Arts & Culture
Black Appalachian Artists Showcased in Kansas City
“Holler If You See Me: Black Appalachia” is on display at Kansas City Kansas Community College until March 31. Artists explored motifs such as identity, displacement, loss and empowerment.
Landon Laird: Remembering Kansas City’s First Film Critic
Landon Laird served as the Kansas City Star’s film critic for decades, offering a unique local connection to Hollywood.
Thank You Walt Disney Project Secures $2M in Federal Funds
A decades-long effort to redevelop Walt Disney’s original Laugh-O-Gram animation studios will receive $2 million in federal funding.
What’s in a Name? KC Film Documents ‘Black Joy,’ Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
A locally produced film, “Parker,” explores a Black family’s decision to reclaim their name. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The Best Places in the World to Retire Now
Soaring U.S. inflation and a moderating pandemic in much of the world are leading more Americans to pull up stakes and retire abroad.