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Gallatin band wins field show class at Odessa Marching Festival
The Gallatin High School band earned first place in its class during field show competition Saturday at the Odessa Marching Invitational, receiving the highest marks in four judging categories. Gallatin finished first among two competing bands in its class, leading the field show evaluations in effect, music, visual performance, and...
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NWMSU art instructor wins international comics pitch competition
MARYVILLE, MO — Northwest Missouri State University assistant professor of art, Britain Bray, took first place at the Kids Comics Unite Pitchfest with their submission, “I’m a Dungeon Skeleton.”. Bray’s winning pitch competed against nearly 100 submissions from graphic creators around the world. “It was really...
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Classic rock tribute concert coming to St. Joseph’s Missouri Theatre
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Fans of classic rock will have an opportunity to hear the music of Foreigner, Journey and other legendary rock acts during a concert next month at the Missouri Theatre. FJ: The Music of Foreigner, Journey and Other Classic Legends is scheduled for 7:30 p.m....
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Sidney Poitier’s Centennial to Mark Black Movie Hall of Fame Opening
The Black Movie Hall of Fame will open in Kansas City in February 2027, celebrating Sidney Poitier’s 100th birthday with a month-long film festival, historic exhibits, and tributes to pioneers of Black cinema. The post Sidney Poitier’s Centennial to Mark Black Movie Hall of Fame Opening appeared first on saobserver .
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Kansas City Jazz Calendar for October 12 – October 18
This is the KKFI jazz calendar for October 12th – October 18th. This is shared for the benefit of jazz music lovers. Please check with the music venues to confirm details of the events. All times are Central Standard Time. All performances are afternoon or evening shows except where indicated with words like “noon” or “brunch.”
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This Kansas Bookstore Has Cozy Reading Nooks and a Coffee Bar
A Kansas bookstore with cozy reading nooks, a coffee bar, and shelves of new and used books offers something increasingly hard to find: a place where visitors are encouraged to slow down and stay awhile. Monarch Books & Gifts in Overland Park recently moved into a larger space on West...
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Independence’s historic, long-vacant Englewood Theater will start renovations soon
Brent Schondelmeyer’s nonprofit Friends of Englewood Theater hopes that an upcoming renovation project will make Independence’s iconic Englewood Theater operational once again. The theater closed in 2007, and sat vacant for nearly 20 years until the group purchased it back in 2025. Englewood Theater first opened in 1949,...
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Kansas City's Black Movie Hall of Fame Debuts Festival Honoring Sidney Poitier
Kansas City is getting a brand-new film festival next year, and it's aiming squarely at the history books. The inaugural Black Movie Hall of Fame Film Festival will unfold throughout February 2027 across four Kansas City venues, bringing classic Black cinema back to the big screen in rare 35mm and 70mm celluloid formats with presenting sponsorship from AARP.
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Howl at the Moon Closes Power & Light Doors After 18 Years, Vows Return
Kansas City's Howl at the Moon is calling last call on an 18-year run, with the dueling piano bar set to permanently close its Power & Light District location after October 31. The venue, which opened on Grand Boulevard in 2008, has been one of the entertainment district's longest-running anchors, known for rowdy singalongs and live-music shows.
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Story Collective in downtown St. Joseph holding anniversary celebration
The Story Collective in downtown St. Joseph is celebrating its third year of operation this weekend with some festivities. Located at 114 S. 7th St. in downtown St. Joseph, the bookstore will be open from 10am to 5pm tomorrow to celebrate the anniversary. From 1 to 4pm guests will have the opportunity to join in on a Book Nook workshop with Cheyenne. Limited seats are available for the workshop and you can find more information by clicking HERE.
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Dedication Ceremony held for mural painted by Missouri artist Ray Harvey
MAYSVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) -- A tribute to American service members now stands in Maysville, as a 100-foot-wide, 27-foot-tall mural honoring generations of military veterans nears completion. The mural, dubbed "Seasons of Service" and painted by Missouri small-town muralist Ray Harvey, spans approximately 2,500 square feet and features figures from the...
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Museum of Kansas City's Día de los Muertos Turns 13 With Dance, Altars, Tequila
The Museum of Kansas City is marking 13 years of its Día de los Muertos celebration with an evening of mariachi music, folklórico dance and community altars on Oct. 17, running from 5 to 9 p.m. The pay-what-you-wish event requires advance tickets, and organizers say it is built to honor the history and cultural traditions of Mexico's Day of the Dead while bringing the broader Kansas City community together.
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Jamesport FFA celebrates FFA week with a square dance and royalty
The Jamesport FFA Chapter is observing Fall FFA Week with activities designed to recognize agricultural education, strengthen school involvement, and encourage community participation. The celebration includes longstanding chapter traditions, student activities, staff appreciation, and an annual Barnwarming event featuring the return of a traditional square dance. The week began with...