Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
My own private Islam: The Malek Family, Part 4
In this final visit with the Malek family, they discuss Islam and explain their frustrations with the common misconceptions that they feel are perpetuated in the media here in the U.S.
Preview new Ken Burns doc at KCPT screening
“Cancer: the Emperor of All Maladies,” a new Ken Burns documentary based on a book by the same name, will air on KCPT beginning March 30. The six-hour doc, which will air on three consecutive nights, delves deeply into the topic of cancer in America: treatment options, the business behind the disease and the healthcare…
Hidden Beauty: The Malek Family, Part 3
Altaf and Shaheen Malek immigrated to the United States in 2007 from Gujarat, India. They came at the insistence of Altaf’s sister, who sponsored their immigration. Altaf, then the owner of a well-established electronics shop, and Shaheen, a pharmacist, did not jump at the opportunity to leave their well-established life. After discussing it heavily, and seeking feedback from others in their community, they decided to leave everything behind and start over in the United States for the sake of their children, Tanzeem (then 11) and Ayan (then 7).
Taxidermy, skeletons and war relics, oh my!
If you’re in the market for a 19th century skeleton (his name is Vincent), a preserved baby shark or a Victorian doll without eyes, you can find all of the above at Noir Arts and Oddities on W. 39th Street. Owner Pam Smith works hard to curate the aesthetic of the store, which she calls “Victorian,…
Show Me | Quixotic
The second video in KCPT’s “Show Me” series features Quixotic, a performance troupe that blends circus-style movement, music and technology to create an immersive experience for audience members. Artistic director Anthony Magliano, tells KCPT that the collaborative nature of Quixotic is what makes the troupe special and unique. “People come to us becuase they know that…