Arts & Culture

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

J.P. Sell was all smiles after helping Courtney, who has cerebral palsy, catch her first fish.

Fisherman Helps Children With Disabilities Cast for Joy

J.P. Sell shares his skills as a fisherman to improve the lives of children with disabilities.

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Singer Bruce Springsteen with fans

Weekend Possibilities | Bruce Springsteen, Mardi Gras and a Wedding Show

It’s a big weekend for fans of “The Boss.” Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band take the stage at T-Mobile Center Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

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The Union Station stage lit up before dawn on the day of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl championship parade.

A Day to Remember: Chiefs Championship Parade in Pictures

These are the good old days for Kansas City Chiefs fans. Here are some photos to commemorate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl championship parade. Enjoy!

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Diane Charity (second from right) with her family at Parade Park.

Passing the Baton | Diane Charity on the Fight for Fair Housing

Diane Charity talks about her long fight for fair and affordable housing and the creation of KC Tenants on “Passing the Baton.”

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Dawn over downtown Kansas City

Twitter Reacts to Chiefs Super Bowl Win

Presidents, pro wrestlers and Patrick Mahomes super fans took to Twitter to celebrate the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs.

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Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne poses on stage at the KC Live! Chiefs watch party

Weekend Possibilities | Super Bowl Parties, Adam Sandler and Valentine’s Dates

The Super Bowl dominates happenings this weekend in Kansas City, but there’s a full slate of fun on tap before settling in for the big game. As for gameday, it’s watch parties galore. Friday, Feb. 10 5 – 8 p.m. Friday night calls for Family Fun Night at Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway St. The…

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Alvin Brooks and members of the AdHoc Group Against Crime.

Passing the Baton | Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police

Alvin Brooks shares the story behind the creation of the AdHoc Group Against Crime, part of the “Passing the Baton” series.

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Big Apartment Project Being Considered at 14th and Wyandotte

By Kevin Collison A 300-unit apartment project is being pursued for an empty corner at 14th and Wyandotte across from the new Blue Cross building, according to a preliminary development plan filed with the city this week. The early submission, which doesn’t list a developer, calls for a “mixed-use development with on-site parking and ground…

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Two vacant lots downtown.

Apartment Tower Being Considered Next to Power & Light Building

A 300-unit apartment project is being pursued for an empty corner at 14th and Wyandotte across from the new Blue Cross Blue Shield building.

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Woodie Bonds Jr., Kemet Coleman, and Elliott Ivory, the founders of Vine Street Brewing Co.

Weekend Possibilities | Border Collies at Bar K, Vine Street Open House and Aretha Franklin Tribute

Make the most out of the football-free weekend with a chocolate tour in Excelsior Springs, Galentine’s Day at Craft Putt or shopping Cupid’s Gems.

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