Kellie Houx

November 5, 2013

More Than a Commitment

Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin understand commitment. They have been committed to each other as partners and companions. They have been committed to understanding the..

November 1, 2013

Theatre for Young America Presents Twas the Night Before Christmas

Theatre for Young America will wrap up its first show of the 40th season, How I Became A Pirate Nov. 9 and in just a..

October 1, 2013

Three Local Film Festivals Capture Audiences

Film festivals hold an increasingly important sway to viewers and those who make films. While a theatrical showing may have a financial reward, many times..

September 18, 2013

Toy and Miniature Museum Staff Prepare for Work to Become the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

In about three months, the Toy and Miniature Museum, nestled on the UMKC campus, will close and in about a year, sometime in early 2015,..

September 16, 2013

Mid-America Arts Alliance on KCPT

Mid-America Arts Alliance’s story was part of a recent episode of KCPT’s The Local Show: CategoriesPartners performARTS

September 10, 2013

American Royal Announces Events for 34th Annual World Series of Barbecue® Championship Weekend in Kansas City

Families, Foodies, and Fans of BBQ Invited to Experience World’s Largest Barbecue Contest Featuring More Than 500 BBQ Teams Competing to Win World Championship of..

September 6, 2013

Theater Season Opens with Vigor, Humor and Naughtiness

There’s something almost magical as the calendar year rolls toward September and October. Opening seasons for performing arts groups across the metropolitan area are getting..

September 4, 2013

Pinnacle Award Winners Represent Advocacy and Generosity

The Pinnacle Award winners for this year are five diverse people from five distinct walks of life. What do they have in common? The singular..

September 3, 2013

Variations of War

Stephen Crane’s Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, captured the fear of war and the reaction of just a few soldiers, demonstrating the anxiety and distress that most likely permeated thousands. For Red Badge Variations, written by Melissa Cooper, five actors will portray the experiences of young American combat soldiers today.

Author: Kellie Houx