Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
Art House Extra | Detective Chris Rock is Haunted by His Father in ‘Spiral’
Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman, who grew up in the Kansas City area, talks about working with Chris Rock to create “Spiral,” the latest installment in the “Saw” movie franchise.
Weekend Possibilities | Memorial Day Weekend Features Balloons, A Beer Release, The Monarchs and Ballet
The three-day holiday weekend means an extended scroll of what to do with friends and family.
What the Pandemic Taught Us About the End of Life and Grief
What did the pandemic change about the way we process loss, grief and life? Everything.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Ballet at Starlight, Children’s Urban Book Fair, Buds and Suds
On-stage events like KC Ballet at Starlight and Freight Train Rabbit Killer at Lemonad(e) Park, plus the Park Place Farmer’s Market make for a busy weekend outdoors.
Art House Extra | ‘Found Wandering Lost’ Finds An Audience
Filmmaker Nicholaus James discusses “Found Wandering Lost,” which won to big prizes at the recent Kansas City Film Festival International.
Weekend Possibilities | Underachiever’s Run, Crossroads Wine Walk and Two Nights of The Mavericks
Two nights of The Mavericks, plus dinosaurs at Arrowhead Stadium and Kearney’s Strawberry Festival make for a May weekend chock-full of fun.
Art House Extra | Radkey Hits the Road With Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
“What Drives Us,” a new documentary directed by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, features St. Joseph’s preeminent rock band, Radkey.
Weekend Possibilities | Mother’s Day, Tattoo Convention and Baseball: A Musical Love Letter
Celebrating Mother’s Day is front and center, while outdoor movies, a tattoo convention and, of course, live music round out the weekend.
A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo
Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.
Tap List | Farewell To A Kansas City Beer Giant, Rodney Beagle
The Kansas City craft brewing community is mourning the loss of Rodney Beagle.