New high school graduate Sully is desperate to leave home, and an amazing local thrift-store handbag seems valuable enough to be a ticket out. Except for one thing – the item is haunted by the ghost of a 1950s drag performer.Bestselling co-authors Jonathan Van Ness and Kansas City’s own Julie Murp...
From its inception, Kansas City has been intricately tied to provisioning, hospitality, and good food – first as an outfitter for pioneers heading west, and later as a provider of meat and wheat for large swaths of the United States The West Bottoms has played a major role in the city’s legacy as the nation&rsqu...
The most innovative public policies are often created at the local level, rather than in the courts. This is especially true when it comes to finding a way to shelter a city’s unhoused population. As part of the Making a Great City series, Mandy Chapman Semple talks about designing and co-managing the transformat...
Composer and musician Johann Sebastian Bach’s circle of friends and family included some of the most influential voices of the German Baroque era. The Kansas City Baroque Consortium offers a free Mother’s Day concert, exploring the music of J.S. Bach and his world – from his early sojourn to vis...
Historian Kevin Schultz says that “how you define a ‘white liberal’ is less a reflection of reality and more a Rorschach test revealing your own anxieties.” Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History, Schultz’s newest book, a criticism of modern liberalism, inc...
We have coffee samples at 3 local coffee shops or coffee windows and hear the story of each. Between stops and chatting, we walk through alleyways filled with vibrant murals, see hidden gems & discuss the rich history of the area. Apx 3-4 miles 3.5 hrs
Light Lab is powering on! Join us at Science City in Union Station Kansas City on May 6th to explore Light Lab, an exhibit that delves into the magic and wonder of the electromagnetic spectrum. This newest Battle of the Brains exhibit, created by the bright minds of students from Delta Woods Middle School in Lee’s Sum...
KC Folk Fest returns for another spirited event with a superb lineup featuring touring and local roots artists across styles including: Chamber Folk, Old Time, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, R&B, Singer-songwriters, and Hip Hop, KC Folk Fest boasts four stages, delicious food trucks, and an extensive craft market chock fu...
Join us for a day of relaxation, rejuvenation and meditation the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 10, at the first-ever sound bath experience at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Whether you are celebrating the remarkable women in your life or treating yourself to a moment of self-care, this spec...
Mark your calendars for the evening of May 2nd and all-day May 3rd for our annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, free admission! Everyone is welcome to enjoy tasty authentic food, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, plus local vendors and artists. Be sure to invite friends and family. ¡Nos vemos allí!&...