Arts & Culture
Harry Truman’s Remarkably Fraught First Political Campaign
Harry Truman almost was the president who never was. His first campaign, waged a century ago, was fraught with missteps that could have ended his political career.
Union Station Named Among ‘Most Beautiful Train Stations’ in the World
Kansas City’s Union Station has been named one of the 37 most beautiful train stations in the world by Architectural Digest.
Black Cowboys: Then and Now
Horseman and children’s author Trae Venerable is a living legacy of underappreciated Black cowboys.
Weekend Possibilities | Fringe Fest, Shrek Pop-Up Bar and Harry Potter’s Birthday
KC Fringe Fest performances, a pop-up dedicated to everyone’s favorite ogre and all sorts of outdoor experiences are among your weekend possibilities.
Passion Project: 2000 Vine Street’s ‘Cultural Inheritance’
The revitalization of the two oldest public works buildings in Kansas City, abandoned since 1978, is nearly complete, according to the leaders of the 2000 Vine Street project.
Precision Mazes Offer More Than ‘Simply a Walk In the Corn’
How one Kansas City family uses farm science to create meaningful corn mazes and crop art across North America.
KC Filmmakers Tee Up Documentary on Black Golfers
In March 1950, four Black men placed their fees on the counter of the whites-only Swope Memorial Golf Course and left to tee off. Slashed tires, broken windows and a decade-long battle to assert the right for equal play on Kansas City’s golf courses ensued.
‘Bel Air’ TV Show Created by Native Kansas Citian Opens New Vistas for Kansas City Artists
Peacock television show “Bel-Air,” the brainchild of Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper, has showcased the works of several Kansas City artists.
Local LGBTQ Artists Discuss Embracing Their Authentic Selves
In this photo series, Flatland visited the studios of seven different artists to delve into their creative spaces and learn about how their work connects them to the LGBTQIA+ community.
25 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Kansas City, and to Keep Supporting Black Communities
Celebrate Juneteenth by attending events, shopping with Black-owned businesses, supporting Black-led organizations, and learning more about our community’s history.