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Entertainment
Q+A: Comedy, culture + community at Kansas City’s inaugural Black Comedy Fest
The metro’s first all Black comedy festival kicks off this weekend with showcases, workshops, and performances by local + national talent. We sat down with founder Hilari Holt to learn more.
April 19, 2024 02:48 PM
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
Here’s your Red Kingdom itinerary for the 2024 AFC Championship
Here are a few ways to cheer on the Chiefs during the first away AFC Championship since 2019.
January 24, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Food
Kansas City’s 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists
See what awards local chefs, restaurants + bars may walk away with at this year’s “Food Oscars.”
January 24, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
The votes are in and the jury is out.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
15 pizza shops in Kansas City
Dig into Kansas City’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare + cross-country crusts.
January 19, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Steamy romances top JoCo Library’s hottest books of 2023
A trip to the stacks never felt so good.
January 18, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Spar in the Sommelier Showdown
Sail Away Wine is giving away $1,000 to the most refined tastebuds while raising money for Hope House.
January 17, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
In The Lowest Ferns
Business
New night club, In The Lowest Ferns, opens in West Bottoms
Thistle be a night you will remember.
January 12, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
ADHDIY Craft Cafe
Culture
ADHDIY Craft Cafe opening next month
The craft cafe promises to fill your insatiable hobbying needs.
January 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Nonprofits
Lumi Neon Museum — the next attraction lighting up Pennway Point
The new museum rescuing + restoring Kansas City’s luminous history will soon outshine the KC Wheel.
January 10, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Play
New and coming-soon restaurants in Kansas City
Dining in Kansas City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 9, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Arts
World-renowned brothers’ art center opening in 18th and Vine district
The center anticipates a late spring opening.
January 5, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
2024 Vision: Predictions for Kansas City’s next year
Will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? What will happen with the Plaza? Here are our best predictions.
January 3, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Try this: KCtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our KCtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Top three tips for building the best gingerbread house
Eliminate your gingerbread houses’ lumpy icing and crooked walls using these pro tips.
December 21, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
What Kansas Citians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Kansas Citians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
A guide to Kansas City’s best giftable experiences
We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 12, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Development
Brush Creek is getting a KC Black history makeover
Soon, one mile of Brush Creek will be dedicated to KC’s Black history.
December 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Local owner surprises 80-year-old employee with birthday bash
Jetta had been with McDonald’s for over 40 years — her team knew they had to go all out.
December 4, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Choose your Christmas tree at these 17 local tree farms
We’ve got both pre-cut and you-cut Christmas tree options right here for you.
December 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
The largest ugly sweater party in the world’ is here in Kansas City
“I am ugly, and I am proud.” — holiday sweaters everywhere
November 30, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Charmaine and Madison are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Your guide to KC indie theaters
Kansas City’s independent theaters and film organizations keep the art (and love) of movie-going alive in an age of big-box screens and streaming.
November 28, 2023
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Madison McMillen
A full dinner spread of steak, burgers, rolls, and other dishes.
Food
Answered: What’s your must-have Thanksgiving dish?
Let’s take a peek at KC Metro dinner tables this Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
A new pup and people playground is opening near Pennway Point
CITYDOGs KC is all set to open right around the corner from the KC Wheel.
November 20, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Kansas City’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why Kansas City, MO scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
November 16, 2023
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Bella Rainey
A full dinner spread of steak, burgers, rolls, and other dishes.
Food
Dine in or carry out Thanksgiving dinner in Kansas City
Don’t be a turkey — prepare your holiday meal before it’s too late.
November 10, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Travel and Outdoors
This is the perfect weekend trip to Kansas City according to AI
Planning KC trip? Here’s what AI says your travel itinerary should be.
November 9, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sports
Kansas City is getting a pro women’s volleyball team
The volleyball team is set to launch in 2025.
November 9, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Sponsored
Can’t-miss holiday events happening in the heart of Prairie Village
From tree lighting to Santa Saturdays, here’s your guide to holiday celebrations at Corinth Square, Corinth Quarter, and the Shops of Prairie Village happening Thursday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 2.
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