KC In the News

"Kansas City being nicknamed the Barbecue Capital of the World isn’t just for show. As of early April 2020, Visit KC said that more than 115 local establishments were smoking the city’s signature specialty, from ribs to burnt ends to pulled pork—and even vegan-friendly options."

"In a video capturing the visit, the Humboldt penguins are seen tottering about the halls of the museum, pausing at times to gaze up at the art around them. The museum’s director, Julián Zugazagoitia, quipped in the video that he spoke Spanish to the penguins — which are native to Chile and Peru — who he said appeared to “appreciate art history.”"

"The Kansas City restaurant industry has been turned upside down over the past few weeks due to COVID-19. Now, a group of local chefs, growers, distributors, industry insiders and business leaders have come together to create Chef Collective KC, a group dedicated to serving the community, while retaining their workforce."

"It’s late, far past the witching hour in this slightly worn room tucked inside what may be the most celebrated building in all of Kansas City, Missouri. It may not look like it, but this joint has played host to the greatest jazz players of all time, including Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Count Basie."

"Standing tall, overlooking Kansas City, Missouri, is the National WWI Museum and Memorial, which transports visitors back in time with an in-depth look at World War I through life-sized exhibits, an interactive timeline and personal engagements."

"The museum, founded 30 years ago, tells these intertwined stories in various — and poignant — ways, starting with a 15-minute movie, 'They Were All Stars,' narrated by actor James Earl Jones."

"Since reopening the sanctioned film office in 2014, KC Film has worked to recruit more production business and assisted with projects ranging from feature films to web series for an estimated $41 million in local economic impact."

"For 90 years, the Plaza Lights have brightened 15 blocks of buildings on Country Club Plaza, a Spanish-inspired shopping district built in 1922. Strings of lights outline rooflines, corners and windows though Jan. 12."

"Kansas City has the ease and accessibility of a town with the action and attractions of a city. For a long time, it was considered flyover country, but now people are starting to take notice, one industry at a time."

"A visit to the TWA museum can easily be combined with a trip to the Airline History Museum, which is located just 300 meters away, in a hangar on the far side of Kansas City Downtown airport. Despite their physical proximity, though, the two museums are not connected."