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Kansas City PBS Earns 11 Regional EMMY® Nominations

Kansas City PBS received 11 nominations for the 2019 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards. The nominations are based on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television. “It’s so gratifying to receive nominations that reflect the diverse content and storytelling across all our services –…

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Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels

The Schemmers and their 23 companions meet the third Friday in September through May. The Harmony Dancers and the 15 other square dance clubs in the Kansas City metro carry on a long tradition that continues today.

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Disc Golf: Kansas City’s Famed Fringe Sport

The variety of disc golf courses around Kansas City reflects years of the city’s rich history in the sport — and they’re open to anyone.

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Irish Fest crowd gathers below the Kansas City skyline.

Weekend Possibilities | Irish Fest, Middle Of The Map Film Fest, And Other Labor Day Weekend Options

Labor Day weekend possibilities include a range of multi-day festivals, a tasty Monday brunch option, and an evening with John Mayer.

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Flatland’s Story On Latinx Murals Published On PBS Newshour’s ‘Arts Hub’

Flatland Story on Latinx Murals Published on PBS Newshour’s ‘Arts Hub’

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