White House at night. // Photo courtesy Adobe Stock Federal police arrested a Missouri man on Monday night after he crashed a vehicle into security barriers in Lafayette Park, across the street from the White House. Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, threatening to kill,…
Smitha George focuses on her painting of a folk artist from India. // Courtesy photo The MAAY (Missouri Asian American Youth) Foundation presents its first Asian American art exhibition this week for AAPI Month. The Asian American Voice: Reclaiming the Narratives tells unique stories through video, ceramic, digital media, paintings, and more. Featuring different artists from across the state,…
In-store art exhibition at Flagship Bookstore. // Courtesy Flagship Bookstore We know the tagline: “I’m from Kansas City—the Missouri side.” It’s like somehow we had the universal agreement that the Missouri side is the cooler side: when the Kansas side has just as much to offer if you know where to look. For example: have you been to Strawberry Hill…
Author David Von Drehle. // Courtesy photo From the time he saw 102-year-old Dr. Charlie White washing his girlfriend’s car in only his swim trunks, David Von Drehle knew his new neighbor was someone he wanted to know. It was a muggy, early August morning in 2007. After being offered a remote job as editor-at-large for Time magazine, Von Drehle…
KC jazz and Hauntology. // Illustration by Jacqulyn Seyferth Editor’s Note: Today over at The Pitch, we’re trying something a little different. Ian Bennett has a longer piece deep-diving into some cultural/political writing that’s in line with some of our favorite reading at more hyper-specific lit mags and different sides of the internet. As a KC-based writer, we thought you…
Monster Jam. // Photo by Tarik Sykes Monster Jam GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday, May 20 Monster Jam’s monster truck icons came to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, May 20. The show featured bouts from the Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and more, along a series of professional motocross stunts. Our photographer Tarik Sykes (@dunkondunks), was there…
Mayor Lucas holds a signing ceremony for the ordinance that removes the requirement for individuals working in the service industry to have a liquor license. // Courtesy of the City of Kansas City On Sunday evening May 21, Mayor Lucas signed the ordinance at The Combine along with the owner of The Combine and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association…
The Hails at Encore Room, May Courtesy of Brynn Winkler The Hails took over the Encore Room at the Uptown Theater last Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023. The band was headlining Kansas City for the first time as part of their Fun Run Tour. They haven’t ventured much from the East Coast but after seeing their performance we hope that…
Ruston Kelly. // photo credit Alysse Gafkjen If you were a Midwest teen who grew up listening to your parents’ country music in the car and your older brother’s copies of Dashboard Confessional CDs in your bedroom, then the music you’d end up making might sound a lot like Ruston Kelly’s. The South Carolina-born musician’s music is self-described as “dirt…
The Slackers. // photo by Chris Ortiz The Slackers with the Freecoasters The Madrid Thursday, May 18 For the first time in ages, New York ska revivalists the Slackers made their way to Kansas City, supported by Florida’s The Freecoasters. All photos by Chris Ortiz (Instagram: @fastboyent). The Slackers The Freecoasters Categories: Music Tags: photo gallery, Ska, the freecoasters, the madrid theatre,…
Former state Rep. Tricia Derges, R-Nixa (photo courtesy of Missouri House Communications) When then-state Rep. Tricia Derges was indicted in 2021 for selling fake stem cell treatments at her southwest Missouri clinics, it put a spotlight on the licensing process that allowed her to set up shop as an M.D. with a degree from an unaccredited offshore medical school. In…
Courtesy Kansas City Mavericks A movement towards a new arena for the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes was struck down May 16 by the Tempe City Council, leading to local support for and speculation on the possibility of the team moving to Kansas City in the future. If these fireworks were to occur, the ‘yotes would still be at least 15 years…
Courtesy of Ali Hadley Rich Brittany Tilander is creating an open space for comedians of all backgrounds to practice their craft in a saucy way. Body Language is a comedy/drag show that Tilander first started in Wisconsin in 2017 before they moved back to Kansas City in 2020 and were able to put together one show before the pandemic shut…
Photo by Jessi Stecklein Carnivores, listen up! From braising to broiling to barbecuing, chef Bobby Stearns has a penchant for serving up the perfect slab o’ meat. In fact, he’s been firing up grills around the metro area since he was a student at Shawnee Mission West High School. Stearns truly found his calling after enrolling in the culinary arts…
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson at a bill signing in St. Louis in October 2020 (photo courtesy of Missouri Governor’s Office) A legislative fix to a donor privacy law blamed for impeding public access to state contract information is sitting on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. The Personal Privacy Protection Act received bipartisan support on its way to being signed into law…
Josh Gondelman. // Photo by Mindy Tucker It feels like Josh Gondelman is everywhere right now. Maybe you’ve heard him as a recurring panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, or as a frequent guest on podcasts like Work Appropriate or You Are Good. Maybe you’re one of the many people who loved his “Modern Seinfeld” Twitter account. Are you…
Community members, state governors, and local executives discuss plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 this morning. In a press conference today at Arrowhead stadium, a coalition of city organizations and local representatives gathered to unveil the branding for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. At 2 a.m. the official nationwide design for the overall event was announced, with our city-specific…
A scoop of Brown Butter Pecan at Betty Rae’s. // Photo by April Flemming Matt Shatto (Vice President of Shatto Milk) is personally assuming ownership of the rapidly growing Betty Rae’s Ice Cream parlors, which includes the two shops in Waldo and the River Market as well as the Betty Rae’s Ice Cream Truck. Betty Rae’s opened in Waldo back…
Courtesy of Dave Shapiro Pet Resource Center of Kansas City and Uplift are working together to help the houseless community in Kansas City with their furry companions. Pet Resource Center of Kansas City used to be known as Spay and Neuter Kansas City but they are so much more than that now. Located at 59th and Troost, they have urgent…
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 Vintage ‘78 Wine Bar: In…
Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) A legislative push to extend the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file civil action failed this year — despite mounting evidence in Missouri and nationally that abuse can take years to come to light. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, would have extended the amount…
Walter the chow pup. // Courtesy Scott Poore Walter Meet Walter, a 10-year-old chow mix. It was just a few weeks ago that he was scheduled for euthanasia in Wichita, Kansas, but thankfully the friends at Imagine Furever Ranch chose to save his life. We’re assuming that he has spent his entire life living outdoors, so when he came in…
Unearth. // photo by Nick Spacek Unearth with Upon A Burning Body, 156/Silence, and Dreams in Peril The Bottleneck Tuesday, May 16 Touring in support of their new album, The Wretched; The Ruinous, released just a little over a week and a half prior via Century Media, Boston metalcore outfit Unearth headlined the Bottleneck Tuesday night to a small but…
Artist Melissa Chaney’s landscape painting of pale purple coneflowers amid tall, native grasses at Snowball Hill Prairie. // Courtesy MPF Artists and nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to enjoy the blooming wildflowers of Harrisonville’s native prairie May 20 at the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s fourth annual Paint it Priaire plein air painting event. Plein air, which is French for…
