Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas. // Photo by Nicole Bissey “I have no objection to anyone’s sex life as long as they don’t practice it in the street and frighten the horses.” —Oscar Wilde We all exist because of sex, but that does not mean all adults are comfortable discussing, accepting, and embracing their sexual expression, let alone others….
Michael Wysong (left) and John Lampe (right) // Courtesy AnnaBeth Crittenden Four years ago, Manhattan-based actor and musician John Lampe had the dumbest idea his friend had ever heard. What started as an absurd pun thought up at a bar in 2019—and then a subsequent drunk text to friend and fellow theater professional Michael Wysong—has since transformed into a two-man…
Malibu Dream Bar pop-up. // Photo by Morbid Awakening Photography The Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-fueled Barbie (in theatres July 21) has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. It takes half of that to become plastically plastered at Vignettes’ newest pop-up concept, “Malibu Dream Bar,” open through August 5. This time around, the foyer features two of…
Young the Giant. // photo by Isabella Galvan Young the Giant with Milky Chance and Talk Starlight Theater Saturday, July 1 California rockers Young the Giant closed out the first leg of their summer tour at Starlight on Saturday, July 1, with openers Milky Chance and Talk. Our photographer Isabella Galvan was there to capture the experience. Young the Giant…
Ali Madden. // Photo by Maura Dayton To KU student Ali Madden’s dismay, there were no all-girl bands represented in the Lawrence punk music scene when she was introduced to the community her freshman year—an absence also felt by her friend Chloe Fraiser. In spring 2022, Madden and Fraiser began plans for their own girl punk rock band that made…
Piccolina. // Courtesy Scott Poore Piccolina Say hello to Piccolina, the tiniest and most adorable ball of fur you’ll ever lay your eyes on. This pint-sized feline sensation is ready to find her purrfect forever home through Meowy Matchmakers, and, trust us, she’ll make your heart sing. Piccolina may be small, but she’s got a personality as big as her…
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 Summit Summer Crawl: Want an…
Fleet Foxes. // Photo by Cassondra Jones There’s a certain magic surrounding a band like Fleet Foxes. The detailed story-telling and textural harmony seem to live outside of time. Their ethereal indie-rock grabs you by the delicate strings between your belly and your heart and gently guides you into a romantic cottage-core world of rich textural harmonies and storytelling. I…
LGBTQ activists have said Republican lawmakers’ views on gender and sex are outdated. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — The Republican-dominated Legislature legally defined women by reproductive ability, using an extreme right-wing group’s explanations of gender and sex to classify Kansans as either women, men or, in an third category, disabled under a new anti-trans law. Senate Bill 180 — which…
Stephanie Hsu as Kat, Sabrina Wu as Deadeye, Ashley Park as Audrey, and Sherry Cola as Lolo in Joy Ride. // Photo by Ed Araquel There’s been discussion lately about the slow, studio-mandated death of the mid-budget comedy. It’s true there are fewer movies like Bridesmaids, Knocked Up, or Superbad hitting theaters in recent years, and the ones that have…
Crowds and traffic control are already having new suggestions enforced. // Photo by Adobe Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to Arrowhead Stadium this Friday and Saturday. Here are some things you need to know for the weekend, whether you have tickets to the show or not. KCPD has issued a warning to anyone who doesn’t have tickets…
Alien Ant Farm at Sick New World. // Photo by Brock Wilbur “Thank you all for coming out tonight,” the lead singer of Alien Ant Farm shouts into the mic. His words echo out over the crowd at one of the largest music festivals in the country. “My dude, it is 11:30 in the morning,” I say aloud to a…
Brya Berry. // Courtesy photo Brya Berry is the new kid on the block at KMBC 9 News. The fresh-faced TV journalist comes to KC after morning anchor stints at KFOR in Oklahoma City and WRBL in Columbus, Georgia. Now, she’s the weekday co-anchor for the 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts on KMBC 9 News and KCWE. Berry is…
Peanut Butter Sauce with Rice and Chicken from African Dream Cuisine. // Photo by Lauren Textor Lenexa Public Market houses convenient West African takeaway food African Dream Cuisine is a small comfort food vendor located inside Lenexa Public Market and run by one friendly staff member at a time. The premade food is still hot and delicious, but the wait…
Andrew Bailey was announced as Gov. Mike Parson’s choice to be Missouri attorney general on Nov. 23, 2022. // Photo courtesy of Missouri Governor’s Office) For two years, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has pushed unsuccessfully to allow government agencies to withhold more information from the public and charge more for any records that are turned over. And according to a…
Sarah Henning. // image courtesy the author Lawrence author Sarah Henning has written a slew of genre and YA fiction over the course of her career as a writer, like the fantasy of Sea Witch, the medieval action of The Princess Will Save You, and the sports romance of Throw Like A Girl. Her latest, Monster Camp, sees her leaning…
Photo by Sarah Sipple This is the club you are looking for. In the basement of downtown’s Hotel Kansas City, you can hear a brass band or a DJ, order a strawberry daiquiri shot or an Uncle Nearest neat, and munch on spiced popcorn or cake bonbons. On top of that variety, there’s no cover, no dress code, no reservations,…
Photo by Sarah Sipple The Brick welcomes you with mismatched furniture and contradicting motifs—beer signs, mermaids, and Kansas City iconography, plus scribbled signatures filling in the blank spaces. Are people carrying around Sharpies? Are they asking their server for one? Whatever you may be thinking, the food menu will surprise you. From a Guy Fieri-approved meatloaf special to soy hot…
An artistic rendering inspired by Selvedge. // Illustration by Jacqulyn Seyferth Artist Chance Dibben creates music similar to smelling a candle. Like scents, varying sounds have the ability to evoke certain memories or feelings. Dibben’s music can transport you to a certain place and time. For me, I reflected on last winter when my car refused to work. While listening…
If you follow the restaurant industry in Kansas City, you hear about the big-name chefs and their businesses. The American, which opened in 1974, stood out as one of the top restaurants in the country and was home—at one point in time—to many of the city’s greatest chefs. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that highlights chefs and…
The Lost Wax collective. // Courtesy photo At the end of April, everyone was watching the NFL Draft. At the forefront of the draft was the band Lost Wax—a group made up of 40-50 local musicians, each with a unique talent in their respective area of music. Given the number of people within the group, it allows Lost Wax to…
Randy Rogers Band. // photo credit Allen Clark Randy Rogers Band’s brand of red dirt country has been pulling in audiences for well over 20 years now, thanks to their frontman’s intimate lyrics and a crack band whose lineup has been the same five guys for the entirety of its duration. Their regular appearances in and around Kansas City and…
Courtesy of J. Rieger Before next weekend comes to an end, Taylor Swift will have brought her Eras tour through Kansas City and releasing her new album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) on July 7. Fans of the artist have been anticipating this for months–maybe even years and Rachel Kilmer is no exception. Real Estate Agent by Day, and social media…
The Embarrassment. // photo by Nick Spacek The Embarrassment Liberty Hall Friday, June 30 Back in September, I considered driving down to Wichita to see the premiere of We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember: The Embarrassment, a documentary about the legendary and influential Wichita band. It was followed by a reunion performance from The Embarrassment, as well, but it just…
