“Angelica” touring company of Hamilton. // Photo by Joan Marcus If you haven’t heard of Hamilton by now, where have you been? Since its Off-Broadway premiere in 2015, America’s musical has been kicking ass and taking names in all departments of the theatre world. Its Broadway run earned a record-breaking 11 awards and a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, and over…
Gavin Brivik. // Courtesy photo According to filmmaker Daniel Goldhaber, the ingredients to his ongoing collaboration with Overland Park-born composer Gavin Brivik are simple: “Two critical components to my process with Gavin are smoking weed and playing Super Smash Brothers,” Goldhaber says, then backs it up with a story that could be lifted straight out of one of his own…
Nonpoint. // photo by AJ Mathews Nonpoint with Blacktop Mojo, Sumo Cyco, and Shadowsin The Bottleneck Tuesday, March 21 Nonpoint, a staple from the early 2000’s rise of nu-metal, packed The Bottleneck in Lawrence with more than just fans: they packed it with energy. Nothing could prepare the crowd though for what Elias had when he and the boys of…
Clare Louise Frost and Lauren Garcia Kahn star in Micah Stathis’ film Sisters Karras. // Courtesy Micah Stathis The 27th KC Film Fest International is coming March 26-29. Over 120 films from all over the world will be screened during the festival. For many of the filmmakers this will be their first visit to Kansas City, but for Micah Stathis…
Photo by Maura Dayton Vision Video with Then Comes Silence and Serene Fiend The Bottleneck Last night, LFK’s Bottleneck got gritty thanks to the Athens, GA goth export Vision Video, with support from Then Comes Silence and Serene Fiend. Our photographer Maura Dayton (@twistedmauraphotos) was there to capture the experience. Vision Video Then Comes Silence Serene Fiend Categories: Music Tags:…
Natosha Keefer. // Courtesy photo Bright. Colorful. Bold. All three terms could be used to describe both Natosha Keefer and her multi-media artwork. Keefer calls herself an inspirational, intuitive artist. “In addition to using acrylic paint on canvas, I add textures of denim materials, personal belongings, sands from different beaches, stones, words of inspiration, and more,” she says. “I personalize and…
Caso’s Gun-A-Rama has been open since 1967. Saturday 2/11/2023 Jersey City, NJ. © Aristide Economopoulos/for NJ Monitor Missouri Republicans are making a push to allow firearms to be carried inside religious establishments and lessen restrictions on access to firearms. House Bill 485, heard in the House Emerging Issues Committee Wednesday evening, would override existing Missouri law that restricts the possession…
Wasteland Society is run by Peter Nonprasit and Sarah Dye-Nonprasit. // Courtesy photo Wasteland Society Wasteland Society is a local clothing company that creates sustainable apparel with a sense of humor and heart. The team is comprised of husband and wife Peter Nonprasit and Sarah Dye-Nonprasit, who have been making their designs since 2017. Wasteland Society prides itself on the…
Travis and Jason Kelce announce live “New Heights” show. // Courtesy of Live Nation The Kelce brothers have announced the first live show of their hit podcast “New Heights.” Think of a better event to kick off the 2023 NFL Draft in downtown Kansas City… We’ll wait. “Having ‘New Height’s’ first live taping be at the 2023 NFL Draft is…
Photo by Travis Young In an effort to keep you all abreast of the latest local music that’s not album or music video related, we present the latest installment of our irregular feature, Single Sentence Singles. We take a listen to the latest local singles to hit Soundcloud, Spotify, Bandcamp, et al, and sum them up in one sentence. Jon…
Photo by Chris Ortiz. Art by Cassondra Jones. Ongoing/Multiple: April 3, 10, 17, 24 Karaoke Mondays with Vanessa Davis, The Black Box April 6-7 The Fishtank Cabaret: Raise a Little Hell, The Black Box KC Cannafest. // Courtesy Facebook April 14-15 KC Cannafest, Crossroads Arts District Artisans of Dank productions presents the third annual Cannafest to gear up the KC community…
Justice Horn after hearing the vote Monday. // Photo from KMBC 9 News An ordinance banning conversion therapy failed to pass in the Jackson County legislature on Monday afternoon. Internal struggles held the ordinance in committee for 73 days, only to have it reach a vote wherein three legislators abstained, preventing the bill from securing the necessary votes, in an…
