Arts & Culture

The Gem Theater marquee

Weekend Possibilities | Mardi Gras, Miles Davis and a Japanese Film Fest

Multiple Mardi Gras celebrations, a Japanese film fest and a “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” premiere make up a busy mid-February weekend in Kansas City.

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John McGrath, Erin Hamer-Beck and Emily Woodring discuss the role of women in film on "Art House."

‘Art House’ Examines the Role of Women in Cinema

Flatland’s new episode of “Art House,” a program for cinephiles, explores the role – or lack of them – of women in cinema.

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Muhammad Ali interviewed by reporters in London, England,

Nelson-Atkins Rolls Out ‘Image of a Champion’ Events

The museum announced multiple events in support of new Gordon Parks, Muhammad Ali exhibit.

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Ieshia and Vicky, Filter podcast hosts

Introducing a new podcast from Flatland: ‘The Filter’

Flatland is launching a new podcast, “The Filter,” to examine under-reported cultural issues in the Kansas City area.

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Ballerinas on stage in the production of Swan Lake.

Weekend Possibilities | Valentine’s Day, Swan Lake, and the Kansas City Golf Show

Why waste time waiting for reservations on Valentine’s Day when there’s the whole weekend to woo that special someone in Kansas City?

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