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August 13, 2026

Harold Smith on the Art of Blackness | The art of Black haircutting: An empowering form of cultural expression

Skilled practitioners help their clients express everything from racial pride and youthful exuberance to political resistance and fearless individuality.
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August 12, 2026

Sponsored: The Linda Hall spotlights renowned scientists during free lecture series 

From the “Mozart of Math” to the first person to sequence DNA in space, an impressive slate of award-winning researchers comes to Kansas City this fall for The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum’s lecture series. 
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August 11, 2026

Artist Pages | Johnny Naugahyde: Witty, offbeat and unpredictable, the anonymous artist is a Kansas City icon

Forty years ago, an artist was born. Not just any artist, but a fully formed artistic identity, with an official artist name, and a sense of humor.
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August 6, 2026

Arts News: Union Station commissions permanent sculpture in conjunction with the Berlin Wall exhibition

More than 35 years after the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, artist Chris Duh’s The Space Between Us prompts people to contemplate the meaning and interpretation of a historic landmark.
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August 5, 2026

Sponsored: Charlie “Bird” Parker Still Has Something to Say

This August, KC Jazz ALIVE invites the community to experience that living legacy during Spotlight: Charlie Parker, a month-long celebration honoring one of Kansas City's greatest cultural icons.
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August 4, 2026

Gallery Glance | “Farhad Ostovani: Goldberg Variations,” The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations have entranced pianists and audiences alike for nearly 300 years, but the work also inspired Iranian-born artist Farhad Ostovani to embark on a large-scale study of delicate plant imagery.
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July 30, 2026

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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July 28, 2026

‘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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July 23, 2026

Honors: Heehyun Choi

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