What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Easter movie? Pentecost movie? Casual viewers and movie buffs alike have favorite movies to watch at certain times of the year. But for film critic Abby Olcese, movies with spiritual themes aren’t just limited to the holiday season. As our Film Editor at The Pitch, we can attest to that firsthand. The way she’ll program…
Madrid gig Monday Oct. 7, 2024 with co-headliners Robert DeLong and Atlas Genius. // Photo by Brock Wilbur Monday night saw one of the season’s best rock shows his Midtown KC. Unfortunately, a tremendous trifecta of circumstances aligned to result in The Pitch’s staff being some of the only people in attendance. A Chiefs game against New Orleans, a surprise Royals…
Sixpence None The Richer. // photo credit Ben Pearson While not quite reaching the heights of fellow crossover artists DC Talk, alternative music act Sixpence None the Richer came out of the Christian music scene to secular success. Thanks to the still imminently popular single “Kiss Me,” alongside covers of The La’s “There She Goes” and “Don’t Dream it’s Over”…
Amy Bruni // Photo Courtesy of Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Given that spooky season has officially kicked off, it only makes sense we’d want to touch base with renowned paranormal investigator Amy Bruni. The star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters will appear later this month at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. If you’re into otherworldly apparitions, hauntings, and demonic activity…
A handful of people opposed to Amendment 3 protested outside the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, following a ruling to keep the abortion amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot (Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent) The family business that owns the Kansas City Chiefs is one of the biggest funders of a political action committee opposing a proposed amendment to…
The Apprentice, the new film from Ali Abbasi headed to theaters this weekend, is a shallow dive into the origins of Donald J. Trump. Set against the inciting incident of the Trump family being sued by the government for discrimination against Blacks in their apartment rentals, the 1973 case that could’ve sunk a real-estate slumlord instead created a branched and…
Missourians for Healthy Families and Fair Wages prepare for a press conference in May, 2024 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). A measure that would guarantee paid sick leave for over 700,000 Missouri workers who currently lack it, as well as gradually raise the minimum wage to $15, will appear on voters’ ballots next month. The ballot initiative, called Proposition A, has been…
Photo Courtesy of upballot.com The Missouri House of Representatives District 26 covers the Southeast side of Kansas City. Tiffany Price, in her first run for elected office, is the Democratic candidate up for the seat. Price is the founder and executive director of Hold Em Up 4 Care—an organization that provides clothing and mentorship to underserved youth. She graduated 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! Something New Yoli Tortilleria: Yoli Tortilleria’s…
Gatecreeper at The Bottleneck on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. // Photo by Nick Spacek Gatecreeper w/ Frozen Soul and Worm The Bottleneck Wednesday, Oct. 9 May’s release of Arizona’s Gatecreeper latest, Dark Superstition, coincided with me needing to mow my lawn. The tracks paired with trimming the yard, resulted in me listening to Gatecreeper’s sun-bleached death metal at least once a…
Jeff Workman // Photo by Jenny Wheat Chef Jeff Workman–Cheffrey if you’re close–has honed his skills at several top Kansas City culinary destinations, such as Corvino, The Campground, and now, Tailleur. His Midwestern-leaning dishes and care for his team play no small role in his accomplishments, most recently as a 2024 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Emerging Chef while at…
The Golden Scoop’s new location // Photo by Soffia Hernandez The Golden Scoop—a locally-owned nonprofit ice cream and coffee shop that employs adults with mental disabilities—is celebrating the grand opening of their second location on W 103 St. in Overland Park. One “super scooper” who has gained local notoriety as the “Mayor of Leawood,” better known to family as Jack,…
Dr. Greg Jackson, host of the podcast History That Doesn’t Suck! performs on stage during the 2023-2024 tour season. Jackson will be kicking off the 2024-2024 tour in Lawrence, Kansas, on Oct. 11. A musical history lesson with Dr. Greg Jackson, host of the podcast show, History That Doesn’t Suck!, will take place at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, Kansas, on…
Teacher and Novelist Matthew Reed Williams with a copy of Somewhere. // Photo Courtesy of Matthew Reed Williams Local author Matthew Reed Williams’ debut novel Somewhere is hitting the shelves this week. The supernatural thriller is based in Missouri and explores complex themes such as slavery, different racial perspectives in literature, and compliance. The Kansas City-based writer and teacher knew…
Kansas City Restaurant Festival // Photo by Sarah Sipple Cocktails, hot chicken, a new neighborhood cafe, the latest ramen trend… these are fun and generally unifying topics. However, the things we consume don’t just poof out of thin air and onto our plates. Keeping the human element of food and drink in mind is crucial, and there’s no better way…
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley speaks to reporters after joining challenger Lucas Kunce in the middle of the floor of the governor’s ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia Thursday morning (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). It was 1996 when Missouri last voted for a Democratic U.S. president—Bill Clinton. Since then, voters in the Show Me state have witnessed the rise…
Still Woozy. // photo by Kylee Gregg Still Woozy with Paw Paw Rod and Gus Dapperton The Midland Monday, October 7 Touring in support of this summer’s Loveseat, Still Woozy (Sven Eric Gamsky’s solo project) took to the stage of the Midland Monday night for a spaced-out psyechedelic party. Funk/R&B/rapper Paw Paw Rod and hooky singer-songwriter Gus Dapperton opened. Our…
Photo by Zach Bauman Most people remember their first time buying weed. Or, maybe not the first time, but that really sketchy time. Or perhaps a time when that one guy shorted that eighth. Whatever it may be, most average cannabis users would probably say that they’ve had a memorable experience when obtaining the substance. It’s no secret that a…
Milwaukee Admirals versus Coachella Valley Firebirds on Friday, Oct 4 2024. // Photo by Eli Ralls Cable Dahmer Arena hosted another night of hockey—This time not the hometown Kansas City Mavericks. The American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals and Coachella Valley Firebirds dueled it out on Friday, Oct. 4. It was a game full of lights and action as the Admirals…
The Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis on June 24, 2022 (Tessa Weinberg/Missouri Independent) Three Planned Parenthood clinics in eastern and southern Missouri will shut their doors next month, though the organization’s leaders insist the moves will ultimately expand access to reproductive health care. As part of the consolidation effort, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers will be expanding telehealth services and…
Snooze Am Eatery // Photo By Tiffany Watts A Delicious dive into Snooze’s new seasonal menu I recently dropped by Snooze, an A.M. Eatery to check out their fall menu, and let me tell you—it’s like fall wrapped up in pancake form. With items like the Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes ($11.50), bursting with a vanilla cream cheese filling, drizzled with caramel,…
This is part of our coverage from Fantastic Fest 2024 in Austin, TX where genre films are debuting before they get wider release. Check out all of our coverage here. Europe has a grand tradition of ticking-clock thrillers from The 39 Steps to Das Boot to Run Lola Run. The latest entry into that storied subgenre (and heir apparent to the…
Photo Courtesy of Kansas City Ballet Kansas City Ballet’s newest stage spectacular is a modern reimagining of a beloved classic—Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland). If you’ve seen the ornate billboards around town promoting the performance, you get a sense of how visually stunning the show looks. The performance—opening Oct. 11 at Muriel Kauffman Theatre—promises to be an immersive experience for all…
From Faithful Unto Death // Photo by Paul Koudounaris Out this week from Thames & Hudson, author Paul Koudounaris’ new book, Faithful Unto Death, tells the history of “pet cemeteries, animal graves, and eternal devotion” with emotional heft and an eye for detail. From Mr. Winbridge’s burial of a dog named Cherry at London’s Hyde Park to the dusty desert…
