Arts & Culture

In this July 31, 2015 file photo, Dolly Parton performs in concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

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

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…

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

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

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A climber reaches for the next hold.

Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Kansas City

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

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Kansas Citians mingle and taste wines in Union Station.

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

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

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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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