Thirteen years after R.E.M. disbanded, the original members of the iconic rock group reunited before their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night to reflect on the highs and lows of their career.
A few years ago, as she read a bucket-list-by-50-years-old book, Sonci Bleckinger recalled that her 40th birthday had lacked meaning and excitement, and she decided to make sure her 50th didn’t leave the same feeling.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott’s latest documentary film captures the life of civil rights leader Alvin Brooks, who was one of the first Black police officers in Kansas City and served as the city’s first Black department director.
What: City Theatre of Independence presents the popular musical "Little Shop of Horrors,” written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman (1982), directed by Nino Casisi and produced by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service Since 1978, cartoonist Jim Davis has explored the quotidian dramas of pet ownership via the daily travails of beleaguered… Login to continue reading Login…
Michael PhillipsChicago Tribune “IF” may get by. It’s sincere. As the song from “The Music Man” asks: How can there be any sin in that?… Login to continue reading Login…
By The Examiner staff What: Encore Theatre of Independence presents the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong,” written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry… Login to continue reading Login…
This Saturday, the Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Bear Frolics,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Andrew Evans. Performance time is 11 a.m. Puppetry Arts Institute is… Login to continue reading Login…
By The Examiner staff A Ginger Rogers costume exhibit is on display through August at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. Marge Padgitt,… Login to continue reading Login…
By Chris Hewitt Star Tribune (Minnesota) Alex Garland said “Civil War” may be the last movie he’ll direct, and I get it. It cannot have… Login to continue reading Login…