Arts & Entertainment

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Inspired by the 2026 World Cup, Kemper Museum Chief Curator Jessica Hong created an exhibition exploring the artists, stories and city’s migration histories that reveal KC’s global roots

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Ryan Reed February 24, 2026

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Developers say the new riverfront project will be ready to welcome visitors just in time for the World Cup

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Katie Baldwin February 22, 2026

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Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, February 19—22

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Nina Cherry February 18, 2026

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The destination that turns a 1990s movie theater into an immersive mystery is earning national acclaim

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Nicole Kinning February 15, 2026

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Humanitarian Discusses Gratitude

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Ian Ritter February 12, 2026

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Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, February 12—15

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Nina Cherry February 11, 2026

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Rabbi Michael Zedek’s New Children’s Book Shares Timeless Lessons in Kindness

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Hampton Stevens February 10, 2026

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Michael Mackie Is the Host With the Most

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Tyler Shane February 6, 2026

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Merry on the Plaza

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Dawnya Bartsch February 5, 2026

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Eleven Things To Do In KC This Weekend, February 5—8

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Nina Cherry February 4, 2026

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Ahead of her Folly Theater performance, opera superstar Joyce DiDonato talks Emily Dickinson, her Kansas City roots and recent musical inspiration

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Nina Cherry February 3, 2026

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From Phantom to Potter: KC’s Broadway Lineup for Next Season Is Here

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Nicole Kinning February 3, 2026

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The best things to do this month in KC: February 2026

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Nina Cherry February 2, 2026

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Nine Things To Do In KC This Weekend, January 29—February 1

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Nina Cherry January 28, 2026

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Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, January 22—25

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Nina Cherry January 21, 2026

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KC’s “Horn Doctor” Mike Corrigan keeps a declining trade alive in the 18th & Vine Jazz District

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Nina Cherry January 19, 2026

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Nine Things To Do In KC This Weekend, January 15—18

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Nina Cherry January 14, 2026

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From soldiers to singers, generations have left their mark under the soaring ceilings of this 100-year-old building

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Hampton Stevens January 11, 2026

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Ten Things To Do In KC This Weekend, January 8—11

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Nina Cherry January 7, 2026

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The best things to do this month in KC: January 2026

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Nina Cherry January 1, 2026

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Seven Things To Do In KC This Weekend, January 1—4

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Nina Cherry December 31, 2025

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Ten Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 25—28

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Nina Cherry December 24, 2025

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Behind many Chiefs Kingdom sideline moments is this makeup artist who is gaining national attention

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Nicole Kinning December 23, 2025

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Drop the Needle: A guide to KC’s record stores

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Nina Cherry December 22, 2025

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“Art Bytes,” a new-ish Nelson-Atkins podcast, is proving that you don’t need an art degree to love what you see—just a little curiosity

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Dawnya Bartsch December 21, 2025

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Starlight’s 38th Annual Benefit: See who showed up

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Dawnya Bartsch December 19, 2025

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It’s a Vibe

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Dawnya Bartsch December 18, 2025

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Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 18—21

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Nina Cherry December 17, 2025

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With deep jazz roots and a UNESCO City of Music designation, KC’s musicians say it’s time for the city to help spread the word

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David Hodes December 15, 2025

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Was this historic mansion on UMKC’s campus built out of spite?

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Nicole Kinning December 14, 2025

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Fifteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 11—14

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Nina Cherry December 10, 2025

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From country to classical and a whole lotta jazz in between, here’s a list of the live music venues defining Kansas City’s sound

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Emily Standlee December 6, 2025

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Portraits of a Scene: 10 KC musicians shaping the city’s sound

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Nina Cherry December 4, 2025

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Fifteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 4—7

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Nina Cherry December 3, 2025

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After more than 20 years, Kansas City’s Scrooge takes a bow

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Ryan Reed December 3, 2025

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The best things to do this month in KC: December 2025

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Nina Cherry December 3, 2025

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Rainy Day Books celebrates 50 years

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Ryan Reed November 27, 2025

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More than 200,000 jewel-colored bulbs will blanket the Country Club Plaza this holiday season—but how did it begin?

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Ryan Reed November 26, 2025

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Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, November 27—30

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Nina Cherry November 26, 2025

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The Kingdom comes for KC artist and musician Nate Evans

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Ryan Reed November 25, 2025

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This Swope Park art piece is part wall, part bench and part invitation to rethink the boundaries around us

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Nicole Kinning November 24, 2025

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A young cancer survivor stuns the local soccer world with her artistic talent

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David Hodes November 22, 2025

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Ten Things To Do In KC This Weekend, November 20—23

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Nina Cherry November 19, 2025

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Gauntt Board Company Crafts Restaurant-Quality Cutting Boards

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Nina Cherry November 18, 2025

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Union Station Becomes a “Wonderland”

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Dawnya Bartsch November 14, 2025

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Eleven Things To Do In KC This Weekend, November 13—16

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Nina Cherry November 12, 2025

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Pianist Ryan Marquez landed the gig of a lifetime with Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience

