Republicans may still gain control of both chambers of Congress, but the “red wave” landslide many were predicting fizzled — leaving the party soul-searching and looking for answers. Some blame former President Donald Trump’s endorsements of flawed candidates in key races. Others say it was the threat to abortion rights after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, or the…
Arquesta Del SolSoul. // photo courtesy the artist This month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about Kansas City in 2022. We’ll be publishing these items…
Carly Rae Jepsen. // photo by Anna Perry Carly Rae Jepsen with Empress Of Uptown Theater Friday, November 4 The lights go dark in a crowded gothic theater, and a giant, luminescent, talking moon with a familiar voice begins going over what to expect. Like the creation from Méliès’ “A Trip to the Moon” if it been made by Pixar,…
Amendment 3 asked voters whether to amend the Missouri Constitution to remove bans on marijuana sales, consumption and manufacturing for adults over 21 years old, with some caveats. // Photo by Adobe Stock Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday which legalizes recreational marijuana around the state. The amendment goes into effect Dec. 8, allowing individuals 21 and older to…
A Kansas school district passed a harmful anti-transgender policy on Monday. // Courtesy of USD 231 Last Monday, the Gardner Edgerton School District approved an oppressive measure against transgender students. The school board approved the policy in a 5-2 vote which prevents transgender students from using their preferred restroom, locker rooms, and competing in sports divisions that align with their…
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as Levi and John in Something in the Dirt. Over the past decade, the directing duo of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have crafted a series of films which challenge the concepts of how we perceive the reality around us. With Resolution, The Endless, Synchronic, and their latest, Something in the Dirt, the pair’s creativity…
Chez Charlie bathroom wall. // Photo by Cassondra Jones This month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about Kansas City in 2022. We’ll be publishing these…
Scott Poore and Mickey. // Courtesy Scott Poore Mickey This week’s “Creature Feature” is thanks to the help of Scott Poore from Mission Driven. Meet Mickey, a nearly two-year-old cattle dog/min-pin mix. He is a sweetie who seems to find one special person and attach himself to them. He loves his foster dad. He does fine with other calm dogs,…
Secrets and Lies at the Melting Pot Theatre. // Photo by Thomas Kimble (TK Photography) This month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about Kansas City…
George Winston. // Courtesy the artist Pianist George Winston’s latest album, Night, released in May on RCA Records, marks the musician’s 16th studio recording and comes almost exactly 50 years after the recording of his 1973 debut, Piano Solos. Featuring four new Winston pieces alongside works by Leonard Cohen, Laura Nyro, and Allen Toussaint, among others, it shows off the…
House Democratic leader Crystal Quade speaks at a capitol news conference. She led Democrats to their biggest pick up of seats in years on Tuesday. // Photo by Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications Missouri House Democrats had their best election night in years Tuesday, adding three seats to increase their caucus to its highest total in a decade. The party also…
Illustration by Cassondra Jones All this long election season—as we struggled to hold off poll-induced hysteria, seethed over the antics of a certain Missouri attorney general, and bemoaned the erosion of American democracy—I have had thoughts. Things I wanted to say to people. On the morning after, here are a few: Dear Sen. Elect Eric Schmitt, Congratulations. After all of…
A rainbow of tacos. // Courtesy Tiki Taco Instagram Tiki Taco Whether you’re drunk or sober, Tiki Taco is serving up an extensive fast-food menu that caters to individuals from all walks of inebriation. Since being under new ownership, the California-style taqueria has created an elevated menu that features greasy street tacos, hefty burritos stuffed with curly fries, loaded nachos,…
Amendment 3 asked voters whether to amend the Missouri Constitution to remove bans on marijuana sales, consumption and manufacturing for adults over 21 years old, with some caveats. // Photo by Rebecca Rivas/The Missouri Independent Missourians voted Tuesday to become the 21st state to legalize recreational marijuana, approving a constitutional amendment that also establishes a process to clear nonviolent marijuana-related…
Jena Friedman is the closest comedy has to a pure lawful good aligned character. We’d say that she serves as a judge, jury, and executioner, but her career is dedicated to shitting on all three of those professions, so we doubt she’d accept the label. As a standup, Friedman has long paved the path forward for social justice messages as…
Headshots of current Artist Leadership Fellows. Courtesy of M-AAA. On Monday, November 14, at 4:30 p.m. the public is invited to join a virtual “WorkShare” where an inaugural group of artists from Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) will present their work and leadership experience. The virtual “WorkShare” is a culmination of M-AAA’s Artist Leadership Fellows program, which aims to strengthen artists…
Co-hosts Stacy Cay and Megan Graves cozy up for their Summer Sleepover Tour. // Courtesy Stacy Cay This month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about…
Adobe Stock KC Tenants’ support helped pass a $50 million bond in a historic housing investment. Question 2 on the KCMO ballot authorizes funds for deeply affordable housing in the metro area. The union’s resolution through City Council Oct. 13th guarantees that voter support of Question 2 on the KCMO ballot will direct the housing bond money toward Kansas City’s…
Pokemon Fries will be missed. // Courtesy Mickey’s Hideaway After a three year run that survived a pandemic shutdown, Mickey’s Hideaway closed permanently today. One of the newcomers to the Westport food scene, the spot was known for its diverse world menu, excellent cocktails, a killer outdoor space, and a glittery sign that simply read “Herpes” embedded in the wall….
Wakanda Forever. // Courtesy Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has a lot on its plate, if that wasn’t already apparent from the sob-inducing “No Woman No Cry” teaser that appeared near the end of July. Ryan Coogler’s follow-up to 2018’s superb Black Panther has to continue the success of that original cultural juggernaut, continue the larger narrative of this…
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft tweeted support for blocking federal agents from visiting Cole County polling locations. // Adobe Stock A Missouri election official says he won’t allow the U.S. Department of Justice entry to polling locations in his county as it investigates complaints involving accessible voting machines. Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer received a letter on Oct. 27…
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. // Photo by Aaron Epstein/Roku No one in pop culture owns the space occupied by “Weird” Al Yankovic. Mostly because no one else has ever really gunned for that throne on such a scale, nor while riding such mainstream support. The accordion player who spoofs hit songs owns the parody market on a level unparalleled,…
Amanda Shires. // Courtesy Amanda Shires Musician Amanda Shires’ latest album, Take It Like A Man, is “a song cycle of ruthlessly candid tunes written as a document by Amanda about her life as a woman, a wife, and a mother during a tumultuous time.” It’s also relentlessly listenable, despite the songs’ frequently emotionally-harrowing lyrical content. She’s taking the album…
Photo by Ivy Anderegg Up and comers, Sway Coffee Roasters are bringing the heat in their new Rosedale café space. Opening in September 2022, they are paving their way among the city’s collection of well-loved coffee shops. The Bourbon Caramel Latte is completely decadent, pairing perfectly with the incoming cold weather. Using their own rendition of a classic Italian espresso…
