Arts & Culture
Sympathetic Vibrations | Beautiful Stuff
Erik Branstetter has a remarkable reverence for the past. And at his Westport store, It’s a Beautiful Day, Branstetter has created a haven for preserving the spirit of all things 60s and 70s, right down to that sought-after analog sound. The majority of It’s a Beautiful Day is filled with typical head shop fare –…
Spotlight on the Spoken Word | Natasha Ria El-Scari
We’re taking a moment to recognize Kansas City’s wordsmiths. Taken from KCPT’s “Arts Upload,” which has amassed an impressive collection of local poets reading their own works, “Spotlight” gives Flatland a chance to catch up with the artists. We find out what they’re up to and get their take on what to watch in the local and national art scene. This week:…
The Weekender
I’ve done the math. We have now crossed off 325 of 2015’s allotted days. The end game is truly upon us! So buck up, and grab some wassail. Or at least accept the fact that more and more of your weekend options will come with “holiday” somewhere in the description. Lighting With that in mind,…
Spotlight on the Spoken Word | Gustavo Adolfo Aybar
We’re taking a moment to recognize Kansas City’s wordsmiths. Taken from KCPT’s “Arts Upload,” which has amassed an impressive collection of local poets reading their own works, “Spotlight” gives Flatland a chance to catch up with the artists. We find out what they’re up to and get their take on what to watch in the local and national art scene. This week:…
Five Things We Learned About Thomas Hart Benton
“American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood” is a landmark event. The show, which runs until January 3, 2016 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, is the first major retrospective of Benton’s work in more than 25 years. It’s also the first exhibit ever to really put Benton’s work in proper context. Featuring nearly 100 works, including more than 50…