Archives: October 2020

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Movies

NYFF: Nomadland is a tender exploration of American life on the fringes

Chloe Zhao takes her realism on the road in her latest film.
Abby Monteil,

Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures There’s something undeniably American about director Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland (based on Jessica Bruder’s nonfiction book of the same name). It’s not the version of the country that captures the mythos of the American Dream, with its suburban white picket fences and reliable 401(k) plans. Instead, Zhao continues her career of gently deconstructing mainstream conceptions about what…

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News

KC’s Women’s March joined national movement to advocate for intersectionality and inclusion

Travis Young,

On Saturday, Mill Creek Park held Kansas City’s Women’s March—in solidarity with the national movement. The rally was organized by Reale Justice Network founder Justice Gatson and included a slew of diverse speakers, including Lisa Benson, author of Anchored in Bias, Fired Over White Tears; Ashley Bland Manlove, District 26 Representative; Dawn Oliver and Nicole Smith of Operation Liberation; and…

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Movies

Spooky Season: Terrified is a slice of Argentinian cinema designed to scare you at any cost

"You shouldn't have blood on your hands. Not here."
Adrian Torres,

From the poster for Terrified. // Courtesy Shudder Ask any dyed-in-the-wool horror fan what the genre means to them and they’ll often tell you that it’s hot wide open the field is and can be about any litany of things, not just the scares. They’ll also be quick to point out that while it may not always be at the…

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Theater

Repertory Theatre announces new season, starts Oct. 22 with a KC-inspired ghost anthology

Beth Lipoff,

Ghost Light event art. // Courtesy Repertory Theatre Stuart Carden had always planned on making an outdoor Halloween concert event part of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s season—just not this soon. Pandemic procedures have forced the artistic director to get more creative with the way the theater’s new season will run. “Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories…

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Movies

Trying to spook Scare Me’s director and star, Josh Ruben

Brock Wilbur,

Scare Me. // Courtesy Shudder Scare Me is the story of two horror novelists who wind up trapped in a snowstorm. To kill the time, they engage in a night of telling each other spooky tales, in an effort to scare the other. The competition over campire stories escalates until the line between storyteller and nightmare begin to blend. It’s…

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Music

Aleia González to perform livestream concert Oct. 18th

Allison Harris,

Performer Aleia González. // Courtesy of Kansas City Guitar Society Paraguay-born classical guitarist Aleia González is the first artist to perform in Kansas City Guitar Society’s 2020-2021 virtual concert series. The concert, where she will perform pieces from Bach, Barrios, Giuliani, Tárrega, and more, will be available to stream for free on Kansas City Guitar Society’s website on Sunday, October 18th,…

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Culture

Third annual Troostapalooza being held virtually Saturday, October 17

Allison Harris,

Last year’s Troostapalooza. // Photo courtesy of Katie Mabry van Dieren. The Troost Market Collective will be hosting the third year of the Troostapalooza festival this Saturday, October 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The festival celebrates the small business owners, entrepreneurs, artists, and all neighbors of Troost Street, a historic Kansas City community. Supported by The Porter House…

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Culture

Streetwise podcast talks KC BBQ with Rep. Sharice Davids, rides a blue wave, and serenades the devil

THE PITCH STAFF,

Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss surprise cross-country trips, enjoy a reading of Barb Shelly’s blue wave article, check out Johnny Lawhorn and the Pentagram String Band’s track “Sweet Satan”, and chat with Kansas’ 3rd District Rep. Sharice Davids ahead of the November election. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to…

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Sports

Negro Leagues World Series bobbleheads available now

Joseph Hernandez,

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum revealed its latest addition, featuring two prominent athletes from the Negro Leagues as it honors the 100th anniversary of the league’s creation. The first of many limited edition bobbleheads features Satchel Paige of the Kansas City Monarchs and Josh Gibson of the Homestead Grays when they faced off in the 1942 Negro…

