Arts & Culture

Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.

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Art House | The Hard Work Behind Hearty Laughter

Kansas City filmmakers Lolo Loren and Patrick Poe discuss how to provoke laughter in comedies such as “Almost, Sorta, Maybe” and “Vegan Apocalypse.”

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Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Watch Party, Daniel Tiger, Onesie Bar Crawl

Can’t wait until Chiefs kickoff? Fill up on fun before the big game this weekend with at Rewind Video, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac or an ultra-cozy bar crawl.

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Martin Luther Jr. stands at a pulpit, with a light shining behind him. Jr. was a speaker at the Mammoth Rally on May 3 in the late 1950s.

For Black leaders in Kansas City, MLK Day is a Hectic — and Empowering — Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day for leaders in Black communities to connect to something bigger and encourage better support for African Americans.

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Flatland Reshapes Editorial Direction, Elevating Commitment to Social Equity

Flatland, Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, announces an editorial shift, marking an evolution in its mission, content strategy and community engagement.

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The civil rights leader Martin Luther King waving to supporters

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation

Stark realities about racial wealth gaps in America will shape local discussions this year to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

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