Arts & Culture

Latino Arts Festival Celebrates Vibrant Culture

By / September 11, 2019 /

The Kansas City area’s Chicanx culture is a fusion of tradition and art. This fusion took center stage at the Latino Arts Festival on Saturday. Horses nodded and pranced to the beat of banda on the grassy side of Bethany Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Lowriders lined the street close by, hoods agape, chrome shining…

Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Stirs the Heart of Country Music

By / September 11, 2019 /

At its very best, it’s not just country music. It’s heart music. As part of our coverage of Ken Burns’ “Country Music” documentary, scheduled to premiere this Sunday on KCPT – Kansas City PBS, we asked local singer-songwriter Scott “Rex” Hobart and music writer David Cantwell to discuss Dolly Parton’s country classic “Coat of Many…

Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”

By / September 9, 2019 /

The “Last Photograph” of Patsy Cline taken by Mildred Keith.

Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Kansas City

By / September 6, 2019 /

Kansas City rock climbing is trending up for adventure-seekers of any skill level.

Weekend Possibilities | Uncorked: KC Wine Festival, the Gay Softball World Series, And Art Westport

By / September 5, 2019 /

A few food and drink festivals, the Gay Softball World Series, and Art Westport highlight September’s first non-holiday weekend in KC.