Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
Weekend Possibilities | ‘The Nutcracker(s),’ Toys for Tots Bar Crawl and The Grisly Hand
Root for Croatia on Strawberry Hill, crack a Nutcracker Ale or shop for vinyl and chill. Sounds like the weekend to us. Friday, Dec. 9 9 a.m. If you still have World Cup fever, despite the United States’ exit, join the early morning party planned for the Croatia vs. Brazil quarterfinal match Friday morning at…
Art House | Rideshare Driver’s Life Takes a Turn in ‘RIDE’
“RIDE” offers a glimpse of the very real risks and rewards faced by rideshare drivers in the emerging gig economy.
Weekend Possibilities | Christmas on the River, St. Nick’s Day at KC Bier Co. and Neil Young
December’s first weekend is packed with pre-holiday celebrations, from Christmas on The River in Parkville to Santa Paws at Crossroads Hotel.
Dog Treats Help Unhoused Youth ReStart Their Lives
A reStart program that produces dog treats also provides an opportunity for houseless people to gain valuable work experience and a pathway to new homes.
The (R)evolution of the ‘Soft Black Girl’
Many Black women are ditching the expectations of the “strong Black woman” stereotype and tapping into the “soft Black girl” lifestyle focusing on luxury.
Ken Burns on ‘Our America: A Photographic History’
Documentarian Ken Burns’ new book of photography, 15 years in the making, tells the story of the U.S. and us.
Weekend Possibilities | USA vs. England, Wheel of Fortune and All of the Lights
Whether entertaining out-of-town guests or trying to get away from them, there’s soccer, shopping and the chance to spin the wheel coming this Thanksgiving weekend.
Art House | Panic in ‘The Pulpit’
“The Pulpit: Prelude” is a short film that tracks growing tensions surrounding a progressive pastor in a small rural community.
Q&A With Matt Besler: World Cup Preview, Remembering Ronaldo and Looking Ahead to 2026 in KC
Flatland reached out to Matt Besler for a World Cup preview, a trip down memory lane and thoughts on Kansas City’s bid to host games in 2026.
Weekend Possibilities | World Cup Watch Party, Nighthawk and Early Winter Magic
The beautiful game interrupts regularly scheduled American football programming starting Sunday.