Arts & Culture

Ramadan during a pandemic

KC Families Share How Ramadan Changed This Year

This year, like almost everything, Ramadan looks and feels different than in years past.  At dusk on April 23, Muslims around the world and in Kansas City began the month-long spiritual practice of fasting. Every day, they refrain from eating, drinking and other activities from dawn to dusk. And once the sun sets, it’s time…

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A scene from director Terry Gilliam's "Time Bandits."

Art House Extra: Anthony Ladesich Recommends ‘Time Bandits’

Kansas City-area filmmaker Anthony Ladesich recommends director Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits.”

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Chris Haghirian at 90.9 The Bridge.

Artists in Residence: Chris Haghirian on KC Bands Together

Local music promoter and 90.9 The Bridge radio host Chris Haghirian discusses the KC Bands Together online music event.

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Boulevard Drive-In

Cliffhanger: Boulevard Drive-In Open to Anything for 70th Season

Could it be that, in a plot twist straight out of Hollywood, the coronavirus could suddenly make drive-ins the hub of popular culture again?

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Mel Gibson in "The Road Warrior."

Art House Extra: ‘The Road Warrior’ Will Rev Your Engine

Art House host John McGrath recommends “The Road Warrior.”

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