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October 2, 2023

Harold Smith on the Art of Blackness | The Art of Black Preaching: Comforting the Afflicted and Afflicting the Comfortable

With roots in Africa, all variants include a call to social justice, leaving congregants exhilarated, enthused and equipped to take on the challenges of the next week.
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October 2, 2023

Joseph Smith: A Hero for All of Us

A look at the veteran Kansas City artist's multifaceted art and life
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September 27, 2023

Struggling to Survive Another Day

New documentary chronicles life of the homeless in Kansas City.
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September 26, 2023

Arts News: Kevin Willmott Tackles LGBTQ+ Struggles in New Film

Recent months have seen a spate of showings of Kevin Willmott’s 2022 documentary, “No Place Like Home: The Struggle Against Hate in Kansas.”
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September 20, 2023

Arts News: Passing the Leadership Baton at Linda Hall Library

As the Linda Hall Library approaches the 80th anniversary of its founding in 1946, Eric Dorfman has assumed the library’s presidency.
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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.
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September 18, 2023

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts: Former Energy Industry Executive Bill Gautreaux Carries on Kansas City’s Legacy of Collecting and Sharing Art

Bill and Christy Gautreaux are carrying on Kansas City’s proud legacy of art collecting and philanthropy.
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September 13, 2023

Following the 2019 Musical, the Nelly Don Story Returns as a Film

Terence O’Malley’s “Nelly Don: the Musical Movie” hits several local screens this fall.
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