. I spent most of my time wondering around, looking for artists to watch and listen to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I particularly enjoyed watching Andy Baylor and Toko Telo. Andy Baylor sang his own unique country-style cover of the National Anthem while playing his guitar. Toko Telo, a Madagascar-based group, performed several folk compositions outside of KCPA. Both had very contrasting styles. Baylor’s singing was very melodic and smooth, while Toko Telo had more distinct beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andy Baylor performing his own cover of the National Anthem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toko Telo performing outside of Krannert Center for the Performing Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A face painting booth inside the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I thought the KCPA Opening Night Party<\/a> was a great way to discover and listen to new talented singers, meet knew people, and enjoy ourselves throughout the night. What I enjoyed the ambient atmosphere created by the changing-color lights, and music performed by Andy Baylor and Toko Telo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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