Arts & Culture
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.
Weekend Possibilities | American Royal Rodeo, Harry Potter Day at Science City, And A Few Fall Festivals
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include the American Royal Rodeo, Harry Potter Day at Science City and a few fall festivals.
Chinese Artist Uses Hair to Make Cultural and Family Connections
Chinese artist Hong Zhang uses hair in her ink and charcoal drawings as a metaphor to make cultural and family connections.
“Sun Shines” on New Exhibit Coming to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has announced the “Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt” exhibition will be coming to Kansas City in November.
The Story Behind Naming a Restaurant “Sambo’s”
The curiousKC team explores the history behind the naming of the Sambo’s restaurant chain, which once had more than 1,100 locations across the country.