Archives: February 2023

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Politics

Missouri Senate leader’s tweet about drag performance helped kickstart controversy

Public records show no messages from constituents to Sen. Caleb Rowden before his tweet, though the Columbia Republican says he received calls to his office and messages to his campaign accounts that are not available under the Sunshine Law
Rudi Keller,

Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, gives a speech after the floor unanimously approved his appointment as president pro tem Wednesday, January 4, 2023. // Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent This article was originally published by The Missouri Independent. With a single tweet, Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden turned a local controversy over what Columbia Public Schools told parents about the drag entertainment…

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Movies

You Hurt My Feelings is a warm look at slight problems

Abby Monteil,

Courtesy Sundance Film Festival Over the course of six features, director Nicole Holofcener has built a career out of sharply observed relationship studies, usually wrapped up in white, upper-middle-class milieu. She’s largely foregone making movies in recent years, turning her attention toward screenwriting collaborations (Can You Ever Forgive Me?, The Last Duel) and directing for television. But now, 10 years…

Sugar Cookie, a 2-year-old pit bull smiles with her tongue out in front of a lit Christmas tree. She is wearing a bandana with the KC Chiefs logo
News

KC animal shelters need help finding homes for overflowing number of large dogs

Animal shelters are seeing adoption numbers decrease, but intake rates continue to increase for large dogs.
Sarah Moore,

Sugar Cookie is a dog who loves KC football and taking photos. // Courtesy KCPP Shelters in Kansas City and surrounding areas have run out of room to keep large dogs. Four shelters came together to ask the community for help. Great Plains SPCA, KCK Animal Services, Melissa’s Second Chances, and Humane Society of Greater Kansas City report that they…

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Music

Premiere: The Whiffs’ return with the power-pop of ‘Pretender’

Nick Spacek,

Courtesy The Whiffs On their third LP, Scratch ‘N’ Sniff, KC’s premiere purveyors of power-pop, the Whiffs, once again pack a plethora of punchy pathos into a baker’s dozen tracks. From chiming opener “It’s Not Over” all the way through the arena-ready anthem which is “Verlaine,” the quartet of Zach Campbell on bass and vocals, Rory Cameron on guitar and…

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Culture

Creature Feature KC and Philly team up for Super Bowl adoption special

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Courtesy KC Pet Project On Sunday, February 12, KC Pet Project and ACCT Philly in Philadelphia are partnering for a friendly competition and adoption special. Both shelters are offering $57 adoptions for all dogs in both cities during their Road to Phoenix special, running until Sunday, February 12. The goal is to help hundreds of dogs find homes before the big…
Theater

The Year of Sluttery remounts at the West Bottoms Black Box Theater

Fringe Fest favorite Scarlett brings her treasured stories to a bigger stage for more to see.
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The Best of Fringe 2022 one-woman show The Year of Sluttery is set to return to KC at the West Bottoms Black Box theater Feb. 9 through Feb. 11, 2023. The Year of Sluttery is a solo show performed and written by Scarlett The show follows her various dating endeavors and other romantic wisecracks. Scarlett describes her show as a…

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News

The Nelle closes after six years in business

Sarah Moore,

The Nelle’s old store front is empty after their permanent closure Jan. 31. // Photo by Sarah Moore The Nelle, a space focusing on providing resources to women and LGBTQ+ folks in the Kansas City area, was reported to have its final day Jan. 31, according to Startland News. The Nelle, located in the Crossroads Arts District, was a membership-based…
Music

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour coming to KC Sept. 18

Sarah Moore,

Beyoncé embarks on first solo tour since 2016. Beyoncé confirmed the highly speculated Renaissance World Tour on Instagram today. Will Ticketmaster be able to handle this one?   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) It will be a 47-date tour beginning in Europe in May, then coming to North America July 8. This will…

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Food & Drink

Dish & Drink Australian sweets at Banksia, wraps at Meddys, and San Antonio’s street tacos

Tyler Shane,

Shawarma and hummus at Meddys. // Photo by Tyler Shane Meddys’ Mediterranean wraps Meddys is one of those rare places where you can have it all. It’s a place that welcomes those looking to indulge, those who are health-focused, those looking for a fast and casual environment, or those craving a craft cocktail with dim lighting. The Mediterranean eatery is…

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Music

Folk Alliance Band of the Day: Bandits on the Run (with an exclusive premiere)

Nick Spacek,

Bandits on the Run. // Photo by Sophia Shrank The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, has its 2023 iteration this February 1-5 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. With well over 100 artists performing over the course of five days, “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop,…
Movies

The Outwaters is a grueling cautionary tale of the dangers posed by idiot friends

Ignoring such blatant and repeated red flags makes it hard to empathize, but easy to catastrophize.
Rey Dean,

The Outwaters gets inside your… well, everything. // Courtesy Screambox In the world of horror movies, there is always one golden rule: never go camping in the middle of nowhere. This motif is also paired with the found-footage style of horror in Robbie Banfitch’s The Outwaters. While harping on the dangers of the earth’s phenomena, Banfitch explores the depths in…