Arts & Culture

The cast of a Cirque du Soleil show on stage.

The Weekend Starts Today

Most holidays have some sort of spiritual or historical significance — an underlying theme that gives meaning and purpose to the festivities. Not so for New Year’s Eve. Dec. 31st doesn’t commemorate a religious event or the founding of a nation. The holiday exists as a quirk of timekeeping, and celebrating it makes as much sense…

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A ballerina touching a canvas that rads "2017."

Preview: Art in the Year Ahead

In Kansas City, the arts have long been an engine for growth. During the city’s first golden age, jazz was the dominant medium. In the 21st century, though, visual arts have led the way. That leadership should continue in 2017, with a concornopia of impressive events and exhibits to keep our city at the forefront….

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A scoop of ice cream.

Betty Rae’s Closes (For the Season) & Other Weekend Possibilities

Some will tell you there’s a time and place for ice cream. I would tell you, as Les Miserables would also tell you, that time is now and the place is here. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream (7140 Wornall Road) is closing for the season tonight at 10 p.m. Our ice cream partner on this summer’s Float…

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The Weekend Starts Today

Let’s face it. Christmas isn’t the best time to get out and party. It’s a time to for folks to gather at home with their families and, possibly, become annoyed at them. Accordingly, with Christmas on Sunday and Hanukkah starting Saturday, there’s simply not that much going on around town. Nevertheless, cabin fever is a…

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Lemon cake

SantaCon & Other Weekend Possibilities

No, that’s not your imagination. Santa is taking over Lawrence this weekend. SantaCon is back at The Sandbar (17 E. 8th St., Lawrence, Kansas) on Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m. It’s a pub crawl and meet up and there are more beards on ladies than you can believe. Santas are asked to contribute $5 to…

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