We’ve been missing out lately on comic strips and comic-adjacent art. Rachel Yaros and Maria Gnoza are young local artists whose work we adore. As such, we’re giving them a regular column here at The Pitch for showcasing their excellent work. We think the tone and message of what they make align perfectly with what we do here. We hope you’ll enjoy this journey with…
The Topeka Correctional Facility has seen 58 staff members and 48 inmates come down with the virus. // Nomin Ujiyediin and Kansas News Service Leoti Masterson hasn’t seen her son, Jeff, since March. She used to visit him at the Winfield Correctional Facility once a week to play cards, reminisce and pray together, sometimes for hours at a time. But…
With Christmas shopping opportunities down to a precious few hours before The Big Day, we’d be remiss to not remind you of the back-up plan that will work for 90% of the people on your list. Boulevard Brewing Co., that beloved staple of KC, is offering up curbside service for everything from holiday libations to an expansive line of merch…
Very merry. // Photo by Nick Spacek As of now, it’s definitely too late to order anything online, and you’ve probably listened to all the various holiday hits ten times over by this point, so maybe you’re feeling a little stressed out by the season. In the interest of calming you the hell down, here’s a collection of Christmas and…
Thompson working on newsletter. // Courtesy Freak Power At some point, you’ve likely seen the famous “Thompson for Sheriff” poster artist Thomas W. Benton created for Hunter S. Thompson’s 1970 campaign for Sheriff of Colorado’s Pitkin County. Certainly, Thompson’s run for office is a familiar story among the gonzo journalist’s fans. It’s usually noted as an oddity, however, a publicity…
Kansas City is now the first city in Missouri to have an official LGBTQ Commission, for the purpose of advising on policies in the metro and their effect upon issues of diversity and representation. Ordinance 200907 passed out of Legislative Session Thursday, December 17th during the City Council’s last meeting of 2020. Co-Sponsored by Councilman Eric Bunch and Councilwoman Andrea…
Sam Wells // Photo by Cameron Wiley Sam Wells came to our attention with French Exit Records’ Black Lives Matter compilation released last year. Her track, “Dear Black People” was a frank and honest track, superbly conveyed by Wells’ vocals. While her first EP, For the Deflated, won’t fully drop until New Year’s Eve, we’re excited to premiere the title…
The front doors to Shawnee Mission North’s Field House // Courtesy Bartlett Editorial notes: This story will be updated as contacted sources reach out for comment. *Jenny and Kelli’s names have been changed for privacy reasons. *Jenny is a sixth-grader at BlueJacket Flint Elementary School in Shawnee Mission School District. She lives in the same house her mother, *Kelli, grew…
Outspoken former State Representative and Councilwoman Carol Coe in 2017. // Photo by Tracy Thomas The weekend before the 2019 mayoral election, former Councilwoman Carol Coe and I broke into East High School. Earlier in the week, she insisted on taking me on her personal tour of the Third District, an area we had each proudly represented in the Kansas…
Central Methodist University football player Christopher Turner Jr. believes he was the target of two late-night police raids because he’s Black, and he’s dating a white woman. // Photo via Missouri Independent It was 8:30 p.m. on Halloween night, and Christopher Turner Jr. and his girlfriend had just gotten home from a Central Methodist University football game in Kansas. Turner,…
We love doing premieres here at The Pitch and getting to introduce you to new bands, but the duo of Alex Horton (guitar, bass, synth) and Ian Weidner (vocals, guitar) which is Club Sinister is brand, brand-new, having only announced their presence on Halloween. That said, we’ve gotten one cut from the band thus far–the dreamy “Beyond Bleeding” just before…
Image by Kelcie McKenney This week on the Streetwise podcast we wait to wrap up this dumb year, gossip about leaks with Katie Camlin, listen to a reading of Liz Cook’s “Black Vegans”, and discuss the role of religion in a time of tremendous loss with Bill Tammeus, author of “Love, Loss and Endurance: A 9/11 Story of Resilience and…
