Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
Building Up Low-Income Youth in Lawrence with Skateboards
Lawrence community leaders and skaters saw a need they could fill and stepped up, offering low-income youth free skateboards.
Weekend Possibilities | Celebration at the Station, Lawrence Busker Fest, The Mavericks
Memorial Day weekend festivities range from Celebration at the Station to Lawrence Busker Fest and The Mavericks at Knuckleheads.
New Perspectives Emerge on Hyatt Regency Skywalks Collapse
Two new books offer fresh perspectives on the Hyatt Regency skywalks collapse, regarded as the most devastating structural collapse in U.S. history.
Harmony Project Helps Young Northeast KC Musicians to Thrive
Harmony Project is making a difference in the lives of young musicians in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City, offering a path to higher education.
Weekend Possibilities | Jazzy Jackie, KC Folk Fest and Willie Nelson
Between a jazzy tribute to Jackie Robinson at the Gem Theater, Kansas City Folk Fest and Willie Nelson at Azura Amphitheater, May’s penultimate weekend will have plenty of songs to fill the air. Friday, May 19 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Kansas City Community Gardens, 6917 Kensington Ave., will host What’s Really Bugging You? Insects in…
Nick’s Picks | Missouri’s Transgender Restrictions and KC’s Charter Changes
Top stories this week include new Missouri transgender restrictions, possible changes to Kansas City’s charter and graduation for many local students.
Weekend Possibilities | Mother’s Day, SERV, Space Camper
Your weekend possibilities in Kansas City include brunch, booze and ballet on Mother’s Day. Other options include pickleball at SERV and a Space Camper event.
Tap List | New Owners Party at Outfield Beer Co.
A party for the new owners of Outfield Beer Co. tops the weekly news roundup from the Kansas City craft beer scene.
Weekend Possibilities | Kentucky Derby Parties, NASCAR, Cinco de Mayo
Race into May’s first weekend for Kentucky Derby and NASCAR Cup action across Kansas City. But don’t forget a margarita on Cinco de Mayo.
Small Businesses Shocked by Low NFL Draft Sales, Now Wary of World Cup
A massive surge in visitors and foot traffic as Kansas City hosted its first NFL Draft failed to generate sales for small businesses outside the event grounds.