In Kansas City Magazine

08/21/2024

IN Conversation with Shelley Washington

Our own Cindy Hoedel spoke with composer Shelley Washington, a composer who grew up in Kansas City and has taken her music to New York, California, Boston, and back to The Kansas City Symphony. The conversation dives into her upbringing, her musical influences, and how her Midwestern identity springs forth in her works.

It's a fascinating conversation. Read it here:

https://www.inkansascity.com/innovators-influencers/people/in-conversation-with-shelley-washington/

08/21/2024

Say hello and goodbye tonight with the The Kansas City Symphony.

Tonight's "uniquely American" concert marks Matthias Pintscher's first as music director and the symphony's last at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts before their European tour next week. You can hear it before the Europeans do!

The show begins at 7 p.m., and only $25-$35 tickets are left.

📸 by Tal Wilson and Todd Rosenberg

08/20/2024

"As Morgan Elliott paints, she can field questions and hold conversations with no indication she’s splitting her focus—but her eyes never leave the wall.

"Close to the wall with her, you feel that ease, too. That it’s all no big thing. Her brush strokes look simple and unbothered. Then you step back, take in all she’s done, and realize, sheesh, this is a big thing."

Get to know Morgan Elliott, the brush behind The Wild Peach Studio:

https://www.inkansascity.com/arts-entertainment/arts/kansas-city-faces-morgan-elliott-of-the-wild-peach-studio/

Featured murals at: Messner Bee Farm , TACONACO KC, the future Conchita Tacos, and Mean Mule Distilling Co.

08/20/2024

❄️Tickets to JINGLE! by Enchant Christmas go on sale this Friday! You can find early-access ticket signups at www.jingleholiday.com/kansascity. ☃️⁠
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The event, which returns to Legends Field on November 22 and runs through New Year's Eve, will include a light maze, an ice skating track, a new 10-lane snow tubing hill, pop up bars, and more.

08/20/2024

ATTENTION: The rumble is tonight at Starlight.

Sixty-four years since its Starlight debut and 17 since its last Starlight stop, "West Side Story" returns to the stage between the towers tonight and runs through Sunday. It might be the most anticipated show in the theater's 2024 Broadway series.

08/19/2024

"You don’t need an expert’s palate to know there’s a lot to Rieger Straight Bourbon Whiskey—it has a body that goes down slowly, gently, before the kick. It tastes like a deep kiss that drags you up the street to something more exciting."

Read our take on J. Rieger & Co.'s newest release, which is set on competing (in taste and price) with the big dogs.

If you taste a certain something in whiskey, says Nathan Perry, the master distiller at J. Rieger & Co., “Guess what: You’re right.” Rieger’s tasting committee is stocked with professionally certified whiskey tasters—plus Perry, who makes it. In the distillery’s new 90-proof Rieger Strai...

08/19/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Kansas City drag stars Mo Heart, Drag by Q, and The Widow Von'Du—who all appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race—will perform a Kansas City tribute show at The Truman on November 8.

Presale: Thursday, 8/22, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (code: KCDRAG)
General onsale: Friday, 8/23, 10 a.m.

08/18/2024

Kansas City has a lot of major events in the arts (and at arts institutions) this week. Want a preview so you can mark your calendar?

Featuring: The Freedom Affair, The Kansas City Symphony, Linda Hall Library, Starlight

https://tinyurl.com/INKC-August-2024-Arts-Brief

08/17/2024

F325 BBQ fans rejoice! You can now buy their sauce—both The OG and Fire Box—by the bottle at their North Kansas City restaurant.

08/17/2024

Psst. You can still enter to win this cool faux boi table. Thanks, Seville Home.

Enter here:

https://www.inkansascity.com/the-magazine/enter-to-win/

08/16/2024

Alphapointe is a Kansas City organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. They provide comprehensive support, training, and employment opportunities tailored to everyone’s needs.

For over a century, their mission has been empowering people to achieve their full potential. Learn more at https://www.alphapointe.org/

08/16/2024

We spoke with psychiatrist Umang Shah about deep transcranial magnetic stimulation's effects on depression, anxious depression, late-life depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and smoking addiction.

Our Health series is presented by AdventHealth Kansas City.

The Health series is presented by AdventHealth Sometimes, mental health conditions, such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), resist traditional treatments. Medication and in-person therapy might only help to some degree. Now, there is a promising new option offering relief for pat...

08/16/2024

Exactly one month from today, the Travis Kelce-hosted "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity" premieres on Prime Video.

We think we're gonna tailgate.

📸: Adam Rose/Prime Video

08/16/2024

Luxury and savings can mix. Ask . On an NYC shopping spree, she's rocking an Athleta co-ord set with a Jack Gomme Paris purse—a combo that originally cost $349 but was just $64 at Story Boutique.

"With all the money I save at Story Boutique," she says, "I'm able to buy all over the world and then donate back to the store."

is running its biggest sale of the year August 16-17 and 19. Half off everything.

Don't forget—any purchase made at directly supports 's efforts to ensure access to needed care from an expert team of professionals.

08/16/2024

Penrose Coffee, at 1927 McGee Street, is open until 3. Why not treat yourself?

Our own Jenny Vergara didn't need flowery language to make its day-one pastry menu sound divine: "[It] had tantalizing options, including French canelé, marble bread, blueberry shortbread, chocolate pistachio biscotti, French macarons, pistachio pie bar, gluten-free coffee cake, and peach streusel muffins."

Working as a coffee professional has allowed Kyle Evans to live in some beautiful places. He worked in Hawaii for the Honolulu Coffee Company and in California for Blue Bottle Coffee before he and his wife returned home to Kansas City with their twin boys to be close to family and open a coffee shop...

