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Kansas City Entertainment News

Across Kansas City, coverage here takes in live events, cultural happenings, the arts, media and the business behind entertainment. This page follows the creators, venues and companies driving the scene.

Kansas City Hosts Fourth Racial Justice Summit

Kansas City Hosts Fourth Racial Justice Summit

Community members gathered Saturday for the fourth annual KC Racial Justice Summit, hosted by Intersect KC.

Live Poll

Do you believe local community involvement can meaningfully change city leadership and policies?


Music

Live Poll

Do you prefer buying traditional guitar effect pedals or experimenting with unique new sound combinations?

Alternative

JHS Pedals Launches New Pherb Guitar Effect

The latest offering from the Kansas City manufacturer combines phaser and reverb effects into one compact unit.

JHS Pedals Launches New Pherb Guitar Effect

Arts and Theater

Live Poll

Do you believe local seasonal performance traditions should be preserved by family members?

Magic

Kansas City Haunted House Icon to Retire on Halloween

The veteran performer behind The Edge of Hell will conclude his four-decade career this October 31.

Kansas City Haunted House Icon to Retire on Halloween

Film

Live Poll

Do you support the use of state tax credits to encourage local film production?

Comedy

Film Rise and Shine Premiered in Kansas City

The production became the first to utilize Missouri's new Motion Media Tax Credit program.

Film Rise and Shine Premiered in Kansas City

Other

Ice Shows

Mayor's Christmas Tree Arrives at Crown Center

The 100-foot tree traveled 2,000 miles from Oregon to its 53rd season at Crown Center in Kansas City.


Books

Live Poll

Should local institutions prioritize hosting free writing workshops through community-university partnerships in your area?

Books

Whitney Terrell to Host Joyce Carol Oates in Kansas City

Author Joyce Carol Oates will headline a November 20 UMKC banquet supporting library writing programs.

Whitney Terrell to Host Joyce Carol Oates in Kansas City

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Kansas City reporting spans the arts, media, live events, cultural happenings and industry business news. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The mix of historic concert venues and modern arts districts often defines which performances reach the largest audiences. Seasonal festivals and recurring regional events generate the most consistent volume of coverage throughout the year.