Wilco. // photo by Allison Scavo Wilco The Midland Thursday, August 14 Alt country, indie rock, folk rock, roots music, or whatever you want to call them these days, Wilco brought their An August Evening with Wilco tour to the Midland last Thursday for an epic double set of music drawing from their first album, A.M., all the way through…
Flame Grill & Mediterranean Bakery // Photo by Tiffany Watts The Northland just got a little tastier and a whole lot sweeter. Flame Grill & Mediterranean Bakery quietly opened its doors in a strip mall I know a little too well (karaoke nights at the bar next door, anyone?). But despite the familiar setting, this new bakery instantly grabs your…
Kansas City Royals versus Chicago White Sox. // Photo by Stephen Fuller The Kansas City Royals hosted the Chicago White Sox this past weekend, claiming all three games for a clean sweep over the division rival. The team is currently four games behind the New York Yankees for the final spot in the MLB Wildcard standings. The Detroit Tigers are…
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters in his Capitol office on May 16 (Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent) Once upon a time, Missouri Republicans were proud to declare their independence from Washington, D.C., and anyone associated with it. During Barack Obama’s administration, they authorized specialty “Don’t Tread on Me” license plates, decorated with the Gadsden Flag. A…
Goo Goo Dolls. // photo credit Allister Ann Long-running alt-rock band Goo Goo Dolls has had one hell of a career. From early releases on Metal Blade to the smash success of their fifth album, A Boy Named Goo, in 1995, and the still-inescapable City of Angels soundtrack cut, “Iris,” the band has transformed from a scrappy bunch of Replacements-like…
State Rep. Kyler Sweely, R-Hutchinson, attends an election objections hearing on June 21, 2024, in Topeka. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) “This is the highest level of hypocrisy and apparently it knows no bounds,” bellowed Kansas GOP executive director Rob Fillion this week after a confrontation between current and former Hutchinson representatives at a state fair fundraiser. So let’s talk about hypocrisy,…
Yesterday, Aug. 16 of 2025, the KC Current hosted Orlando Pride for a rematch between two teams that maintain one of the most bitter rivalries in all of the NWSL. Orlando has historically ruined a number of our major streaks and records, as well as a history of on-the-pitch punchy behavior. Well… who could have foreseen that a 3 p.m….
Courtesy A24 Part of the trouble with auteur theory—the idea that a director is the primary “author” and creative force of a movie—is that (apart from the fact that many great films from great filmmakers are a collaborative process in which the director is less a composer than a conductor) the level of authorship has a tendency to go to…
Photo Courtesy of Sandwiched KC When you’re caring for a loved one in addition to all your other life responsibilities, it can feel like no one understands the pressures and demands of your life. Sandwiched KC is here to say that there’s someone in your corner. “My life changed when I realized I wasn’t alone as a family caregiver, that…
Courtesy photo You may not enjoy the way the news looks lately, but do you like Huey Lewis and the News? Well, if you’re free tonight after The Pitch’s Margarita Experience, you should come join us at Screenland Armour, where we’ll be enjoying the music review monologues of bloody yuppie icon Patrick Bateman. There’s a 25th anniversary screening at 9:15…
Aurora Bakery & Cafe team // Photo courtesy Kerianne Nunez Monica Melber sat in her car to film her haul after a visit to Aurora Cafe & Bakery in Overland Park. Specifically showing off the crème brûlée conchita, she proclaims, “This would be my last meal.” “My car is definitely my ‘safe space’, and it felt much more natural to…
KC Sipps logo by Theodore Rosen Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers! Something New News Bites:…
Photo Courtesy of Robin Ferguson Transformation coach Robin Ferguson doesn’t do straight and narrow, which makes sense, considering she’s spent her life painting outside the box. From pediatric nurse to ordained interfaith minister to high-powered leadership coach, Ferguson’s path reads more like a choose-your-own-adventure story than a traditional career arc. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. Her secret? A deep…
Photo Courtesy of the Stray Cat Film Center The Stray Cat Film Center Programmer and Board Member Allison Lloyd sits with her colleagues, Andrew Linn and Willy Evans. The lobby at 1662 Broadway Blvd. is filled with easter eggs curated by a deep knowledge of film, video, and culture, both high and pop. Its cozy, eclectic feel is anchored by…
Kansas City Royals versus Washington Nationals on August 13, 2025. // Photo by Tarik Sykes After winning the first two games of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, the Kansas City Royals drop game three 8-7 on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Kauffman. The Nats were able to get five men across the plate in the first against starting pitcher…
At 6:45 p.m. on August 3, dozens of people gathered to scream at the Missouri River. Scream Club Kansas City held its first event on the Berkeley Riverfront this past Sunday, and it was a rousing success. The club encouraged attendees to scream in unison to release both their pent-up frustration and joy. Thea Brannon and Ashleigh Foster, the founders…
Hembree. // image courtesy the artist Hembree frontman Isaac Flynn is involved with two features from The Pitch this month. Not only did his band contribute music to the soundtrack for the hilarious new mockumentary American Comic, but Flynn produced the upcoming EP from rising country musician Lauren Lovelle. Add in the fact that Hembree just released their own new…
Art by Teddy Rosen Earlier this summer, The New York Times released a big list of the best films of the 21st century so far (that’s 2000-2025, for all you numerically challenged folks), as chosen by writers, actors, filmmakers, and other industry folks. It featured a lot of the movies you’d expect to see in a big prestige-y list, including…
Kristen Thomas. // Photo by Nicole Bissey Everyone has an opinion about porn. Some love it, some want to ban it. Politicians like Josh Hawley think incels exist because of porn and video games, and there may be some truth to his words. Many of the negatives ascribed to porn consumption, such as social withdrawal, the creation of unreasonable expectations…
Urban Restaurant co-owners Justin Clark (left) and Ron Evans (right) in front of their year-old restaurant space at Armour Boulevard and Troost Avenue. (Thomas White/The Beacon) Ron Evans used to walk with his grandmother — as she clutched her purse — past the intersection of Troost Avenue and Armour Boulevard because she didn’t feel safe walking to Save A Lot…
Chambre Coffee // Photo by Tiffany Watts Okay, so you’ve likely heard about the closure of Westport Coffee earlier this year and the subsequent takeover by Chambre Coffee. But, in case you’ve yet to hear about how delicious their matchas are and how adorable their cafe is, let me tell you all about it. First, they’re known for their matcha…
Randy Rogers Band. // photo by Anthony Mixon The summer air hung heavy over the crowd as the sun dipped low, painting the horizon in shades of gold and rose. Neon Miller Lite signs glowed behind the bars, cold cans sweating in eager hands, and groups of friends shouted over the hum of conversation. Waiting for the first chord to…
Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Doolittle Are you in crisis? Feeling overwhelmed? Do not hesitate – call or text 988 now for Missouri’s mental health hotline. Every year in the United States, over 49,000 people die by suicide, according to the CDC. That’s one death every 11 minutes. In the time it takes you to drive to work, clean out your…
Kansas City Royals versus Washington Nationals on June 11, 2025. // Photo by Tarik Sykes The Kansas City Royals faced off against the Washington Nationals at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, Aug. 11, taking a 7-4 victory. After the Nats got off to a hot start against starting pitcher Bailey Falter, scoring two runs in the first inning, the Royals answered…
