Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
Missouri House Gives Initial Approval to Raising Bar for Voters to Amend the Constitution
Legislation to make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution through the initiative petition process won initial approval in the Missouri House on Wednesday.
The Chiefs Have Enjoyed 5 Straight AFC Championships at Home. ‘It’s Nuts’ for KC Businesses
The Kansas City Chiefs will host the the 5th straight AFC Championship held at Arrowhead Stadium — an NFL-record. It’s a windfall for local businesses.
Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs vs. Bengals, Polar Plunge and Making Movies
There’s quite a weekend on tap in Kansas City. Come Sunday, a trip to the Super Bowl could be the cherry on top.
What’s in a Name? KC Film Documents ‘Black Joy,’ Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
A locally produced film, “Parker,” explores a Black family’s decision to reclaim their name. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Time of Reflection: Soul Searching and Simplicity
Voluntary simplicity is a “less is more” lifestyle focused on the values of personal growth and concern for others. It starts with some soul searching.
Weekend Possibilities | Bowie Fest, Chiefs vs. Jags and Lunar New Year at Made Mobb
The Band That Fell to Earth KC will take the recordBar stage this weekend, with a part of proceeds going to charity. It’s a dandy addition to watching the Chiefs.
Art House | Morgan Dameron Shares Female Filmmaker Perspective
Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Dameron shares how she has balanced her work in independent film with Hollywood blockbusters.
The Best Places in the World to Retire Now
Soaring U.S. inflation and a moderating pandemic in much of the world are leading more Americans to pull up stakes and retire abroad.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Restaurant Week, Taylor Swift and Kids Yoga
The upcoming weekend features a Taylor Swift-inspired pop-up, a celebration of the Chinese New Year and hundreds of special menus for KC Restaurant week.
New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI
Meet Mark Spencer, who was hired in September by the city’s aviation department to serve as arts program coordinator at Kansas City International Airport.