Winterlude: The 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance It’s hard to imagine a world without Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, or Bessie Smith. They all came together in one place, at…
Arts
Unique Art Show Shines a Spotlight On—Wait? What?—Rust!
To call artist Dan Frueh a fan of oxidation would be an understatement. He loves him some rust. The rustier, the better. In fact, rust—of all things—has become Frueh’s medium of choice.…
Four Art Events You Should Not Miss in October
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today Sergeant Pepper Got the Band to Play. . . No, It Was the White Album The Kauffman Center hosts a tribute to the fiftieth anniversary of…
Music
Tim Finn Review: Bret Michaels’ Hometown Heroes Tour
The theme of Sunday night’s show in Independence was gratitude, an appreciation for those who put their lives on the line for the sake of a greater good. Bret Michaels, lead singer…
Tim Finn Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts – 11/13
This week’s list of recommended shows includes an arena show by a DJ duo, brotherly trio, and an all-time great American rock band. Nov. 13 at The Truman: The Wood Brothers The…
Tim Finn Review: Thundergong!
You could say it was business as usual Saturday night at the third annual Thundergong!, a benefit concert for the Steps of Faith Foundation. But you also should let it be known…
Theater
Four Art Events You Should Not Miss in November
Winterlude: The 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance It’s hard to imagine a world without Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, or Bessie Smith. They all came together in one place, at…
Lonita Cook Review: Dear Evan Hansen
Socially anxious, snarky, blabber mouthy, people-pleasing, crush-suffering—teenager. Oh, dear, dear. Until October 20, Dear Evan Hansen tap, tap, taps on Kansas City’s Music Hall stage. Starring Stephen Christopher Anthony in the title…
Four Art Events You Should Not Miss in October
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today Sergeant Pepper Got the Band to Play. . . No, It Was the White Album The Kauffman Center hosts a tribute to the fiftieth anniversary of…
Nightlife
The Clubhouse Experience: A Perfect, New Downtown Getaway For Gamers and Golfers
Sponsored content: Have you heard about the new Clubhouse Experience that’s opening downtown? If you’re a big kid, this place is like the mother ship calling you home. It’s true. The enterprise…
Ladies Laugh Lounge Event Promises To Bring Girl Power/Girl Humor
Maybe you’ve heard of ladies who lunch, but have you heard of ladies who laugh? This Tuesday night, several of the metro’s funniest femme fatales are coming together for some girl power/girl…
Whoa! Quixotic Is Poised To Unleash One Helluva “Sexy” New Show In October At Crown Center
Like “jumbo shrimp”, the words “sexy Kansas City” don’t necessarily go together. However, the squad at Quixotic is about to change all that with their upcoming cabaret show set to take over…