Arts & Culture

Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.

A Bob's 47 stein.

Weekend Possibilities | ¡Oktoberfiesta!, Virtual Reality Haunts and PorchFestKC

Make room for fall festivals, fiestas and frights scheduled for this fine October weekend – along with a variety of live music options. Friday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s, 2475 Grand Blvd., Brick or Treat Monster Party is a not-so-scary option this spooky season. Kids can build a pumpkin from…

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Dulcinea Herrera and her art at Café Corazón.

We Are Latinos II | Blending Coffee and Art at Café Corazón

Dulcinea Herrera, co-founder of Café Corazón, also creates abstract art, still life paintings, digital designs and websites.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Holiday, House Fight and War in Israel

This week’s news includes a federal holiday, a debate over who should be Speaker of the House and a war in Israel.

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An on-stage Oktoberfest celebration with women holding steins.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Oktoberfest, Monster Trucks and Witches Night

The spooky scene around Kansas City is ramping up. If that’s too frightful, have a beer at KC Oktoberfest or celebrate the music of the 1970s.

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Emmy Awards

Kansas City PBS Wins 3 Regional Emmy Awards

Kansas City PBS is the recipient of three regional Emmy Awards in 2023 for its coverage of politics, government and public affairs.

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A rendering of the new option for a South Loop Link park that calls for a 'double superblock' that would close Walnut and Baltimore.

South Loop Park Linked to $685M Investment, 1,200 Apartments

Backers of a South Loop park atop Interstate 670 say the project could spark $685 million in construction that would include about 1,200 apartments downtown.

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A beast-like creature waves at the camera in front of The Beast Haunted House.

Weekend Possibilities | The Beast, Beyoncé and NHL Hockey

The only thing scarier than “The Exorcist” showing Sunday night at Screenland Armour in North Kansas City might be ticket prices to get in the door to see Beyoncé at Arrowhead. Other options as calendars turn to October include an NHL preseason game, haunted houses and George Lopez at the Uptown Theater. Friday, Sept. 29…

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Another Big Apartment Plan in Works for West Plaza

By Kevin Collison A 10-story apartment project is being proposed at 4627 Madison near the Country Club Plaza by Block Real Estate Services, just across the street from another residential tower being pursued by the firm. Plans filed with the city indicate the proposed development would include 218 apartments on top of a four-level, 477-space…

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Rendering of the 10-story 4627 Madison apartment project near the Country Club Plaza.

Another Big Apartment Plan in Works near Country Club Plaza

A 10-story apartment project is being proposed near the Country Club Plaza by Block Real Estate Services, the latest housing plan near the shopping district.

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Bill and Christy Gautreaux with part of their collection inside their home.

Bill Gautreaux Carries on Kansas City’s Legacy of Collecting and Sharing Art

In the wake of some noteworthy deaths, Bill and Christy Gautreaux are carrying on Kansas City’s proud legacy of art collecting and philanthropy.

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