Arts & Culture
Tivoli Cinemas Coming Back at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Tivoli Cinemas is returning in October as a new curated film program at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City
Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Art Fair, Troostapalooza And Chiefs Watch Parties
Kansas City’s penultimate weekend in September has a lot to offer, from the Plaza Art Fair to Chiefs watch parties and beyond.
‘Lest We Forget’ Holocaust Exhibit Opens Friday at World War I Museum
“Lest We Forget,” a traveling Holocaust exhibition that opened in Germany in 2015, is arriving at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City this week.
The Story Behind Thomas Hart Benton’s “The Sources of Country Music”
Ken Burns’ new “Country Music” documentary, now airing on KCPT, prominently features famed Kansas City artist Thomas Hart Benton’s “The Sources of Country Music.” Here’s the story behind the creation of the work, which is at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
Artist Angel Otero Shares His ‘Diario’ at Kemper Museum
Puerto Rican artist Angel Otero’s latest work, now on display at the Kemper Museum in Kansas City, is largely inspired by his grandmother and antiques.
Backyards to Big Time: The Cornhole Craze in Kansas City
Founded in 2006, Kansas City Cornhole existed quietly until recently, when the sport half-hilariously was thrust into the niche-sports spotlight, including ESPN.
Kansas City’s Leading Role in Ken Burns’ “Country Music”
Kansas City’s role in Ken Burns’ new “Country Music” documentary ranges from Thomas Hart Benton, to Charlies Parker and the death of Patsy Cline.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Beer Fest, American Royal World Series of Barbecue, And Fiesta Hispana
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, KC Beer Fest and KC Fiesta Hispana
Latino Arts Festival Celebrates Vibrant Culture
The Latino Arts Festival in Kansas City, Kansas, last weekend featured a vibrant mix of food, art and music.
Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Stirs the Heart of Country Music
As part of coverage of Ken Burns’ “Country Music” documentary, scheduled to premiere this Sunday on KCPT – Kansas City PBS, Kansas City singer-songwriter Scott “Rex” Hobart and music writer David Cantwell discuss Dolly Parton’s classic song “Coat of Many Colors.”