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Paul Dorrell, owner of Brookside’s Leopold Gallery, isn’t done raising hell yet.  His gallery is celebrating its thirty-year anniversary on the Kansas City art scene this Friday, October 8 from 6 pm-9 pm. Dorrell remembers that in the late ’80s, Kansas City considered itself a cultural backwater. Now, the art scene is highly regarded on both coasts. “Nothing can compare to … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing can compare to this time culturally’: Paul Dorrell on 30 years of Leopold Gallery

Kansas City wants the 2026 World Cup. If you’ve driven by Main Street in downtown Kansas City lately, chances are you’ve seen the massive ninty-by-ninty-foot sign with the message “We want the World Cup” written in bold white letters. With the upcoming FIFA representatives visit expected in late October, Kansas City is one step closer to its goal.  During the visit, the KC2026 … [Read more...] about We want the World Cup: Kansas City prepares for visit as 2026 FIFA Host City decision nears

The Riot Room in Westport is officially closed. With no bands touring and no audience buying tickets, the live music venue was forced to shut its doors after taking large financial losses during the pandemic. Riot Room co-owner Tim Gutschenritter confirmed the news to KCUR Monday, stating that the landlord has leased the property to someone else, though no information about who … [Read more...] about The Riot Room closes its doors after 13 years

October 4, 2021 Style Katie Henrichs On September 25th, Braden’s Hope for Children Celebrated a decade of … [Read more...] about The Scene: Braden’s Hope Annual Hope Gala

We’ve seen a lot of creative ideas come out of Kansas City during the pandemic. However, not many of them are quite as memorable as a Honda Element completely covered in shag carpeting, sporting dog ears.  Andy Wiltz, the owner of Kansas City’s Woof’s Play & Stay, and his father Dan are the innovative minds behind the “Woofsmobile.” The car, nicknamed the “Hoodle” (half Honda, … [Read more...] about Totally redeemed! Local doggie daycare makes a ‘Dumb & Dumber’ inspired car