Author Traci Angel. // Courtesy of Traci Angel Local freelance journalist and writing professor at UMKC, Traci Angel, knows that Kansas City holds many hidden gems to explore. In fact, she knows this so well, she wrote a book of 100 Things to Do in Kansas City Before You Die, published by St. Louis, MO. independent press, Reedy Press. Originally…
Berlin plays in the water of her Kansas City Zoo Habitat. // Courtesy of the Kansas City Zoo Kansas City Zoo’s polar bear, Berlin, passed away yesterday after residing at the zoo for a decade. At 33 years old, Berlin was the oldest polar bear in the United States. For the past several months she was being treated for hypertension…
Shelia Johnson and Mike Powell represented the Chiefs in NFL’s Tailgate Takedown. // Courtesy of Mike Powell NFL’s new Food Network show Tailgate Takedown brings the Chiefs vs Raiders rivalry off the field and into the Arrowhead Stadium parking lot, a tailgater’s home turf. A cooking duo representing each NFL team has three rounds to impress the judges. The winner…
A piece from the animals and words series. // By Matthew Hawkins AKA MatthewMadeArt Matthew Hawkins is a visual artist and banjo player born in and based out of Kansas. He works in the mediums of papercraft, illustration, and puppet-making. Hawkins’s work often features punny, sassy, anthropomorphic animals, though his work explores human emotions and situations. His work has been…
Allen Knoll, who was sent to Agape Boarding School in Missouri, testifies during a committee hearing on Feb. 10, 2021, about abuse he endured. // Photo by Tim Bommel/House Communications Agape Boarding School, the Stockton-based Christian residential facility under scrutiny for alleged abuse of its students over decades, announced it will shut down Jan. 20. According to a statement provided…
KCYA teaching artist Kim Shope leads ballet students in a series of barre exercises. // Courtesy photo Whether it’s a 25-person workshop with a spoken-word poet or a West African dance troupe performance for 250 people, Kansas City Young Audiences is determined to bring arts to the children of the Kansas City area. “It was just really born out of…
Art by Cassondra Jones Looking for delicious plans? Whether you want to impress a date, show your fam the best of KC, or just get out of the house, we’ve got you covered… all while supporting local. Here is your weekly roundup of the best food and drink offerings around KC. Cheers! Something New KC Wine Co: If you haven’t…
Courtesy KC Pet Project Join KC Pet Project on Saturday, June 10, to participate in their first in-person KC Pet Project 5K with the opportunity to run or walk to support the care of 15,000 pets up for adoption. The event takes place June 10 at Swope Park. All registrants will receive a race bib and a commemorative shirt. You…
Former state Rep. Stephen Webber speaks at an abortion-rights rally in 2015 (photo submitted) A former Democratic state lawmaker and Marine veteran announced Monday he was running for a Boone County-based seat in the Missouri Senate. Stephen Webber, who served eight years in the Missouri House representing Columbia, ran for the 19th Missouri Senate District in 2016 but lost to…
On Wednesday morning, the Kansas Music Hall of Fame announced its 2023 inductees, as well as those receiving special awards. The class of ’23 will feature Get Smart! (Lawrence), Mark Toelkes (Topeka), The Group (Topeka), Sam Bidwell (Wichita), Lander Ballard (Wichita), and Jon E. Miller (Newton). The Walnut Valley Festival will receive the Ad Astra Award, coming on the heels…
King G’s Old Bae. // Photo by Tyler Shane King G’s Old Bay sipper Once you’ve finished your Tamago sando or grown-up pb&j smeared with whiskey-infused peach and apricot jelly at King G’s deli, pop over to the bar side for equally creative and unpretentious drinks. Craft beers and natural wines are offered, but the cocktail menu is sure to…
When entrepreneur Daniel Huerter graduated from KU a decade ago, little did he know all the twists and turns his career would take, including stints in IT and sales. It wasn’t until he “rolled the dice with a hemp startup in the early days of the CBD boom,” did he ultimately find his calling as COO of Pure Spectrum CBD….
