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
Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Watch Party, Dave Chappelle and Fiesta Hispana
Feel that? Fall is around the corner and the festival season is in full swing. Fiesta Hispana gets going Friday night at Barney Allis Plaza, and Friends of Shawnee Town is set for Saturday. There’s also an Official Chiefs Watch Party and stand-up comedy legend Dave Chappelle on the calendar. Friday, Sept. 15 5 –…
Weekend Possibilities | Hot Air Balloons, KC Underground Film Fest and Pokémon
It’s a big weekend for live local music. Concertgoers can pick from Lemonade Social, Jazz Fest in Prairie Village and Celebrate Ameri’kana from Making Movies. Other options include KC Underground Film Festival, Greek Fest and hot air balloons in Topeka. Friday, Sept. 8 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. If you want to “catch ‘em all,” you…
Weekend Possibilities | Labor Day Fests, ‘Endless’ Baseball and Brunch
Hear ye, hear ye. It’s Labor Day weekend in the kingdom and you have options when it comes to food, entertainment and good folly. The three-day break brings the start of the Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs, a boxing match under a bridge in the Crossroads and an “endless” baseball game that will take 100…
Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Preseason, Crossroads Music Fest and Birds
The dog days of summer are here. (Woof.) Beat the back-to-school blues and crazy heat with live music, bird watching and the Chiefs. Friday, Aug. 25 4 – 7 p.m. Compost Collective Kansas City is seeking volunteers for Friday’s Happy Hour Bagging Event at Urbavore Urban Farm, 5500 Bennington Ave. After filling bags with fresh,…
Weekend Possibilities | Ethnic Enrichment Fest, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks
School might be back in session, but that just makes late-summer fun even more precious. Take your pick from Parkville Days, the area’s biggest ethnic festival or a night with rock and roll icons Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks in the world’s loudest stadium. Whatever you do, stay hydrated out there. Friday, Aug. 18 2…
curiousKC | Aging and Long-Term Care in Kansas City
In September, Kansas City PBS and Flatland will explore the challenges facing families and their aging members. “Age-Old Questions” reporting will provide a comprehensive look into many of the questions and concerns related to retirement, finances, caregiving, and the at-home care versus assisted living/nursing home debate, among other issues facing both the aging population and…
Weekend Possibilities | Sunflowers, Vintage Chiefs Market and ‘Little Women’
Sign up for nighttime ziplining at Zip KC. Don’t feel the need for speed? Take it slow this weekend with sunflowers fields, vintage Chiefs shopping or yoga.
Weekend Possibilities | Outlaw Days, Ed Sheeran and a Shrek Fest
August already? Start the unofficial final month of summer strong, with options including live music, a fishing derby and carnival rides at the county fair. Friday, Aug. 4 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Barks in the Bottoms is providing the chance for you and your furry friend to shop, eat and drink together all weekend…
Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Camp, Sinkers Lounge and Margaritaville at ‘The K’
It’s hot out there, folks. Cool off this weekend with some indoor mini golf at Sinkers Lounge, a glass of wine at Vintage 78 or making Chiefs-themed crafts after training camp in St. Joseph. Friday, July 28 4:30 – 11 p.m. Downtown Overland Park’s Vintage 78 Wine Bar, 7251 W. 80th St., opened its doors…
Weekend Possibilities | World Cup, Butterflies and The Beatles
Women's World Cup watch parties, a butterfly festival and a Beatles tribute are among the highlights this weekend in Kansas City.