Arts & Culture

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

Guadalupe Center in the 1940s. (Missouri Valley Special Collections | Kansas City Public Library)

curiousKC | A Roundup of Latinx Kansas City Stories

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | September 27, 2021

These are Kansas City’s Latino stories. What others should we explore?

Developer Plans ‘Village Square’ for Growing Crossroads Population

By Kevin Collison | September 24, 2021

By Kevin Collison Developer Vince Bryant is converting the half-block on the east side of Walnut from 19th to 20th streets into what he calls the ‘Village Square’ for the growing Crossroads residential population. “This area is surrounded by new residences, REVERB, Artistry (KC) and City Club Apartments,” Bryant said. “This is in the center…

Thousands of festival goers fill the Plaza's streets

Weekend Possibilities | KC Tacos and Tequila Fest, Camp Leavenworth and the Plaza Art Fair

By Clarence Dennis | September 23, 2021

Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest, Camp Leavenworth with Melissa Etheridge and the Plaza Art Fair highlight the weekend in Kansas City.

The Filter podcast hosted by Vicky Diaz-Camacho and Ieshia Downton is back. Season 2 debuts Sept. 29.

Listen: Here’s The Filter Podcast, Season 2 Trailer

By | September 22, 2021

Flatland’s culture show, The Filter Podcast with Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho is back for Season 2 on Sept. 29!

An interior view of House of Sight and Sound

Feedback: Bygone Record Store Still Echoes in Heart of Kansas

By Cami Koons | September 17, 2021

House of Sight and Sound left a lasting legacy in the Salina, Kansas, music scene.

Ribs and chicken sizzle over charcoal at the “Ribstock” barbecue contest in Millard, Neb. (Photos: Brian Seifferlein | Harvest Public Media)

Weekend Possibilities | Alanis Morissette, Brookside Art Annual and the American Royal World Series of Barbecue

By Clarence Dennis | September 16, 2021

Heritage and film festivals, the zoo’s Koala Run 2021 and the American Royal World Series of Barbecue make for a full weekend.

Muhammad Ali interviewed by reporters in London, England,

Muhammad Ali’s Brief Encounter With KC’s Rich Boxing Legacy

By Brian Burnes | September 16, 2021

Muhammad Ali transfixed millions with his boxing, his braggadocio and, ultimately, his bravery in speaking out on the social issues of his time.

The University of California Berkley team included a new ballpark for the Royals as part of their redevelopment proposal for the East Village.

Royals Owner Says Downtown Ballpark ‘One Option,’ Balks at Details

By Kevin Collison | September 15, 2021

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman reaffirmed his interest in a potential downtown ballpark at a much-anticipated press conference Tuesday, but balked at providing details.