Hampton Stevens
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Hampton Stevens has written for The Atlantic, ESPN the Magazine, Playboy, Maxim, and many other regional and national publications. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri with his pit bull, Ginger.
Stories by Hampton Stevens
The Weekend Starts Today
Whether you call it a short week or a long weekend, let's kick off America's birthday party with our weekly curated events listing.
The Weekend Starts Today
It’s Father’s Day weekend in KC. OK, actually it’s Father’s Day weekend everywhere. But we’re celebrating right here in KC. You should too. If you are lucky enough to have a dad, or to be one, make sure to get out and enjoy some of what the city has to offer. Dads and baseball are…
Hot Style in the City
We were also on hand this weekend for the West 18th Street Fashion Show, which has gone from a few folding chairs to sorta a big deal. Our video takes you there.
The Weekend Starts Today
This weekend, remember “wear sunscreen” is not just the best advice ever given to college grads. Me, I’ll be sunning down by the schoolyard (Starlight, that is) with Paul Simon on Saturday. Flip through our curated events list for the good stuff around town... you'll feel cooler just by reading it.
The Weekend Starts Today
Summer is overrated. Granted, that’s not the most popular point of view. Nevertheless, summer stinks. Sometimes literally. Oh, sure, the TV may be filled with images of people frolicking on the beach. But, honestly, how much time over the next few months will you be spending at the beach? Summer, mostly, means getting into hot…
The Weekend Starts Today
Memorial Day is about more than getting an extra day off. The holiday is ostensibly about remembering those we have lost. This weekend in Kansas City, the holiday also is going to be about staying dry. Still. Seemingly forever. Could someone please build the city an ark? Unless, of course, you want to get wet….
The Weekend Starts Today
Forecasters are calling for warm, dry weather all weekend. Thank goodness. We all know what April showers bring. May showers, however, don’t bring anything but badly overgrown lawns. Once you’ve mowed that jungle of yours, why not get out and see some of what our city has to offer? The scuffling Royals are out of…
Fred Armisen on… Everything
Before the always-funny Mr. Armisen gave his keynote address to the Middle of the Map crowd at this year’s IDEAS forum, he sat down in The Folly Theater with Flatland. Check out his tips on doing a Prince impersonation, the melding of comedy and music, and all the Finger Lakes of Lawrence Welk. The “Portlandia” co-creator and star also riffed…
The Weekend Starts Today
It’s Mother’s Day weekend. So, for goodness’ sake, pre-order those flowers, and make those brunch reservations now. Better yet, take mom out to see one of the great cultural events happening around our city. We’ve culled the best for her (and you) below. With May underway, it’s time for a First Friday in the Crossroads….
Why You Should Care About OriginKC New Works Festival at The KC Rep
All spring, the OriginKC New Works Festival has been helping to build the city’s theater scene with events like Playwright Slams and the Monday Night Playwright Series. This weekend, the festival culminates with the opening of two full-length plays. Yes, two. The Rep is simultaneously staging a pair of dramatic works, presented in a rotating repertory from…