Terrence Howard’s latest film turned the Plaza into a movie set

Photography by Kansas City Magazine Team

Though Kansas City has its own Film Row history, it’s not every day that the Country Club Plaza doubles as a movie set. After fans spotted Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow, Empire and Iron Man) filming outside the historic Skelly Building the past week, news that Hollywood had descended on the Plaza spread… Continue reading Terrence Howard’s latest film turned the Plaza into a movie set

40 essential sweets in KC, from bonbons to apple fritters

Sourdough Donuts Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden

This month, we share our picks for the city’s best bonbons and a lot of other unique sweets that are baked, dipped and drizzled to perfection.

R&B singer-songwriter and Broadway performer Hailes gears up to perform at FIFA Fan Fest

Local R&B artist Hailes will perform at FIFA Fan Fest later this month. Photography by Amina Shaws.

Broadway alum and singer-songwriter Lindsey Hailes knows her way around a stage. But it wasn’t until she was cast in the hit musical Hadestown that she felt pulled to focus on songwriting more than theater.  Hailes—who is originally from Overland Park—was heavily inspired by the production’s playwright and composer, Anaïs Mitchell, an Americana songwriter who… Continue reading R&B singer-songwriter and Broadway performer Hailes gears up to perform at FIFA Fan Fest