Missouri arts and humanities leaders say Gov. Mike Kehoe's proposed budget for the arts would hurt programs across the state — including festivals, performances and museums like the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City.

Good Karma Coffee was designed to be a welcoming space centered on the community, not just another cafe, says owner Brian Roberts. The Tower East coffee and wine space celebrates one year in business in February.

Zoe Mays started Scream Queens about 18 months ago. In her time away from her firefighting job, she dreams up unique flavors such as Scream, Slumber Party Snack and Affogayto.

Whether you're craving lox and cream cheese, or a breakfast sandwich piled high with pastrami, Kansas City has a growing number of bagel shops starting the day early.

A new exhibit at Charlotte Street Foundation highlights the power of design in one of Kansas City’s most successful labor organizations, and how graphic arts has helped shape the struggle for economic justice among low-wage workers in Kansas City.

Some of Kansas City’s most highly regarded culinary figures are among this year's nominees, including Helen Jo Leach and Johnny Leach at The Town Company. The list also includes several new area restaurants.

The letter in Wichita shows an early draft that might have informed some of the civil rights leader's most famous speeches.

Kids in the Kitchen, a yearly event sponsored by Alphapointe, a nonprofit that serves people with vision challenges, focuses on getting young people ready to navigate in the kitchen. The goal is for them to be able to prepare their own meals while living independently.

More than a decade after escape rooms first arrived in Kansas City, your options for life-size puzzle solving have never been greater — or more challenging. Check out this guide to escape rooms to try around the region, and some tips for better solving.

The Band That Fell to Earth marks each anniversary of the performer’s death — and the band’s own founding — with two weekends of shows. The concert series at recordBar has become an annual tradition for fans of the glam rock pop star.

INCLŪSIV Wellness at 4142 Main St. offers adaptive fitness, inclusive group training and accessible coworking areas. It was created by Wesley Hamilton, who has used a wheelchair since being shot in 2012.

Artist-run spaces, galleries and Kansas City's biggest museums all have electrifying collections of local works to start the new year. But don't wait around to catch them — many of these exhibitions are slated to close soon.