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Winter events and activities around Kansas City
Check out 25+ winter events and activities happening across KC in this seasonal guide.
November 24, 2024 10:02 PM
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On exhibit: 16 Kansas City museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 16 museums in Kansas City have it all.
November 4, 2024
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Zhou B. Art Center is putting KC artists on the international stage
The Jazz district-based center is working hard to uplift the local art community with the help of its famous namesakes.
October 9, 2024
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is expanding
The museum launched a global request for proposal for a 61,000 sqft project.
October 1, 2024
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First Fridays fun: Grow a glass pumpkin patch
Plus, enjoy a glass blowing demonstration or even join in on the fun.
September 27, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Plaza Art Fair returns for its 93rd year
Plaza Art Fair is a long-standing Kansas City tradition that takes place annually on the Country Club Plaza. Let’s dive into the details of this year’s event.
September 18, 2024
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Neighborhood guide: How to spend a day on West 39th Street
From vintage shops to rooftop restaurants to dive bars, this one street has everything you need to spend an entire day.
August 30, 2024
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This weekend: Sundance’s shorts tour stops in KC metro
Watch seven short films ahead of this year’s festival
August 28, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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This weekend: Irish Fest and Kansas City Ren Faire return
The two cultural phenomenons will kick off Labor Day weekend.
August 26, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Pitch your show to KC PBS
KC’s PBS station is looking for local producers.
August 12, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Fall events happening in and around Kansas City
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Kansas City in this seasonal guide.
August 2, 2024
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