Arts & Culture

A masked woman holds a dog.

Pet Placement Surges During Pandemic

A population stuck indoors during the global pandemic has given pet placement an all-time boost.

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Yuka Naito-Billen in a surgical mask

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…

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Actor Robert Blake in "In Cold Blod."

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.

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A screen grab from 'Mr. and Mrs. Bridge.' Mr. and Mrs. Bridge.

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.

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Downtown Kansas City Skyline

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.

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