Arts & Culture

"Art House" guests Michelle Davidson Bratcher and Patrick Rea

Art House | A Celebration of Heartland Filmmaking

“Art House” guests Patrick Rea and Michelle Davidson Bratcher discuss filmmaking in the heartland.

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Monarch butterflies rest on branches.

Weekend Possibilities | Festival of Butterflies, Royals Opening Day, Double Shift’s Anniversary Party

Butterflies, baseball and beer — sounds like summer. Better late than never, baseball is back. While we can’t enjoy a day at “The K” or even frequent some favorite in-door drinking spots, there’s still plenty to fill mid-summer afternoons this weekend across the metro. Friday, July 24 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Each year, millions…

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Main Post Office in Kansas City

More Than Mail: A Brief History of Kansas City Post Offices

The story of Kansas City’s post offices spans the City Beautiful Movement, World War II and some forgotten local architects.

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Steve Carrell and Rose Byrne co-star in "Irresistible."

Art House Extra | ‘Irresistible’ Plays Politics in Rural America

Kansas City filmmaker Patrick Rea reviews the new political satire “Irresistible,” written and directed by Jon Stewart.

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A group of cyclists ride in a pack.

Biking Booms in Kansas City Despite Lagging Infrastructure

Between stay-at-home orders, empty offices and closed gyms due to the pandemic, the bike industry is seeing its biggest boom in a decade.

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