“Country Girl” invokes O’Brien’s first novel, “The Country Girls,” the book published in 1960 that simultaneously launched her literary career and scandalous reputation. The memoir reveals more through its syntax than through its story.
Larry Gragg’s new book, “Bright Light City: Las Vegas in Popular Culture” traces the evolving perception of the town as it has been depicted in film, TV, fiction and journalism.
Readers were eager to talk about a young adult novel, set in the Civil War era, that had much appeal for adults. And they were treated to a surprise guest: the book’s author, Richard Peck.
Nebraskan Tom Trenney's Wednesday evening organ recital at Helzberg Hall proved one thing beyond a doubt: the hall's magnificent Casavant organ's beauty, range and power really jump out at you when the room is mostly empty. Trenney played the concluding concert of this year's Kansas City Symphony Organ concert series. It was emceed by Michael Barone, host of American Public Radio's long-running organ music program "Pipedreams."
These moms curse a lot, drink to excess, reveal scary truths and draw twisted little stick figures of their kids pooping and whining relentlessly. And this Mother’s Day, they’re bringing their derelict parenting to you.
Kansas City Ballet ended its 55th season with a celebration of American dance, music and hometown talent in “Hey-Hay, Going to Kansas City.” This vibrant company offered an exhilarating trio of pieces on Friday night, including the world premiere of Karole Armitage’s “Energy Made Visible.”
The Harriman-Jewell Series presents Jan Lisiecki, an 18-year-old pianist who already has released three recordings and has been packing concert halls around the world. He’ll give a free recital Friday at the Folly Theater.
Eighty-eight years after its publication, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘Great Gatsby’ has inspired another generation to capture its spirit and express its modern voice on film.
A new oral history of Lady Bird Johnson suggests the deferential first lady never really was eclipsed by the shadow of her husband, President Lyndon B. Johnson.
In exploring the lives and activities of birds and Hoosiers, Brian Kimberling makes an impact with his first novel, ‘Snapper.’
John le Carré’s characteristically clever new novel, “A Delicate Truth,” suggests that in an era of stateless terrorists, politically powerful defense contractors and war by remote control, his job is more complicated than ever.
Wyatt Townley, a fourth-generation Kansan, hopes to use poetry to help Kansans explore the concept of home.
New abstractions by Nicole Mauser at The Beggars Table Church and Gallery top the list of May First Fridays attractions. Mauser’s Crossroads exhibit, “Lacuna,” includes a series of collages inspired by a malfunctioning film projector.
With a new festival season upon us — the 28th Brookside Art Annual runs Friday through Sunday — we’re going to review the etiquette of art shows, with tips from artist/writer Rice Freeman-Zachery’s blog.
Shirley Helzberg adds Nelson-Atkins to her long list of leadership posts, and a Kemper daughter steps into her father’s shoes at museum.
The Lied Center of Kansas opened in 1993, centralizing all of those acts and catapulting the performing arts scene in Lawrence. Not only has the venue put Lawrence on the map as a regional destination for taking in national acts, but it also continues to foster community engagement offstage.
The most striking element of the Kauffman Center’s “A Night of Tango” was not necessarily the superb talent of the musicians on stage, but the sense of a community eager for the passion and connection inherent to tango.
In her new film, “NV in KC,” artist Judith Levy presents a send-up of a fictional conceptual art project that involves ranking Kansas City artists and institutions.
In her world premiere work with the Kansas City Ballet and Bobby Watson, choreographer Karole Armitage puts her “drastic classicism” into play, along with inspiration from the the painter Jackson Pollock.
The Kansas City Symphony, led by its assistant conductor, Aram Demirjian, will accompany the screening of classic clips from the films of Alfred Hitchcock and Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals in Helzberg Hall.
