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Amidst the festive spirit of St. Patricks Day, the iconic symbol of luck, the clover, reminds us of the rich traditions and celebrations honoring Irish heritage.
Exploring St. Patrick's Day Alternatives in Kansas City
Aydan Stigler and Grace Beshore March 14, 2024

  The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration is just around the corner, and with celebration comes large crowds.    The annual city parade...

Visit the City Market to explore local vendors.
Smart Saving Strategies for a Wallet-Friendly Spring Break
Emily Wheeler, Staff Writer • March 14, 2024

  UMKC students are ready for the upcoming week-long spring break, but are their wallets?   From travel adventures to staycations, spring...

Earth Mother by Sheron Smith
Her Art/Their Art Explores the Female Experience in the 21st Century
Elyse Bredfeldt, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024

  Her Art/Their Art is a collection that aims to answer the question: “What does it mean to identify, live, navigate, or be perceived by society...

Nina Simone: Four Women” playbook.
The KC Rep’s “Nina Simone: Four Women” is both timeless and poignant.
Maisy Blanton, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

  The Kansas City Repertory Theater (KCRep) recently performed “Nina Simone: Four Women.” The show follows musician Nina Simone as she...

Around 1 million people were estimated to be in attendance at the parade.
One Dead, Several Injured During Chiefs Parade
Zach Gunter and Jazlyn Summers February 14, 2024

Update:   As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the number of those injured at the Union Station shooting after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade...

What’s Up, Joeli? Oct. 11-Oct. 17

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Here is your curated itinerary for the week. You’re welcome. (Daniel Thomas)

I remember my first death metal concert. My friend invited me out to the dim-lit streets of St. Louis with little explanation of our evening’s plans. I was so trusting. Dressed in a pink Victoria’s Secret shirt and suede Birkenstocks, I entered a clamoring brick building, looking like a nervous unicorn in a field of barbed wire. I found my spot near the back, and the volume from the furthest corner of the dungeon was louder than any EDM concert I ever attended in my young life. Up on stage, I recognized my mysterious server from the local sushi restaurant shredding on the guitar, snapping his neck from front to back over the strings. I loved every painful second of it. The point here is simple. It’s good to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. That is what this week’s events list is all about.

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Monday night restaurant feature: RM 39

RM 39 is a cozy, upscale spot to take your best friend or significant other. Heck, your mom would love it too. They prepare seasonally fresh ingredients at a reasonable price. For dinner, RM 39 features a $45 tasting menu that changes daily to pair with an award-winning wine list. If bolognese, foie gras and gnocchi are words that make your tastebuds dance, try it.

Category: Food & Drink

Location: Midtown

Menu: https://www.rm39.com/daily-menu 

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KC Crew basketball pickup

Another sports and networking opportunity is available for those early risers. At the crack of dawn, b-ballers will meet up at the court to connect with new people and have some friendly competition. KC Crew is reimagining networking events with these fun-filled pickup games.

Category: Sports

When: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6:30 a.m.

Location: Olathe Community Center

More information: https://kccrew.com/pickup/basketball/#signup

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Concert: Gojira

Gojira is a French heavy metal band with a drive to make global change. Seems kind of unusual, which is why I’m interested. The band’s website features their death metal albums right alongside activism to put a stop to elephant extinction and save the Amazon rainforest. Some of their music focuses on topics of ecocide. Their song “Amazonia” uses graphic lyrics to depict the rainforest burning to the ground, and all proceeds from the song go directly to the cause. 

Category: Music

When: Wednesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.

Location: The Midland

Tickets & information: http://arvestbank.theatrekansascity.org/tickets/4669014/gojira 

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“Ziggindigenous, 2020.” Courtesy of the artist. (UMKC)

Yadooa Hoowku (I Will Speak Now) 

The Yadooa Hookwu (I Will Speak Now) exhibit has been on campus for awhile, but it won’t be around much longer. The artwork brings attention to relevant topics of decolonization and cultural appropriation, giving a voice to those historically marginalized. Gregg Deal depicts indigenous identity through prints, paintings, graphics and installations.

Category: Art

When: Thursday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Fine Arts Building 

More information: https://info.umkc.edu/gallery/2021/08/31/yadooa-hookwu-i-will-speak-now/ 

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Backyard movies: Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus is a Disney classic that came out years before I was even born. The iconic film follows a young boy who moves from California to Salem and awakens three goofy witches on Halloween night. Bring plenty of blankets for this flick under the stars at the Screenland Armour Theatre.

Category: Entertainment

When: Friday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: Screenland Armour Theatre

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backyard-movies-hocus-pocus-tickets-166837323927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

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The Beast Haunted House

Spooky season has arrived, and in the spirit of horror, some people find it fun to terrorize themselves. This single location is home to three attractions including The Beast, The Edge of Hell and the Macabre Cinema, each with their own freaky twist. You will even have the option to ride down a four-story chute slide or jump two stories out of a window—fun! After perusing their FAQ, I learned that, yes, there are clowns and chainsaws, live animals will be present and up to 100 people exit per night because they are just too scared. No refunds for wimps.

Category: Entertainment

When: Friday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. / Saturday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Location: West Bottoms

Tickets & information: https://www.kcbeast.com/tickets.html#/select 

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Garmin KC Marathon

Some people like to sleep in on Saturday morning, some like to drink coffee on the patio and watch the cars cruise by. Others think maybe it’s a good time to run 26.2 miles. Whichever type of person you are, the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, or 5k and 10k for the normal folks, is a great way to tour your city. The path will pass by the World War I Museum & Memorial, the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and more depending on your distance. 

Category: Sports

When: Saturday, Oct. 16, 7 a.m. – full & half start / 7:30 a.m. – 10k start / 7:45 a.m. – 5k start

Location: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 

More information: https://www.sportkc.org/marathon 

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Kansas City Ballet: “Celts”

Floor-length gowns crammed in the back of my closet patiently wait for the ballet to come around and invite them out for an evening at the Kauffman Center. Ballet is always such a classy, artistic affair. Irish folk dance and ballet collide in this energetic performance by the Kansas City Ballet. The music will be played by The Opus 76 Quartet from Kansas City.

Category: Art & Entertainment 

When: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.

Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

More information: https://kcballet.org/events/celts/#tnew-ticketing 

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