Arts & Culture

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

Celebration at the Station

Weekend Possibilities | Celebration at the Station, Lawrence Busker Fest, The Mavericks

Memorial Day weekend festivities range from Celebration at the Station to Lawrence Busker Fest and The Mavericks at Knuckleheads.

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The Skywalk Memorial Plaza

New Perspectives Emerge on Hyatt Regency Skywalks Collapse

Two new books offer fresh perspectives on the Hyatt Regency skywalks collapse, regarded as the most devastating structural collapse in U.S. history.

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A collage of six photos of children in Harmony Project KC playing instruments.

Harmony Project Helps Young Northeast KC Musicians to Thrive

Harmony Project is making a difference in the lives of young musicians in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City, offering a path to higher education.

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The Gem Theater marquee

Weekend Possibilities | Jazzy Jackie, KC Folk Fest and Willie Nelson

Between a jazzy tribute to Jackie Robinson at the Gem Theater, Kansas City Folk Fest and Willie Nelson at Azura Amphitheater, May’s penultimate weekend will have plenty of songs to fill the air. Friday, May 19 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Kansas City Community Gardens, 6917 Kensington Ave., will host What’s Really Bugging You? Insects in…

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Missouri’s Transgender Restrictions and KC’s Charter Changes

Top stories this week include new Missouri transgender restrictions, possible changes to Kansas City’s charter and graduation for many local students.

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