Arts & Culture

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

JB Mauney rides Cornwell Bucking Bulls's Blue Hurricane for 85 during the first round of the New York City Built Ford Tough series PBR. Photo by Andy Watson

Weekend Possibilities | Outlaw Days, Ed Sheeran and a Shrek Fest

August already? Start the unofficial final month of summer strong, with options including live music, a fishing derby and carnival rides at the county fair. Friday, Aug. 4 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Barks in the Bottoms is providing the chance for you and your furry friend to shop, eat and drink together all weekend…

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A woman with dark hair crouches next to a short long haired donkey. She laughs while petting his beard.

Drink Green Juice, Save a Donkey 

Zen Donkey Farms is an organic juice company in the Kansas City area that uses proceeds to support a donkey rescue and animal-assisted therapy nonprofit.

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Indoor mini golf bar and restaurant Sinkers Lounge.

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Camp, Sinkers Lounge and Margaritaville at ‘The K’

It’s hot out there, folks. Cool off this weekend with some indoor mini golf at Sinkers Lounge, a glass of wine at Vintage 78 or making Chiefs-themed crafts after training camp in St. Joseph. Friday, July 28 4:30 – 11 p.m. Downtown Overland Park’s Vintage 78 Wine Bar, 7251 W. 80th St., opened its doors…

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Lux’s Big Downtown Apartment-Hotel Tower Seeks $34.1M in Incentives

By Kevin Collison Lux Living’s big apartment and hotel proposal at 14th and Wyandotte now has a price tag and public ask. The 27-story tower would cost an estimate $194.5 million and is seeking a $34.1 million tax incentive package. It includes asking for a 20-year property tax reduction, according to documents filed with a…

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Artist Michael Toombs in front of a mural commemorating the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

KC Artist Marks Civil Rights Victory with Brown v. Board of Education Mural

Michael Toombs’ mural marking the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling greets visitors at the Washburn University School of Law Building.

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