"First Drink of the Night" short film by Tanqueray Ginstitute

Tanqueray Ginstitute presents The First Drink of the Night - Kansas City, The Paris of the Plain.

[Thanks, Tony]

Metropolitan Ballet of Topeka "Nutcracker" preview by Bill Blankenship

Although it is Metropolitan Ballet of Topeka's 26th annual production of "The Nutcracker," this year's edition of the classic holiday ballet has an all-new look.

more at the Topeka Capital Journal

Fishtank "House of Yes" promo

"House of Yes" by Wendy MacLeod, The Fishtank Performance Studio, Dec. 6-16, 2012. Tickets and Performance Schedule: www.houseofyeskc.brownpapertickets.com. Starring Jan Rogge, Christina Schafer Martin, Justin Speer, J. Will Fritz and Hailey Jones. Directed by Darren Sextro.

Blue Springs Community Theater "Babes in Toyland" preview on NBC Action News

'Babes in Toyland' is coming to the Blue Springs Community Theater.

Stone Church "Messiah" preview by Adrianne DeWeese

Kellie Smith of Lehi, Utah, was just in town visiting family for three months. She didn’t know she would have the opportunity to sing “Messiah” as part of a choir while in Independence.

more at the Examiner

Washburn University "Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol" preview by Bill Blankenship

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" gets told as a comic operetta when the Washburn University Opera Studio presents "A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol" on Sunday afternoon at the library.

more at the Topeka Capital Journal

Nathan Granner "Hymn" interview by Steve Kraske

Tenor Nathan Granner has done his share of traditional work with the likes of the Lyric Opera here in Kansas City and as a member of The American Tenors trio. 

more at Up to Date

Professor Freda Proctor interview by Rimsie McConigs

Freda Proctor is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Musical Studies at the University of Saint Mary. Proctor, a master pianist, organist, and flutist has taught at USM for more than 20 years.

more at the Leavenworth Times