The Steel Wheels. // photo courtesy the artist The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, has its 2024 iteration this February 21-25 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. With well over 100 artists performing over the course of five days, “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time,…
OKAN. // photo courtesy the artist The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, has its 2024 iteration this February 21-25 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. With well over 100 artists performing over the course of five days, “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken…
Fans disperse following the Super Bowl victory event shooting. // Photo by Jim Nimmo In the KC Voices column, we ask 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, journalist…
J. Rieger & Co.’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond // Photo by Mike Dahlor It’s been almost 150 years since Jacob Rizor stepped foot on American soil. The path leading to “What’s in the Bottle” this month begins long ago with a newly christened Jacob Rieger, settling briefly in Cincinnati before moving to Kansas City in the early 1880s…
Fans dispersing after cops clear the area at the Chiefs victory event, post-shooting. // Photo by Jim Nimmo Stopping mass shootings requires armed citizens, not gun control, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said a day after 22 people were shot in Kansas City, Missouri. Three individuals were taken into custody in downtown Kansas City on Wednesday after a mass shooting…
Courtesy photo If you’re about as limber as a tree stump, you’re not alone, says Corey Reiling. Last year, the Kansas City native opened Stretchology in Shawnee to help people as they overcome their fitness or mobility issues. The certified flexologist says he’s passionate about helping people reach their goals. “Whether that be fitness, mobility, or just feeling better,” Resiling…
Willi Carlisle. // photo courtesy the artist The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, has its 2024 iteration this February 21-25 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. With well over 100 artists performing over the course of five days, “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter,…
Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas. // Photo by Nicole Bissey Squirting should no longer be a contentious topic, yet denial of its existence persists. Bad lovers mislabel it, stigmatize it, and sometimes fetishize it. I want to share some of the points I use to educate about squirting, also known as female ejaculation, but they are two different functions….
The main stage of the celebration, outside Union Station. // Photo by Sarah Sipple Following Sunday’s nail-biting overtime victory for the Chiefs over San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, the team returned to town yesterday for a triumphant parade—taking over the entire metro area in a sweeping punch-drunk celebration. The parade swept through town and ended at Union Station,…
Photo by Sarah Sipple Before state Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern left home Wednesday for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration, she took a marker and wrote her husband’s telephone number on her sons’ arms. A former high school teacher, Nurrenbern said in an interview with The Independent, it was a precaution she learned during active shooter drills. “We’re living…
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 (mostly) local. Here is your weekly roundup of the best food and drink offerings around Kansas City. Cheers! Personal Note from Sarah Sipple This…
AWP Conference bookfair. // Courtesy AWP Thousands of writers and publishers traveled to Kansas City from around the English-speaking world for the annual AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) conference February 7 through 10. AWP is the largest writers’ conference in the world, featuring hundreds of panels delivered by writers on diverse subjects, a bookfair representing hundreds of literary…
Percy Piglet. // Courtesy photo Percy Piglet Percy Piglet is a five-year-old Great Dane/mix who wants your love and attention. It is heartbreaking to watch Piglet decline in the shelter environment, and we desperately need an adopter to step up and give him a chance. Piglet is housetrained and affectionate but can be a little shy and would like to…
The Trials of Cato. // photo credit Esme Mai The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, has its 2024 iteration this February 21-25 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. With well over 100 artists performing over the course of five days, “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop,…
Jeremie Albino. // photo by Haley Mullenix Valentine’s Day 2024 I found myself at recordBar winding down after a big, weird day in Kansas City. Remnants of confetti were strewn all across the streets and sidewalks and I found myself remembering that last year I had the exact same experience; a Chiefs Super Bowl win parade in the morning, a…
Gov. Laura Kelly, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, who represent Kansas in Topeka and Washington, shared dismay at a shooting at conclusion of a parade and rally for the Kansas City Chiefs at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson were safely evacuated…
Madame Web. // Courtesy Sony Pictures The year is 2004, and you are 16. It’s the end of July, so to escape the sweltering heat, you and your friends see a movie at the mall. The movie is Catwoman, starring Halle Berry, but it could be anything. All you want is to be in a place with air conditioning that…
Rep. Heather Meyer pushed back against claims made by an outside lobbying group during a Feb. 13 committee hearing. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Legislation that would prevent Kansans from purchasing soft drinks and candy with food stamps met resistance Tuesday, continuing a series of hearings over what changes are needed to help the state’s most vulnerable residents. Two Democrats…
Courtesy photo Chef Chad Hughes is closing in on his tenth anniversary here in Kansas City. Originally from Aurora, Missouri, the culinary pro always knew he had an affinity for the kitchen. “My true start was probably spending days with my grandma learning how to cook everything from chicken noodle soup to divinity candy,” he says. He tells us he’s…
ISMAY. // photo credit Aubrey Trinnaman The Folk Alliance International Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, has its 2024 iteration this February 21-25 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel. With well over 100 artists performing over the course of five days, “crossing a diverse array of genres including Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, Singer-Songwriter, Spoken…
Valentines Day Themed Cookies At The Spot // Photo By Lauren Textor The Spot at The Prospect KC Do good by eating well at The Spot, a cafė that operates under The Prospect KC non-profit. Not only does it supply fresh, nutritional food to the community, but it also creates opportunities in the form of a 16-week culinary training program. …
In an effort to keep you all abreast of the latest local music that’s not album or music video related, we present the latest installment of our irregular feature, Single Sentence Singles. We take a listen to the latest local singles to hit Soundcloud, Spotify, Bandcamp, et al, and sum them up in one sentence. Elexa Dawson, “Answer” The second…
Luke Dorris. // Courtesy photo In case you haven’t seen the 8,664,001,399 promos that aired before/during/after last Sunday’s big game, KCTV5 has a new chief meteorologist. (We swear he’s scored more airtime than Taylor, Brittany, and Mama Kelce combined lately.) After a six-year stint forecasting in Southern Florida, Luke Dorris has traded hurricanes for tornadoes and golf shirts for parkas….
Courtesy photo For the students at Pawsperity, learning to clip dog hair is the key to finding economic stability. The nonprofit teaches pet grooming skills while also providing a net of social services to help people find their way until they can make their new trade a career. It’s no easy stroll to get there, with 644 instructional hours required…