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Culture

18th Tallgrass Film Festival’s Digital Drag Brunch to feature Alyssa Edwards and Faux L’Beau

Allison Harris,

Rupaul’s Drag Race alum Alyssa Edwards. // Photo courtesy of Tallgrass Film Fest Wichita’s Tallgrass Film Festival 2020 schedule features a digital drag brunch this Sunday, October 18th. The brunch will be hosted by queer filmmaker Sav Rodgers and will feature Wichita drag queen Faux L’Beau and Rupaul’s Drag Race alum Alyssa Edwards. On hosting this virtual brunch, director and…

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Culture

“Summer in Hindsight” showing at Boulevard Drive-In tonight

Joseph Hernandez,

Filming the fashion show. // Photo by Jeff Evrard In case you somehow missed it, the West 18th Street Fashion Show has turned its runway into a big screen. Summer in Hindsight premieres Friday at Boulevard Drive-In. The 20th edition of Kansas City’s fashion show has two screen times: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Arrive a little bit early to stop…

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Culture

THUNDERGONG! plans to melt your face off for charity purposes

Joseph Hernandez,

Sudeikis at Thundergong. // Courtesy Will Gregory PR The fourth annual THUNDERGONG! will take place virtually on Nov. 14, the charity announced today. Benefitting Steps for Faith Foundation, a star-studded lineup of performers will be there to support the charity’s mission of providing prosthetic care, hope, and comfort to amputees needing financial support. Jason Sudeikis and Steps of Faith Foundation…

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Politics

Exclusive: Jennifer Lawrence would like you to vote ‘no’ on Missouri’s Amendment 3

And who are we to argue with the star of Winter's Bone?
Brock Wilbur,

Jennifer Lawrence. // Courtesy RepresentUS It’s not every day that you wake up to find a video that Jennifer Lawrence recorded for you, but today is apparently that kind of day? Exclusively, via The Pitch, we’re proud to bring to you the actresses’ impassioned stance on Missouri’s upcoming Amendment 3. A “yes” on 3 would repeal the ethics reforms passed by Missouri…

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Politics

By Design has a new home at The Pitch for expanding Black narratives

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Muenfua Lewis, Justin Ikerionwu,

Cortney “Coco” Sims. // Photo by Muenfua Lewis We here at The Pitch have partnered with a coalition of Black businesses and organizers to help push for systemic change in our community. All day today, we’ll be pushing out #GiveBlackDay videos and other information produced by our partners. Here is Muenfua Lewis and Justin Ikerionwu introducing our ongoing collaboration with the…

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Give Black KC – G.I.F.T.

Pitch Staff,

Generating Income for Tomorrow provides grants to Black owned businesses in Kansas City, with a specific interest in businesses that operate in low income areas. Today, we’ve partnered with Give Black KC. It’s a single day where Generating Income For Tomorrow, The Urban League of Greater Kansas City, and The Greenline Initiative have come together for this collective fundraiser with…

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Give Black KC – Urban League of Greater Kansas City

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Urban League of Greater Kansas City has a mission to enable African Americans and other disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. Today, we’ve partnered with Give Black KC. It’s a single day where Generating Income For Tomorrow, The Urban League of Greater Kansas City, and The Greenline Initiative have come together for this collective fundraiser…

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Give Black KC – Greenline Initiative

Pitch Staff,

The Greenline Initiative renovates blighted homes in the urban core—increasing Black generational wealth through property ownership. Today, we’ve partnered with Give Black KC. It’s a single day where Generating Income For Tomorrow, The Urban League of Greater Kansas City, and The Greenline Initiative have come together for this collective fundraiser with the goal of raising $600,000. Donate now: giveblackkc.org Tags: Give…

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Culture

Spelling it all out in a letter

Dan Savage,

Illustration by Jack Raybuck Dear Dan: My husband recently passed away. He was a wonderful person and we had twelve great years together. He was also very, very organized. His death was an accident but everything was in order. He even left a note in a sealed envelope for his lawyer to present to me. It was one last love…