Arts & Culture

Louise Graul, a recent nursing school graduate, arrived in South Vietnam in 1969. In 2015 this photo appeared on the cover of her book -- writing as Lou Eisenbrandt -- “Vietnam Nurse: Mending & Remembering.”

Veterans Who Write: Sharing Their Stories, Seeking Peace

Many Kansas City area veterans have chosen to write – often several decades after the fact – stories about their military experiences. Here are their stories.

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Jason Sudeikis sings into a microphone

Weekend Possibilities | THUNDERGONG!, GloWild and Monet

Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen and friends come to Kansas City in the name of hilarity and charity.

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Apartment Tower with Affordable Units Proposed for Crossroads

By Kevin Collison Copaken Brooks is pursuing a 14-story apartment project at 1818 Main that is expected to include affordable units, according to a neighbor briefed on the plan. The proposed development, which would be located on the streetcar line, was mentioned in a blog post in early October by Jon Copaken, principal with the…

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A scene from the short film, "Body Paragraphs."

Art House | ‘Body Paragraphs’ Ponders Teen Struggle for Self-Esteem

Here’s a bit of advice. Keep an eye on emerging writer/director Erika Lobati, whose latest short film is a compelling and comedic mediation on body image.

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Entry of Rainy Day Books.

New Edition of a Classic Story: Made in KC Founders Lead Group Buying Rainy Day Books

The longtime owners of Rainy Day Books have sold the popular business to a group determined to uphold the customer experience and grow the business.

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