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

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Weekend Possibilities | Nelson-Atkins Reopens, A Silent Movie And More Outdoor Live Music

Whether it’s a silent movie or speeding around Lakeside Speedway, sitting in front of the TV can wait until it’s actually cold.

Irish Fest crowd gathers below the Kansas City skyline.

Weekend Possibilities | Irish Fest Where You Are, LegoLand’s Lombardi Trophy and Cornhole

The long weekend will look and feel a little different this Labor Day, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything to do.  Between Irish Fest’s virtually adjusted activities and some socially-distant cornhole, there should be plenty of chances to kick back before getting back to the office — wherever that is.  Friday, Sept. 4 10…

The Vaile Mansion in Independence

Weekend Possibilities | Vaile Mansion Ghost Hunt, Live Music and Crafts at Kid’s Wonder Workshop

Jazz, rock and roll and classical live music will play August out this weekend as gears shift toward cooler temperatures, ghost stories and the school year. Friday, Aug. 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For those interested in a night on the sofa, consider streaming Shadowball: The Negro Baseball Leagues, a virtual event by The Story…

A group of people enter the Ethnic Enrichment Festival.

Weekend Possibilities | Playing DJ at Border Brewing, Vegan Hot Dogs and Virtual Ethnic Fest

A low-key weekend might be just what the doctor ordered before shutting the door on what may be the strangest summer ever and getting school — in some form — back in session. You can choose from virtual events like the Ethnic Enrichment Festival or a trendy Crossroads pop-up. Of course, live music on a…

Wick and The Tricks performing at Lemonad(e) Park.

Weekend Possibilities | Weston Wine’s Harry Potter Weekend, 816 Day and Other Outdoor Options

Plenty of outdoor activities await anyone who is eager to get out and about despite mid-August temperatures in Kansas City.

Charlie Parker Memorial statue

Weekend Possibilities | Celebrating Charlie Parker, an Outdoor Movie and a Social Justice Bootcamp

Socially distanced concerts, virtual events and volunteer opportunities mark August’s first full weekend in and around Kansas City. For anyone with plans to get out and about, be sure to wear a mask.  Friday, Aug. 7 The National World War I Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, has reopened for in-person visits, but with COVID-19…

Two cardboard cutouts of fans resting in Kauffman Stadium's bleachers, ready for the home opener.

Royals Opener at The K Should Feel Just Like Home

The home opener for the Kansas City Royals is going to feel a little different during this pandemic.

A Royals baseball player

Weekend Possibilities | Royals Watch Party, KC’s New Virtual Reality Bar and Jewish Film Fest

A watch party for the Royals' home opener, KC Jewish Film Fest and KC's newest virtual reality bar Double Tap are in the cards as calendars flip to August.

Monarch butterflies rest on branches.

Weekend Possibilities | Festival of Butterflies, Royals Opening Day, Double Shift’s Anniversary Party

Butterflies, baseball and beer — sounds like summer. Better late than never, baseball is back. While we can’t enjoy a day at “The K” or even frequent some favorite in-door drinking spots, there’s still plenty to fill mid-summer afternoons this weekend across the metro. Friday, July 24 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Each year, millions…

A group of cyclists ride in a pack.

Biking Booms in Kansas City Despite Lagging Infrastructure

Between stay-at-home orders, empty offices and closed gyms due to the pandemic, the bike industry is seeing its biggest boom in a decade.