A full-size, brightly painted old DeSoto automobile rests on top of the front of the DeSoto Barbershop building against a backdrop of clear blue sky in Ash Fork, Arizona (Leslie Connell/National Archives) From its earliest days, Route 66 has reflected the American culture of the moment. When the road connected Chicago to Los Angeles in 1926, it represented the possibility…
Missouri Senator Greg Razer. // Photo by Zach Bauman Greg Razer knew when he stood up on the floor of the Missouri Senate on a Thursday in March that he could not prevent an act of great harm. The Senate was about to vote to ban doctors in the state from performing gender-affirming surgeries or prescribing certain hormones and puberty-blocking…
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 Market. Oops. But trust us, it…
Courtesy of Etheria Film Festival The Etheria Film Festival, an esteemed showcase of new horror and sci-fi films directed by women, will welcome special guests Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy of The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs at their July 1 event. The pair will make an appearance on the red carpet along with legendary scream queen Brinke Stevens at…
Nicole Springer. // Photo by Garrett Blackwell Nicole Springer is a local singer/songwriter that has spent a few months at sea performing on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. She is making her return to land and has some shows lined up right here in her hometown. Currently working on her full-length album, Springer is a talented lyricist who not…
Courtesy Sony Pictures Animation It sounds ridiculous to have to say this, but did you know that animation is art? Yes, it’s also a form of entertainment featuring goofy characters your kids can laugh at, with exaggerated features and physical abilities no worldly being actually possesses. However, as the best-animated films remind us, animators can create whole worlds, express characters’…
Heartland Men’s Chorus KC performs onstage. // Courtesy of Heartland Men’s Chorus The Heartland Men’s Chorus will be performing Disney PRIDE in Concert June 17 and 18. The performance will highlight LGBTQIA+ perspectives to celebrate love, family, and perseverance. Since the Heartland Men’s Chorus’ founding in 1986, the group has grown from 30 members to a 140-person chorus. HMCKC is…
Courtesy 4 Hands Brewing Company This season, 4 Hands Brewing Co. will introduce a variety of beers inspired by the ’80s hit cartoon Voltron, Defender of The Universe. The collaboration will take place in six volumes of unique brews released over 20 months. The partnership between 4 Hands and Voltron was created as a tribute to their shared St. Louis…
Elizabeth Daniel. // Photo by Pilsen Photo Co-op Tucked away in Tongonoxie, KS, lives Elizabeth Daniel in what appears to be a house of wonders. Complete with a ‘sherage’ (like a garage, but with a twist) and a giant Lorax, you can find just about anything you need for an anachronistic photo montage… and then some. When The Pitch initially…
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 District Pour House + Kitchen:…
Freaky Friday rehearsal with Maddy Terril as Ellie and Stasha Case as Katherine. // Courtesy TIP Brace yourself, Kansas City—actress Stasha Case is poised to get her freak on starting this weekend. Uh, so to speak. Theatre in the Park Outdoor’s season opener, the musical Freaky Friday debuted on Friday, June 2 for its seven-performance run. Based on the Disney hit…
Washington Football Team at Arizona Cardinals, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, September 20, 2020. // Phioto by Joe Glorioso | All-Pro Reels Last week, veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins appeared on I Am Athlete and made it loud and clear what quarterbacks he wants to play for. Our very own Patrick Mahomes was mentioned as a top option. Who would…
MacKenzie Magwire had the idea six weeks back to put together some kind of Ted Lasso-themed event to coincide with the season (series?) finale. In collaboration with Crane Brewery, an AFC Raytown pop-up bar came to fruition this week, and we were among the hundreds to pass through this week—paying tribute to the man, the myth, the legend, and sorta-kinda…
