Arts & Culture

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The Art of (Beer Labels)

Our photography series, “The Art of (KC),” brings you beautiful, thought-provoking and compelling images of what makes our city tick — or in this case, drink beer. This week, we’re taking a look at the often overlooked art of beer labels. Those thoughtfully designed stickers and cans are part of what makes Kansas City such a beer-friendly place to…

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Everything bagels from Meshuggah Bagels

Ethnic Enrichment Fest & Other Weekend Possibilities

See the world without leaving Swope Park (4600 E. 63rd St.). The Ethnic Enrichment Festival is from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. There are traditional dance performances, crafts for purchase, and cuisine from across the globe — think crepes to ceviche. Admission…

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Hello Atelier | Legos and Letterpress

Today’s podcast guests, Michelle and Angie Dreher, are sisters who are also business partners. They are the dynamic duo behind Two Tone Press, a thriving design studio that creates colorful and textural prints, cards and wedding invitations. Listen in as we talk about how to get over workplace disagreements, the joy of getting your hands…

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Hand Pies, Grape Harvesting & Other Weekend Possibilities

Waldo Thai Place (8431 Wornall Road) opened this Wednesday in the former Swagger space. The restaurant run by the Liberda family, who has owned and operated several area Thai restaurants over the past two decades, has main dishes (gaeng gai, a coconut red curry, and fried rice) and shareable plates (house fried chicharrones called Buddha Chips,…

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Sympathetic Vibrations | End of the Run

There will likely be hugs and tears tomorrow night at The Rino, as local alt rock trio Run With It completes its victory lap with one final show. And while their swan song will be the end of an era for one of this city’s more successful acts, Miguel Caraballo (guitar and vocals), Daniel Cole…

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