Arts & Culture
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to Sell Iconic Monet
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art plans to sell a jointly owned Claude Monet painting. “Mill at Limetz, 1888,” through Christie’s auction house in May.
Arts Council of Johnson County Nurtures Artists in Trying Times
A small grant from the Arts Council of Johnson County helped freelance illustrator Hector Garcia navigate the COVID pandemic.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Fashion Week, Wrestling and Jim Jefferies
If your March Madness bracket is busted early, or basketball isn’t really your thing, the first official weekend of spring has plenty to offer. There’s the NCAA Wrestling National Championships at T-Mobile Center, KC Fashion Week runway shows, a plant sale and a record store pop-up on the horizon. Friday, March 22 11 a.m. &…
When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats
Before Truman Sports Complex was built, a domed stadium was considered in the Crossroads. Decades later, the Kansas City Royals want to build in the Crossroads.
‘Dinosaur’ Fish Season Begins in Missouri
This is peak season for anglers looking to snag paddlefish — the prehistoric dinosaur fish that can grow to more than 100 pounds.
Kansas City Can Finally Go Down The Rabbit Hole at a New Museum for Children’s Literature
The Rabbit Hole, a new museum in North Kansas City’s Iron District, is dedicated to immersing kids and their parents in the world of children’s literature.
Weekend Possibilities | Planet Comicon, Basketball and Beer
March already? It’s sheer madness. Plan your weekend around cosplay at Planet Comicon, an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration, West Bottoms Beer Fest and Big 12 basketball. Friday, March 8 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. The Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off at T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd. In the first year of a…
Weekend Possibilities | First Friday, Wine and Drake
This Kansas City weekend starts with First Friday fun in the Crossroads. A traditional Filipino breakfast, Uncorked: KC Wine Fest and Drake also are options.
Restaurants Become Cornerstones of Troost Renaissance
Kansas City’s historic racial dividing line, Troost Avenue, is emerging as the home of a diverse mix of restaurants, pointing to a brighter future.
Weekend Possibilities | Mavs Hockey, Johnny Cash, Illusions
Kansas City, you have a first-place hockey team. The KC Mavericks seek to build on a historic run this weekend against the Utah Grizzlies. If you’re taking a break from sports, there are tribute bands, art classes and brewery events worth checking out. Friday, Feb. 23 3 – 10 p.m. Celebrating five years, City Barrel…