Dry Vibes Weekend. // photo by Samantha Levi A sober Virgil in a bright white pants and blazer over a leather half tank, Sarah Pretorius guides me through a darkened room populated by neon half-lit figures flitting around a first-floor room of The Fontaine Hotel and into the world of the zero-proof lifestyle. Sarah is a co-founder of SipSteady, and…
Photo by Cate Hellman On Feb. 23-25, comedy-lovers can head to The Comedy Club of Kansas City to see comedian, writer, and actor Aida Rodriguez as she makes rounds on her Don’t @ Me Tour. Writer of her critically acclaimed hourlong stand-up special and director of HBO Max’s current batch of Entre Nos specials, the Miami native is no stranger to the…
Courtesy photo Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey brought their educational multimedia dance show Setting the Stage to the Gem Theater on Feb. 22, 2023. The show is a look at Black history through the lens of dance and music. “Setting the Stage is a unique Black History Month multi-media program that combines live…
The Rural Alberta Advantage. // photo by Leroy Schulz “Plague Dogs,” the latest single from the Rural Alberta Advantage is a massive folk-indie track we cannot stop playing, so it was obviously the first thing we brought up to frontman Nils Edenloff when we spoke to him ahead of the band’s first-ever Kansas City show. The Toronto-formed band makes their…
To Kill A Mockingbird // Courtesy of the American Theatre Guild Members of the American Theatre Guild work for months to curate the perfect lineup of shows for Kansas City residents. Every season is special for PNC Broadway KC, but the 2023-24 lineup has six shows embarking on their first national tour. “Kansas City loves the arts,” Bethany Nesbitt, the…
We regret to inform you that there is something wrong with that bear. // Courtesy Pat Redmond/Universal Pictures It’s telling that the Elizabeth Banks-directed Cocaine Bear opens with a needle drop of Jefferson Starship’s “Jane.” Not only is the use of Wet Hot American Summer’s unofficial theme song a cute nod to Banks’ early breakout role in that movie, it’s…
Walt Disney Historian Dan Viets, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, and Thank You Walt Disney founder Butch Rigby speak during the press conference. // Photo by Sarah Moore U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, D-MO, presented a check for $2 million to Thank You Walt Disney, Inc. at a press conference, Feb. 22. This funding will be used to restore Walt Disney’s historic studio…
Photo by Chris Ortiz. Art by Cassondra Jones. Ongoing/Multiple March 3 – April 16 Orchid Delirium, Powell Gardens March 5, 17, & 19 The Shining, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts March 10-12 KC Metaphysical Fair, Harrah’s Kansas City Casino & Hotel March 10-12 61st Annual Gem and Mineral Show, KCI Expo Center March 3, 17, & 31 Needle in…
Courtesy KC Pet Project We’re all cat people here. We hope you are, too. On May 21, get your boogie on at Caturday in the Crossroads. The ’80s-themed event supports the 7,000+ feline friends entering KC Pet Project facilities this year. Grab your hairspray, tease that mane, and get ready for some… cat scratch fever. Okay, maybe not the fever…
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 J. Rieger & Co.: In celebration…
Turnstile. // Photo by Nick Spacek Big Thief and Turnstile are heading to Aksarben Village in Omaha for the 15th annual Maha Festival, July 28-29. Over the two-day festival, 15 artists will perform and it is expected that more than 13,000 fans will attend. Groups from across North America and one from New Zealand are coming to perform. Turnstile, the…
Courtesy photo Since 1975, Richard Dreyfuss has been bedeviled by a shark, and we are all better for it. As one of the three top-billed actors (the others are Robert Shaw and Roy Scheider) in Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, the Brooklyn-born Dreyfuss has racked up a total of 123 acting credits on the Internet Movie Database. Still, he’ll never escape playing…
Democratic Reps. Raychel Proudie of Ferguson, Ashley Bland Manlove of Kansas City and LakeySha Bosley of St. Louis present legislation that would bar hair discrimination to a Missouri House committee Tuesday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). A Missouri House committee heard testimony Tuesday on three bills that would ban discrimination based on hair texture in some settings. Three Black state lawmakers —…
Fish and chips at Harry’s Country Club. // Photo by Tyler Shane Harry’s fish and chips The River Market pub, Harry’s Country Club, is full of surprises. First, the vibrant and relaxed environment could not be farther from a private institution requiring membership. All are welcome here, and if the drink menu doesn’t beg you to come in and relax…
Con Chapman is a prolific author and a lawyer who has written two novels, 25 plays, and over 40 books of humor. Most impressive, perhaps, though, is his extensive research and writing on the history and culture of jazz music. Chapman has published dozens of articles on the subject since the 1970s, culminating in the forthcoming release of his most…
Sugar Cookie is a dog who loves KC football and taking photos. // Courtesy KCPP Three Dog Bakery will host their Adopt Love event Feb. 24-26. Everyone is invited to meet and fall in love with the pups at the bakery nearest you. Pet parents will have the opportunity to fill out a free Paw-tificate to welcome the new fur…
Zion Isaiah before starting his set for PROM Night. // Photo by Elicia Castillo On Feb. 10 local artists Cars in Drive, Marcotte, and Zion Isaiah performed their first joint concert, PROM Night. Their goal was to create a night full of love, while celebrating the artists’ new projects. Cars in Drive and friend Molly Black perform in PROM Night…
Chocolate cherry goodness in a glass bottle. // Courtesy photo Clinton County, Missouri’s Shatto Milk Company has announced another limited-edition flavor honoring the Kansas City Chiefs. A limited-edition red velvet flavor in 2021 celebrated Chiefs Coach Andy Reid. On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, Shatto Milk Company’s newest limited-edition flavor will hit store shelves in their iconic glass bottles. The new…
When We Were Youngish. // Photo by Anna Perry-Rushton At “When We Were Youngish,” the latest Apparition hosted pop-up bar experience to be had at 9th & State (1717 W 9th St.) through March 25, you and your top-ranked MySpace friends can relive all the thrills and frills that accompanied the formative experience of hanging out in someone’s basement in…
Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII win on Sunday, February 12, a city-wide Chiefs Kingdom parade was held in celebration. Spectators, participants, and players alike indulged in the excitement and showed their true colors. Our photographer Jim Nimmo was there to document the full experience. Categories: Sports Tags: Chiefs, parade, Super Bowl LVII
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 The League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson-Clay-Platte Counties (LWVKC) and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Social Justice Committees are hosting seven virtual forums to give area residents an opportunity to hear directly from…
Festival illustration // Courtesy Boulevardia Over 60 national, regional, and local artists announced to perform at Boulevardia this summer. The eighth annual festival will take over Crown Center June 17-18. After a successful year at their new location the festival is excited to welcome headliners including Jason Isbell, Surfaces, The War Treaty, Grandson, K. Flay, and Big Freedia on the…
Super Bowl LVII Watch Party at KC Live! // Photo by Tyler Schneider For those who couldn’t make the 1,219-mile journey to Glendale, Arizona, February 12 to watch the Kansas City Chiefs go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles in their third Super Bowl in four seasons, the next best option was to share the raw, emotional experience with thousands of…
Bruce Springsteen. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Let me start off by being completely honest. It was 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, and I had just parked my car and headed down to the T-Mobile Center, not knowing what to expect for the night. This was my first time, and I heard a lot about what to expect, what…
