Just in time for the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon’s legendary Graceland album, writer Ashley Kahn’s new book Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland is out now from Atria Books. Writer Kahn has an interesting perspective on the seminal record, thanks to being both a member of the Graceland/Paul Simon tour production team and,…
5 Seconds of Summer. // photo by Daniel Fuchs 5 Seconds of Summer with The Band Camino and Haiden Henderson Morton Amphitheater Thursday, August 20 Ten years to the day since 5 Seconds of Summer was last in Kansas City, the critically acclaimed and daydream-material boy band returned August 20 to perform at the new Morton Amphitheater as part of…
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! Opening Waterbird Coffee: In…
(L-R) Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams of Toto. //Photo by Kristian Heat Reuter Rock band Toto has been making music for nearly five decades. You probably know them from “Africa,” the massive hit from 1982’s Toto IV, which continues to find new fans every year thanks to its inclusion in myriad movies and television shows—to say nothing of Weezer’s viral…
Photo by Thomas Falcone There are worse ways to spend a Monday morning than talking to Josh Groban. For starters, he has that voice. The rich, rumbling, unmistakably Groban voice that has sold millions of records, filled Broadway theaters and earned him Grammy, Tony, and Emmy nominations. But on this particular Monday, he’s less international superstar and more seasoned road…
The votes are in! The Smile Line Studio is honored to have been voted Best Dentist in The Pitch’s Best of KC 2026 Awards. See the official Best Dentist results here. This recognition means even more because it came from the Kansas City community. Since opening in Leawood in 2023, Dr. Geoff Kerns and his team have set out to…
2025 Urban Grown Tour // Photo provided by Jessica Garcia. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the beautiful gardens, farms, and green areas locals have created around the metro, this year’s Urban Grown Tour will connect you with a community of growers and their glorious spaces for all to enjoy. Hosted by Cultivate KC this September, the tour will feature…
Kansas City Symphony at Berliner Festspiele. // photo credit Fabian Schellhorn Next week, the Kansas City Symphony returns to the stages of Europe after a resoundingly successful 2024 tour, playing in Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Berlin. As Claire Martin, PR & Partnerships manager for the Symphony, puts it: “Kansas City had a well-known love affair with Amsterdam for the World Cup…
Photo by Joan Marcus As someone whose first real introduction to Wicked was the movies, I already had high expectations for the musical because I firmly believe that, as far as theater goes, the source material is always better. The runtime combined between Wicked and Wicked: For Good is nearly five hours, and after seeing how much more cohesive the musical…
Dish & Drink KC logo by Teddy Rosen I’ll admit it: Kansas City, Kansas is not usually where my coffee shop adventures take me. That’s not shade. KCK has plenty to eat, explore, and write home about, but when I’m looking for somewhere to grab a drink, open my laptop, and romanticize answering emails for a few hours, I’m usually…
State Sen. Rick Brattin, a Republican from Harrisonville, and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins speak to reporters outside Hoskins’s office in the Missouri State Capitol. // Photo by Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent Michael McGrady Jr is a political columnist for The Kansas City Pitch. Harvey Milk, the pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist, once said that “Politics is theater.” In many ways, he…
Courtesy Death Cafe Founded in 2014 at South Plaza, Crows Coffee has grown to three locations across the metro, serving fresh-baked goods and cultivated caffeine. Now there’s a darker roast on the menu: Monthly Death Cafe events encourage open dialogue between attendees about earthly endings. The Death Cafe events happen on the last Monday of each month at the Waldo…
Courtesy MUBI There’s a moment in Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma that felt like it was targeted at me personally. Filmmaker Kris (Hannah Einbinder) is sitting with Billy (Gillian Anderson) the former scream queen whose movie—Camp Miasma, the first film in the in-movie franchise of the same name—Kris is remaking. As they watch that original film…
Photo by Max Indiveri Attorney Maxwell Indiveri is helping creatives retain their voice in the legal world, drawing on his background as a musician to bolster the support he offers. Founded in April of 2026, Funk House Law is built on visibility and accessibility for creative entrepreneurs in the greater Kansas City area. A University of Kansas alumnus and member of The…
Image by Ava McCluer The global Dubai chocolate craze began in 2023, when TikTok fed us videos of influencers tasting the dessert, sparking a culinary sensation. This Arab treat features milk chocolate filled with a pistachio-tahini cream, inspired by elements of knafeh, a traditional Arab pastry. Soon, big brands joined in; Shake Shack released its Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake, and…
July 1945 issue of The Call. // KC Public Library 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, we’re hearing from Ryan Sipes—a…
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! Opening Cornflower Baked Goods:…
Megan Luttrell. // photo by John Knepper Lawrence singer-songwriter Megan Luttrell is a longtime favorite for us here at the Pitch, and we’re always excited to hear new music from her. While it’s been a second since her last single, “The Letter,” in July of last year, it’s hard to fault the musician, as she’s been raising two kids under…
Kansas City and Royals officials are aiming to have a new ballpark in Crown Center ready to open by the time the team’s lease at Kauffman Stadium expires in 2031. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon) Kansas City officials are looking to cut a ballpark deal within weeks that will define the city for decades. Publicly, at least, the details remain sparse. City…
Photo by Brandon Parigo TeenTix KC is an organization that helps provide KC youth with access to live stage performances. As part of that work, some up-and-coming ‘Press Corps Members’ are tackling their first reviews—building up a next generation of critical, celebratory voices. Today, we’re thrilled to share Brynn Weiss’ coverage of KCAT’s Intimate Apparel. Find out more about TeenTix here….
Photo by Joan Marcus As Dorothy taught us: there is no place like home. For actor Claudia Bennett, her home since January 2026 has been on set with the cast of Wicked. Bringing pink and popularity to the stage as the titular character Glinda, Bennett and the rest of the cast will be performing the Broadway show at the Music…
Courtesy Black Bear Much like Hokum’s Damian McCarthy, Andrew Patterson ranks high on the list of Filmmakers to Watch. His first movie, 2019’s The Vast of Night, was a low-budget stunner that harkened back to The Twilight Zone, early Spielberg, and the “Gotta Light” episode of Twin Peaks: The Return. If you remember nothing else about that movie, you probably…
Photo strip display at Leafy Korean Desert Cafe // Photo by Kolby Brown Despite phones allowing people to take free pictures anywhere, anytime, and permanently save them, there’s something appealing about having a strip of low-quality pictures printed from a giant booth, even if it costs a few dollars. There is something fun and nostalgic about sitting behind a curtain…
Akon. // photo by Ethan Sympson On Friday night, August 7, I got about as close as I ever will to experiencing a 2000s nightclub in its prime. As a Gen Z concertgoer, I was far too young to experience songs like “Bartender,” “Dangerous,” “Closer,” and “Because of You” when they first took over radio stations and clubs. But nearly…
