Arts & Culture

An animated image of Steamboat Willie.

How KC’s Walt Disney Learned the Hard Way About Copyright

Walt Disney creation Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain after 95 years of copyright protection. Now, the race is on to cash in on Willie.

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Members of the Whitney Singers performing gospel music in Kansas City.

Kansas City and the Roots of Black Gospel Music 

Kansas City has a rich and influential legacy when it comes to the development of Black gospel music. This is its largely untold story.

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Kansas City Repertory Theater Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Executive Director Angela Gieras.

Arts Business: ‘Many Small Nonprofits are Still Struggling’

Many small nonprofit arts organizations in Kansas City are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID pandemic.

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Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Watch Party, Daniel Tiger, Onesie Bar Crawl

Can’t wait until Chiefs kickoff? Fill up on fun before the big game this weekend with at Rewind Video, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac or an ultra-cozy bar crawl.

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A person walks on a sunny path through the woods.

Weekend Possibilities | Hiking, The MGDs and Winter Waterland  

The first winter weekend of 2024 is here. Whether you spend it winding down with a guided hike or singing One Direction all night at recordBar – that’s up to you.   Friday, Jan. 5  11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Committed to making a lasting change in the new year? Flashback Tattoo Parlor, 2938 Southwest Blvd.,…

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Jim Kane, right, films with Amy Walker "The Spirit Gardener" for an episode of "The Food Principle" on PBS.

PBS Docuseries Puts KC Creator at the Intersection of Food and ‘Transformational Travel’

Kansas City-based food travel producer Jim Kane explores big issues such as climate change, biodiversity, health and social justice on “The Food Principle.”

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A crowd of people move through a holiday lights maze.

Weekend Possibilities | Enchant, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Santa Rampage

There are holiday happenings across the board this weekend, as Krampus, the Grinch and Trans-Siberian Orchestra come to town. There’s also Enchant’s massive light display at Legends Field, a different take on “The Nutcracker” and a Santa Rampage.  Friday, Dec. 15  3 – 8:30 p.m. Blipmas at Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Road, will bring festivities…

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New hunter Antonette Coffee of Topeka posed with her guide, Mike Ellenwood, and the results of her first-ever hunting trip, an antelope buck.

New Hunter Learns to Thrive in the Wild

Growing up in Chicago, Antonette Coffee associated guns with violence. Then she learned to be a hunter. Now she eats what she kills, and gives thanks.

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Lights, Mariah Carey and Cats  

Just like that, the holiday season is here. Enjoy your turkey dinner and set the weekend itinerary around Thursday night’s Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Mariah Carey at T-Mobile Center, Black Friday Record Store Day and Sunday’s big Sporting KC match.  Thursday, Nov. 23  5 – 8 p.m. Get your Thanksgiving nap in and head to The 94th…

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A tunnel of colorful holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Festival of Lights, K-Pop, Holiday Shopping

Get a jump on holiday shopping, sip on French wine or take a festive stroll through the brisk night air at Powell Gardens this weekend. Friday, Nov. 17 5 p.m. Buffalo State Pizza, 1815 Wyandotte St., and Alliance Française de Kansas City will celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau at the Crossroads pizza joint Friday evening. The annual…

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