The image used Sen. Josh Hawley’s campaign on several pieces of merchandise. // via Josh Hawley Campaign Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley’s campaign will continue selling merchandise featuring a photo of him pumping his fist in support of protesters the day a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to overturn the outcome of the presidential election. The photo in question was taken…
The Pitch has partnered with a local political awareness organization called Loud Light. Their goal is to engage and empower individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power. And impact decision-makers. Each week of the year that the Kansas statehouse is in session, they release a short video recapping what the legislature is up to. Knowing the nitty-gritty of what’s happening with your…
Eric Schmitt answers questions during a press conference after filing to run in the Missouri Senate primaries on Feb. 22, 2022 in Jefferson City. // Photo by Madeline Carter When Missouri’s health department refused to turn over certain documents to ProPublica reporter Pamela Colloff in October 2020, she did what the attorney general’s office directs anyone to do if they…
Illustration by Shelby Phelps It feels like my duty to visit anything related to erotic art and human sexuality in this city. Not every place has a shiny veneer, and from simply driving by The Strand Theater on Troost, I knew that some of the paint might be chipped in this long-running cinema before ever stepping inside. That wasn’t going…
Pirates featuring Elliot Edusah, Reda Elazouar, Jordan Peters. // Courtesy of Charlotte Croft Comedies about groups of dudes on crazy misadventures is a subgenre rife with potential problems. Movies like The Hangover or Superbad tend to turn these stories into raunchy bro-down odysseys that involve the central group of man-children engaging in one problematic encounter after another. It’s an easy…
This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about photo cops, enjoy a reading of Brock Wilbur’s story on Blackbirds, rock out to Fritz Hutchison ft BodaciousThang’s track “Ladder Shake,” and interview the new Pitch associate editor Steph Castor. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events….
Things are looking greener these days. // Photo by Chase Castor Maybe you sat on some shoulders. Maybe you stood on some horses. Maybe you decided to work from home today and watch from afar. Kansas City may have been a little stir crazy since the pandemic started, but this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade allowed us to work out…
Examples of previous Bad Pet Drawings. // Photo Courtesy of Great Plains SPCA The Bad Pet Drawing Fundraiser of the Great Plains SPCA is back and better than ever—but not really. As of March 16, a $20 donation will get you a custom drawing of your favorite furry friend. It’s that Malt-Easy! Bad dog drawing. // Courtesy of Great Plains…
Patrick Mahomes has announced he will be joining NFL All Day, the officially licensed NFL digital collectible marketplace. NFT speculators and fans alike will now be able to buy, own, and trade video highlights and other digital Mahomes memorabilia. Although NFL All Day is currently in beta testing, future NFTs (non-fungible tokens) could include anything from Mahomes’ crazy 13-second drive…
Major Brands and Jameson Irish Whiskey’s Safe Home After Every Occasion flyer. // Photo Courtesy of Major Brands Whether you’ve just had a couple of pints at the parade, are boozin’ with your pals all day, or had a wee bit too much to drink at the pub—Major Brands and Jameson Irish Whiskey are offering FREE SAFE RIDES HOME for…
The Breakfast Burrito. // Courtesy of Liz Goodwin Mattie’s Foods, a haven for plant-based comfort food, is known for its simultaneously indulgent and healthy-ish creations. The breakfast burrito is a dish that lives up to the eatery’s reputation. I am a self-proclaimed champion of tortilla-based entrees for breakfast, and this folded pocket of flavor meets the mark. The breakfast burrito…
A nurse enters a patient room wearing full PPE in the COVID-19 unit at University Hospital in Columbia. // Courtesy Justin Kelley/MU Health Care This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News. Missouri state Rep. Tricia Derges is pushing a bill to give assistant physicians like herself a pathway to becoming fully licensed doctors in the state. Not that…
Dreamsicle is ready for St. Patrick’s Day. // Courtesy of The Rescue Project This week’s “Creature Feature” is all thanks to the help of Scott Poore of Mission Driven. Meet Dreamsicle, a playful 7-month-old orange and white domestic shorthair cat. She was brought to The Rescue Project covered in adhesive, but she came out stronger and more beautiful than ever….
Tool at T-Mobile. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Last night, Tool brought their staple brand of sprawling, psychedelic songs to T-Mobile. For their first tour in three years, Tool brought support from opening act The Acid Helps. If unfamiliar with their work, imagine the most middle-of-the-night band you would’ve seen at Sandstone’s Rockfest in 2006. Perfectly serviceable, but forgotten…
Joshua Gleeson, Semaj Miller, and Walter Coppage in KCRep’s 2022 production of The Royale. // Photo by Don Ipock Not everyone gets to go to the theatre or would even feel comfortable going if given the chance. The Kansas City Repertory Theatre hopes to change that by giving more people in the community a free taster of what they do….
Local Starbucks employees fight for unionization. // Design by Megan Galey It wasn’t a worker shortage, it was a wage shortage. Or maybe it was a work ethic shortage. People didn’t want to work anymore, or people didn’t want to work for crummy employers anymore. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The explanations differed,…
The Thief Collector. // Courtesy of Scott Grossman When your film opens with Glenn Howerton wearing a fake pencil-thin mustache, you know this isn’t going to be your traditional documentary. True enough, the wild vibe of The Thief Collector is in line with that strange initial shot. At first glance, the story seems benign, simple, and a little silly. Yet…
Steve-O. // Courtesy Steve-O Steve-O is the kind of guy that would tattoo his own face on his back and set himself on fire. The daredevil star made a name for himself as the raspy-voiced, ready-to-die member of MTV’s Jackass in the early 2000s but quickly evolved into something more. When he’s not filming theatrical Jackass outings with the rest…
The taps at Tall Trellis, a brew house and coffee shop hybrid. // Photo by Ryan Triggs Tall Trellis debuts in Olathe, serving both kinds of brews Coffee and beer drinkers alike can add Tall Trellis to their list of new food and drink destinations. The craft brewery and coffee house combo had their grand opening bright and early today,…
The Naranja Gin and Tonic from La Bodega. // Photo by Liz Goodwin Southwest Boulevard’s go-to spot for tapas, La Bodega, has an abundance of wines and cocktails to choose from as you dive into your tapas. The gin and tonic selection presents plenty of options, including the Naranja. For the most part, I am a hater of orange-flavored drinks…
If you need a laugh about the irony of life The Kansas City Comedy Club will have a special guest, Nick Youssef, this Wednesday at 6 p.m. The New York comedian and writer will hit the stage and share his relatable life experiences within relationships, surviving as a man in the modern world, and keeping up his sobriety. Since starting his stand-up journey…
Was it all worth it? // Courtesy of Sophie Robinson Depending on your age and your relationship to music in the late 90s, Chumbawamba’s decade-defining hit single “Tubthumping” could conjure a variety of memories. Maybe you found it to be a vapid top-40 earworm like many at the time did. If you were a child, you probably associate it with…
Juan from the National MS Society’s My Diagnosis Journey video. // Courtesy MS Society It’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week, and the National MS Society is taking the opportunity to raise awareness for those who live with the disease every day. MS is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system, with symptoms including extreme fatigue, vision issues, chronic…
Laura Treas of Affirma Wear. // Photo courtesy of Laura Treas Laura Treas is the innovative Kansas City-based sewing artist and manufacturer creating shapewear for transgender people. Her creations include high compression tanks, post-surgical vests, and gender-affirming binders. Her passion for her work was palpable in her conversation with The Pitch. The Pitch: What is compression shapewear and who do…
