A Legacy of Royalty: The modern day Monarchs fight to keep its baseball legacy alive

Photography by Ian Simmons.

Monarchs baseball player outfielder Travis Swaggerty’s day has begun like any other in the relentless dog days of summer, which in Kansas City can be devastatingly hot. The weather doesn’t care if you have a doubleheader and a night on the road ahead. The sun keeps shining, the humidity thick in the air—it’s baseball season.

Eighteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 19-22

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Here are eighteen things to do in KC this weekend, September 19-22, including: Peter Pan, the Plaza Art Festival and STYX.

Catch Hillary Clemens And Her Passion For Performance This Month In An Exciting ’50s-Era Thriller

The theater has always been beautifully woven into Hillary Clemens’ life. She began her acting career at age seven in Kansas City, performing in community theater, and quickly landed roles at prominent local venues, including the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, The Coterie and the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. While spending her college and early… Continue reading Catch Hillary Clemens And Her Passion For Performance This Month In An Exciting ’50s-Era Thriller

Fall Arts Preview | Theater

Kansas City’s theater scene is buzzing with excitement this fall and winter, offering a wide range of performances that will satisfy fans of musicals, dramas, and everything in between. From the heartwarming romance of Once to the thrilling twists of Dial M for Murder and the timeless charm of A Christmas Carol, these upcoming shows… Continue reading Fall Arts Preview | Theater