Nick’s Picks: Reopening the Economy, Getting Tested, Pandemic Primary
Kansas and Missouri are taking steps to reopen the economy as questions about how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic linger.
No Man is an Island, Even in a Pandemic
No man is an island. So says John Donne’s Meditation 17 in “Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions.” The next stanza goes: “Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” That sentiment feels palpable during these days of pandemic-forced lockdown to Robert Bingaman, a Kansas City painter. He was inspired to make…
Big Apartment Project Proposed Near Plaza at 48th and Belleview
(Updated July 7, 2020. The developer of the proposed Dylan apartment project, Action Pact Design Group, has gone out of contract for the property and the development site is back on the market for sale. Mike Napovanice of Orion Property Group said interest has been expressed by several potential buyers, all of whom would continue…
Art House Extra: A Masterpiece Created ‘In Cold Blood’
Flatland producer John McGrath reviews Richard Brooks’ classic 1967 true crime film “In Cold Blood” in this Art House extra.
Big Apartment Project Proposed Near West End of Country Club Plaza
An eight-story apartment project that would replace what’s currently a half-acre stretch of empty lots on the east side of Belleview Avenue has been submitted to the City Plan Commission for review.
Are You Entertained? A Virtual Weekend Guide to Everything KC
Here’s a selection of (mostly) Kansas City-influenced works to absorb while we are stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artists in Residence: Kansas City Symphony Ponders Beethoven’s Drinking Habits
“Artists in Residence” visits with three members of the Kansas City Symphony about their new podcast, “Beethoven Walks Into a Bar…”
Kansas City PBS Hires Two Reporters to Expand News Coverage
Kansas City PBS, in partnership with Report for America, has hired two additional reporters to expand coverage of rural issues and the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helzberg Has No Plans to Walk Away From Landmark, Despite Webster House Closing
Despite closing the Webster House, the Helzberg family will retain ownership of the building and is considering options for after the COVID-19 stay-at-home order is lifted.
Webster House Closing, but Helzberg has No Plans to Walk Away
By Kevin Collison Faced with a pandemic shut-down and the likelihood its important patron, the Kauffman Center, may remain dark until at least fall, Shirley Helzberg had no choice but to close her labor of love, the Webster House, permanently. “The Kauffman Center isn’t opening until at least fall and the symphony and other arts…
College Towns Hit Census Pothole With Coronavirus
If you want to drive home to college students the importance of filling out the census, you might want to focus on driving home. Brittan Brenner has gained that bit of wisdom as a community development specialist with the city of Pittsburg, Kansas. That thought was not top of mind even a couple years ago…
An Earth Day Like No Other
Earth Day 2020 was supposed to be the stage of global protests in cities across the globe. But recent stay-at-home orders in the wake of coronavirus pandemic has made the mission of local climate activist group Sunrise Movement KC more difficult.
Crossroads Community Kitchen aka The Rieger Serves Big Helpings
By Kevin Collison There has been a lot of generous community response to the Covid-19 pandemic locally, but it would be hard to top the The Regier when it comes to an industrial-strength outpouring of good will–and free food. Since mid-March, the fine dining restaurant at 1924 Main has transformed itself into the Crossroads Community…
Artists in Residence: Elizabeth Stehling
Artists in Residence visits with Kansas City filmmaker Elizabeth Stehling.
Spiritual Seeker Builds Community, One Event at a Time
Mike Matteuzzi has created “Contemporary Spirituality,” a popular series that features speakers who encourage people to learn contemplative practices.