https://www.kcur.org/arts-life Arts & Life en-US KCUR 89.3 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-07-12/the-whiffs-ring-in-10-years-of-rock-n-roll-in-kansas-city It’s become something of a tradition for the band to play at Hillsiders on the Fourth of July. A decade in, they’ve embraced their international fans and close community at home. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-07-12/the-whiffs-ring-in-10-years-of-rock-n-roll-in-kansas-city Steve Kraske, Nora Crutcher-McGowan https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-11/sci-fi-fever-dreams-and-money-robots-how-to-explore-kansas-citys-more-offbeat-museums These offbeat Kansas City museums and attractions offer interactive experiences for adults and families to explore. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-11/sci-fi-fever-dreams-and-money-robots-how-to-explore-kansas-citys-more-offbeat-museums Shannon Carpenter https://www.kcur.org/2026-07-09/hundreds-of-kansas-attractions-are-free-this-summer-for-students-heres-how-you-can-visit The Sunflower Summer program runs through August 2. It provides Kansas students and a guardian free admission to zoos, museums and other attractions. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:33:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/2026-07-09/hundreds-of-kansas-attractions-are-free-this-summer-for-students-heres-how-you-can-visit Roger Nomer https://www.kcur.org/2026-07-07/in-southeast-kansas-a-friendly-fried-rivalry-between-chicken-restaurants-spans-decades Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s sit nearly next to each other, and they share similar origin stories of women turning to cooking for money after the mining industry left their husbands unable to work. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/2026-07-07/in-southeast-kansas-a-friendly-fried-rivalry-between-chicken-restaurants-spans-decades Rachel Schnelle https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-06/pedicabs-kansas-city-world-cup-transportation EZ Pedicabs will take you from the West Bottoms to 18th and Vine, or from CPKC Stadium to the Plaza — and anywhere in between. Owners want the company’s electric trishaws to become an essential part of getting around Kansas City, long after the World Cup. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-06/pedicabs-kansas-city-world-cup-transportation Celisa Calacal https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-07-05/new-album-by-kansas-city-folk-musician-warren-burns-swaps-vicious-rock-for-introspection On “Burn Again,” his second solo record as Warren Burns, Kansas City folk artist Danny Fischer works through difficult life experiences and comes out better on the other side. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2026-07-05/new-album-by-kansas-city-folk-musician-warren-burns-swaps-vicious-rock-for-introspection Steve Kraske, Halle Jackson https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-04/daughters-american-revolution-choir-music Music plays a big role in the annual National Society Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Washington D.C. Meet the Kansas woman who has curated the music and accompanied the choir. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-04/daughters-american-revolution-choir-music Libby Hanssen, Sam Wisman https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-03/after-weeks-of-speculation-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wed-in-new-york Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-03/after-weeks-of-speculation-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wed-in-new-york Rachel Treisman, Vanessa Romo, Brian Mann https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-04/kansas-city-riverfront-current-stadium-rock-island-bridge With the new Rock Island Bridge over the Kansas River, and the soon-to-be expanding Current stadium on the Missouri River, Kansas City is transforming its waterfronts from industrial wasteland into entertainment districts. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-04/kansas-city-riverfront-current-stadium-rock-island-bridge Kelly Bunch https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-03/kansas-city-got-this-new-live-music-venue-in-the-crossroads-as-part-of-its-world-cup-efforts 515 Music Hub organizers wanted to create a space that prioritizes listening, "as opposed to people talking over musicians as they eat or drink." The new venture is part of a $1.6 million city initiative to fill empty storefronts and entertain international visitors. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2026-07-03/kansas-city-got-this-new-live-music-venue-in-the-crossroads-as-part-of-its-world-cup-efforts Julie Denesha