Illustration by Cassondra Jones As we are now fully immersed within the Heartland heat, everyone is searching for different ways to chill out. There’s one resort that plenty of people within Kansas City are opting into: Sparking up! With medical and recreational cannabis sales reaching up to $124 million in May 2024, the Missouri cannabis market has now reached over…
The Aquabats. // photo by Whitney Young The Aquabats with the Aggrolites The Madrid Friday, July 26 Touring in support of Finally!, their first new album in four years, ska-punk superheroes the Aquabats came to the Madrid in Kansas City Friday for a big ol’ party. Fellow Californians the Aggrolites brought their trademark dirty reggae to open, and our photographer…
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks with James Lawson, a longtime friend and his campaign manager. // Courtesy Photo Missouri Attorney General (AG) Andrew Bailey, a conservative Republican, announced that he has filed an amicus brief with a New York court urging the overturning of former President Donald Trump’s conviction in a hush money and election interference case. To make…
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! Something New Woody’s: Woody’s in Midtown…
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 monthly column, where the tastemaker shares her picks for the best wax releases to look forward to grabbing, divided by release date. Here’s Marion Merritt’s…
all under heaven. // photo by Miguel Gonzales It is no secret the shoegaze revival hit its stride over the last few years. Fresh new acts are multiplying in the ever-growing generation of shoegaze bands, left and right. The four-piece New Jersey band all under heaven is dubbed a central part of this new wave of shoegaze bands, carving a…
Amyl and the Sniffers. // photo by Nick Spacek Amyl and the Sniffers with Lambrini Girls The Granada Tuesday, July 30 Sometimes, you wonder: “Is this show gonna be as good as I hoped? Have I hyped myself up too much for the last three years, waiting to see this band and watching every live clip I could on YouTube?”…
Café Corazón // Photo By Tiffany Watts Café Corazón I have a go-to order for most cafes—a small cup of dark roast coffee. No cream, no sugar. Sometimes I’ll get a little adventurous and order a shot of espresso or an Americano. Still, I keep the order pretty basic with the hopes of tasting and rating their coffee for my…
Deadpool & Wolverine. // Courtesy Walt Disney The first two entries in the Deadpool franchise were among my favorite releases of 2016/2018 respectively. They were laugh out loud funny, moved a mile-a-minute, and offered a fourth wall breaking, madcap rampage amid the height of “they’re taking this all too seriously” comic book films. Each of these presented a breath of fresh air…
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi discusses plans to reorganize diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by ending a separate campus division during a Friday briefing with reporters. He was joined by Vice Chancellor Maurice Gipson, who headed the division and is leaving for a new post in Arkansas. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent) The University of Missouri will eliminate its division…
Nicholas Hambruch As Shrek // Credit: Cyorkphoto3 Twenty-three years after the original film influenced generations of families, Shrek the Musical revives the story in its national tour including Kansas City’s Starlight Theater. As someone who has never seen or loved the original films, I was uniquely suited to decide if this musical can hold its own or if it only…
Photo Courtesy of Lucas Kunce’s Campaign 2024 U.S. Senate contender Lucas Kunce is proud to have never held elected office. The attorney and 13-year Marine veteran frequently emphasizes this is not a source of weakness—rather, there’s greater political value for the people of Missouri from a man who hasn’t been bought and sold while climbing the political ladder. “The one…
Photo by Matthew Murphy When I was invited to Moulin Rouge The Musical I experienced The Mandala Effect pretty hard. Moulin Rouge hasn’t been on Broadway yet? What do you mean it only became an actual theatrical musical in 2019? Moulin Rouge simply belongs on the stage, and when I sat down in the Kansas City Music Hall, I finally…
Olivia Rodrigo. // photo by Daniel Fuchs Olivia Rodrigo with PinkPantheress T-Mobile Center Friday, July 26 Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo brought her GUTS World Tour to T-Mobile Center on Friday night. The color scheme for attendees was lavender, and the sold-out arena sparkled with outfits and makeup throughout the crowd as Rodrigo worked her way through every song on the…
Everclear. // photo by Allison Scavo Everclear The Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino Friday, July 26 Los Angeles alt-rockers Everclear made a triumphant return to the area in celebration of over 30 years as a band. Our photographer, Allison Scavo, was there to capture it all. Everclear setlist So Much for the Afterglow Everything to Everyone Heroin Girl Heartspark Dollarsign…
Photo by Chris Ortiz. // Art by Cassondra Jones ONGOING July 30-Aug 3 Leavenworth County Fair, 405 W 4th St, Tonganoxie, KS 66086 Aug 1 & 2 Morgan Wallen w/ Bailey Zimmerman and Nate Smith, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Aug 2 & 3 Mid-America Music Festival, Black Silo Winery Chris Redd, Comedy Club KC Aug 6-11 Come From Away,…
Gender politics researchers and authors Mary Banwart, left, and Teri Finneman, both University of Kansas faculty and authors on gender politics, said there was nothing surprising about the aggressive race and gender attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the presumptive Democratic Party’s nominee for president. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector) LAWRENCE — Gender politics researchers and authors Mary Banwart and…
Sen. Greg Razer leaves big shoes to fill in his District 7 seat after he was appointed to the Tax Commission by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson last April—rendering his Senate seat vacant and opening the floodgates for MO’s most diverse political population to find new representation ASAP. During his four years as a state representative and four years as a…
After a dominant performance last night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, the Current remains unbeaten in Group C. Three first-half goals secured a win against Pachuca, in the first-ever international match-up at CPKC Stadium. Midfielder Debinha recorded a brace, starting with a powerful shot from the edge of the box that found the top of the net….
Vampire Weekend. // photo by Daniel Fuchs Vampire Weekend with Ra Ra Riot Starlight Theatre Monday, July 22 There is a Beatles-esque quality to what Ezra Koenig is trying to achieve with his 18-year-old baby Vampire Weekend. Matching that was a nearly sold-out crowd at Starlight Theatre on Monday night, their first reappearance since the fall of 2010. Their 2019…
Dirty Honey. // photo by Tom Pugh Dirty Honey The Madrid Sunday, July 21 Los Angeles rockers Dirty Honey brought their Can’t Find the Brakes tour to the Madrid on Sunday, July 21. Touring in support of last November’s album of the same name, the band brought their swaggering rock ‘n’ roll to a receptive weekend crowd. Our photographer…
Be Your Own Pet. // photo by Nick Spacek Be Your Own Pet with SCUD The Bottleneck Thursday, July 25 Something about being at the Bottleneck for two shows in one week made me feel like I was in my twenties again, and given the fact that the last time I saw Be Your Own Pet was right around the…
Courtesy Fantasia Fest This is part of our coverage of new films at Fantasia Fest 2024. To catch new ones as they arrive, check this thread. Werewolf films always seem great on paper. Emphasis on seem. This isn’t to say there aren’t fantastic examples of how it can go right. American Werewolf In London, Ginger Snaps, The Howling, The Company…
The Kelce sandwich at The Upper Cut KC // Photo courtesy of The Upper Cut KC There are quite a few terrific local butcher shops in Kansas City but I’ve never been able to find one with everything I’m looking for until now. The only downside is they are located a small road trip away in Liberty—the Olathe of Missouri….
