Arts & Culture

Cyrus E. Dallin's sculpture of The Scout overlooks downtown from Penn Valley Park.

curiousKC | The Story Behind the Sioux Scout

The curiousKC team recounts the story behind The Scout, an iconic statue of a Native American on horseback overlooking downtown from Penn Valley Park.

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Night view, looking north, of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Nelson-Atkins Moves Forward with Pay Raise, New Board Chair, Stronger KC Art Focus

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art recently announced a series of initiatives including higher pay, new board leadership, greater emphasis on diversity, and a Kansas City-focused exhibition series.

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Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

Union Station Shines With $5 Million Donation From Sunderland Foundation

Union Station has hit the donor jackpot with a $5 million gift from the Sunderland Foundation, a windfall that will greatly enhance the grand building restored with the help of area voters in 1999.

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Sophie Blank (left) and brother Calvin pick pumpkins at Johnson Farm every year.

Great Pumpkins Keep Family Traditions Alive, Even Through A Pandemic

More than 80% of Americans plan to buy at least one pumpkin each fall. Like turkey on Thanksgiving or singing at Christmas, the pumpkin patch has become a family tradition for many.

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A scene from "Overture: The Musical."

KC Performs | S#arp Women Celebrate ‘Another Hat’

KC Performs presents “Another Hat,” a song from “Overture: The Musical,” created by S#arp Women.

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