The Filter Ep. 5 | ‘Be Free’

The Filter podcast talks about the evolution of slavery, starting with Juneteenth and book-ending with the Black Lives Matter movements.

Seventh Annual Art in the Loop Blossoms with Poppie-Wrapped Streetcar

This summer’s Art in the Loop program is finally rolling in full thanks to the weekend debut of a streetcar wrapped in poppies, probably the most visible aspect of the annual downtown art event. “Hope & Gratitude” a vivid graphic by artist Ada Koch, who has used poppies as a theme for a variety of…

Diametric Brewing Co. taproom.

Tap List | Toasting the Brave Hearts Among Us

The craft brew business isn’t for the faint of heart during this pandemic. So let’s raise a toast for the brave hearts, both old and new, among us.

Outdoor support group

Struggling to Stay Sober During a Pandemic

Support networks are becoming even more important for alcoholics and recovering alcoholics living through a global pandemic.

The Top 10 Most Popular curiousKC Stories This Year

In case you missed it, check out this curiousKC round-up with stories about history, race and more.

Backers of Luxury Hotel Project by Kauffman Center Seek Council Approval

By Kevin Collison Backers of a proposed $63 million ultra-luxury hotel project by the Kauffman Center intend to bring their plan before the Kansas City Council within a few weeks saying they “feel really good” about their prospects for winning a supermajority. “We’ve met with all the Council members and they’ve afforded us an open…

Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Nichols Name Dropping Across Kansas City

Debate over the removal of the J.C. Nichols name from public streets and fountains continues this week, as the city considers stripping pot possession from its criminal codes.

Juneteenth and Civil Rights

Dropping June 24: The Filter Connects the Dots, From Juneteenth to Black Lives Matter

The Filter podcast gives you a brief history lesson on Juneteenth and how race relations unfolded for Black Americans and how it connects to Black Lives Matter movements in KC.

Modern Man Supply Opens in River Market

By Kevin Collison When you’re opening a mostly-men’s clothing and accessories store featuring comfortable  casual look, it helps to exclusively offer a clothing line by Chiefs star Travis Kelce, the embodiment of macho cool. Kelce’s “True Colors” line along with shirts by Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi are part of the inventory being offered at…

Spike Lee's new film on Netflix is "Da 5 Bloods."

Art House Extra: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’

Screenwriter Kevin Willmott discusses Spike Lee’s new Netflix film “Da 5 Bloods.”

A mural on Troost Avenue.

Faith Community Gathers on Juneteenth to Pray on Troost

Churches from various denominations will come together on Juneteenth to “Pray on Troost,” forming a human prayer chain stretching the length of Kansas City’s racial dividing line.

The ruins of "Black Wall Street" after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.

Kansas City’s Surprising Connection to the Tulsa Race Massacre

Harold “Hal” Singer, the last survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, has a surprising Kansas City connection.

Brothers Mark and Sean Penechar are co-owners of Seuf Guitars.

‘Sounds of the Soul’ | Making New Guitars That Feel Old

The brothers behind Seuf Guitars are intent on creating guitars that match the look and feel of the vintage instruments they adore.

Platform Ventures Completes Downtown Office Tower Design

By Kevin Collison Platform Ventures has finalized the design for its planned 14-story office building at 13th and Wyandotte and will be seeking new construction bids, hoping to take advantage of a more competitive post-Covid market. “We have achieved 100 percent construction documents this week,” Brian Douglas, project manager, said in an email. “We are…

Screenland Armour Movie Theater's marquee

Weekend Possibilities | Juneteenth, Father’s Day And Pride

Online or in person, summer solstice weekend in Kansas City calls for all sorts of celebration.