Arts & Culture

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

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Biking Booms in Kansas City Despite Lagging Infrastructure

Between stay-at-home orders, empty offices and closed gyms due to the pandemic, the bike industry is seeing its biggest boom in a decade.

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Weekend Possibilities | Virtual Fringe Fest, Parking Lot Provisions at The Rieger and Outdoor Activities

This weekend in Kansas City has a little something for everyone, from a virtual Fringe Fest to farmers markets and family yoga.

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College Football Schedules Unsettled As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Kansas

Colleges in Kansas need to make a tough call on football as the number of coronavirus cases climb across the country and in their own ranks.

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Time to Destress: Books With a Kansas City Twist

It’s been an intense several months, so Flatland’s here to offer a list of books by local authors to read as a way to escape.

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The Boulevard Drive-In Theatre

Art House Extra | Boulevard Drive-In Theatre Hosts World Premiere

Flatland spent a recent evening at the Boulevard Drive-In, which hosted the world premiere of “I Am Lisa,” local filmmaker Patrick Rea’s latest movie.

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