Archives: April 2023

Music

Maria Sonevytsky on the process of discovery for her 33 1/3 Books entry on musical artifact Tantsi

Vopli Vidopliassova's Tantsi gets first-ever official release for Record Store Day.
Nick Spacek,

The annual Record Store Day event is a celebration of shops that supply our vinyl addiction, wherein labels release limited-edition titles which are only available in places like Records with Merritt or Gotwhatulike. While there are some big names every year, with this Saturday, April 22, featuring releases from The 1975 and Pearl Jam, it’s the obscurities getting rescued from…

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Food & Drink

KC Sips: Overflowing with food and drink news

Your weekend dining guide.
Sarah Sipple,

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 PH Coffee: On Fridays and…

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Movies

Beau is Afraid… and that’s about it

Hopefully, Ari Aster’s worked through what he needs to so we can all move on.
Abby Olcese,

Beau is Afraid. // Courtesy A24 At one point during Beau is Afraid, I found myself thinking, “A woman could never get a movie like this greenlit.” My immediate follow-up thought was, “A woman would never need to make a movie like this in the first place.” I hate to generalize—we aren’t a monolith, after all—but I do think I’m…
Music

Recs with Merritt: Record Store Day is upon us yet again

Marion Merritt,

Recs With Merritt. // Art by Cassondra Jones Records with Merritt is Marion Merritt’s vinyl store in Westport with partner Ann Stewart. As a staple in our community for nearly a decade, we’ve partnered with Merritt for a new monthly column, where the tastemaker shares her picks for the best wax releases to look forward to grabbing, divided by release…
Politics

Senate committee rejects anti-DEI language, restores library funds in Missouri budget

Appropriations committee completes work on spending by adding funds for new KC psychiatric hospital, rate increases for home care providers.
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(Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent) Anti-diversity budget language called a “job killer” by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce didn’t survive the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, as the panel wrapped up its work on the state spending plan for the coming year. Over two days of work, the committee added more than $3 billion to the House-approved budget for state operations in the…
Politics

Missouri House votes to limit transgender athletes participation in school sports

Annelise Hanshaw,

Missouri House Republicans raise their hands to speak on a ban for gender-affirming care for minors as House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, moves for a vote (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) The Missouri House passed its version of a bill on Monday that would ban transgender athletes from competing according to their gender identity on a 104-46 vote. GOP Reps….

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Culture

Creature Feature: Eve and Foo are the spring babies for you

Scott Poore,

Eve the pretty kitty. // Courtesy Scott Poore Eve Eve is a beautiful, petite, brown tabby girl with emerald eyes. She wears a mismatched blond sock on one paw, which is adorable. She is insanely sweet and wants all the love. She is only two years old, but she has the calm, gentle demeanor of a much older and wiser…
Culture

Earthbeat throws KC’s first waste-less block party for Earth Day ’23

Sarah Moore,

Hera Co-founders Riley Beck and Ellie Berland (center). // Courtesy of Ellie Berland Earth Beats Fest will be Kansas City’s first waste-less block party and green vendor market. The Earth Day celebration will feature local businesses, educators, and entertainment promoting green, Earth-friendly practices. By putting on this event, the event sponsor Hera is working to show Kansas Citians that a…
Beer & Spirits

KC Bier Co. announces the return of KC Oktoberfest, Oct. 6-7

Sarah Moore,

KC Bier Co. announces the 2023 KC Oktoberfest. // Courtesy of KC Bier Co. KC Bier Co. is bringing back KC Oktoberfest, October 6-7, at the Crown Center. The festival will feature authentic German cuisine, activities, and entertainment. Local musical artists will be featured on three stages that will be set up throughout the Crown Center. Bands playing everything from…
Sports

KC Current dismisses head coach Matt Potter, Caroline Sjöblom named interim

The team announced today that, due to "issues related to his leadership and employment responsibilities,” Potter will no longer be a part of the team.
Sarah Moore,

KC Current named Caroline Sjöblom interim head coach. // Photo by Chris Ortiz The Kansas City Current has cut ties with head coach Matt Potter. The team announced today that, due to “issues related to his leadership and employment responsibilities,” Potter will no longer be a part of the team. Assistant Coach Caroline Sjöblom will serve as the interim head…

