Nick and Leah argue the merits of wearing a mask on a jog. // Photo by Henry Loevner, Steven Kanter Perhaps there will come a time when “too soon” no longer applies to stories about COVID-19, but it’s not today. The End of Us is the second dramatized COVID-19 film I’ve seen in three months after Songbird released in December….
Photo by Blake Guidry More than 70 million Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine—and along with that shot, a small paper card with the CDC’s label detailing the timing and manufacturer of the dose. Those paper cards at the moment are the only proof readily available to Americans of their vaccination against a virus that…
Carel Nel as Barend – Gaia (2021). A survivalist and his son turned their back on society. In an ancient forest, they live on top of a secret that will change the world forever. // Photo by Jorrie van der Walt It’s often said that art, in its many forms, reflects the current state of the world. Joyful and prosperous…
A mass vaccination siteat Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.// Photo courtesy of MU Health Care Hy-Vee will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic March 22 at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at 1616 E. 18th St. The clinic will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and appointments must be made in shifts. There are vaccination appointments between 9-10:30 a.m., the 10:30…
From left to right, LaRon Hewitt, 20, Online Services; Ikeim Berger, Creative Designer; Zaire Cabridge, Salesperson; Tommie Vego, 18, Manager; KJ Farmer, 19, Manager; Meechie, 16, Salesperson; and Jerren Thronhill, owner of One Pair. // Photo by Travis Young. To the mainstream consciousness, style can be an abstract representation—ranging from opulent to odd, depending on where you are looking. Fashion-wise,…
Welcome to The Summer of Sound, Kansas City! We have spent the last 12 months dreaming of the moment we could gather with friends at a venue to share in the experience of listening to Kansas City’s best bands. We believe this summer will be filled with incredible shows, great friends, and memories we will have for the rest of…
A scene from the 2020 Reale Womxn’s Rally. // Photo by Travis Young Only a day after the killing of seven women in attacks on three massage parlors in Atlanta, GA., House Representatives approved the reauthorization of the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The bill passed last night, 244-172, with only 29 Republican congresspeople voting yes. As a senator, President…
Xenomorph takes a bow. // Alien on Stage The easiest victory in filmmaking is aiming straight for the heart. And the most direct path to the heart is some form of sincerity. Equally, the best version of in-person art is the same sort of dedication. You know this, from the best experience you’ve ever had with a high school talent…
After the first annual Queer Narratives Festival rotated on exhibition last month and was featured at InterUrban ArtHouse, No Divide KC is calling for artists of all backgrounds and mediums to highlight in August’s festival. // Image courtesy of No Divide KC Local arts nonprofit No Divide KC is officially opening the floor to artists for its second annual Queer…
Illustration by Jack Raybuck Dear Dan: A male friend—not my best friend but a close one—told me his wife was really attracted to me, another male, and asked if I was attracted to her. His wife is an incredibly hot woman and I thought it was a trick question. I read your column and listen to the Savage Lovecast, Dan,…
Photo by torbakhopper Missouri Republicans are hoping to pass bills banning transition-related medical treatments and requiring students to play sports on teams based on their assigned sex at birth. “They can go to all the counseling and dress and change their name and whatever they want to do,” says Rep. Suzie Pollock. “I just don’t want them medically treated with…
Photo by Georg Arthur Pflueger Half a million Missourians became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine even though data shows less than half of Missouri’s seniors have not received it. Missouri’s COVID-19 dashboard says 56% of ages 65-74, 42% of ages 75-84, and 57% of those over 85 years old have received at least their first dose. Over 664,000 people have…
Remember live music? Yes, we are all pining for that feeling of watching your favorite band jam out on a stage while sipping on a vodka soda and getting jabbed in the side by a stranger. Even the next-day hangover sounds glorious right about now. Well pour yourself a drink because from March 17-23, 16 of Kansas City’s local artists…
Maddie Musil // Photo courtesy KC Pet Project Two new case managers have been hired by KC Pet Project to keep people and pets together thanks to a $50,000 grant. The grant comes from Maddie’s Fund, a national foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to enhance the well-being of companion animals. The foundation has awarded nearly $250,000 in grants…
For his first official release, singer-songwriter Rob Rice chose to do something way outside the box for his EP, and the Devil’s Threesome. Instead of of just opting for his voice and guitar, Rice assembled different trios for each of the EP’s six songs, featuring him and two other musicians. The first single and opening track on and the Devil’s…
Courtesy Crane Brewing Company Crane Brewing Company is debuting a new “Cold IPA,” considered cold because of its crisper flavor, to be the next in its line of CraneCares charitable beer projects. The IPA, called The Time Is Always Right, will benefit Project WHEN, an organization that strives to end workplace harassment. The name of the beer is inspired by…
Photo courtesy KC Regional Housing Alliance Landlords are joining United Way to stop evictions with millions of dollars in emergency rental and utility assistance. Representatives will be available virtually on March 19 at 10 a.m. to discuss available funding, qualification criteria, and the application process. This online event is co-sponsored by the KC Regional Housing Alliance and United Way. Keeping…
Starlight Theatre // Photo courtesy Starlight Starlight and Disney are partnering to offer Kansas City metro schools with free access to a pre-recorded streaming performance of Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical. Grades six through 12 will be able to watch and remain engaged with performing arts amidst the impact of the pandemic on theaters and schools. “Since the onset of…
The Crossroads neighborhood will soon be home to a new to-go pizza joint. // Image courtesy of Clark Grant Clark Grant, executive chef at the Rockhill Grille, will soon be the executive chef of a new takeout-only endeavor. Rockhill Restaurant Group is set to open Rockhill Pizza, a carryout and delivery pizza joint, as its newest concept this month in…
Fuller with his piece, “Radiance.”// Courtesy Braxton Fuller Artist Braxton Fuller is hosting a solo exhibition, titled “Where We’ve Been,” April 15-17. The exhibition tells the story of experiences, and related emotions, that Fuller had throughout his life. Each piece tells a part of his journey through colors and symbols. “I’m connecting the viewers to my life and the things…
Gene Suellentrop booking photo. // Courtesty of Shawnee County, KS. Jail This morning, at 3:55 a.m Senate Majority Leader, Gene Suellentrop, was arrested by Capitol Police (a division of Highway Patrol) and booked into Shawnee County Jail for charges including driving under the influence and fleeing law enforcement. According to FOX4, in addition to Suellentrop’s arrest for allegedly fleeing law…
Kansas will move on from Phase 2 and begin vaccinating essential workers in high-contact settings as well as younger individuals with severe health risks, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday. // Image courtesy of KDHE Vaccination is about to open to nearly 600,000 Kansans. Following Gov. Laura Kelly’s guidance, Kansas will move into a combined Phase 3 and 4 next week….
A screen grab of the portal. State Treasurer, Scott Fitzpatrick, launched the Federal COVID-19 Related Funds Transparency Portal as an expansion of the CARES Act Funds Portal. The portal will include information about the American Rescue Plan Act and subsequent funding. The portal will help Missouri citizens hold local government accountable for their spending of pandemic-related funding by providing documentation…
One year ago, concerts went away, putting the artists who play them and the venues and crews who make them happen at a year-long standstill. // Image courtesy of Fritz Hutchison A year ago, alongside cover band Lorna Kay’s One Night Stand, Fritz Hutchison played what would later become his last live show for the foreseeable future. It was March…
