by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The term “pop-up show” has become synonymous for the local art community in Sedalia, Mo. Local painter Dustin Schmidt has been hosting these one-night-only typ... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter A few days before Earth Day, local chef Julie Kendall brought a multifaceted message to the University of Central Missouri. Her speaking engagement was sponsored... Read more
Photos by Geula Justice, Photographer Echo Black was a co-headliner with City of the Weak at Aftershock in Merriam, Kan. last Thursday. Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter The Melvins, throughout their existence as a band have never been conventional. 1986 saw the release of Slayer’s “Reign in Blood.” With thrash metal and har... Read more
Story & Photos by Mitchell Brown, Reporter Cosplay is an essential element of fandom conventions. The dedication and creativity of those who will take comic book, sci-fi and fantasy cre... Read more
by CMN Staff The Missouri State Fair has announced country singer Cole Swindell will be performing at the Pepsi Grandstand Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m with an opening act to be announced at a later... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Lacey Sturm, former frontwoman of Flyleaf, stopped at Aftershock in Merriam, Kan., last week with support from five up-and-coming local gro... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Fans were treated to a tell-all panel with celebrity guest Neal McDonough at Stealth Con last weekend, as the star opened up to questions f... Read more
Story by Mitchell Brown, Reporter Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Despite decreased attendance, Stealth Con carried on, for the third year in a row at the Elliott Student Union at the... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Since releasing their EP “Trying to Find My Mind” in July, Kansas City psychedelic rockers Instant Karma! have made it a point to continuin... Read more