Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
KC Celebrates Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker on the Centennial of His Birth
Kansas City PBS presents a film looking back at the 21 years Charlie Parker spent in Kansas City and his long-lasting impression on jazz. “Bird: Not Out of Nowhere” premieres Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. on Kansas City PBS.
Weekend Possibilities | Vaile Mansion Ghost Hunt, Live Music and Crafts at Kid’s Wonder Workshop
Jazz, rock and roll and classical live music will play August out this weekend as gears shift toward cooler temperatures, ghost stories and the school year. Friday, Aug. 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For those interested in a night on the sofa, consider streaming Shadowball: The Negro Baseball Leagues, a virtual event by The Story…
Art House Extra | History Never Repeats, But It Rhymes in ‘The 24th’
There are strong Kansas City ties to “The 24th,” a historical drama based on what was called the “largest murder trial in the history of the United States.”
Weekend Possibilities | Playing DJ at Border Brewing, Vegan Hot Dogs and Virtual Ethnic Fest
A low-key weekend might be just what the doctor ordered before shutting the door on what may be the strangest summer ever and getting school — in some form — back in session. You can choose from virtual events like the Ethnic Enrichment Festival or a trendy Crossroads pop-up. Of course, live music on a…
New Horse Ranch Offers Outdoor Escape During Pandemic
The newly opened Watkins “C” Ranch in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an outdoor escape for folks looking for a break from the pandemic.