By Nina Cherry 1–3 Brookside Art Annual Brookside Art Annual celebrates 40 years as a premier showcase. Each May, the art festival attracts over 100 artists (out of a pool of approximately 1,000 applicants) from around the country. From oil paintings to jewelry to ceramics explore a robust display of striking artwork in the charming,… Continue reading The best things to do in KC this month: May 2026
Sixty feet above the Kansas River, a 121-year-old railroad bridge has found a second life. Reborn as a $20 million gathering place for dining, events and riverfront exploring nearly a decade in the making, the Rock Island Bridge officially opened on April 1. Kansas City magazine toured the space—which is technically accessed in Missouri but… Continue reading After years of anticipation, a 121-year-old bridge with a $20 million makeover is now open to the public
