Rebecca Smith

January 22, 2024

Honors: Isaiah Petrie

Th young Kansas City vibraphonist, a 2023 Riff Generation Resident Artist with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, has been hailed as "a rising star."

January 2, 2024

‘A God*Sib’s Tale’ heads to the stage

With support from the National Endowment for the Arts and in partnership with KC Melting Pot Theatre, Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City will present the play's world premiere in January.

December 12, 2023

Arts News: KC Meets the Challenging Art of Butoh

Kansas City is home to a small but passionate Butoh community, and plans are afoot to broaden its reach.

November 28, 2023

Arts News: Whim Productions Finds a Permanent Home

The newly opened Whim Space at 415 Prospect has transcended its beginnings as a playwright and theater producer’s whim, to become a mainstay of the LGBTQ+ theater community.

November 7, 2023

Artist to Watch: Luke “Skippy” Harbur

The Kansas City musician is making his vocal mark as a beatboxer in demand.

October 4, 2023

The Art of Caricature

Kansas City artists make a go of the art form and have fun doing it

September 19, 2023

Artist to Watch: Ashley Kennedy

In her pursuit of "Black Girl Magic," the young Kansas City actress is garnering roles and acclaim.

September 5, 2023

A Jewel in Crown Center

At the Ruby Room, local talents perform iconic music in an intimate nightclub setting.

May 22, 2023

Leading KC cellist organized ‘Help for Turkey’ concert at The Ship

In a performance with Ensemble Ibérica, Ezgi Karakus rallied support for her devastated country.

Author: Rebecca Smith