Arts & Culture
Nick’s Picks | Andretti, FIFA, Petition and More …
From Shutdown to Epstein Now that the federal government shutdown is over, our major news outlets need another big drama to focus on. They seem to have found it in the Epstein files. The House is expected to vote Tuesday on releasing the final documents relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The…
Area crop artist’s latest work celebrates U.S.-Mexico ties
Kansas soil, cleared of vegetation to reveal a rich brownish mauve, forms the indigenous woman’s skin. Sand, mulch, woodchips, and compost are layered and sculpted to form the rest of the portrait titled “Young Woman of Mexico.” Stan Herd has sculpted similar images for more than 30 years in places like Brazil, China, and Cuba….
Nick’s Picks | Layoffs, World Cup, ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and More…
The Big Shutdown Nearly two thousand auto workers at GM’s Fairfax plant are being pink-slipped today. General Motors is temporarily shutting down production at the Kansas City, Kansas, facility to transition to electric vehicles. The move signals the end of the line for the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevy Malibu, two models that are being…
Nelson-Atkins Museum Sells Monet Masterpiece for $21.7M
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has sold artist Claude Monet’s “Mill at Limetz, 1888” through Christie’s auction house for $21.7 million, meeting expectations.
Weekend Possibilities | Kelce Jam, KC Folk Fest and Pete Davidson
A busy weekend around town brings all sorts of live music to the stage – both local artists at KC Folk Fest to major acts at Kelce Jam.