District Biskuits. // 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…
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 When Harry Met Taylor: The popular…
Children of the Corn, the movie based on the short story of same name. // Courtesy RLJE Films When people talk about Stephen King adaptations, chatter is often focused on the big-budget efforts. The Its, The Shawshank Redemptions, and The Shinings of the world. Yet as long as those have been around and lauded there’s been a second tier toiling…
Creed III. // Courtesy MGM Studios It may be one of those overlooked factoids, but the Rocky franchise exists now in rarified air. Crossing over into the new Creed saga, surviving for six decades puts it alongside the likes of The Fast & Furious, Star Trek, and Star Wars as some of the longest-running film franchises ever. With such a…
(Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent) Missourians of all races, classes and political persuasions want safer schools and stricter gun laws, according to a poll released Thursday. The latest St. Louis University YouGov poll shows support ranging from 63% to 83% for policies that include metal detectors, dedicated police officers, pre-approval of visitors and video security systems in schools. The survey also found…
Sir Chauncey CheetoPuff is a fancy boi. // Courtesy Scott Poore Sir Chauncey CheetoPuff This is Sir Chauncey CheetoPuff. We know that’s a mouthful, so you can just call him “Sir.” This sweet mini-lion gives hugs and loves cuddles. He also loves to play. He is in the process of growing out his long, beautiful ginger coat because when he…
Catch the last weekend of the KC Zoo Penguin March. // Courtesy of the KC Zoo Kansas City Zoo will host a hiring event this Friday, March 3, from 2-5 p.m. for positions in their guest services and grounds department. This is the first of a slew of job and kid-friendly events the zoo is hosting this month. Work at…
SIX. // Photo by Joan Marcus A sold out crowd of all ages gathered at the Music Hall for the opening night of SIX on Tuesday night—many in the audience unaware of the girl power about to explode from the stage. SIX hands the mic to the famed wives of King Henry VIII, giving them a platform to sing their…
Casey Pick, Director of Law and Policy at The Trevor Project, speaks at a rally on the steps of the Missouri Capitol Tuesday after testifying in two hearings. (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) The picture painted by whistleblower Jamie Reed of how patients were treated at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital doesn’t match Jess Jones’ experience. Jones…
Courtesy photo KSHB 41 reporter Daniela Leon knows a thing or two about a full-circle moment. The Mexican-born reporter grew up in Gardner, Kansas, and tells us she learned English at an early age. She credits watching local news for helping her become fluent. “You can imagine the difficulties that come with experiencing a language barrier as a child,” she…
Slap’s BBQ. // 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…
Macarons at Kate Smith Soirée. // Photo by Tyler Shane Kate Smith macarons Kate Smith Soirée, originally a vendor in the Lenexa Public Market, has taken over the former Clocktower Bakery space in downtown Overland Park. The boutique bakery will continue to sling its signature macarons out of the Lenexa Public Market, but the new brick-and-mortar space makes room for…
Photo by Jim Nimmo This is the letter from the editor which opens the March print issue of The Pitch, introducing the stories and themes of our Cheap Eats magazine. You can find copies of our latest physical release in boxes and restaurants across the city, or digitally here. “Over the next few hours, you will ingest fat, salt, sugar,…
This post was paid for by the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation. Kick off the madness of March by participating in Kansas City’s Big 12 Run! Celebrate your favorite team by wearing their colors while running along this great course that begins and ends in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Runners of all experience levels are encouraged…
Have a beer to give back to United Way of Greater KC this March. // Courtesy of Boulevard Brewing Co. Boulevard Brewing Co. will be donating a percentage of all crowler sales sold in their Beer Hall this month to United Way of Greater Kansas City as part of their Community Crowler Program. The company launched this program last year…
