by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The latest from Hannibal, Mo.-based rock outfit NOWAKE drops Friday, May 5. The album, titled “An Act of Defiance,” is the follow-up to 2014’s “Getaway.” The four-piece is made up of founders AJ Allen on drums and... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief People tend to dream of a glamorous career at a young age. Most, however, give up on that dream as they enter adulthood for one reason or another. For photographer Samantha Levi, she began her craft in childhood an... Read more
Story by Ace Sims, Concert Reviewer Photos by Amber Miller, Photographer I can’t tell if 2017 has seen a resurgence in bands touring, or if Kansas City is finally getting more of them to grace us with their presence. Not only are bands touring t... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The Warrensburg, Mo. First Fridays Art Walk returns this Friday after a successful inaugural effort in April. The Warrensburg Arts Collective has put together even more for its second art walk, with the number of b... Read more
by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Many of the vendors that are present at comic cons are selling their art or some sort of product they have made specifically geared towards what is considered “hot” at the time. Those who spend money on gettin... Read more
Story & Photos by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Sunday concluded the 19th annual Planet Comicon in Kansas City. Last year saw an attendance of more than 70,000 people, with a huge draw for legendary comic creator Stan Lee. Despite terrib... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic Netflix has so many titles the task of finding something to watch can often be daunting and seemingly impossible. Fret no more, dear reader, here begins a new series where I will watch a handful of new additions eac... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter The live album is an undeniable tradition. It’s been there for a while: Thin Lizzy’s “Live and Dangerous,” Black Flag’s “Live ’84,” the Kiss “Alive “albums and the list goes on. To be honest, a live album... Read more
This Saturday marks what has become a monthly event in Sedalia, with local painter Dustin M. Schmidt hosting a joint art show at Fitter’s 5th St. Pub. This month’s show is the first to feature mixed media artists along with Schmidt’s monochromat... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic Many movies exist about explorers in search of treasure or lost civilizations, and in many respects, “The Lost City of Z” is just another one of these movies. However, James Gray’s newest feature manages a nuanced t... Read more