Courtesy Wonderscope It’s once again time for the Eat.Drink. Play. fundraiser by Wonderscope, the children’s museum that works to help kids build their love for learning through play. Wonderscope started over 30 years ago but its new location in Kansas City was opened in October of 2020. The museum features multiple exhibits that are all centered around a theme that…
The Ultimate Omelette at Summit Grill. // Photo by Liz Goodwin Brunch and bottomless bubbles for your Memorial Day weekend As you gear up for the Memorial Day holiday, Third Street Social and Summit Grill are preparing to leave your thirst quenched and your brunch needs met. Both eateries are extending their brunch menus past their normal constraints of Saturday…
Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick from Paramount Pictures, Skydance, and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. // Photo by Scott Garfield. © 2019 Paramount Pictures Corporation With the constant flood of “legacy sequels” clogging up theaters, you’d be forgiven for sighing at the arrival of Top Gun: Maverick. This movie has something the others don’t, however: Tom…
Eric Greitens shown addressing reporters on filing day, is accused of child and spousal abuse by his ex-wife, Sheena Greitens. // Photo by Madeline Carter/Missouri Independent Phone records show Sheena Greitens didn’t talk to Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell, “or any person working for these men” in the weeks before she made explosive allegations of child and spousal abuse against Eric…
Spanish Carajillo cocktail. // Courtesy of Taco Naco KC From the minute Fernanda Reyes opened her pop-up stand at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market a few years ago, guests started clamoring for her gourmet street tacos. Each week, lines grew exponentially longer. That’s when Reyes and partner Brian knew they were on to something, ultimately opening Taco Naco KC Market…
Rev. Bob Hill and Marjorie Williams break down the survey statistics behind the community’s favored qualities in a new police chief. // Photo by Lauren Textor Over the past several months, frustration has continued to mount between residents and KCPD, especially given the hefty funding that the department receives. Kansas City is one of the only U.S. cities which does…
While pictures of the exhibits have not yet been released, concept art for the Prairie Playscape features live animal enclosures. // Courtesy Flint Hills Discovery Center Flint Hills Discovery Center will be celebrating two big updates to its facilities May 27. Its Prairie Playscape space is a total renovation to the second-floor children’s area that has been in the works…
Attendees at a previous Westport Block Party. // Courtesy Culinary Virtue Ahhh, a warm summer evening. A gentle breeze drifts through the air as friends alike gather to share a beer and ridiculously good food. Pints are passed, burgers and fries are consumed, and the lingering scent of a nearby cocktail fills the air. Eyes peek around sunglasses frames, and…
Monkeypox under an electron microscope. // Courtesy CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it’s likely the United States will see additional cases of monkeypox in the coming weeks, but officials cautioned that it’s harder to transmit the virus than it is to spread respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. Monkeypox, which is also spreading throughout Europe, has an…
Tivoli Under the Stars opening night, May 7, 2021, at The Nelson-Atkins. //Photo by Dana Anderson Summer events are back in session and the Nelson-Atkins Museum has the perfect opportunity for you to get out with family or friends to enjoy a film in the open air. Tivoli Under The Stars is an event that will be taking place for…
Cracking a cold one with the boys. // Photo by Brock Wilbur This story ran last weekend in Editor-in-Chief Brock Wilbur’s weekly newsletter Streetwise, which you can subscribe to here. Growing up, I didn’t really get music. In grade school, all the other boys in my class were into bands like 311 and Sublime. Sublime was… probably not appropriate for 3rd graders based…
Something Rotten poster. // Courtesy Theatre in the Park Broadway comes alive in KC in the shape of the musical Something Rotten. Premiering Friday, June 3, the Shakespeare-inspired piece follows a tale of two brothers, and their ultimate competition (musically anyway), “The Bard.” While engaging notions of a Renaissance Faire gone wrong, the musical is sure to please. Music, comedy,…
Ludo’s Shuffleboard Bar. // Photo by Jordan Baranowski Full-sized shuffleboard is an underrepresented bar game. You can find any number of spots around Kansas City with shuffleboard tables, but finding a place with the space and set up for multiple courts is a rarity. Ludo’s Shuffleboard Bar, which recently opened in Martini Corner, is here to scratch that sandy itch….
Whitney Manney. // Courtesy of Whitney Manney Back in 2012, KCMO native Whitney Manney graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with her BFA in Fibers. It didn’t take long for the burgeoning fashion designer to make a name for herself creating garments and textile designs that double as wearable art. Color, pattern, and texture are her quintessential jam. A…
The Bob’s Burgers Movie. // Courtesy 2022 20th Century Studios After a several year delay, The Bob’s Burgers Movie is finally hitting theaters. The animated adventures of the Belcher family and their occasional asides into musical misadventure get the well-deserved big-screen treatment after 11 seasons of incredible programming. I regret having to come to you today and set the bar…
Kansas City Royals celebrate Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2022. // Photo by Chris Ortiz On Saturday, May 21, the Kansas City Royals celebrated Armed Services Appreciation Day. This holiday pays tribute to the men and women who serve and have served across all six branches of the United States military. The Royals took on the Minnesota Twins in a…
Courtesy True Society Ask nearly any bride—finding the perfect wedding dress is an exciting experience and one they’ll always remember. Fortunately, one KC gown store is helping make dreams come true for some local heroes. True Society by Belle Vogue Bridal is hosting Gowns for Good on May 24 and May 25. During the event, the Lenexa and Kansas City-based…
Under current Missouri law, access to birth control in Missouri would not be affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned. But reproductive rights advocates expect it to be an area lawmakers will try to limit. // Photo by Robin Bravender/States Newsroom By the time state lawmakers return to the Capitol next year, nearly all abortions could be illegal in Missouri….
The Head and the Heart // photo credit Jacqueline Justice In its decade-plus as a band, The Head and the Heart has changed from a folk-adjacent indie rock group to something which–while still carrying some of those original seeds–is grander and more ornate. This transition is even more evident in the group’s latest, the 16-track Every Shade of Blue, released…
Robert Earl Keen // photo credit Barry Meitler Robert Earl Keen Uptown Theater Thursday, May 19 On Thursday night, troubadour Robert Earl Keen played a very chill and inmate show, wherein the singer/songwriter performed for just shy of two hours. All photos via Barry Meitler, who you can find on Instagram and Facebook. Categories: Music Tags: photo gallery, Robert Earl Keen, Uptown Theater
Boxknife. // Photo by Justina Kellner Boxknife is a queer dark-pop band from Kansas City made up of embers Stephanie Bankston, Britt Wild, Mia Morrow, and Brook Worlledge. Boxknife. // Photo by Justina Kellner They stealthily pack themes of substance abuse, mysticism, mental health, and the queer experience into dark, danceable tunes that spark movement and dread. You’ll recognize a…
This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about choosing jackassery, bop to The Bubble Boys’ track “Plastic Earwaxtrack,” and interview Ryan Bernsten from The Unicorn Theatre’s production of The Inheritance. 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. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our…
Despite his criticism of the legislature, Gov. Mike Parson never publicly pushed for transgender sports legislation or a bill targeting critical race theory during the session. // Photo by Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications Gridlock in the Missouri Senate doomed issues that the GOP should have used its supermajority to accomplish, Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday, pointing specifically at legislation targeting…
Sam Amey and Kimie Parker of Kostas Contemporary prepare for In All Forms. // Courtesy Charlotte Street Foundation by Hope-Lian Vinson Kostas Contemporary could have been just another dance company, but instead, creator and choreographer Haley Kostas wanted to tap into something greater. This movement arts troop officially soft launched Thursday, May 19, with the first performance of its dark…
