Arts & Culture

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

An animatronic T-Rex.

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.

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The sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E. 55th St., Kansas City, Missouri.

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.

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A scene from "Lotawana."

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.

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Kid holding flower

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.

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A scene from "Dear Larry: A Letter to Home."

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.

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