KC Sipps logo by Teddy 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:…
Haunted Homecoming performance // Photo by Maisie VanSlander Halloween is the time for Kansas City’s performers and creatives to take over with costumes, haunted houses, and festivities. In a place I thought was built for kids, one of the most terrifying Halloween activities will have even the most depraved haunted house attendees watching their backs. Worlds of Fun has opened…
If you’ve seen HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt (and given that the show averages 12 million viewers per episode, those chances are pretty good), you may have noticed a song featuring Andrew Bird playing over the credits of the show’s sixth episode, which aired February 12. You may also have noticed the song recently won a Creative Arts Emmy…
Courtesy Fox TV Eric Melin was walking back from dinner in Bray, Ireland, just outside Dublin, when someone behind him said, “I thought you might be here.” The speaker was fellow Kansas Citian Meredith Host. While Melin didn’t know Host (at least not yet), she was familiar with Melin—Ultimate Fakebook musician, former Pitch film critic and competitive air guitar world…
The Tuesday bluegrass jam at Barrelhouse Ballroom. // photo by Nick Spacek Much like Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Birmingham, Alabama, the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee is experiencing something of a cultural revival. While most folks know that bluegrass came from Kentucky, hence the name, but Tennessee has always been a home for roots music. While much of that attention has…
Photo by Erin Rockers CAT F!GHT plays Friday, September 25, at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence. Details on that show here. They open for Sweeping Promises on Tuesday, September 29, at White Schoolhouse. Details on that show here. The Lawrence-based fem-punk band CAT F!GHT, a Bratmobile-meets-B-52s-meets-Mommy Long Legs riot, was formed in appropriately spooky fashion on Halloween 2022 by four…
Mark Pellington. // image courtesy the artist This Is Buzz screens on Thursday, September 24, at Atlas9, and a Q&A with Mark Pellington follows. Details on that screening here. Watching director Mark Pellington’s new documentary, This Is Buzz, feels like being reminded of something you’d totally wiped from your memory. Discovering that Pellington’s 1990 MTV News program, Buzz, was, in…
Courtesy Vanessa Rao Autumn has officially begun. Described as “adult carnival-like,” Bourbon in the Park is the perfect excuse to get out of the house and luxuriate in the cooler weather by the Missouri River with a glass of high-quality bourbon in hand. This event, put on by Rose Productions and presented by Holladay Distillery, returns to English Landing Park…
Beck Kubrick. // photo by Beck Kubrick The cover of Beck Kubrick’s debut graphic novel, Dead Girls (out now from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), features its protagonist, Ash, spotted with blood, holding an ax, and standing atop a pile of furry heads. The tagline reads, “Girls Just Wanna Get Even.” If you’re not immediately tempted to crack…
Courtesy HBO For decades, Joe Sexton has faced the challenge of deciding whether an email most people might ignore is spam or the kind of tip that helped him earn Pulitzers and other accolades for The New York Times and ProPublica. As Metropolitan Editor of the former, he covered the downfall of former New York governor Eliot Spitzer, and he…
Pre-rolled joints are a summer staple, ideal for your busy warm-weather schedule. Personally, I love the consistency and convenience of pre-rolls; they offer that natural flower taste without the paraphernalia and cleaning required for other smoking methods. Whether you usually pack your own joints or you’re a pre-roll pro, you’ll want to select a product that matches the high you’re…
Sabor Express // Photo by Nancy Le If you’re walking around downtown Parkville and looking for a cold drink or a quick bite, keep an eye out for Sabor Express. Located at 115 Main St., the walk-up spot officially opened in June and is owned by sisters Mari Chau and Naydelin Chau. The sisters wanted to create a place where…
Photo by Brandon Parigo Eureka Day runs through September 27 at City Stage in Union Station. Ticket info here. In a modern America full of folks who cannot agree on basic definitions of reality, there is perhaps nothing more threatening than a group of people who insist on hearing “every point of view.” There is no unity to be found,…
Photo by Tarik Sykes Kansas women’s volleyball closed out the Jayhawk Classic with its sixth straight sweep, defeating the Grand Canyon Lopes 25-21, 25-21 and 25-15. The Jayhawks finished the match with 48 kills, led by Taylor Stanley with 15. Aisha Aiono added a career-best 10 kills while hitting .600 on the night. Logan Bell also made an impact offensively,…
Illustration by Teddy Rosen Bars and restaurants are critical components for both enhancing and defining a community. Most of them operate in a way that reflects the best of surrounding culture, but some have turmoil behind closed doors. Those most on the inside know it, but too often, there’s a gap of silence that stunts change and accountability. When a…
Photo Courtesy of Food Not Bombs Two volunteers for the Kansas City chapter of Food Not Bombs (FNBKC) were arrested by KCPD on Jan. 4, during one of the organization’s many Sundays dedicated to feeding the community. The arrest video gained national attention and called the arrest’s legitimacy into question. Almost a year later, Wolfgang and Michael have a court…
Supporters hold signs at a press conference and rally on UMKC’s campus calling for higher wages for university workers. (Thomas White/The Beacon) Belkis Cabrera has worked as a custodian at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for 16 years. Each time she and her co-workers earn a merit raise, she said, increasing healthcare costs and inflation swallow it. “We are not…
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:…
The Roseline. // Photo by Fally Afani The Roseline will play release shows for “86 Gumption” at Hillsiders with the Creepy Jingles and True Lions on Friday, October 2, and at the Replay Lounge with Gracie Hughes & Her Band on Saturday, October 3. Details on the Hillsiders show here and details on the Replay show here. Introspective Lawrence country-rockers The Roseline’s…
Friends Roll at Friends Sushi & Bento Place // Photo by Maisie VanSlander Sushi isn’t top of mind when considering Kansas City’s quintessential cuisine. However, I find Friends Sushi & Bento Place rises to the Midwest challenge by marrying traditional, quality sushi with the portion sizes of a value-driven hole-in-the-wall. Their signature Friends Roll represents the flavor and pricing I…
Courtesy Dee Ferguson As the leaves turn over and the wind picks up a slight chill, it’s finally time to say goodbye to 100-degree heat and welcome autumn back into our lives. With the season change come flannels, scary movies, and prep for every cool kid’s favorite holiday: Halloween. However, for the goths, emos, and scene kids, spooky season is…
Courtesy Sony Pictures It’s really fucking good, just go see it. End of review. Categories: Movies Tags: Austin Abrams, Playstation, resident evil, Sony Pictures
Dish & Drink KC logo by Teddy Rosen I popped into Wild Flour Baking Co. in downtown Parkville to see if it could work as a new laptop-and-meetings kind of spot. FYI, it can. Photo by Tiffany Watts It’s cute, relaxed, and spacious enough to post up for a while without feeling like you’re in the way. There’s a full…
Nick La Strada, fired in May as director of election integrity, alleges Denny Hoskins also illegally used public funds to influence a St. Louis County election A former top elections official is accusing Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins of changing local election results, trying to deceive a federal judge in a voting administration case and illegally using state funds…