08/15/2024

✨ Step into a World of Magic at Terra Luna! 🌙 Quixotic returns to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for two epic weekends, September 12-15 and 19-22.

Immerse yourself in a magical night where music, dance, and visual art converge under the stars. Watch as musicians, dancers, and stunning light displays transform the gardens into an ethereal dreamscape.

Tickets are selling fast—secure yours now for KC’s most enchanting nightlife event! 🌟 Head to www.opterraluna.org

08/15/2024

Jessica May comes to Kansas City with an enviable pedigree. She's been a fellow at the Met in New York. She's been a curator at the Smithsonian, the Portland Museum of Art, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. She's now the executive director of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Judith Fertig spoke with May about her plans for the Kemper, her views on Kansas City, and more.

Q&A presented by Equity Bank

Presented by Equity Bank Jessica May, the new executive director of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, comes to Kansas City with an enviable pedigree. After graduating from Barnard College, she got her master’s degree and Ph.D. in art history, with a special focus on photography, from the Univ...

08/14/2024

Mayor Quinton Lucas announced that Kansas City's 2026 FIFA Fan Fest will take place at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

Get the full story—including how the mayor expects it to affect annual events like the Stars and Stripes Picnic—here.

The 2026 FIFA Fan Fest will be held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, officials announced Wednesday. The festival, which accompanies the FIFA World Cup in its host cities, will take place on the south lawn of the museum and feature “multiple stages, gathering spaces, and screens,” said Ma...

08/14/2024

🍂✨ Exciting news, fashionistas! The Clairvaux stores are bursting with FALL FASHION MAGIC! 🍁👗

They just unveiled HUNDREDS of stunning new arrivals, bringing you the latest trends and timeless classics for the season. From luxurious coats to cozy knits, chic boots to statement accessories—they've got everything you need to elevate your wardrobe.

Come experience the ultimate in fall fashion and find your next favorite look. Hurry in—these must-have pieces won't last long! 🛍️✨

08/14/2024

The thing about Kansas City is that it’s a lot of things. A sports town, a music town, a food town, an art town—fill in the blank. This is especially true this weekend.

Save our preview: https://www.inkansascity.com/events-photos/this-week/this-weekend-in-kansas-city-august-16-18/

Some featured businesses: J. Rieger & Co., Art in the Loop, and The Kansas City Chiefs.

08/14/2024

Officials are set to announce the as the host of Kansas City's 2026 FIFA Fan Fest.

08/14/2024

Friends of Chamber Music is about to embark on a musical voyage this season, and its first stop is “Voyage of Love”—a celebration of the most sublime human feeling.

The concert will mark Schoenberg’s 150th and Clara Schumann’s 205th birthdays. It will feature Schoenberg’s "Verklärte Nacht: alongside music by Schumann and Brahms.

TICKETS are on sale now! Visit https://www.chambermusic.org to purchase yours today and join the Friends for a thrilling evening of live world-class music.

08/14/2024

AdventHealth Sports Park is set to open at Bluhawk this fall. Expect an ice-rink, convertible sports fields, e-sports, bowling, and even zip-lining.

Judith Fertig dives deeper into this future Overland Park jewel here:

https://www.inkansascity.com/innovators-influencers/local-news/new-sports-wellness-and-entertainment-venue-opens-this-fall-in-overland-park/

08/13/2024

For five years now, 816 Day—that's this Friday!—has been Kansas City’s official day to celebrate itself. We listed the deals and events Kansas Citians can find on 816 Day 2024.

https://www.inkansascity.com/innovators-influencers/local-news/816-day-2024-deals-and-events/

Featured photos: The City Market - Kansas City, J. Rieger & Co., and Social Waldo

08/13/2024

The 2012 Tony-Award winner for best musical, "ONCE," is opening soon at Kansas City Repertory Theatre! Performances begin September 3. Get your tickets at https://www.kcrep.org before they're gone!

Based on the wildly popular and moving film, "ONCE" tells the story of two souls brought together by the magic of music in the heart of Dublin. Featuring gorgeous songs like the Oscar-winning "Falling Slowly," the transformative power of love and music in this musical will uplift you to a world where every note tells a story, and every song becomes a journey of the heart.

08/13/2024

Welcome to Rocktops Granite and Stone Fabrication! Sure, they have beautiful granite, quartz, marble, and quartzite in both of their incredible showrooms, but that’s not what makes Rocktops awesome—the people do. Good, talented, honest people who genuinely love making Kansas City countertops look amazing—now serving the metro area with two showrooms: Olathe and Lee’s Summit. ⁠
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So stop by; they're ready for you! Learn more here: https://www.rocktopskc.com/?utm_source=inkc&utm_medium=magazine&utm_campaign=inkc

08/12/2024

Holly Hunt, the trailblazer that influenced every design-curious adult in the '80s, has published a new book showcasing her nearly 40 years of collections and partnerships.

I know that some IN Kansas City readers may be my children’s ages, but if you were a design-curious adult in the 80s it was impossible to miss the influence of Holly Hunt. Her showroom in Chicago was one of the first to curate the spaces as galleries with room-like settings, rather than by product...

08/11/2024

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight! In the right conditions, you could see several dozen meteors per hour. NASA's advice? Drive out of the city.

The annual Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to peak this August 11-12. Here are some viewing tips from Night Sky Network!

08/10/2024

Do you recognize this Kansas City home designer's work? They've locked down a studio space at 59th and Holmes. 🏠 🛋️

Native Kansas Citian Ruth Stark Keenan graduated from journalism school over a decade ago and started her career in advertising. But as happens to many meant-to-be-designers, she could not drag her attention—and passion—away from floorplans, furniture, fabrics, and the fairytale draw of transfor...