Iya Terra. // Photo credit Barry Meitler Iya Terra with Eli Mac and Cydeways recordBar Thursday, March 24 On Thursday, Los Angeles reggae collective Iya Terra hit RecordBar in support of last year’s Ineffable Records release, Ease & Grace, with support from Hawaiian reggae artist Eli Mac and pop-punk reggae band Cydeways. Here’s a photo set from Barry Meitler, who…
Kye Colors. // Courtesy the artist Earlier this month, Kansas City rapper/producer Kye Colors’ song “Rocket” appeared on “Payback’s a Bitch”—the seventh episode of the Peacock original series, Bel-Air. The show is a modern-day, dramatic re-interpretation of the ’90s comedy series, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which transitioned Will Smith from rapper to the acting star he is today. Created…
The Dolls Are Thriving: A National Virtual Summit on Women of Color of Trans Experience in Leadership, Advocacy, and Mentorship. // Courtesy of Transformations KC Started back in 2009 by Michigan-based therapist and activist Rachel Crandall-Crocker, International Transgender Day of Visibility occurs on March 31. The day aims to highlight the accomplishments and triumphs of the transgender community, as a…
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt addresses the Missouri House of Representatives Feb. 23, 2022. // Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications Office So far, the years of the COVID era have been as fraught with political tension and discord as any in recent memory. It now seems cliché to remark that polarization is increasing—that family, friends, and neighbors are becoming less likely to…
Zero 9:36 at recordBar. // Photo by Barry Meitler Zero 9:36 with Fame on Fire and Garzi RecordBar Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Wednesday, the Monster Outbreak Tour featuring Philadelphia rapper Zero 9:36 alongside rap-rockers Fame on Fire and up-and-coming punk/hip-hop artist Garzi hit the recordBar. Here’s a photo set from Barry Meitler, who you can find on Instagram at @bootlegbearphoto and…
Meet Henry. // Photo courtesy Hear2Help Last April, when Whitney Weber noticed that her toddler, Henry, wobbled and fell over more than his older brothers had at the same age, she took him to the doctor. What seemed like a routine appointment turned into an ambulance ride and emergency surgery on a cyst on Henry’s brain. In the midst of…
Squeaker is a distinguished gentleman. // Courtesy of Scott Poore and Great Plains SPCA This week’s “Creature Feature” is all thanks to the help of Scott Poore of Mission Driven. Meet Squeaker, a 15-years-young orange tabby cat. He arrived at the shelter after his owner passed and is ready to settle in after being houseless for three months. This sweet…
A festival on the road, a dream come true, a lineup jam-packed with indie entertainment for everyone to enjoy, Courtney Barnett has announced the ‘Here and There’ boutique touring festival. The one-day, one-stage festival will be traversing across North America to hit 15 locations, beginning Aug. 8 with our very own Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. The special event…
Uncle Acid and the Deabeats. // Photo by Ester Segarra Over the last decade, England’s Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats have become one of the foremost purveyors of darkly psychedelic, slightly doom-inflected rock ‘n’ roll. The band’s series of concept albums–beginning with 2011’s Blood Lust, and all the way through 2018’s Wasteland–have seen the band’s sound grow, with their last…
Circle Jerks at The Granada. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Circle Jerks with 7 Seconds and Negative Approach The Granada Monday, March 21 Originally scheduled for June 2020, then rescheduled for March 2021, and then rescheduled for March 2022—it’s safe to say the crowd for the Circle Jerks’ show was more than ready to pop off when the long-running and…
Author Annie Ward. // Photo by Josiah Richards Kansas City writer Annie Ward’s new book, The Lying Club, comes on the heels of her 2019 success, Beautiful Bad, and ratchets up the tension tenfold. This “devious tale of revenge, murder, and deceit based on her own experiences of working at a hyper-elite prep school” sees Ward interweaving the stories of…
The Darkness. // Photo by Simon Emmett Multi-platinum UK rock band The Darkness released their seventh studio album, Motorheart, in November of last year, and the tour hits the Truman on Saturday, April 2. Ahead of the show, we spoke via email with the band’s bassist, Frankie Poullain, about the band’s history, present, and future. He answered our questions in…
