Kansas City FilmFest International is celebrating 30 years with new leadership and cutting-edge films

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Kansas City FilmFest International returns for its 30th year with longtime festival juror Melanie Addington as its new head programmer. For three days, KC FilmFest International will welcome local and international filmmakers alike. Alongside the approximately 100 feature-length films and shorts the event typically screens, Addington says this year features an expanded lineup of panel… Continue reading Kansas City FilmFest International is celebrating 30 years with new leadership and cutting-edge films

Taking Root in KC

Ferment, Roxy Paine, 2011. Stainless steel. Purchase: Acquired in honor of Martin Friedman and his critical role in the development of the Kansas City Sculpture Park through a gift from the Hall Family Foundation. Copyright Roxy Paine

It’s like no tree you’ve ever seen. That’s because the nine-ton polished stainless steel sculpture called Ferment is not a real living, breathing tree, despite tendril-like branches and its botanical surroundings.  Rising 56 feet into the air with a polished steel system of branches that span 35 feet, artist Roxy Paine’s sculpture is organic and… Continue reading Taking Root in KC