Arts & Culture

"Mapping the Heavens: Art, Astronomy and Exchange Between the Islamic Lands and Europe" features paintings from the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, rare books from the Linda Hall Library and other sources to tell the story of how scientists across time, place and religion expanded early knowledge of astronomy.

Kansas City Restaurant Week, which runs this year from Jan. 10-19, will give local diners a chance to get out of the house after the blizzard and explore the city's diverse eateries — with special menus and deals. A portion of Restaurant Week proceeds will also support local charity House of Hope.

Nearly two months ago, Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution. But even after a judge froze the state's abortion ban, the procedure still isn’t available yet. Plus: A Kansas City arts magazine has been revived, 23 years after its last issue rolled off the presses.

Twenty-three years after the final issue of Forum magazine rolled off the presses, the Kansas City Artists Coalition’s local arts magazine is roaring back to life thanks to the efforts of a new editor. Here's what readers can expect, and what the reborn publication means for the local arts community.

The limited edition Jazz Bird ornaments are a miniature version of the dozen floating sculptures, made entirely from alto saxophones, featured in the Kansas City Airport. Sculptor Willie Cole says creating these minis took almost as long as the original.

The fundraiser for the popular comedy club in the Crossroads Arts District runs nonstop from Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 p.m. Local comedians will perform improv, sketch, stand-up, musical numbers and more.

Got a sweet tooth for the holidays? Here's a guide to the Kansas City metro's most decadent cakes, divine chocolates, creative baked goods and more treats.

Kansas City's crown-jewel museum launched in October a global competition to find an architectural firm for a $160 million expansion that would transform its Midtown campus. This week, museum visitors had a chance to hear from the finalists.

In 1940, Works Progress Administration workers took photos of every building in Kansas City — houses, restaurants, shops, gas stations and more. Kansas City Public Library maintains more than 50,000 of the images, and a new website is making them easier than ever to browse.

Komina Guevara learned the art of beadwork by watching her grandfather. Now she makes traditional and modern pieces that honor 'my family, my culture and myself.'

Lindsey Rood-Clifford is the president and CEO of Starlight Theatre in Kansas City's Swope Park. She caught up with KCUR's Steve Kraske as part of Up To Date's new series "5 Questions."

Lindsborg, Kansas, artist Lester Raymer is best known for paintings of round-faced circus clowns, acrobats and jaunty roosters. But in the Red Barn Studio where he once worked, handcrafted toys for his wife are the star of Christmastime.