Rapper DWalk. // Courtesy DWalk Kansas City’s music scene has grown to be an admired staple within the industry. The 29-year-old hip-hop artist DeAndre Walker, aka DWalk, made great contributions to local hip-hop by creating his viral anthem “Freak Block Tales.” With his latest mixtape release, The Biggest 6, DWalk touched new territories, sold out shows, collaborated with established…
A to-go haul from Buck Tui BBQ. // Photo by Liz Goodwin Buck Tui serves KC barbecue and Thai flavor fusions Executive chef and pitmaster, Ted Liberda, is bringing the joy of barbecue and Thai traditions together at his new venture in Overland Park. Buck Tui is an homage to the art of brisket and other smoked meats, but with…
Eric Greitens is directed to a press conference with the media after filing to run in the Missouri Senate primary on Feb. 22, 2022, at the James C Kirkpatrick State Information Center in Jefferson City. // Photo by Madeline Carter The prospect of Eric Greitens capturing the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Missouri was already terrifying to his party’s…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022. // Photo by Jim Nimmo March 17 is an important date for a lot of businesses. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those semi-official holidays like Cinco de Mayo that gives your bar that extra little boost needed to make rent between Christmas and patio season. It’s a gift that’s as eagerly anticipated by the…
Eric Greitens addresses the media after filing to run in the Missouri Senate primary on Feb. 22, 2022, at the James C Kirkpatrick State Information Center in Jefferson City. // Photo by Madeline Carter Former Missouri First Lady Sheena Greitens said Tuesday that she stands by her allegations against her ex-husband of physically abusing her and their children and denies…
A photo from the G.I.F.T Gala. // Photo by Stacy Artis Kansas City G.I.F.T. is opening a 7500-square-foot business center (5008 Prospect) in hopes of providing small business owners with new opportunities for growth and learning. G.I.F.T., which has been working to boost Black-owned businesses with grants since 2020, will hold a public grand opening March 29 at 3…
Jhy Coulter of Devoured Pizza. // Photo by Liz Goodwin Jhy Coulter knows how to hustle. She’s been doing it since she was 15, working at various restaurants while juggling her school responsibilities. As she turns 30 this year, she has a lot of great meals and big milestones to look back on—but even more lies ahead. Coulter is the…
Local Starbucks employees fight for unionization. // Illustration by Miroslav Pavlovic Employees at the Southmoreland Starbucks at 41st and Main announced their intention to unionize this morning, joining a movement that includes three other metro Starbucks and more than 100 other stores across the country. In a letter addressed to interim CEO Howard Schultz, employees of the Southmoreland location cited…
Kansas City Museum. // Photo by Weston Martellaro In any city, looking for something more unique than the “Top 10 Places to Go” can be difficult. With this list, you can tap into six of the most unique locations in Kansas City that are likely just within a stone’s throw. Keep your search for the metro’s hidden gems simple by…
Roller Girl. // Photo by Amber Bolton Dancing is cool, but have you tried jamming on wheels? The gift that only a few achieve was used by Amber Bolton to jump-start her groovy career. While we’ve all seen the rise of roller skating, Kansas City has witnessed true greatness. Amber Bolton, also known as “AJ,” started her roller skating journey…
Boozy Botanicals variety. // Courtesy of Boozy Botanicals We are in our second year of the pandemic. Some are venturing out while others are still hanging out at home partaking in new hobbies such as baking bread, puzzles, tie-dye, or becoming an at-home bartender. Whether you’re a novice or an expert mixologist, Boozy Botanicals and Kansas City Canning Co. are…
Manor Fest 4 promotional art. // Courtesy Manor Records. Manor Records is putting a wave of local artists on display when Manor Fest 4 comes to town this May. The two-weekend event features Lawrence and Kansas City mainstays like Ebony Tusks, Dreamgirl, Bummer, and many more. All proceeds go towards the Manor Musicians Fund. Manor Fest 3—the 2019 iteration of…