Christmas Con. // Courtesy Thats4Entertainment Was it Santa or Beyoncé who said, “I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly?” Either way, if you’re a fan of Christmas or beloved, cheesy holiday Hallmark movies—boy, do we have news for you. People Magazine dropped the bells-and-bobtails bomb over the weekend that Christmas Con—in all its over-the-top splendor—is heading to the Midwest…
A machine fills an iconic glass bottle of Shatto Milk. // Courtesy of Shatto Milk Company January 11 is National Milk Day, a holiday that marks the first time milk was delivered to the doors of American homes inside wax-sealed glass bottles in the year 1878. We celebrated National Milk Day by chatting with Matt Shatto, founder and CEO of…
Courtesy KC Current Patrick Mahomes joins the KC Current ownership team, the National Women’s Soccer League club announced Tuesday. He teams up with his wife, Brittany Mahomes, who has been a co-owner since 2020, and ownership duo Angie Long and Chris Long. “We are so thrilled to make this a family affair and have Patrick join as an owner,” says…
Classless Act at Valley Bar. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Imagine you are in a brand new band in 2019, ready to go with a few rockin’ songs, and are looking to jump on a few tours. The pandemic hits. You have to sit and wait and hope you’re not forgotten, with the uncertainty that you’ll ever be able to…
From left: Clyde McQueen, Sarah Lauck, Dred Scott, Ruth Pullins, Nate Hogan, and Pauly Hart. // Courtesy of Linda Waterborg. Lead to Read brought together community members for a sold-out luncheon and panel addressing the literacy crisis and pandemic learning loss among elementary school students in Kansas City on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Lead to Read is a nonprofit organization…
Nostalgia Room. The Nostalgia Room is a lounge born from a woven community and family. A love letter to those with us, entranced in a homely atmosphere and conversation, and those we remember sitting idly in our countertop picture frames or loveseat mementos. Owner Emily Kate Johnson ties these themes together through years of industry experience and healed trauma. Johnson…
Proposed downtown stadium design. // Courtesy MLB We’ve been asking members of the KC community to submit stories about their thoughts and experiences in all walks of life. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with our readers, please send it to brock@thepitchkc.com for consideration. Local lawyer John A. Christiansen weighs in on his concerns about the proposed…
Missourians cast their votes in the general election at the Greene County Election Center on Nov. 8, 2022. // Photo courtesy of the Greene County Clerk’s Office A handful of proposals to raise the state’s minimum wage have been submitted to the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office to potentially put the issue on the 2024 ballot. Other proposals would guarantee…
Tall glass is a Jason Punch, short glass is Camp Blood. // Courtesy of Rewind Video Looking for something spooky to do in Kansas City this Friday the 13th? Jason Voorhees is taking over Rewind Video and Dive for a night of bloody good fun beneath Screenland Armour Starting at 7 p.m., host Scary Gary Cooper—former co-host of Slaughter Movie…
The Band That Fell To Earth perform a live tribute to Bowie. // Photo by Khitam Jabr For the seventh year, The Band That Fell To Earth will present a multisensory production honoring the life and music of David Bowie. Bowie fans can catch the production at recordBar Jan. 19-21. Each year, the band chooses a different local nonprofit organization…
Courtesy Katie Mabry van Dieren If you look up “shop” or “local” in the dictionary, you might spy a teeny-tiny picture of Katie Mabry van Dieren next to either definition. As the owner and curator of one of the Midwest’s top indie craft fairs, The Strawberry Swing, Mabry van Dieren knows the importance of buying from talented local craftsmen and…
Courtesy Central Standard Theatre Kansas City’s Central Standard Theatre celebrates three renowned British women and their achievements in the arts community with Invasion. Set to launch January 24 at the Warwick Theatre; the program features Emily Carding, Rebecca Vaughan, and Maggie Lennon. Together, these women explore various causes, such as free expression and social injustices, told through the creative lenses…
