Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On
A Kansas City-based author of children’s books recently learned his work was on a list of the most banned picture books. Here’s how he responded.
The Resonant Legacy of Pipe Organs in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence has an honored place in the world of pipe organs. It is home to both Reuter Organ Co. and one of the nation’s largest university organ departments.
Truman Library Makes Plans to Host Hiroshima Trees
Descendants of trees that survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb that helped end World War II are expected to be planted at the Truman Library sometime in 2024.
Parks Department Opens One-Acre Dog Park on Downtown’s East Side
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published July 26, 2022) By Kevin Collison The KC Parks and Recreation Department has opened another dog park in the downtown area, this one a one-acre tract where canines can run free at Margaret Kemp Park at 10th and Harrison adjacent to 71 Highway. Parks Director Chris Cotten said…
Weekend Possibilities | Royals Baseball, Eat Local Expo and the Easter Bunny
Spring has arrived and it’s time for a fresh start. That goes for the Royals, KC Glory and local gardeners alike. Friday, March 31 Noon – 1 p.m. Spring is here and it’s time to take care of the garden. Get off on the right foot with the Garden Soils, Compost and Fertilizer workshop from…