Local theatre prepares for special ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi' premiere event
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ premieres nationwide on Thursday. For fans and smaller movie theaters like Screenland Armour in North Kansas City, it’s like Christmas arriving...
View ArticleMerriam's best-kept secret: Tim Murphy Art Gallery
MERRIAM, Kan. – At first glance, it’s a local community center. But, beyond the doors of the Irene B. French Community Center in Merriam, Kansas there's so much color and contour. The fact there’s a...
View ArticleN@N: Julian Zuzagoitzia
Joel interviews Julian Zuzagoitzia of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art!
View ArticleN@N: Billy Brimblecom Jr.
Joel interviews Billy Brimblecom Jr, drummer, founder of Steps of Faith and all-around great guy. He has an inspiring, touching and, at times, hilarious story.
View Article‘The Art of the Brick' Lego exhibit opens at Union Station
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Just about everybody has them around the house, or did at one time.Just about everybody has created something out of them.And just about everybody has stepped on one with bare feet,...
View ArticleBehind the Spotlight: Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
Madisen and Ruth Ward are family members. Onstage, they’re the leading members of Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, a soulful folk band whose sound is anchored by twin guitars and two big, booming...
View ArticleBoulevardia tickets on sale Wednesday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — June starts today.Well, okay, it’s only the last day of February, but, if you love music, food, fun and beer, June starts today.Tickets for Boulevardia, which will happen on June 15...
View ArticleFelted wool wonders showcased at Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Forget the lion or the lamb.This morning, March came in like a flying pig.Yes. All those things you said you’d do “when pigs fly” now have to be done.Okay, it was a pig made of...
View ArticleScreenland Armour, local Kansas City movie theatre, looks to expand with help...
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the few independent movie theaters in town is looking to expand, and they need your help. Screenland Armour Theater first opened its doors in 1928 as a silent movie...
View ArticleMovie producer from Overland Park nominated for best picture
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The 2018 Academy Awards will be exciting, not only because it's a tight race and likely no film will sweep, but also because a proud Kansas City native could be the one to walk up...
View ArticleN@N: Can City Podcast
The Can City Podcast is a light-hearted, comedy show with an eclectic format and ever-evolving style, mainly because the hosts aren't professionals and don't always know what they're doing (their...
View ArticleAvicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Avicii, the Grammy-nominated electronic dance DJ who performed sold-out concerts for feverish fans around the world and also had massive success on U.S. pop radio, died Friday. He was...
View ArticleStingray Bay coming to Kansas City Zoo May 2018
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo wants you to “Reach out! Reach out and touch someone!”Well, to be more specific, reach out and touch a stingray!Opening on May 18, the new Stingray Bay exhibit...
View ArticleKansas City native comes home to perform in 'The Lion King'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The stage production of Disney's "The Lion King” will be at Music Hall in Kansas City during the month of May. For the last eight years, Kansas City native Ben Jeffrey has played the...
View ArticleBehind the Spotlight: Second Hand King
Second Hand King isn't just another rapper; with influences and sounds that range across several genres of music including Classic Rock, Doo Wop, Folk, Rap, and Hip Hop it is no surprise that the...
View ArticleGet an inside look at some of Comic-Con's lesser-known activities
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Comic-Con is synonymous with things like costumes and those special video clips that come out before the trailer for a TV show or movie — but there is so much more going on. And...
View ArticleHappy 816 Day, Kansas City!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Happy 816 Day, Kansas City! The informal holiday celebrating all things KCMO falls on Aug. 16, or 8/16, the numbers of one of the region’s area codes.Several businesses and...
View ArticleKansas City native returns to Kauffman Stadium to sing anthem 31 years after...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A singer who got her start at Kauffman Stadium 31 years ago is returning to sing the national anthem Friday. Stephanie Varone first sang the Star-Spangled Banner at Kauffman as a...
View ArticleReader's Digest names best pumpkin patches in Missouri, Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Starbucks is selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes already, so that must mean it’s fall, right?Well, even if you’re not quite ready for cooler weather, sweaters, pretty leaves and Halloween...
View Article'Game of Thrones,' 'Mrs. Maisel' triumph at Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" became the first streaming series to win top Emmy comedy honors and HBO's "Game of Thrones" recaptured the best drama series award Monday at a...
View Article31st annual Junior League Holiday Mart opens Thursday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of people are expected to make their way to the 31st annual Holiday Mart at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. Holiday Mart is the Junior League of Kansas City's largest...
View ArticleQueer Eye's Fab Five celebrate book launch, time in Kansas City at sold-out...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's been four months since Netflix announced that the cast of “Queer Eye,” aka the Fab Five, was heading to Kansas City to transform the lives of people in the metro, from their...
View ArticleAdam Sandler surprises couple at Boca Raton wedding
A celebrity surprise at a South Florida wedding over the weekend.Actor and comedian Adam Sandler surprised a couple on Saturday, posing for a photo on their big day.Palm Beach Photography, Inc. posted...
View ArticleKansas City artist gains support from Kickstarter to fund film and book project
A Kansas City artist is receiving help from all over the world to fund a special project.Jeremy Collins spent the last four years traveling and rock climbing with a team of people. They are making a...
View ArticleReality check: Hello Kitty is not a cat
The entire World of Sanrio was rocked with a stunning revelation Wednesday.The adorable, blank-faced cartoon character Hello Kitty is actually a little girl. Yes, she has whiskers and pointed ears, but...
View ArticleCeleb nude photo leak leads to guilt-ridden charity drive
It seems the Internet’s conscience is setting in.After a dump of illegally obtained personal photos of celebrities including actress Jennifer Lawrence hit the web Monday, viewers of the content have...
View ArticleAt 81, was it ethical to operate on Joan Rivers?
Joan Rivers went to Yorkville endoscopy in New York City for an elective, outpatient surgery. She died days later at nearby Mount Sinai Hospital.She was active at 81 years old. But her death has raised...
View ArticleComedian Drew Carey offers $10,000 reward in 'ice bucket' prank on teen with...
Comedian Drew Carey is offering to help police find those involved in dumping a bucket of urine and feces on a special-needs teen in Ohio who was reportedly told the prank was part of the "Ice Bucket...
View ArticleCee Lo cut from performances, TV after rape tweets
In the biggest single of his career, Cee Lo Green sang “Forget You” to a materialistic ex-girlfriend. It now seems the world is shouting that refrain back in the entertainer’s direction after he posted...
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