Arts & Culture
Porchfest KC Returns to Midtown
The Original Porchfest KC returns to the heart of the metro this weekend after a one-year hiatus. More than 150 artists will play from more than 50 front porches across midtown’s Roanoke, Union Hill and Longfellow neighborhoods
Public TV’s Future Will Be a Huge Tote Bag of Cash, If PBS CEO Paula Kerger Has Her Way
PBS CEO Paula A. Kerger was in Kansas City this week on a mission, one that could be a game-changer for both PBS and local stations like KCPT.
Weekend Possibilities | Sharks After Dark, Porchfest, And Barktoberfest
Possibilities for October’s second weekend in KC include a night at Sea Life KC, the return of Porchfest and a trio of fall festivals.
Muhammad Ali Exhibit Headed for Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
An exhibit of Gordon Parks photos of Muhammad Ali is coming to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.
Three Emmys Go To… KCPT
KCPT has won three regional Emmy awards. The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the awards at the 43rd Annual Mid-America Emmy Awards Saturday night.
Ballin’ in The Club
For the first time in weeks, the parking lot at 2415 Independence Ave. is full of cars. Running a bit late, John Liberto passes under the red, white and green awning that reads MEMBERS ONLY and enters the American Sons of Columbus social club. He’s welcomed by the smell of cigars, handshakes, kisses and signed…
Weekend Possibilities | Grilled Cheese Fest, Chiefs Fantennial 5K, And KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include the Grilled Cheese Fest, the Chiefs Fantennial 5K and the KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest.
Truman Library Getting Even More Wild About Harry
Almost 20 years ago Truman Library officials unveiled a $22.5 million renovation with exhibits considered state-of-the-art. This summer they shuttered the museum and announced a $25 million upgrade. One reason: Harry Truman’s story has become too big for the building. A new 12,000-square-foot permanent exhibit is expected to be unveiled in the fall of 2020…
Tiny Toys, Big Museum
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City has more tiny items than visitors might imagine.
Lots Of Axes, No Victims
Flatland’s SportsTown series looks at the growing popularity of axe-throwing in Kansas City.