Slow Joy. // photo by Daniel Fuchs Slow Joy with Iced Wrist, Siilk, and Yeah Right The Rino Thursday, June 27 On Thursday night, Slow Joy—the grunge/emo/shoegaze project of Esteban Flores—headlined The Rino, performing in support of his recently-released EP, Mi Amigo Slow Joy. Iced Wrist, Siilk, and Yeah Right opened, and our photographer Daniel Fuchs was there to capture…
Ross Adolph. // Photo by Chad Cushing KC Monarchs Update is our weekly look at what’s happening with hometown baseball heroes, both at Legends Field and on the road. Check out their season schedule here. The Kansas City Monarchs’ bats were kept in check across 14 innings. Kansas City was swept by the Cleburne Railroaders in a Sunday doubleheader at…
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person. // Courtesy Drafthouse Films As the breakout stars of winter’s film festivals start to trickle into the public this summer, we’re in a downpour of tremendous genre flicks from around the world hitting theaters and streaming. This year’s crop includes some real stand-outs from the world of “ye ole horror tropes—reinvented!” Thea Hvistendahl’s Norwegian…
Pallbearer. // photo by Nick Spacek Pallbearer With REZN and The Keening The Bottleneck Friday, June 28 Literally a year to the day since Arkansas metal band Pallbearer debuted two new songs from their forthcoming album at RecordBar, the band’s Temporary Spaces tour in support of said album, Mind Burns Alive, hit the Bottleneck. Despite impending tornado warnings and a…
Photo by Tarik Sykes The Current made NWSL history last night, taking down the Houston Dash 2-0. The result set a new league record with 17 consecutive matches unbeaten, a streak that began at the end of the 2023 season. Forward Temwa Chawinga secured her third brace of the season, taking her to 11 goals and atop the Golden Boot…
Photo by Adobe The idea that “pregnant women in Missouri can’t get divorced” and therefore can’t leave abusive husbands has gone viral. This is a dangerous misunderstanding of law that is likely to make a pregnant Missourian think there is no use in filing for divorce when she may need to start the process and get a separation agreement, an…
Adrien Beau’s new vampire flick The Vourdalak. // Courtesy Oscilloscope Laboratories While Bram Stoker popularized vampires with Dracula, bloodsuckers existed long before, in a variety of cultures. Think of China’s jiāngshī (hopping vampiric zombies), or Babylonian Lilitu (baby blood-drinking descendents of the demon Lilith, as discussed in True Blood season five). Adrien Beau’s new film The Vourdalak is based on…
Cora Bora. // Courtesy Brainstorm Media Megan Stalter has been stealing scenes in shows and movies like Hacks, Problemista and Sometimes I Think About Dying for years. It was only a matter of time before she finally got a starring role that let her take over the whole shebang. She gets that opportunity in Cora Bora (on VOD July 12),…
New Kids on the Block. // photo by Kylee Gregg New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff Starlight Theater Tuesday, June 25 Calling New Kids on the Block a boy band when all of the members are in their 50s might be a stretch these days, but when you have five middle-aged men dancing and…
Little Feat. // photo by Allison Scavo Little Feat with Marc Broussard Uptown Theater Wednesday, July 26 Having formed in 1969, established band Little Feat is known for their eclectic style that blends rock, blues, country, R&B, and jazz. The band has rightfully earned their reputation for innovation, as their hypnotic sound is characterized by complex rhythms, tight musicianship, and…
Spencer & Rains. // photo by Allison Scavo Kaw River Roots Festival’s Bluegrass Brunch Lucia Sunday, June 23 Spencer & Rains were the first of 4 acts for a mighty fine way to spend Sunday morning: with bluegrass, brunch, & brews. Spencer & Rains are traditionally a musical duo: Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains. For Kaw River Roots Brunch, they…
Arkansauce. // photo by Allison Scavo Kaw River Roots Festival Abe & Jake’s Landing Saturday, June 22 Headlining Saturday night on a bill of 10 bands, Arkansauce packed a full house Saturday night. Their progressive and innovative jam band with a blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and Americana music features intricate instrumental work, heartfelt lyrics, and a lively stage presence….
Mythos Sauce at Overland Park Farmers’ Market // Courtesy Mythos Sauce Co. If someone asks if you want ketchup on something, you typically know what you’re getting. Hot sauce is a different story—every bottle on the shelf is entirely unique, with different base flavors, heat levels, and supporting tastes. For Zach Mason, who owns Mythos Sauce Co. and creates the…
“It’s hard to debate a liar,” President Biden said in an Atlanta Waffle House after the debate Thursday. But everyone knew that going in, and nobody did anything about it. Biden had a cold that made his voice horse, intensifying his appearance of frailty, which was not on display when he gave his State of the Union speech. But…
Steak Frites at The Classic // Photo by Aleah Gollier Lunching at The Classic was the cherry on top of my day (and my Shirley Temple). When I dine out, I find myself drawn more to the atmosphere than the food itself. The beautiful Hotel Kansas City is dressed to impress its diners. It effortlessly combined timeless elegance with warm…
Radiohead in KC. // Photo by April Fleming, Illustration by Cassondra Jones Ahead of Swans’ show at recordBar back in May, I’d been thinking a lot about what it would’ve been like to be there the night they last played Kansas City at The Beaumont, back in 2012. I have this idea in my head that if I had gone…
July 19-27 Fringe Festival, Across the Metro Welcome to the 20th anniversary of KC Fringe. Over the past two decades many artistic careers and multiple theater and production companies were launched in KC Fringe. And you were there. You witnessed world premieres of countless plays and films as well as works by established creators pushing their artistic visions to new…
Amos Lee. // photo by Allison Scavo Amos Lee with Mutlu Uptown Theater Tuesday, June 25 Amos Lee is a treasured singer-songwriter of folk, rock, and soul music. His smooth, emotive voice and heartfelt lyrics captivate audiences with peppy, feel-good melodies. His songs have been featured in shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Parenthood, Modern Family, and many more. Amos Lee has…
Vine Street Brewing // Courtesy Kansas City Area Development Council Vine Street Brewing Co., Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery, will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday, June 30, with the “Hoppy Anniversary” festival. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The festival will be held at the brewery in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District from…
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! Opening City Barrel Pizza + Patio:…
Carrie Epperson conducting her band at graduation. // Photo courtesy of Carrie Epperson Carrie Epperson was the North Kansas City High School Head Band Director. But she isn’t just any average band director—She serves to nurture and grow every student that comes through her classes, helping many pursue a career in music that stretches further than the four walls of…
Jackie Polofka, Golden Dragon, 2024. Glass,10 x 10 x 4 inches. Photo by Belger Arts. The goblet has taken on many meanings throughout history with its place in rituals and as a symbol of power. While some of these representations still hold, the purpose and prominence of goblets has diminished. But with this fading comes an opportunity for reimagining. Artists…
The three major-party candidates for Missouri attorney general, from left, Will Scharf, Andrew Bailey and Elad Gross (campaign photos). Republican Will Scharf and Democrat Elad Gross disagreed on almost every issue Monday night during a forum of attorney general candidates in St. Louis. They aren’t on the same page on dealing with violent crime or protecting speech on campus. They…
Courtesy A24 I hate to start a review with a phrase like “Only 90s kids will get this,” but it’s probably true that for viewers of a certain age, Annie Baker’s lovely Janet Planet hits a certain way that it won’t for people who haven’t experienced the world it takes place in. Set in 1991 in rural Massachusetts, Baker’s story…
