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October 8, 2025

Public media in Missouri and Kansas issue emergency calls for public donations after Congress rescinds funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The impact is widespread, acutely affecting the budgets of Kansas City PBS, KCUR, KKFI and KPR and threatening the elimination of smaller outlets.

October 7, 2025

Inside The Color Purple: A Review and Conversation with Angela Wildflower

Angela Wildflower and Bri Woods in KCRep’s 2025 production of The Color Purple – Photo by Don Ipock This review was written by a TeenTix..

October 7, 2025

“Archie Scott Gobber: READY FIRE AIM,” Haw Contemporary

Archie Scott Gobber’s latest exhibition “READY FIRE AIM” is not target practice, continuing to demonstrate the skill and prowess in exploring relationships between text, image and meaning he is well-known for.

October 6, 2025

Spire Chamber Ensemble Delivers Stirring Vocal Performance

The Spire Chamber Ensemble opened their 16th season with a program entitled “Reflections.” The choir, under the able direction of Artistic Director Ben Spalding, sang..

October 6, 2025

See Hear: Steve Paul on Rambling Around the Arts | A rare and powerful artwork puts on a new face at UMKC

At a time when a reckless, small-minded assault spreads like a virus over the arts and humanities, we must remain grateful for small pleasures and achievements.

October 4, 2025

The Lyric’s Effervescent “Cinderella” is an Irresistible Charmer

The Lyric Opera’s season opener, a brand new production of Rossini’s “Cinderella,” is a triumph of artistry, storytelling and rollicking fun.

October 3, 2025

Friends of Chamber Music Golden Jubilee Concert Features Fiery Performances

There was a great deal to celebrate on Saturday night at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

October 2, 2025

Honors: Merry Sun

The 2025 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award winner merges sound and sculpture into compelling meditations on memory, migration and displacement.

October 1, 2025