Clown Convention; Musician Greg Wickham

By Gina Kaufmann,

Published April 24, 2017 at 3:42 PM CDT

The clowns are coming to town! That's right, there's a Clown Convention happening in the Northland this week. We check in with a few locals on the art and lifestyle of being a clown.

Plus, musician Greg Wickham joins us to talk about his new album "Almost to Springfield."

Guests:

Beth Byrd-Lonski, professional Kansas City clown
Dennis Porter, clown, Happy Faces Entertainment, organizer, Northland Clown Guild "Clowny Toons" Convention
Terry DaVolt, hypnotist performer, DaVolt Productions, former Ringling Bros. clown
Greg Wickham, local musician

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Gina Kaufmann

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.

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Suzanne Hogan

As managing podcast producer for KCUR Studios and a host of A People’s History of Kansas City, I want to feed your curious mind, offer historical context so you understand why things are the way they are, and introduce you to the people working to make a difference behind the scenes. Reach me at hogansm@kcur.org.

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