Courtesy photo Things are buzzing at 50th Street and Wabash Avenue, and it’s all because of MO Hives KC. The nonprofit has brought urban beekeeping to the fore in this Kansas City neighborhood. Local pediatrician Marion Pierson teamed up with beekeeper Brian Reeves in 2019 to create the organization after hearing about a project Timothy Paule and Nicole Lindsey have…
Wichita Sen. Renee Erickson defended House Bill 2238 which would require transgender girls and women to compete in sports programs from kindergarten through college based on their gender at birth. The Senate voted 28-11 on Thursday to sent to the desk of Gov. Laura Kelly. She vetoed a similar bill in 2022. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Sen. Renee Erickson…
University of Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self wasn’t coaching on Thursday after a hospitalization. (Sarah Carson) The University of Kansas men’s basketball team and its fans face the prospect of entering the postseason with head coach Bill Self away from the bench. It’s a striking absence—hopefully temporary—for a program that has been defined by its head coach. Self was…
U.S. Rep Cori Bush, a St. Louis Democrat, reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade after speaking at a roundtable discussion at Missouri’s last abortion clinic in St. Louis on June 24, 2022 (Photo by Tessa Weinberg/Missouri Independent) Eleven versions of a proposed initiative petition seeking to roll back Missouri’s ban on abortion by adding protections for…
KC Illusion brought home the pewter medal in the 2023 U.S. National Synchronized Skating Championship. // Photo by Sam Atagana The Kansas City Illusion synchronized skating team brought home Kansas City’s first National medal last weekend at the 2023 U.S. National Synchronized Skating Championship. The Kansas City Illusion is an elite synchronized skating program in Kansas City, and within the…
Paul’s Drive In. // Photo by Zach Bauman Have you ever had a burger so good you would request it as your last meal on earth? In the year and a half that Scott Shepherd has co-owned Paul’s Drive-In, he says four individuals in hospice care have come into the restaurant for their final meals. That’s how good the food…
Comic Clash. // Photo by Anna Perry-Rushton Running through April 8 at ReRoll Tavern, the Sinister Saloon/Alter Ego pop-up bar marks a convenient entry point for those who have yet to experience everything this northland hub of nerd has to offer. A partnership between Planet Comicon and Apparition, along with a number of other businesses, including Screenland Armour, B&B Theatres,…
Ssong’s. // 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: The Pitch staff…
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 Kansas City. Cheers! Something New Iron District: The North Kansas…
Lawmakers vote to pass legislation funding abortion alternative programs during a hearing March 8, 2023. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Rep. Ron Bryce, a Coffeyville Republican, was a Texas medical resident in the late ’80s when he was called into an operating room and found a premature baby boy who survived his mother’s attempted abortion. Bryce said he picked up…
Sylvester beats any old cartoon cat. // Courtesy Scott Poore Sylvester Meet Sylvester. He is a happy-go-lucky, floofy, 8-year-old boy who loves belly rubs. This sweet guy loves attention. If you are interested in meeting Sylvester, please fill out an application via our website. If you have further questions, please feel free to email adoptionstrp@gmail.com. Sylvester’s adoption fee is $75…
Ghostface in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group’s Scream VI. // Courtesy Paramount Pictures Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s 2022 Scream legacy-quel/reboot was a pleasant surprise and passing of the torch to a new generation of hyper-discourse-savvy filmmakers. The fifth entry in the franchise was sharp, funny, and commented on the state of fan culture and the ridiculous ongoing discussion…
Rep. Brenda Landwehr, a Republican from Wichita, voted to pass the “women’s bill of rights” out of committee this week. // Photo by Kansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — Kansas lawmakers have advanced legislation that would bar transgender women from women’s bathrooms, women’s prisons, women’s locker rooms and domestic violence shelters. Critics see the bill as a political attack on transgender and intersex…
The Ismert brothers. // Courtesy Hammerhedd Suppose you’ve heard the name of Kansas City metal trio Hammerhedd at any point in the last few years. In that case, you’re likely familiar with how the Ismert brothers came to the public consciousness: on a September Sunday in 2016, a shopper on the Country Club Plaza shot a video of bassist Abe,…
Boulevard Beer cultivates 2023 lineup for Taps & Tastes event. Boulevardia announced that 47 breweries will be participating in the beer and food sampling experience at the 2023 festival. The lineup for this year includes local favorites like KC Bier Co., Alma Mader Brewing, 39th Street Brewing, Vine Street Brewing, Boulevard Brewing Co. (of course), and many more. Also some…
Breit’s Stein & Deli. // 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:…
Mireya Ramos is hosting Ladies Rock! March 18 at the Charlotte Street Foundation Hall. // Courtesy of Ladies Rock! Celebrate Women’s History Month right by joining Grammy-winning artists Mireya Ramos March 18, for a vocal workshop, local artist exhibition, and live performance event called Ladies Rock! Ramos the founder of Ladies Rock! and singer for the Grammy-winning, all-female mariachi band…
Slow Rise sourdough donuts. // Photo by Tyler Shane Slow Rise’s sourdough donuts Keep an eye out for the donut pop-up Slow Rise, now appearing around the metro at places like Blip Roasters, Bella Patina, and Post Coffee Company. You’ll be able to find the donut vendor booth by the insanely long line that is sure to be wrapped around…
The Pitch’s Scavenger Hunt is back and you know what we like to say: there’s no shame in being a tourist in your hometown! You can consider this your official small-town, Midwestern welcome to the City of Hearts! Get out and enjoy that fresh spring air as you scour the city for iconic and fun Kansas City locations. You’ll be snapping pics…
Yuengling has expanded into Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. // Courtesy of Yuengling Yuengling Beer, the oldest brewery in America, has expanded into Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. So, after years of smuggling beers across state lines, Kansas Citians can now purchase Yuengling beers in local stores. Yuengling’s portfolio will be available for Missouri consumers, including the Yuengling® Traditional LAGER, Light Lager,…
Courtesy photo KC Repertory Theatre Kansas City, Kansas, native and Tony-nominated playwright Christina Anderson is producing her play the ripple, the wave that carried me home this spring in Kansas City. The show has toured theatres across the country, and it will grace the stages of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre March 14 through April 2 in a production directed…
Daniel D. Fox and his son, Jack, have started streaming their Dungeons and Dragons campaign on YouTube. // Courtesy photo Daniel D. Fox Formerly an employee in advertising, Daniel D. Fox started creating tabletop RPG board games seven years ago with his game Zweihander. He has now created several more tabletop games based on Zweihander’s lore and mechanics, and he…
Photo by Katie Camlin KC Bier Co. has partnered with the City of Fountains Foundation to release Fountain City Wheat, a new beer whose sales proceeds will benefit the City of Fountains Foundation for the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary. “For the last 50 years, City of Fountains Foundation have been responsible for maintenance, upkeep, and general promotion of the 48 publicly…
At-large candidates take the stage for a panel at the KC Tenants Power forum Feb. 25. // Courtesy of KC Tenants Power Twitter KC Tenants Power announced their second round of endorsements for the 2023 City Council Elections Tuesday. They have decided to put their support behind Melissa Robinson (3rd in-district), Eric Bunch (4th in-district), Michael Kelley (5th district at…
