Julie Denesha
Arts ReporterAs KCUR’s arts reporter, I use words, sounds and images to take readers on a journey behind the scenes and into the creative process. I want to introduce listeners to the local creators who enrich our thriving arts communities. I hope to strengthen the Kansas City scene and encourage a deeper appreciation for the arts. Contact me at julie@kcur.org.
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The Crossroads eatery was inspired by the lively spirit of the casual drinking establishments in Japan known as izakayas. The restaurant opened in July 2025. -
The Kansas City Symphony said the new 4,600 seat venue will host live music events, expand the organization’s artistic reach and support long-term growth for the group. Administrators see the move as a way to secure the symphony’s financial future. -
Authentic nautical folk songs help drive the tale of a man’s obsession with a great white whale in a world premiere at Music Theater Heritage. The musical features 19th-century shanties passed down generations of sailors. -
KC2026 anunció los días de operación y detalles clave del FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City, la celebración gratuita en toda la ciudad planificada junto con la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. -
The new extension is less than a mile long, and will connect CPKC Stadium with the rest of the downtown streetcar line, near River Market. Several other Riverfront projects are expected to be completed at the same time. -
The National Museum of Natural History commissioned Missouri artist Gary Staab for a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staab sculpted three bison on a heroic scale. -
Maybe you have a pink Care Bear with a rainbow belly, a blue Smurfette with long blonde hair, or one of those Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures in an old box somewhere. A national museum in Kansas City could include it in a future exhibit. -
A dramatic weather swing is about to hit Kansas City as record warmth gives way to a potentially disruptive winter storm Sunday evening into Monday. The National Weather Service says the weekend forecast remains uncertain — with possible rain, snow, and freezing rain or sleet on the table. -
A creative studio in Kansas City is home to hundreds of years of printing technology. Organizers of Greenhouse Print Space host classes and clubs where professionals and hobbyists alike can create new art. -
The city’s One Percent for Art Program reopened a controversial call for artists to create a public artwork for a future parking garage in the Historic 18th and Vine district. An initial call for artists was criticized last month for its lack of local representation.
