The Perks of Being a Wallflower

When pioneers set off in covered wagons from Independence, Missouri, on the Oregon Trail for "The Great Migration of 1843," it was a 2,000-mile trek that…

Segment 1: Black women-owned businesses are growing in Missouri.A report released this year by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City revealed the growth…

Cyprus Avenue rings in the holidays, as Bill Shapiro brings you his annual “The Sounds of Christmas” show.Track List:•“White Christmas” – Clyde McPhatter…

As we get closer to the 35th Anniversary of Cyprus Avenue, we revisit the first-ever musical concept featured on the show: Ballads by Rockers.Track…

This week on Cyprus Avenue, we focus on the music – and the musical impact – of the late, great Otis Redding.Track List: "Shout Bamalama” – Mickey Murray…

On July 19, Cyprus Avenue brings Marty Stuart back in concert for Cyprus Avenue Live at The Folly Theater. This week on the program, an encore…

On July 19, Cyprus Avenue will feature Marty Stuart at The Folly Theater in Cyprus Avenue Live. This week on the program, we feature examples of his…

For several years, a compilation of Oscar-nominated short films - in animation, live action, and documentary - has opened in theaters across the globe ,…

Mummies, ghosts, and werewolves - oh my! The new production at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a real scream.On Tuesday's Central Standard we are…

Like any writers worth their salt, Stephen Chbosky channeled the best and worst episodes of his youth into a book called The Perks of Being a Wallflower.…

John Hockenberry is the holder of four Emmy awards, four Peabody awards and a whole lot of distinction for his reporting over the years in places as…

On this Thursday's Central Standard, java jive! Let's take a look at the emerging coffee scene here in town. Representatives from The Roasterie, Oddly…