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The Kansas City Symphony's view of the Celebration at the Station.

A Different View of Celebration at the Station This Memorial Day

Kansas City Symphony musicians reflect on the pivot from a live Celebration at the Station performance to a highlights broadcast on KCPT forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Art House Episode 4

Art House: Pondering the Future of Film Following a Pandemic

Screenland Armour Theatre co-owner Adam Roberts and Kansas City filmmaker Anthony Ladesich ponder the future of film creation and exhibition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Irish Fest crowd gathers below the Kansas City skyline.

KC Irish Fest Making Big Changes Due to Pandemic

As a member of Gen Z might say, Kansas City Irish Fest will definitely “hit different” in 2020. Blame the pandemic. On Thursday, festival organizers announced that the three-day celebration of Irish culture, which was set for Sept. 4-6, will not take place in its traditional form at Crown Center, as unknowns swirl surrounding the…

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A disc golf basket in Kessler Park on Cliff Drive.

A Germ Expert Offers Advice Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

An infectious disease specialist offers tips on how to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Couple Relocate Wellness Clinic from Crossroads to Calmer Digs in Union Hill

By Kevin Collison Chris Powell and Jennifer Kieltyka have left the bustle of the Crossroads District and found a quieter place for their acupuncture and wellness clinic by Union Cemetery near Crown Center. “The Crossroads was getting crowded and busy and we saw this building,” Kietyka said. “It’s a not too busy road and not…

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