Photo by Deen van Meer for Disney Theatrical Productions Disney’s Aladdin performed by the North American touring company transports audiences to a whole new world with stellar performances, clever comedy, and striking costume and set design. The opening night performance at the Music Hall had 40-year-olds with gin and tonics howling with laughter and 7-year-olds in princess Jasmine outfits enthralled…
The Culinary Center teaching kitchen includes a modern workspace for students and instructors. // courtesy MCPL The MCPL Library introduces its new Culinary Center featuring educational opportunities for all cooking levels. The Culinary Center has teaching kitchens for participants to take classes and shared commercial kitchens for start-up businesses. Located at the Green Hills Library, the Culinary Center addresses a…
Courtesy Katie Mabry van Dieren Westport hosts the Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair for the first time this weekend, where visitors can shop from 30+ artisans’ work, interact with makers, and learn about their creations on the streets of Westport and Pennsylvania. The Strawberry Swing provides a platform for diverse artists to share their work, including ceramics, clothing, crafted leather…
Courtesy the artist Their resume is long and their experience exceeds a lot of acts entering the scene these days, but McBride & The Ride remain a joking bunch that seems to enjoy making music today just as much–if not more–as they did in the 90s when they first came to fame. Terry McBride, the lead vocalist of the group,…
Dhiaa Eid. // Courtesy photo If the lines out the door are any indication, Dhiaa Eid’s Mediterranean eatery, Hummus & Pita, is no longer a hidden gem. The restaurant—which opened last spring—has seen its loyal/hungry customer base explode since the first of the year. (In fact, we made the mistake of popping over for some grub after the OP Farmers…
Courtesy the artist Kansas City folk and blues musician Danny Cox, a legendary figure in the city’s 1970s music scene, will be in conversation at Listyn KC’s July 23 collective listening experience. In celebration of the musician’s 80th birthday and 50th anniversary of his 1974 classic LP album Feel So Good, Cox will sit down with Listyn KC host Kelsyn…
Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” is among the books being targeted nationwide by public school book bans (Max McCoy/Kansas Reflector) Late last month, Missouri’s House passed a budget that would strip all state funding for public libraries — $4.5 million in total. Republican lawmakers say they are doing this to retaliate against a lawsuit by Missouri librarians, who hope to…
(L to R) Lana Luxx, Jenna Stanwyck, Karmella Uchawi, Dirty Dorothy, Genewa Stanwyck. // Photo by Pilsen Photo Co-op Welcome to The Summer Guide! What we have here is meant to be an extensive list of really cool events in the metro and surrounding areas, organized into thoughtful categories so readers can stay connected to the vibrant sanctuary that is our…
Pineapple-Raspberry Swirl from KC Whip and Company. // Photo by Lauren Textor Whip it real good KC Whip and Company offer a sweet alternative for those with dietary restrictions and allergies. The soft-serve Dole Whip is vegan and dairy- and gluten-free. It comes in the classic pineapple as well as strawberry, cherry, raspberry, mango, orange, lemon, lime, watermelon, and pomegranate. …
Roxy. // Courtesy Scott Poore Roxy Roxy has been with us since February of 2022, when she came in after being found as a stray. We believe she is about 4 years old. Her health is excellent. She is a medium build dog, weighing about 60 lbs. She walks well on the leash. We believe her to be Anatolian Shepherd/Heeler…
Gina Pisto, “flowerpot VII,” 2023. Stoneware, glaze, 54x18x19 in. Image courtesy of the artist. The Belger Art Center’s tenth annual Resident Artist Exhibition will open June 2, 2023, featuring the work of national and international ceramic artists at the Belger Crane Gallery. The public is invited to an opening reception Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where they can…
Crystal Rose. // Photo by Haley Smith Amid the release of Stacey Lee’s new documentary The Secrets of Hillsong, new light has been shed on a situation that occurred at Hillsong KC—now renamed Kingdom City—back in 2019. Crystal Rose was a worship leader at Hillsong KC. She dedicated a good portion of her life to working in various areas of…
Prairie Village presents its third annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration & Poster/Essay Contest at 4 p.m. on June 17 at Harmon Park. The free event provides food, drink, and entertainment to commemorate emancipation in the United States. The celebration hosts Funk Syndicate to perform and recreate Funk, R&B, Soul, Disco, and Pop dance hits. Families can also enjoy face paintings, inflatables,…
Illustration by Hugo Juarez-Avalos On Monday, April 3, 2023, the Jackson County Legislature had—after numerous failed attempts across three official meetings, a public hearing, and three different versions of the bill—finally passed a conversion therapy ban for minors in Ordinance 5731, becoming the first county in Missouri to take such a stance. It seems pretty reasonable today to wonder how…
The Queens werk up an appetite. // Photo by Pilsen Photo Co-Op When I was 14, two months into my freshman year of high school, I moved from California’s Central Coast to Baldwin City, KS, where I would eventually teach myself guitar and meet my first girlfriend. During my early stages of coming out, I routinely hitched a ride to…
Seed of Intention by Mean Mule. // Photo by Sarah Sipple Mean Mule Distilling Co. is bringing the heat this summer. The latest release at this Crossroads distillery is a Poblano Agave Spirit, fermented with roasted poblanos and twice distilled, creating a clear agave that is earthy, smokey, and crisp at 40% ABV. According to Bar Lead, Thomas Franco, what…
Photo Courtesy of the James Beard Foundation. The American will host the 22nd Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner Saturday, June 24. The menu will feature five courses prepared by The American’s Chef alumni, all of whom are either James Beard award winners or nominees. Since The American’s opening in 1974, it is considered to be an iconic part of…
Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade Grinders KC Friday, May 26 Les Claypool songs are as if Dr. Seuss wrote the lyrics while reading a Hunter S. Thompson novel. The nonsensical flow somehow perfectly makes sense when combined with musical geniusness that is comparable to that of a psychedelic Mozart. When Les Claypool was talking to the crowd after the first…
Chicago Starlight Friday, May 26 This past Friday night, Kansas City was graced by not only perfect weather for an outdoor concert, but with the fantastic sounds Chicago as the 10-piece band brought a nearly 3-hour concert to Starlight Theater. The band, who played with no opener, preformed two different sets, plus an encore that left the jam-packed Theater attendees…
Zero Proof is our new column for tackling NA beers and liquor. Up today is a little Hefeweizen just in time for summer. I’ve never understood the TV ads where, immediately upon finishing a workout at the gym, someone cracks a Heineken or Bud Light. The workout to beer pipeline never tracked for me, save a few times post-lawnmowing where…
Hamachi Sashimi. // Photo by Lauren Textor Noka has seemingly everything going for it. The Japanese farmhouse-style restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Amante Domingo, who also owns The Russell. The eatery’s name (which means “farmer” in Japanese) and concept pay homage to Domingo’s deceased father. The shelves on the west wall are even made from the wood of the…
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…
Godfrey Riddle. // Photo by Brooke Tramel Godfrey Riddle is not the kind of person to make you ugly cry. But that might change when Riddle reveals the vulnerable side—his basement—located underneath his bubbly, energetic personality. Announced in 2022, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is Peacock’s latest home/life/spiritual improvement show, and much like its Netflix peer Queer Eye—from…
We’ve been asking members of the KC community to submit stories about their thoughts and experiences in all walks of life. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share with our readers, please send it to brock@thepitchkc.com for consideration. Today, local lawyer John A. Christiansen shares a recent trip to Cooperstown and how KC sees itself reflected in the…
