Arts & Culture
Stories and videos about music, dance, visual and performing arts and film in the Kansas City metro.
Restaurants Become Cornerstones of Troost Renaissance
Kansas City’s historic racial dividing line, Troost Avenue, is emerging as the home of a diverse mix of restaurants, pointing to a brighter future.
Weekend Possibilities | Mavs Hockey, Johnny Cash, Illusions
Kansas City, you have a first-place hockey team. The KC Mavericks seek to build on a historic run this weekend against the Utah Grizzlies. If you’re taking a break from sports, there are tribute bands, art classes and brewery events worth checking out. Friday, Feb. 23 3 – 10 p.m. Celebrating five years, City Barrel…
U.S. Army Base Renamed to Honor Black World War I Hero
A Louisiana U.S. Army base once named for a Confederate general today bears the name of Henry Johnson, a Black World War I U.S. Army hero with Kansas City ties.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Brew Fest, Nina Simone, Oscar Nominees
Live music, a Mardi Gras bash and last-minute Valentine’s Day date plans are all on the table this weekend in Kansas City. Friday, Feb. 16 6 – 9 p.m. Craft beer and live jazz will get the weekend going at Vine Street Brewing Co., 2010 Vine St. Grab a table at the 18th & Vine-adjacent…
How KC’s Walt Disney Learned the Hard Way About Copyright
Walt Disney creation Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain after 95 years of copyright protection. Now, the race is on to cash in on Willie.