Cole Blaise
Stories by Cole Blaise
KC Filmmaker Offers Fresh Take on the Fresh Prince
Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper discusses his inspiration for the dramatic reboot of the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and his artistic motivations.
Por siempre 18: Uzi Pecina aparentaba estar bien, pero no era así
Note: To read this story in English click here: “Forever 18” Uzi Pecina portaba una sonrisa contagiosa y un estilo impecable, un completo “sneakerhead”. Como músico, escuchaba música de reggaeton, particularmente Daddy Yankee, y tocaba en la banda de su padre, Trio Aztlan, y en su propia banda, Theta Intellect. Orgullosamente, se identificaba como mexicoamericano….
Lawrence Artist Celebrates People of Color
Lawrence artist Blanca Herrada celebrates family and friends, but the real goal is featuring people of color in her works.
Christopher Elbow Hits The (Sweet) Spot On “The Block”
For chocolates that would make Willy Wonka’s mouth water, look up Christopher Elbow artisanal chocolates in the Crossroads Arts District. Elbow’s culinary resumé is hefty, working anywhere from a line cook in Lincoln County, to the Vegas strip. Cocoa butter is used to paint their galvanizing bon-bons. Elbow keeps it simple and natural, using real…
Novel Start to KCPT’s New Series, “The Block”
Kansas City native Ryan Brazeal shipped out to New York City to hone his culinary skills before bringing his craft back to the Midwest. Throw in Jessica Armstrong’s exquisite desserts, and you have a recipe for enjoyment. Novel has turned New-American cuisine to “Novel-American cuisine” in the Crossroads. Using ingredients from local farmers, Novel creates…
A Ride-Along with KC’s Mayoral Candidates in the Northland
Kansas City mayoral candidates Quinton Lucas and Jolie Justus tour through the Chaumiere neighborhood in the Northland to see first-hand the issues residents care about and share what they plan to do.
KC Mayoral Debate: 5 Key Takeaways
If you were home Wednesday evening enjoying some of your favorite Kansas City PBS programming (we hope!), you are excused for not attending the Kansas City mayoral debate moderated by KCPT’s own Nick Haines. We also understand if you were otherwise indisposed. Polls indicate a large chunk of the electorate remains undecided going into the…
What Are You Most Proud Of?
Melissa is 27 months sober and has never felt better. Her mind is more clear and she’s more focused. She says she never realized how much time and energy was spent around alcohol, but now that it’s out of her life, she’s not looking back. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will…
What Do You Like Most About Yourself?
6lue, pronounced “blue,” is proud of the person he is, and he’s glad to share it with Flatland. When he brings up what from his childhood he misses, he’s nostalgic about time spent with family and how carefree he could be. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories of…