KC STUDIO

February 13, 2014

Author Barry Miles

Who knew that William Burroughs, the Beat Generation’s leading author and Godfather of Counterculture who lived out his last days in Lawrence, Kansas, and hung out with The Beatles but didn’t like The Rolling Stones?

Cinematic

February 7, 2014

Everything Truly is Awesome: A Film Review of The Lego Movie

There are so many reasons why you should go see The Lego Movie. Seriously … so many amazing, wonderful, hilarious reasons. It’s that good. That..

January 31, 2014

Joyce Maynard and Labor Day: A Worthy Read and Lovely Film

I usually don’t write in first person. As a reporter and editor, it’s better to let those I interview tell the story and I simply..

January 21, 2014

KC Connect and Discovering Undergrowth

As it stands, the Kansas City art community is relatively hidden away from the rest of the nation. In the city we have our own..

January 17, 2014

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Gets Boost for 30th Year

This grant of $375,000 is the largest grant in Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey's history and will support new and established artistic, educational and community programming in the Kansas City region.

January 6, 2014

Growing Artists

How are budding artists developed? How do they cultivate skills and enjoy the process of creating artists? One after-school program may be the tool to help germinate that creativity. Young Rembrandts has been around for 25 years and can be found in 30 states. In the Kansas City area, husband and wife team Susan and Tim Draftz are two organizers, leading a mission to improve the passion and sheer magnitude of art for children in elementary school.

January 6, 2014

Everyday Heroes

Most filmmakers, especially those who make documentaries, want to see their films stand for more than a few showings. With We Are Superman, directed by Kevin Bryce, the documentary now finds a ready audience with Communities Creating Opportunity, the organization related to PICO, a faith-based community organization aimed at social justice that unites diverse cultures, ethnicities, faith traditions, and experiences.

January 6, 2014

The Next Big Step

A dream has become reality as the InterUrban ArtHouse and continues to expand each and every week under the guiding merits and abilities of the ever-energetic Nicole Emanuel.

January 6, 2014

Spinning Tree Theatre: A Valentine to the City

Good theater, like a baby, takes time to develop. Spinning Tree Theatre co-founders Michael Grayman and Andy Parkhurst are not only nurturing their creative offspring..