NFL Draft 2023. // Photo by Chris Ortiz NFL Draft 2023 April 27-29 Union Station Kansas City hosted the annual NFL Draft for the first time this past weekend and reached capacity within just a few hours. Our photographer Chris Ortiz was there to document the fandom and experience. Categories: Sports Tags: football, nfl, NFL Draft, nfl draft 2023, photo…
Courtesy SPCA Every day solo catchers and group trappers work tirelessly to locate, humanely capture, “fix,” and safely return Kansas City’s loose dogs and cats to proper shelters. Most of the city’s wily trappers donate their time to ensnaring scared, lost pets, and they do it for their love of animals—and the game. Catching Karma KC Dog Trappers is a…
Christa Swillum holds a packet of information after applying for daycare and SNAP benefits from Missouri Department of Social Services (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) CALIFORNIA, Missouri — A federal subsidy program administered by the state helps Christa Swillum cover child care for her three young children. Without the subsidy, which cuts her daycare bill in half, the single mother wouldn’t be…
NFL Draft 2023. // Photo by Chris Ortiz NFL Draft 2023 April 27-29 Union Station Kansas City hosted the annual NFL Draft for the first time this past weekend and reached capacity within just a few hours. Our photographer Chris Ortiz was there to document the fandom and experience. Categories: Sports Tags: football, NFL Draft, nfl draft 2023, photo gallery,…
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his annual State of the State Address on Jan. 18, 2023 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson made improving access to child care a major part of his 2023 legislative agenda, declaring during his annual State of the State address in January that “early childhood care is essential to our state’s success.” Since…
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is about to get a huge revamp. The museum’s President Bob Kendrick made the announcement at a press conference on May 2nd. The new campus is set to be built on 18th and Paseo adjacent to the Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center with images of Buck O’Neil, Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and other Negro League…
Photos by Luke Jordan Willkommen, bienvenue, and welcome to the University of Kansas’ Department of Theatre & Dance’s production of Cabaret. Even though the Sunday matinee concluded the production’s run, it was a stellar show to end on. For those not familiar with the 1966 musical by Joe Masteroff, we’ll give you a quick rundown. Set in 1930s Berlin, Germany,…
Nathan Corsi at Sail Away Wine. // photo by Ben McBee On Armour Road in North Kansas City, there’s a place to catch music you might not have considered. Sail Away Wine is, not surprisingly, a wine bar, but on Tuesdays, you can catch intimate live performances from high quality solo acoustic solo musicians and duos. The sets began in…
Kelce Jam. // Photo by Maura Dayton We were at the red carpet setup behind the stage at the Azura Ampitheater. Travis Kelce rocked a wavvy denim bucket hat with a matching outfit—his “Canadian tuxedo,” he told our cadre of several dozen press members. After slowly parading down the carpet, plugging sponsors, and posing for photos, he crossed paths with…
The Sadies. // photo by Nick Spacek The Sadies with Julianna Riolino Knuckleheads Sunday, April 30 While the crowd inside Knuckleheads on Sunday couldn’t have been more than 100 people, it might count as the most respectful and appreciative crowd I’ve seen in nearly three decades of attending shows. After each song from Toronto’s The Sadies, cheers and clapping were…
Champion Breakfast. // Courtesy of United WE United WE hosted their annual Champion Breakfast at Arrowhead Stadium on April 28th. Since 1991, United WE has been working to aid in the advancement of women of all ages. WE host their champion breakfast to fundraise for its nonprofit. This year, those attending could hear from Dasha Smith, Sam Rapoport, and Kimmi…
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…
Dispatch Pizza. // Photo by Zach Bauman Jeremy Long has been in the restaurant business his whole life, and he has a long-running love for the service industry. He and his partner have dreamed of opening a restaurant for years, but their idea for a catering business was more compatible with their busy family life, which hatched their idea for…
The crowd at Kelce Jam. // Photo by Maura Dayton Kelce Jam w/ Tech N9ne, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury, Machine Gun Kelly Friday, April 28 Azura Amphitheater On Friday night, NFL superstar and hometown hero Travis Kelce hosted his first-ever music festival in Bonner Springs, KS, featuring a wing eating competition, red carpet appearances, drones, and performances by Tech N9ne,…
Courtesy of Visit KCK Over the last decade, KCK has exploded with additions to its Mexican restaurants, making it the go-to palace for authentic Mexican food. You can experience a flavor-filled journey of history and culture right here in town. With its debut in October 2020, the KCK Taco Trail helped locals and tourists find the best eats and also gave…
Photo by maggieGphotography. Lana Luxx is a drag performer regularly featured at venues around Kansas City such as Missie B’s, Fountain Haus, and Hamburger Mary’s. Luxx is known for her mesmerizing dance ability, her exceptional beauty, her fashion sense that mixes edgy and kawaii, and her affinity for Taylor Swift. Her presence on TikTok has made her a viral sensation…
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks to reporters after being sworn into office on Jan. 3. 2023 (photo courtesy of Missouri Governor’s Office) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s decision to withdraw from a lawsuit against the state highway patrol has earned a sharp rebuke from his potential 2024 rivals, with candidates from both parties demanding he return campaign donations connected…
Photo by Brock Wilbur Greetings, dearest friends and readers. Welcome to the May 2023 edition of The Pitch magazine, wherein we finally dared to live out our longtime fantasy: an entire issue dedicated, wholly and completely, to little guys who just want to be little guys. No big thoughts, just big love. This edition of our publication evolved behind the…