Godly Fine Wines by Shay Phillips. // Image courtesy of Godly Fine Wines. In terms of wine brands, few are as reliable for a local and personal drinking experience as Shay Phillips’ Godly Fine Wines. Phillips is so passionate about her craft as a winemaker that it encourages careful attention to her wines (even if you’re not a trained sommelier,…
Study ranks Missouri as the third best state to live off the grid in 2021 // Photo courtesy of LawnStarter’s website It’s been a rough year to say the least and we’re equal parts excited and scared for what 2021 might hold. The good news is that if things go from bad to worse, Missouri offers a great place to…
Patrick Disanto. // Courtesy number9ine.com The instrumentalist duo of Casey R. Toews and Patrick Disanto’s gallery installation, “Behind the garden,” spent a week and a half in the Kansas Union Gallery at the University of Kansas in early November. Springing from the pair’s work as Case Trick—which “continues the frequency exploration of the musique concrète”—the installation features media and electronic…
Illustration by Jack Raybuck Dear Dan: I’m wondering if you can help me with some dream interpretation. If it helps for context, I’m a single 29-year-old gay man. For just about as long as I can remember, I’ve been having mildly unsatisfying sex dreams in that the dreams never seem to lead to sex itself. My dream partners range from…
Courtesy Westside Local The latest entry in “Bleak News for Local Restaurants”: The Westside Local, a beloved spot for unfussy farm-to-table dining since 2009, has announced that December 19 will be their last day of service. “We are hopeful that help is on the way and we will back as soon as we can!” read the announcement on the restaurant’s…
Holiday gifts from the 2019 Holiday Gift Drive. // Photo courtesy of Jackson County CASA In 1977, Seattle Superior Court Judge David Soukup was faced with making decisions on the behalf of abused and neglected children with only the information provided by the state Child Protective Services. He grew frustrated with making decisions about a child’s welfare without enough family…
Holiday cheer abound at Seven Swans Gifts and Goods. // Photo by Allison Harris Seven Swans Crêperie might be closed for the month of December, but right next door to the charming breakfast spot is quaint boutique Seven Swans Gifts and Goods. The gift store is filled with items perfect for anyone’s Christmas list, including children’s’ books and Seven Swans…
Women of Wonder event banner. // Image courtesy of Women of Wonder Eventbrite. Lindsey Noel, a magician and mind-reader (born on Christmas Day) is teaming up with stunt performer Martika Daniels for an interactive virtual holiday extravaganza. The show, Women of Wonder, will feature a magical interactive experience with the audience via Zoom, at-home magic tutorials, and specialty drink recipes…
Novel offers New Year’s Day brunch and dinner // Photo courtesy of Novel’s website When it comes to the holidays, sometimes you don’t feel like preparing a huge meal for yourself and your loved one. The Pitch is rounding up a list of local restaurants that will cook for you instead. Don’t see your favorite spot on here? Message us…
Pre-Pandemic 2019 photo. A calm library afternoon for Plaza patrons no longer concerned about late fees. // Photo by Zach Bauman The Kansas City Public Library will close all of its locations starting Dec. 24 and will remain closed until Jan. 3. A rise in COVID-19 cases and public health concerns with the holidays approaching are some of the…
Anything for Jackson still. // Courtesy Exile PR Shudder has hit big with its surreal horror spectacle Anything for Jackson. Written from the creative (maybe even slightly deranged) mind of Keith Cooper and directed by Justin G. Dyck, Anything for Jackson is an endearing yet disturbing story filled with nightmarish visuals that will leave horror fans licking their lips wanting…
Still from The Prom. // Courtesy Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix At the beginning of The Prom, four Broadway stars lament over the poor reviews that have sunk their latest show on opening night. They groan and flail in their seats at every critical scourge, but in their eyes, the Times have ruined the musical’s future with one scathing remark: it’s misguided….
