Arts & Culture

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

Waterfowl take flight at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl, and Birders, Flock to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Missouri, is a major stopping point for birds during their seasonal migrations.

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Laugh-O-Gram studio building

New Strategy Touted to Reanimate Disney Laugh-O-Gram Building

Backers of the effort to reanimate the historic Laugh-O-Gram building where Walt Disney got his start a century ago believe a new mixed-use approach will enable them to complete the languishing project.

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A scene from "My Sweet Holiday."

Art House Extra | The Gift of ‘My Sweet Holiday’

Art House discusses “My Sweet Holiday,” a romantic movie made in Kansas City that is scheduled to premiere Christmas Day on the Lifetime Channel.

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

KC Performs | A Jazzy Romp Through ‘Union Station’

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra plays “Union Station” on KC Performs.

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Cami Thomas is a native to St. Louis. Her recent work is part of the Reflect / Project series at the Mid-America Arts Alliance

This St. Louis Artist Found Connection in a Time of Disconnection

Câmi Thomas didn’t expect to find connection or inspiration during a pandemic, but her latest work is a result of community support and honest conversations.

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Santa underwater at Sea Life Aquarium.

Weekend Possibilities | Sea of Lights, The Mercury Room and Board Game Brunch

A long list of virtual, scheduled entry and football related events mark Thanksgiving weekend in and around Kansas City.

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Stacy Welkom signing marriage documents.

Zoom Weddings: Proxy Marriages Spike in Pandemic

A quirk in Kansas marriage law offers distant lovers a loophole.

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Say Their Names

Kansas City marks Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020.

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Jessica Page sings "Pennybrook Lane"

KC Performs | ‘Ghost Light’ Song Will Haunt You… In a Good Way

Jessica Page sings “Pennybrook Lane” on “KC Performs.”

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Sporting Kansas City soccer field.

Weekend Possibilities | Sporting KC Playoff Watch Party, Vegan Friendsgiving Pop Up, Virtual Theater and Live Music

The pre-holiday season weekend is marked by plenty of free livestreams and playoff soccer.

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