Arts & Culture

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

A fire performer in black stands waving flames in the dark forest.

Weekend Possibilities | Dark Forest, Día de los Muertos and Dogtober Fest

Would you explore a pitch-black 19th century jail alongside paranormal investigators? That’s just one of the spooky options this late-October weekend, in addition to trunk-or-treat at 18th and Vine, Dark Forest at Powell Gardens and Boo & Brew at Town Center. Friday, Oct. 20 5:30 – 9 p.m. Hayrides, mad science, fortune tellers, a scarecrow…

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a banner hangs over the entrance to downtown Baldwin City. It reads "Welcome to the Maple Leaf Festival"

Rural Rebirth: ‘There’s Always Something Going On’ in Baldwin City 

Baldwin City went from “sleepy” 20 years ago to a vibrant community thanks to some dedicated locals. Its Maple Leaf Festival will draw thousands this weekend.

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Design Revealed for UMKC Healthcare Building, Work Start Next Year

By Kevin Collison UMKC officials revealed the design of the $120 million Healthcare Innovation building planned for Hospital Hill today, and announced more government funding for the project has been secured. Former Sen. Roy Blunt helped obtain $10 million in federal support for the project, and the state of Missouri has increased its commitment from…

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Cesar Velez is a visual artist and painter in Kansas City who is a dreamer in the DACA program.

We Are Latinos II | Cesar Velez Dreams of ‘No Restrictions’

Cesar Velez is a dreamer in the DACA program. He dreams of creating art with “no restrictions.” His story is part of “We Are Latinos II” on Kansas City PBS.

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A Bob's 47 stein.

Weekend Possibilities | ¡Oktoberfiesta!, Virtual Reality Haunts and PorchFestKC

Make room for fall festivals, fiestas and frights scheduled for this fine October weekend – along with a variety of live music options. Friday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s, 2475 Grand Blvd., Brick or Treat Monster Party is a not-so-scary option this spooky season. Kids can build a pumpkin from…

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