KC Filmmakers Tee Up Documentary on Black Golfers
In March 1950, four Black men placed their fees on the counter of the whites-only Swope Memorial Golf Course and left to tee off. Slashed tires, broken windows and a decade-long battle to assert the right for equal play on Kansas City’s golf courses ensued.
Big West Bottoms Redevelopment Plan Backed by City, Stirs Fears of Some Neighbors
By Kevin Collison SomeraRoad’s ambitious proposal to transform a sleepy section of the West Bottoms into a “dynamic” mixed-use district has strong support from City Hall but awakened worries of some longtime denizens. In recent weeks, the zoning change required for the sweeping redevelopment concept by the New York developer has received unanimous approval from…
Weekend Possibilities | Party Arty 2022, Black Playwright Festival and Art That Blows
Ease into the dog days of summer with an assortment of weekend activities, from a ritzy evening at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to the return of Crown Center’s free WeekEnder music and movie series.
Ambitious West Bottoms Plan Sparks Gentrification Debate
SomeraRoad’s ambitious proposal to transform a sleepy section of the West Bottoms into a “dynamic” mixed-use district has strong support from City Hall and awakened worries of some longtime denizens.
Crown Center Launches ‘Jungle Cruise’ to Start WeekEnder Series
Free live music and movies return to Crown Center Square when the annual WeekEnder event kicks off this Friday with the Damien Gunn band and Jungle Cruise. Throughout July, local bands and classic movies will be featured along with food and drink beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend for what’s described as…
Missouri Voting Guide: What to Know About the 2022 Election
Here’s a guide to help you navigate Missouri’s 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.
‘Iconic Restaurants of Kansas City’: New Book Offers a History of Kansas City Eats
Andrea Broomfield, an English professor at Johnson County Community College, has written “Iconic Restaurants of Kansas City,” a history of local dining culture.
LA Gaming Tech Company Leases Space at P&L District
Mythical Games, a Los Angeles-based game technology company, is opening an office in the Power & Light District that could employ up to 100 people. The firm is occupying the 16,000 square-foot space at 1321 Baltimore formerly occupied by Visit KC. “We’re thrilled to take the next step in our rapid growth as we expand…
Tap List | Grains & Taps Opens Second Location
Grains & Taps is opening a second location at the Pine Tree Plaza shopping center in Lee’s Summit.
‘Bel Air’ TV Show Created by Native Kansas Citian Opens New Vistas for Kansas City Artists
Peacock television show “Bel-Air,” the brainchild of Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper, has showcased the works of several Kansas City artists.