Clarence Dennis

Clarence Dennis

Kansas City PBS Audience & Digital Content Strategist

Clarence Dennis is the Audience & Digital Content Strategist at Kansas City PBS. Previously, he was a social media manager and regular contributor to Flatland, keeping a pulse on what's happening when it comes to fun around town and covering niche sports. Clarence connected with Flatland in July 2019, following a year in Los Angeles covering the Super Bowl LIII runner-up L.A. Rams. A proud first-generation college graduate of the University of Kansas, Clarence is a passionate fan of the Jayhawks. He's most likely listening to the Grateful Dead.

Stories by Clarence Dennis

A still from 'Shadow Country'

Weekend Possibilities | Jewish Film Fest, Vegan Summer Fest and the Crossroads Pinball Championship

An array of outdoor, at-home and out-on-the-town options make for an awesome weekend to-do list in and around Kansas City.

Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Training Camp, Garth Brooks and Botanical Brewfest

Garth Brooks and Tech N9ne, a ‘90s-themed bash and brewfest, plus Chiefs training camp and the Globetrotters makes for a busy weekend.

One of 13 solar-powered vehicles competing in the American Solar Challenge that begins Tuesday morning in Independence.

Solar Settlers: 1,000-mile American Solar Challenge Sets Off Along Santa Fe Trail

College students from around the world are competing in the American Solar Challenge, a design competition and car race from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, nearly 1,000 miles away.

The Rev. D.A. Holmes (left) receiving an award.

curiousKC | Who was D.A. Holmes and Why Was a School Named After Him?

A curiousKC reader reached out wanting to know more about the Rev. D.A. Holmes, and why a school was named after him. This is his story.

A glass of red wine being poured.

Weekend Possibilities | Missouri Wine & Jazz Fest, Douglas County Fair and Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Your weekend options include a county fair, a free outdoor movie, car races and distinctly different festivals.

A fair food stand.

Weekend Possibilities | Platte County Fair, Christmas in July and Movie On The Water

If you are looking for creative ways to defy soaring temperatures this weekend, we’re here to help.

A ferris wheel

Weekend Possibilities | ‘The Dotte’ County Fair, Trampled Under Foot and Great Car Show

The Wyandotte County Fair finale, two nights of Trampled Under Foot at Knuckleheads Saloon and the Smithville Whiskey Walk should make July’s third weekend a good one.

Pitmaster John Atwell of Jousting Pigs BBQ in Liberty does a Texas-style smoked brisket that exemplifies the motto “competition meets craft.”

Weekend Possibilities | Kansas City BBQ Festival, Rock Island Trail Ribbon Cutting and Water Lantern Festival

Pitmasters will be parked at Arrowhead Stadium all weekend for the Kansas City BBQ Festival. And that’s just one of the appetizing options when it comes to what to do this weekend.

A crowd at recordBar

Kansas City Area Entertainment Venues Get More Than $40 Million in Economic Relief, More to Come

Live entertainment venues, among the hardest hit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, are finally getting some long-sought economic relief from the federal government.

Dean Hotel was more than a 12th Street one-stop-shop for Della Reynolds. It was what she called home for her formative years. (Courtesy | Della Reynolds)

curiousKC: Home Sweet (12th Street) Hotel

The motorcycle trips run together for Della Reynolds.  It was around 1997 — or perhaps closer to 2000 —  at 1019 East 12th Street in Kansas City.  Looking back, she didn’t really want to be there.  But what if her return triggered a memory? Plus, she’d already stopped to survey a city map and locate…