"Ritual Lights," an exhibition of work by Amanda Martinez (senior, painting), will be on display at the KCAI Crossroads Gallery from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Martinez said of the work, "Light can be a source of comfort or discomfort, as well as an aid or hindrance. When harnessed by humans, it becomes a powerful centerpiece in rituals and as decorum in the home." In this exhibition, Martinez‘s chandeliers and candelabras "exaggerate the history and attachment of light and decoration."

One Time Productions is partnering with the H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute to present the Kansas City premiere of the play “Arts or Crafts.” Performances will take place on the second floor of the Artspace, located at 16 E. 43rd St. Tickets are $15 per person. Student tickets are $7 per person and $5 for KCAI students. Parking for the Artspace is available on the north side of the building with an additional private KCAI parking lot located at 42nd and Walnut streets.

“Arts Or Crafts,” which will be directed by Kansas City director and One Time Productions co-founder Bess Wallerstein, is the first full-length play by Rob Roznowski and consists of a collection of original scenes ranging from the hilarious to the disturbing, with scenarios that include cavemen playing rock, paper, scissors and a rapper's explicit lyrics getting banned from the radio. It explores censorship and snobbery involved in judging the artistic, posing the question, “Who’s to say which is better, hobby or art?”