In 1965, Richard Harriman sought to bring undiscovered musical artists to the eyes of Kansas Citians and to ultimately unleash the unlimited power of music at no cost for those attending William Jewell College. Luciano Pavarotti made his professional recital debut for the Harriman Jewell Series in 1973. Pavarotti sang…
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Harriman-Jewell Series, then and now
The Harriman-Jewell Series, currently in its 53rd season, was started in 1965 by Dr. Dean Dunham and Dr. Richard Harriman, then professors of English at William Jewell College. The pair shared an office in Jewell Hall and together lamented the lack of exposure to professional artistry available to their students.…
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“It” is not all that
Stephen King’s 1000-page book “It” immediately recalls certain images: a murderous clown, red balloons and a group of kids fighting to save themselves from an uncertain fate. The titular “It” character is Pennywise the Dancing Clown (It), played by a terrifyingly good Bill Skärsgard, a being of unknown age that…
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AFE: Harriman-Jewell Series expands to include illegal raves, Scottish pirate metal bands
Photo by Amy Kontras The Harriman Jewell Series, a so-called “Fine Arts Program” never supported the art of the people. Symphonies, ballet and opera are merely Bourgeois leisure, but a glorious reversal may be coming soon. In leaked documents obtained by “The Hilltop Monitor,” the 2018 season may include a…
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Harriman-Jewell Series celebrates its 50th season
The Harriman-Jewell Series is in the midst of its 50th season. To celebrate this milestone, the program is welcoming the return of some of its most memorable performers from previous seasons and introducing a few new faces to the Kansas City stage. “For this season we are bringing back some…
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