Arts & Culture

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

Muhammad Ali interviewed by reporters in London, England,

Muhammad Ali’s Brief Encounter With KC’s Rich Boxing Legacy

Muhammad Ali transfixed millions with his boxing, his braggadocio and, ultimately, his bravery in speaking out on the social issues of his time.

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The University of California Berkley team included a new ballpark for the Royals as part of their redevelopment proposal for the East Village.

Royals Owner Says Downtown Ballpark ‘One Option,’ Balks at Details

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman reaffirmed his interest in a potential downtown ballpark at a much-anticipated press conference Tuesday, but balked at providing details.

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Emmy Awards

Kansas City PBS Earns 10 Regional Emmy Nominations

Kansas City PBS received 10 nominations for the 2021 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY Awards.

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A DJ in front of a keyboard

Weekend Possibilities | Music Festivals, Fiesta Hispana and Spinach Fest in Lenexa

The Chiefs and Browns kickoff Sunday. Good thing there’s plenty of live music and cultural festivals across KC to enjoy up until game day.

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“¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas” will be on display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum from Aug. 21 through Nov. 14. (Collage by Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Images from Kansas Historical Society, Gene Chavez and Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

For Latinos in the Midwest, Playing Ball was More than Just a Game

A Smithsonian traveling exhibit now at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City showcases the contribution of Hispanic leagues.

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