A selection of Chewology’s offerings. // Courtesy photo Westport International Food Week will take Kansas Citians on a culinary tour right here at home from April 23 to April 29. This inaugural event showcases the diverse and authentic cuisine from around the world—from Westport district chefs with diverse, international backgrounds. Participating restaurants include: Brix, serving Latin American dishes at 4112…
Jake Wesley Rogers @ Madrid. // Photo by Maura Dayton Jake Wesley Rogers with Stacey Ryan Madrid Theatre March 21, 2023 Jake Wesley Rogers (with support from Stacey Ryan) took The Madrid by storm on Tuesday night. Our photographer Maura Dayton (@twistedmauraphotos) was there to capture the experience. Jake Wesley Rogers Stacey Ryan Categories: Music Tags: Jake Wesley Rogers, Madrid…
Students follow the line as they pick up any needed items provided by Literacy KC’s monthly pop-up pantry partnered with Harvesters. // Photo courtesy of Jennifer Rangel In the great literacy landscape mapped across Kansas City, Literacy KC, with its vision of “Literacy for All,” serves a unique mission of bringing literacy into the lives of adult students. While there…
Community Opportunities clients David, left, and Megan, enjoy a moment with community skills teacher Kristin Nobus, right, at the agency’s day program in Troy (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent) On a Friday afternoon in late December, Geri Curtis received a disturbing phone call informing her she had only five days to find a new home for a developmentally disabled person. As part…
I Am Magnificent shaved ice cream at I Am Frozen Cafe. // Photo by Lauren Textor Tough decision-making at Hokibar Hokibar Poke & Sushi BBQ is not the best place for an indecisive foodie. Kansas City Poke Bowl At Hokibar. // Photo by Lauren Textor Building your own poke bowl requires the presence of mind to choose. Though the staff…
Ninja Turtles cosplay at Planet Comicon Kanas City 2023. // Photo by Chris Ortiz Our own Chris Ortiz hit up Planet Comicon Kansas City over the weekend, and here’s a batch of shots from the floor of the show, as well as some of the celebs in attendance, as well as vendor booths with everything from droids to an Audrey…
The Missouri House of Representatives. (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) The Missouri House overwhelmingly approved a bill Monday to legalize sports wagering, with Republicans siding with casino companies to defeat Democratic amendments seeking higher taxes and limits on promotional costs. The bill needs a formal roll-call vote, expected later this week, to send it to the Missouri Senate. With all but three…
Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, listens to President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden on the Missouri Senate floor Tuesday. Rowden said Moon “disrespected the floor leader” Monday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent.) After 13 hours of overnight debate, the Missouri Senate gave initial approval Tuesday morning to a pair of bills that would limit medical procedures for transgender children and place restrictions on…
Max’s Burgers & Gyros. // Photo by Zach Bauman Are you a glutton for tonguishment? Food is one of the simplest pleasures of life. We turn to food for comfort, community, and basic nourishment. Sometimes, though, you just want to shove something greasy and delicious down your gullet without regard to its nutritional value. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:…
Shrimp wonton at ABC Cafe. // Photo by Kala Elkinton In a tiny, no-frills dining room just west of “Old OP” on 87th, Kansas Citians can find some of the best Chinese food in the area. With only around a dozen tables at ABC Cafe, it’s often full, but food comes out, and seats rotate open quickly. At ABC Cafe,…
The Jackson County Legislature holds a vote to ban conversion therapy March 20. // Photo by Sarah Moore Today, Jackson County Legislature was set—and expected—to pass an ordinance banning the practice of conversion therapy. After some procedural delays, a five-to-one vote with three abstentions failed to cross the threshold of six required votes to adopt the ban. In a moment…
Two guests contemplate artwork as they are guided through the immersive experience. // Courtesy photo The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art introduced a new way to experience the work of impressionist artists through its new exhibit A Beautiful Disruption: Experiencing the Bloch Galleries. March 3 marked the debut of the immersive gallery as visitors are transported to the mind of the…
