Arts & Entertainment
Crown Center Holiday Celebration Ringing
Crown Center’s holiday season starts in earnest today with the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree and Santa’s arrival, although his sojourn at the Shops will be a uniquely 2020 experience. This year, it’s Claus vs. Covid and to protect both the jolly fat man and his young fans, Santa will be wearing a mask,…
Union Station Completes Family Scrapbook with Holiday Reflections
By Kevin Collison Faced with the prospect of the Covid Grinch stealing its most popular season, Union Station has improvised a holiday experience it hopes will provide families with festive memories after a tumultuous year. “We didn’t want to cancel the holidays,” said George Guastello, president and CEO of Union Station. “We don’t want kids…
Ambassador Hotel Opens 1930s Style Jazz and Supper Club
Kansas City jazz great Lonnie McFadden has opened a club beneath the Ambassador Hotel that includes an option for patrons to enjoy a three-course meal and listen to the show during the early evening sessions. The new Lonnie’s Reno Club opened earlier this month at the Ambassador at 1111 Grand. The name comes from the…
‘Wrapped with Heart’ Negro Leagues Celebration Rolling
By Kevin Collison It started as a million-dollar year for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum until Covid-19 hit in March. The pandemic forced the cancellation of several events planned this year to celebrate the centennial of the founding of the Negro Leagues and raise money for its museum in the 18th & Vine Historic District….
Troostival Concert Celebrates Black Culture and Troost Revival
By Kevin Collison The first annual Troostival, a celebration of Black creativity and the ongoing revival of a street traditionally associated with Kansas City racial division, will be celebrated this Friday at the Hy-Vee Arena. The approximately seven-hour concert will feature eight musical acts including DJ’s, jazz, hip hop, funk and R&B. You can can…