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Nina Cherry November 11, 2025

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Ten Things To Do In KC This Weekend, November 6—9

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Nina Cherry November 5, 2025

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Local band director Carrie Epperson leads KC Current’s drumline

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Hampton Stevens November 5, 2025

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The best things to do in KC this month: November 2025

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Nina Cherry November 3, 2025

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Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 30—November 2

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Nina Cherry October 29, 2025

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Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 23—26

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Nina Cherry October 22, 2025

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Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 16—19

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Nina Cherry October 15, 2025

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Rob Riggle and Ree Drummond Headline Rainy Day Books’ 50-Year Celebration

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Nicole Kinning October 14, 2025

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Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 9—12

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Nina Cherry October 8, 2025

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A local author discusses his books, his favorite KC wine bar and his upcoming conversation with novelist Taylor Jenkins Reid at the Heartland Book Festival

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Anne Kniggendorf October 7, 2025

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Old stories, new takes and the collaborative magic of theater

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Ryan Reed October 6, 2025

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A video series spotlighting local bands started off in a chicken coop

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Nina Cherry October 5, 2025

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Fifteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, October 2—5

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Nina Cherry October 1, 2025

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The best things to do this month in KC: October 2025

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Nina Cherry October 1, 2025

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Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s Production Team Brings Cinderella to Life

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Alex Zoellner September 25, 2025

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Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 25—28

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Nina Cherry September 24, 2025

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Cider Season

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Nina Cherry September 23, 2025

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After more than 20 years, the Kansas City Monarchs are reviving the historic KC Blues and Jazz Festival

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Nina Cherry September 22, 2025

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Clothing KC Ballet’s Nutcracker dancers is a year-round project

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Olivia Mahl September 18, 2025

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Sixteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 18—21

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Nina Cherry September 17, 2025

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Come behind the curtain with a touring Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast

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Tierney Flavin September 16, 2025

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Kate Spade co-founder Elyce Arons reflects on her Kansas roots, building a lasting fashion legacy and being named 2025 Kansan of the Year.

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Nicole Kinning September 15, 2025

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Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 11—14

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Nina Cherry September 10, 2025

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Dance

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Tierney Flavin September 8, 2025

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How to Mount a Photography Exhibit

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Hampton Stevens September 7, 2025

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Music

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Olivia Mahl September 5, 2025

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Actress Hana Mae Lee’s Kansas City Episode

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David Hodes September 5, 2025

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Theatre

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Alex Zoellner September 4, 2025

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Twelve Things To Do This Weekend, September 4—7

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Nina Cherry September 3, 2025

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Martika Daniels eats fire and swallows swords to get you motivated

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Ryan Reed September 2, 2025

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Check out our top 11 festival picks

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Nina Cherry September 1, 2025

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Visual Arts

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Tierney Flavin August 30, 2025

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Chef Carlos Mortera reflects on lassoing the catering event of the year: Apple TV’s Ted Lasso show

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Tyler Shane August 27, 2025

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Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, August 28—31

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Nina Cherry August 27, 2025

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Independence’s 53rd annual SantaCaliGon Days Festival celebrates local art, food and history 

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Tierney Flavin August 24, 2025

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Thirteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, August 21—24

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Nina Cherry August 20, 2025

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Talking Bird, Kansas City and Beyond with Lonnie McFadden

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Ryan Reed August 19, 2025

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Twelve Things To Do This Weekend, August 14—17

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Nina Cherry August 13, 2025

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Mesoamerican Motifs

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Nina Cherry August 11, 2025

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Ethnic Enrichment Commission Chair Andrea Khan says the nonprofit is “one of the best-kept secrets in Kansas City,” but she doesn’t want it to stay that way

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Tyler Shane August 7, 2025

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Ten Things To Do In KC This Weekend, August 7—10

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Nina Cherry August 6, 2025

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How one Kansas man created his very own Garden of Eden

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Sophia Lacy August 5, 2025

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The best things to do this month in KC: August 2025

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Nina Cherry August 3, 2025

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Dane Cook: The (Kansas City) Sequel

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David Hodes August 1, 2025

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Nine Things To Do In KC This Weekend, July 31—August 3

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Nina Cherry July 30, 2025

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Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, July 24—27

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Nina Cherry July 23, 2025

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Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, July 17—20

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Nina Cherry July 16, 2025

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KC Fringe Festival executive director Audrey Crabtree revels in the upcoming event

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Hampton Stevens July 15, 2025

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Hole In One

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Kansas City Magazine Team July 14, 2025

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A Kansas Citian and Broadway alum shines on her own terms

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Nina Cherry July 13, 2025

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From community gardens to children’s books, Chris Goode of Ruby Jean’s Juicery is helping his community put health first

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Ryan Reed July 11, 2025

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Ten Things To Do In KC This Weekend, July 10—13

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Nina Cherry July 9, 2025

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This lifelike KC statue was also in Michael Jackson’s collection

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Nicole Kinning July 7, 2025

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Parkville Author and Octogenarian Says Joy Is Contagious

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Anne Kniggendorf July 5, 2025