Arts & Culture

The NutCracker's Snow Queen poses for the camera.

Weekend Possibilities | ‘The Nutcracker(s),’ Toys for Tots Bar Crawl and The Grisly Hand 

Root for Croatia on Strawberry Hill, crack a Nutcracker Ale or shop for vinyl and chill. Sounds like the weekend to us. Friday, Dec. 9 9 a.m. If you still have World Cup fever, despite the United States’ exit, join the early morning party planned for the Croatia vs. Brazil quarterfinal match Friday morning at…

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Tosin Morohunfola in a scene from "RIDE."

Art House | Rideshare Driver’s Life Takes a Turn in ‘RIDE’

“RIDE” offers a glimpse of the very real risks and rewards faced by rideshare drivers in the emerging gig economy.

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Weekend Possibilities | Christmas on the River, St. Nick’s Day at KC Bier Co. and Neil Young

December’s first weekend is packed with pre-holiday celebrations, from Christmas on The River in Parkville to Santa Paws at Crossroads Hotel.

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Older Youth Case Manager Joe Brecht shares samples of reTreats gourmet dog treats at The City Market on a Sunday morning.

Dog Treats Help Unhoused Youth ReStart Their Lives

A reStart program that produces dog treats also provides an opportunity for houseless people to gain valuable work experience and a pathway to new homes.

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Woman Looking Up

The (R)evolution of the ‘Soft Black Girl’

Many Black women are ditching the expectations of the “strong Black woman” stereotype and tapping into the “soft Black girl” lifestyle focusing on luxury.

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