Arts & Culture

Kansas City-based author and illustrator Shane W. Evans.

KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On

By Mary Sanchez | April 6, 2023

A Kansas City-based author of children’s books recently learned his work was on a list of the most banned picture books. Here’s how he responded.

Between rows of piano keys (stacked vertically) we see plaques that read "Reuter Organ Company" A hand reaches to play several keys.

The Resonant Legacy of Pipe Organs in Lawrence, Kansas

By Cami Koons | April 5, 2023

Lawrence has an honored place in the world of pipe organs. It is home to both Reuter Organ Co. and one of the nation’s largest university organ departments.

White Castle founders Walt Anderson and Billy Ingram stand next to two automobiles outside of White Castle number 10, located at 318 West Douglas Avenue in Wichita, Kansas. The sign on the building reads: "White Castle System, Inc. No. 10 - Hamburger - Buy 'em by the sack 5¢ Anderson and Ingram." Two employees can be seen posing in the window, which advertises "Good coffee 5¢ Cold drinks."

White Castle Didn’t Just Invent Sliders. The Kansas Chain Created a Playbook for American Fast Food

By Mackenzie Martin, KCUR 89.3 | March 24, 2023

White Castle began in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas, where its ingenious small hamburgers kicked off a national craze and inspired imitators of all shapes and sizes.

A woman with long curly hair, in a black silk shirt and black fedora hat looks into the camera.

Latin Grammy-Nominated Artist Hosting Event for Women’s History Month: ‘You’re Not Alone’

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | March 17, 2023

Grammy-nominated artist, Mireya Ramos, launched an inaugural Women’s History month event, “Ladies Rock.” It’s interactive and meant to empower women to create.