Arts & Culture

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

A beer flight. The Parkville Microbrew Fest is returning in October after a one-year hiatus.

Weekend Possibilities | Parkville Brewfest, Okoye Celebrity Roast and ‘Friends of Dorothy’ at the Gem Theater

This weekend features lots of live music, Parkville Brewfest and festivals in Waldo and Brookside.

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Tonight on Kansas City PBS: ‘Art Moves Us’

Kansas City PBS and ArtsKC, the nonprofit regional arts council, have produced “Art Moves Us,” a new hour-long special exploring how the arts impact and shape our lives and community.

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A man dressed as Abraham Lincoln peaks around a wall.

Now Presenting: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln historic impersonators gathered in the small town of Lecompton, Kansas, as part of their annual conference with the Association of Lincoln Presenters.

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Aerial view of Truman Sports Complex

After 50 Years at Truman Sports Complex, Royals and Chiefs Looking at Amicable Split

After a half century of being a couple at the Truman Sports Complex, the Chiefs and Royals are leaning toward an amicable breakup — at least that’s the takeaway team executives offered last week.

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Roshan Paiva acting in the “The Hindu and the Cowboy.”

A ‘Miraculous’ Local Play Poised to Reach a Wider Audience

“The Hindu and the Cowboy,” a Kansas City-based play that premiered in 2004, now may have new life around the country.

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Broomsquire Amanda Lee Lazorchack at the entrance of her workshop.

A Broomsquire Walks Among Us

Local artist Amanda Lee Lazorchack makes handcrafted brooms in the ancient way. This is her story.

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Kid holding flower

Weekend Possibilities | Earth Day, Planet Comicon and Snoop Dogg

It’s a busy weekend, from an Earth Day celebration and Planet Comicon, to Midwest Pottery Fest and Record Store Day.

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The north-facing view of the downtown skyline from Percheron on top of the Crossroads Hotel.

curiousKC | A Guide to Rooftop Patios in Kansas City

Here’s a guide to Kansas City’s best rooftop decks and patios.

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Co-curator RJ Junger stands in the foyer inside Sapien Gallery.

Sapien Gallery Connects Kansas City Artists to the World

Sapien Gallery is a gallery and artspace project run by and for artists of any medium in Kansas City and beyond.

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Easter eggs in a basket

Weekend Possibilities | New Beer Garden, Egg Hunts and Opening Day at Overland Park Farmers’ Market

Options include an adult egg hunt, the Free State Festival in Lawrence and Overland Park Farmers’ Market’s opening day.

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