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‘The Beautiful Game’ at National WWl Museum and Memorial

Exhibit documents how soccer bolstered the troops during World War I.

Welcoming the World Cup

Kansas City cultural organizations celebrate the game with global displays and soccer-themed exhibits.

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35th Annual Summerfest Concludes with Rich Variety of Musical Styles and Voices

Summerfest Kansas City concluded its 2026 season with a musical potpourri of captivating works. This season’s concerts were dubbed “Animated by Jazz,” a fitting tribute to American music on the nation’s 250th anniversary. While a couple of the works performed were neither American nor jazzy, several selections fit the jazz-inspired bill, including a couple by one of the first “crossover” artists: George Gershwin.
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“Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene,” Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 

“Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene” assembles contemporary work by 43 photo-based artists from around the globe.
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“Frozen” Isn’t Exactly Magical, But It’s Sure to Please Young Audiences

Despite its flaws, "Frozen" is still a massive crowd pleaser—which is largely due to the crowd in question.
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Robert Gibby Brand: Always present

The veteran Kansas City actor shone in multiple roles and made his mark as a scholar, mentor and generous team player.
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‘Timeless Mucha’ at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art explores the Czech Art Noveau artist’s abiding influence

His distinctive linear style fueled the hippie aesthetic of the 1960s, echoing through rock albums, Japanese manga and graphic design.
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Honors: Heehyun Choi

An accomplished filmmaker, the 2026 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award Winner moves into sculpture and image-making.
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Guidance Rooted in Care

At Protecting Your Retirement, the conversation goes beyond financial figures alone.
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How to Photograph a Renegade Elephant

Remarkable pictures like this one, by renowned photographer Joel Sternfeld, are rare.
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Explore Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts began as a sketch on the back of a napkin by renowned architect Moshe Safdie and is now an iconic part of the Kansas City skyline.
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