Painter and poet Albert Bloch.

Art House Extra | Is Albert Bloch the Greatest Artist You’ve Never Heard Of?

A new documentary, “AB: The Life and Work of Albert Bloch,” seeks to elevate the reputation of one of the founding members of the expressionism movement.

A crowd at recordBar

Missouri’s Struggling Live Venues Beseech Gov. Mike Parson: ‘We’re looking for a lifeline here’

This week, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson received a letter from the Missouri Entertainment Alliance asking for funds to save the state’s live-entertainment industry.

A light display at KC Pumpkin Patch.

Weekend Possibilities | Seeing Santa, Drive-Through Light Display and Arena Soccer All-Star Game

This weekend will feature a few chances to (safely) meet Santa, paint the perfect holiday portrait, or check out holiday light display.

A boy in a Santa hat leads his family through the trees at Pumpkins and Pines.

Shivered Timbers: Cold Season Brings Surging Demand for Firewood and Real Christmas Trees

Christmas tree and firewood demand is up, as the pandemic forces people to celebrate the season from their own homes.

Waddell & Reed Sold, Future of Downtown HQ Plans Uncertain

By Kevin Collison Waddell & Reed has been sold to an Australian global financial firm, casting a big shadow over its plans to relocate its headquarters to a $148 million downtown tower under construction that was approved for tax incentives only a year ago. The Overland Park-based firm announced late Wednesday it has entered into…

The 18-story Waddell & Reed headquarters is now under construction at the southwest corner of 14th and Baltimore.

Waddell & Reed Sold, Future of $148 Million Downtown HQ Project Uncertain

Waddell & Reed has been sold to an Australian global financial firm, casting a shadow over its $148 million downtown headquarters project now being built.

Urban Hikes Explores History, Architecture and Art with Exercise to Boot

By Kevin Collison Lisa Peña traces her inspiration to launch Urban Hikes Kansas City to her childhood days exploring the woods near her home in the Rosedale neighborhood of KCK. “As I got older, I realized how much I like being outdoors,” she said. “I also loved Kansas City growing up and tried to visit…

Waterfowl take flight at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl, and Birders, Flock to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Missouri, is a major stopping point for birds during their seasonal migrations.

New Strategy Hopes to Reanimate Disney Laugh-O-Gram Building

By Kevin Collison Backers of the effort to reanimate the historic Laugh-O-Gram building where Walt Disney got his start a century ago believe they finally have a winning strategy to complete the languishing project. The new plan calls for the building near 31st and Troost to be renovated for multiple uses: a small theater and…

Patio Pale Ale on Border Brewing's new patio

Tap List | Emo, Beer and Leonardo DiCaprio

Here are this week’s new local Kansas City beer releases and events.

Laugh-O-Gram studio building

New Strategy Touted to Reanimate Disney Laugh-O-Gram Building

Backers of the effort to reanimate the historic Laugh-O-Gram building where Walt Disney got his start a century ago believe a new mixed-use approach will enable them to complete the languishing project.

Despite the headquarter's push, this year's decennial Census count faced hurdles

Census 2020: Why Some Parts of the KC Area Were So Hard to Count

Why was it so hard to count the hard-to-count areas in KC? An enumerator explains.

The 2020 World AIDS Day Mural

Kansas City’s World AIDS Day Mural Delivers a Message: Stigma = Hate

A new mural created by the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City seeks to destigmatize being HIV-positive.

Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Your Guide for a Busy Week, and Holiday Season Ahead

Nick’s Haines offers your guide for a busy week in news, and a number of upcoming holiday season events.

Rev. Rob Carr

Retired Religious Leaders Reflect on Their Careers

Two retired members of the clergy reflect on their careers.