Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
Nonagenarian Ken White Still Revels in the Outdoor Life
Ken White, former World Series of Fishing champion, still maintains an active outdoor life at 92 years of age.
Weekend Possibilities | Dinosaur Drive-Thru, Flavors of Central, Richmond’s Mushroom Festival
A dinosaur drive-thru at World’s of Fun, a pair of pop-ups and plenty of other outdoor options abound this weekend around Kansas City.
Art House Extra | In ‘Lotawana,’ Dreams Confront Reality Via NFT
Kansas City independent filmmaker Trevor Hawkins is breaking new ground by selling the new movie “Lotawana” via non-fungible tokens (NFT) on the blockchain.
Weekend Possibilities | Earth Day Celebrations, Live Events and Return of the Trolley Run
Plant sales, volunteer opportunities and a special sangria provide chances to celebrate Earth Day over the weekend.
Art House Extra | Filmmaker Creates an Ode to Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence filmmaker Marc Havener passed the pandemic creating a love letter to his hometown rendered in film and song.
Signing Off: Demolition of Old Radio Station Triggers Nostalgia in Westwood
In Westwood, Kansas, demolition of an old radio station has triggered a wave of nostalgia.
Weekend Possibilities | Film Fests, Bloom Fest and Garden Tips
A pair of film festivals, gardening tips and Bloom Fest round out the weekend.
Art House Extra | ‘From Hell to Hollywood’
Art House sat down with the makers of “From Hell to Hollywood,” which is making its North American premiere as part of the Kansas City FilmFest International.
Kansas City’s Muslim Community Prepares for Ramadan
Kansas City’s Muslim community is preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which is marked by spiritual introspection, ritual prayers and fasting from dawn to dusk.
Celebrating the Post-Pandemic Return to Worship
Flatland’s faith writer, Bill Tammeus, reflects on the spiritual significance of returning to in-person worship in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.