Arts & Life

The gallerist and curator has kept busy during the pandemic, and has big plans for the rest of 2023 — she wants to finish two books and has her sights set on building a women-focused recording studio.

This guide to some of the many nonprofessional sports leagues in Kansas City has something for anyone looking to get outdoors and socialize this spring. Teamwork makes the dream work with these adult sports leagues.

The White Castle chain began in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas, where its ingenious small burgers kicked off a national craze and inspired imitators of all shapes and sizes. But over a century later, White Castle has entirely vanished from its home state. And the story of how it introduced America to the hamburger has largely been overshadowed by its fast food rivals.

Since the retirement of Mesner Puppet Theater creator Paul Mesner, the nonprofit arts organization moved to a new home and rebranded as What If Puppets. They're also doubling down on a new focus: early childhood education.

The Feast of St. Joseph, on March 19, is a major celebration for Italian Catholics in Kansas City. Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Columbus Park lays claim to the city's original “St. Joseph Table," with volunteers spending weeks baking 30,000 homemade cookies.

The traditional art of printmaking is a process that hasn’t changed much since the 15th century, when Johannes Gutenberg's first printed Bible changed the world. Last week, students at the Kansas City Art Institute used a more modern tool to make prints.

March 14 marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi (π). Whether you can recite the first 100 digits of the sign or simply love eating pie, here's how to celebrate Pi Day in Kansas City.

Christina Anderson's play follows a Black family's journey through the years after desegregating the public pool in their fictional Kansas town. The show will tour 10 Kansas City community centers and libraries, after completing a run at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

Kansas City has no shortage of great concerts coming through the metro. Whether you're paying out big for stadium tours or catching up-and-coming acts at the smallest punk club, here's where to get started in exploring the local music scene.

Andi and Dianna Sanesanong opened Nang Nang Lao-Thai in late February at the Crossroads Food Stop, a “cloud kitchen” with 10 local restaurants under one roof. But they only accept delivery and takeout orders.

Kansas City may have a long legacy of jazz musicians, but it’s not known these days as a destination for musical artists. Manor Records is trying to change that by funding local artists and music venues.

Once prairie and then a major transportation hub, Waldo has transformed into a funky southern Kansas City neighborhood with a growing restaurant scene and a lot of local pride.