Arts & Culture

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

Steamboat Willie is the first version of Mickey Mouse

Free (Steamboat) Willie: How Walt Disney’s Original Mouse Could be Entering the Public Domain

Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey Mouse, could enter the public domain in 2024.

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Kansas Jayhawks basketball

Basketball Coaches Association May Bounce Out of KC

The National Association of Basketball Coaches, a small organization with an outsized role bringing major tournaments worth millions of dollars to downtown, is considering moving out of Kansas City.

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Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

Ticket Prices for Chiefs-Browns Playoff Game Soar

The hottest ticket in town caught fire following the Cleveland Browns’ Sunday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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New Track for Proposed Freight House Apartment Project

By Kevin Collison The Tracks 215 apartment proposal for the Freight House District, first unveiled in early 2019, has picked up a new developer with a track record of bringing residential projects to fruition. Milhaus, the Indianapolis firm behind the recently-opened Artistry KC apartment project, has joined the project planned for a parking lot next…

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Weekend Possibilities | Blue River Therapy Hike, KC Restaurant Week and Stand-Up Comedy

Start the new year off with a head clearing hike, discounted bites across the metro and some wine.

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A "Snow Globe" dining experience atop Hotel Kansas City.

Weekend Possibilities | New-Look New Year’s Celebrations, Hotel Kansas City Snow Globes and Where to Watch the Chiefs

Weekend Possibilities rings in the new year.

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Miracle at Rockhill, a holiday-themed pop-up at the Rockhille Grille, is serving Jingle Balls Nog

Weekend Possibilities | Holiday Pop-ups Open Post Christmas and Other Merry Leftovers

Whether you are tired of being cooped up with your partner or just sick of stepping on brand-new Legos, getting out of the house after the holiday might be a must. Just make sure to wear a mask. Saturday, Dec. 26 If keeping that holiday spirit rolling is the plan, book a table at Miracle…

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Here's Hartman and Canady seated in their ambulance-turned-camper. (Contributed)

The Campbulance: Converting the Old Into A Vehicle for Adventure

When Kansas City couple Jasmine and Myles put their heads together, they created the “campbulance.” Hint: It’s good for the camper and the glamper.

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KC Performs | Park ICM - Kenny Broberg plays "Nikolai Medtner, Fairytale"

KC Performs | Park ICM’s Kenny Broberg Plays a Nikolai Medtner “Fairy Tale”

KC Performs | Park ICM’s Kenny Broberg plays a Nikolai Medtner “Fairy Tale.”

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Sales director Dwight Barrett and publisher Kathy Feist in their newspaper office in Martin City.

In South Kansas City, Death of Newspapers is Greatly Exaggerated

The Martin City Telegraph is an anomaly in the newspaper business – startup print publication that is growing.

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