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
Ballin’ in The Club
For the first time in weeks, the parking lot at 2415 Independence Ave. is full of cars. Running a bit late, John Liberto passes under the red, white and green awning that reads MEMBERS ONLY and enters the American Sons of Columbus social club. He’s welcomed by the smell of cigars, handshakes, kisses and signed…
Weekend Possibilities | Grilled Cheese Fest, Chiefs Fantennial 5K, And KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest
There are about 48 hours between leaving work on Friday and the time you start thinking about work once again on Sunday night. Weekend Possibilities is your roadmap for food, drinks and fun for the perfect Kansas City weekend. Friday, Oct. 4 10 – 11 a.m. There’s a free Jazz Storytelling session at the American…
Lots Of Axes, No Victims
“Kill shot!” Someone screams a blood-curdling war whoop from the back of the warehouse-like room, which smells of sawdust. There’s a loud, distracting, drumroll of sorts, then an axe whirs end over end through the air, thudding into a wall. A group dressed in office attire huddled around a cooler lets out an “Ahhhhhh”. Missed,…
Weekend Possibilities | American Royal Rodeo, Harry Potter Day at Science City, And A Few Fall Festivals
There are about 48 hours between leaving work on Friday and the time you start thinking about work once again on Sunday night. Weekend Possibilities is your roadmap for food, drinks and fun for the perfect Kansas City weekend. Friday, Sept. 27 11 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Start the first weekend of fall early at…
Prime Time for Pickleball in Kansas City
Dubbed “the fastest growing sport in America” by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), Pickleball has come a long way since it was invented on a Saturday afternoon in Washington state back in 1965. It's booming in Kansas City.
Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Art Fair, Troostapalooza And Chiefs Watch Parties
Kansas City's penultimate weekend in September has a lot to offer, from the Plaza Art Fair to Chiefs watch parties and beyond.
Backyards to Big Time: The Cornhole Craze in Kansas City
Founded in 2006, Kansas City Cornhole existed quietly until recently, when the sport half-hilariously was thrust into the niche-sports spotlight, including ESPN.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Beer Fest, American Royal World Series of Barbecue, And Fiesta Hispana
Kansas City's weekend possibilities in the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, KC Beer Fest and KC Fiesta Hispana
Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Kansas City
Kansas City rock climbing is trending up for adventure-seekers of any skill level.
Weekend Possibilities | Uncorked: KC Wine Festival, the Gay Softball World Series, And Art Westport
A few food and drink festivals, the Gay Softball World Series, and Art Westport highlight September's first non-holiday weekend in KC.