Arts & Culture

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

Bringing Back Missing Veterans: ‘Always Loved – Never Forgotten’

By Brian Burnes | November 11, 2021

Over the past 13 months, at least four families in the Kansas City region have received the remains or relics of family members who served in the military that have been missing for as long as 80 years.

Night view, looking north, of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Nelson-Atkins Moves Forward with Pay Raise, New Board Chair, Stronger KC Art Focus

By Julius A. Karash | November 5, 2021

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art recently announced a series of initiatives including higher pay, new board leadership, greater emphasis on diversity, and a Kansas City-focused exhibition series.

Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

Union Station Shines With $5 Million Donation From Sunderland Foundation

By Kevin Collison | November 5, 2021

Union Station has hit the donor jackpot with a $5 million gift from the Sunderland Foundation, a windfall that will greatly enhance the grand building restored with the help of area voters in 1999.

Weekend Possibilities | Apocalypse Meow, Donut Fest and The World’s First Women-Run Record Show

By Clarence Dennis | November 4, 2021

November’s first weekend offers more than a few options for fun in Kansas City.

Vicky Diaz-Camacho (left) poses with her grandfather and sister. (Contributed)

Finding My Identity Through Honoring Dia de Los Muertos

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | November 2, 2021

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has become an evermore important holiday, particularly in Latinx culture.

Glenn North recites "I Sing Their Names" as part of KC Performs.

KC Performs | Deploying Poetry to Say Their Names

By Brad Austin | October 30, 2021

Glenn North’s new poem, “I Sing Their Names,” celebrates Kansas City Black history.

Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, also known as The Queen of Haunts, poses on the steps of The Beast haunted house.

Inside KC’s Creepiest Haunts: The Other Side of the Scare

By Clarence Dennis | October 29, 2021

Come inside, if you dare, some of Kansas City’s creepiest Halloween haunts to learn more about the folks scaring the barbecue sauce out of you.

Illustration of a witch flying on a broom with the moon in the background.

Weekend Possibilities | Harrowing Halloween Weekend Edition

By Clarence Dennis | October 28, 2021

An extra-creepy escape room, Sharks After Dark, ghost hunting, a cemetery stroll and more should scare up some good times this Halloween weekend.

Sophie Blank (left) and brother Calvin pick pumpkins at Johnson Farm every year.

Great Pumpkins Keep Family Traditions Alive, Even Through A Pandemic

By Cami Koons | October 28, 2021

More than 80% of Americans plan to buy at least one pumpkin each fall. Like turkey on Thanksgiving or singing at Christmas, the pumpkin patch has become a family tradition for many.