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Movies

Panic Fest 2023: Blue Hour’s ideas are bigger than its stomach

Orrin Grey,

Courtesy image This story is part of our coverage of Panic Fest 2023. Read more from our film team here. Blue Hour—which bears the subtitle The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth, presumably to distinguish it from the 10,000 other movies also called “Blue Hour” (not joking, look it up)—successfully keeps its central conceit under wraps in its marketing and its opening minutes. Aside…

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Culture

Sneakerheads, rejoice: Kicks & Couture arrives on NFL Draft Weekend

Michael Mackie,

Courtesy Kicks & Couture As if having the NFL Draft in town wasn’t enough, there’s a new fashion-centric event coming to KC that weekend as well. HypebeastKC and Kansas City Fashion are teaming up to present Kicks & Couture, which will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 12-5 p.m. at Operation Breakthrough. A whopping 100+ vendors are planning to…

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Music

The 2023 Hot Country Nights lineup is live

Sarah Moore,

Hot Country Nights 2023 will take over the Kansas City Live! Block every Thursday night this summer. // Courtesy photo The Kansas City Power & Light District announced the lineup for the 15th annual Hot Country Nights. The shows will take over the Kansas City Live! Block every Thursday night this summer, beginning in June. “Hot Country Nights have become…

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Movies

Panic Fest 2023: Evil Dead Rise is a bloody roller coaster ride

Orrin Grey,

Evil Dead Rise. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures This story is part of our coverage of Panic Fest 2023. Read more from our film team here. I wasn’t a fan of the 2013 remake of Evil Dead. But while Fede Alvarez’s hard-edged “re-imagining” of the franchise didn’t work for me as well as it did for others, I still recognized and respected that…

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Culture

The Freedom Riders Panel brings stories of the Civil Rights Movement to UMKC April 20-21

Jacqulyn Seyferth,

Courtesy image The Freedom Riders of 1961 will visit Kansas City April 20-21 to share their experiences as activists during the Civil Rights Movement. The panel is being brought to UMKC courtesy of the American Jazz Museum, Black Archives of Mid-America, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Humanities and Social Sciences. There will be three opportunities to attend…

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Food & Drink

Dish & Drink KC: Halal treats to celebrate the end of Ramadan at Baba’s Pantry and Kari’s on 39th

Lauren Textor,

Toffee date cake from Baba’s Pantry. // Photo by Lauren Textor Baba’s Pantry  Ramadan Mubarak! If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate and break your fast as this lunar month comes to a close, consider Baba’s Pantry. This family-owned Palestinian American business has reasonable prices and mouth-watering flavors.  The counter is filled with a rotating selection of freshly baked goods….

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Food & Drink

Percheron returns for a season of al fresco Mediterranean

Sarah Sipple,

Photos by Sarah Sipple Perched atop a hip hotel in the heart of Crossroads is one of the best outdoor dining spaces in Kansas City. Percheron Rooftop Bar is now open for the season, serving shareable dishes and cocktails al fresco.  Crossroads Hotel has perfected the art of blending upscale, comfortable, and trendy to create memorable experiences and spaces. Their…

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Movies

Panic Fest 2023: Mount Chiak is a wild ride through familiar territory

Orrin Grey,

Courtesy image This story is part of our coverage of Panic Fest 2023. Read more from our film team here. The premise of Sun-Ung KIM’s Mount Chiak is simple enough. A mountain biking club heads to the titular mountain located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. Two of them, cousins Minjun (Yoon Kyun-sang) and Hyunji (Kim Ye-won), have access to a cabin there that…

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Movies

Panic Fest 2023: Bury the Bride features a thrilling reveal

Orrin Grey,

Courtesy FoxOne Productions This story is part of our coverage of Panic Fest 2023. Read more from our film team here. Spider One’s Allegoria was probably my favorite thing that I saw at Panic Fest last year, so I was excited to hear that Spider and writing partner Krsy Fox were bringing the world premiere of their next film to the Fest…

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Sports

KC Current shows off the long-awaited downtown stadium with new renderings

Season ticket reservations for 2024 are available, but only for the next 50 days.
Sarah Moore,

Rendering of the new KC Current stadium. // Courtesy Kansas City Current KC Current released renderings of the brand new stadium that will open next spring in Berkley Riverfront Park. The renderings show off the sleek new stadium with the beloved downtown KC skyline as a backdrop. A rendering of the new Scoreboard Park. // Courtesy Kansas City Current The…