Arts and Culture

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (479+ words) Kansas City FilmFest International returns for its 30th year September 18-20 at AMC Ward Parkway, screening 100+ narrative and documentary shorts and features under new Head Programmer Melanie Addington. The three-day event will preview two unreleased films shot in Kansas City and welcome…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (90+ words) From Monument Rocks to the Cosmosphere, explore the 8 Wonders of Kansas and the natural, historic and cultural sites that made the state’s exploration list. Kansas is home to eight officially recognized wonders that span natural landscapes, historic landmarks and cultural…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (515+ words) There's a new art sculpture on display this week for visitors at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Julie and Hal Hanson are like most parents. They are always taking pictures of their son's artwork. That hasn't changed with…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (88+ words) Kansas City friends Katie Jones and Courtney Moffitt are opening The Inked Page in Overland Park at 7942 Santa Fe Dr. The niche bookstore offers mystery, thriller, true crime, narrative nonfiction, horror and science fiction books, along with other gifts and…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (46+ words) Overland Park is using 160 signs featuring memes and teen slang to teach young riders about new e-bike and electric scooter safety rules. Overland Park is using 160 signs featuring memes and teen slang to teach young riders about new e-bike and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (411+ words) Guy Fieri's Food Network program "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" was in its third season in May 2008 when it spotlighted Topeka's Bobo's Drive In. That show, in which Fieri visits various diners, drive-in restaurants and dive bars across the nation, this…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (932+ words) Kansas native and award-winning country singer Martina McBride is set to perform in concert at 13 different places in August, September and October, her website says. She will celebrate her 60th birthday July 29. And she made news May 28 when she announced she…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (510+ words) On the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the country will host block parties, historical exhibits and other initiatives focused on America’s birthday. Here in Kansas, the milestone has prompted local historians and others to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (596+ words) The most recent balloonfest took place May 15 to 17, 2026. But if you plan now, you'll be ready for the 29th annual festival in May 2027. The tradition of this vibrant and exciting festival is one that generations of Kansans treasure. And if you…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (241+ words) Music filled the air Sunday at the Rock Island Bridge as local performers took part in Kansas City's annual Make Music Day celebration. The event, now in its sixth year locally, is part of a worldwide effort to bring people…...