Recordando el 2023
By Angie Baldelomar JanuaryThe year started with an increase of COVID-19 cases in Asia, forcing the United States to require passengers traveling from China, Hong Kong and Macau to undergo a COVID-19 viral test no more than two days before date of travel.In international news, thousands of supporters of far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro […]
Westside CAN celebrates the 22nd Westside community Christmas celebration!
On Dec. 9, 84 volunteers came to unify efforts with Tony Aguirre Community Center Staff, Irene Ruiz Staff, KCPD-WCAN Police officers and Westside CAN Day Labor volunteers.“It is just amazing how volunteers from all ages came to give their time and skill for an amazing celebration day for the residents of the Westside and Roanoke […]
Area offers many delightful holiday season options
Commentary by Tere Siqueira With Christmas approaching, the Kansas City area has become a wonderland of festive celebrations.If you’re looking for enjoyable activities to do this holiday season, you’ll be delighted to know that the area has an array of events to get you into the holiday spirit. Here’s a glimpse of what the area […]
Embracing Latin Traditions: Our Lady of Guadalupe & Las Posadas
By Chara For many Latinos, December is an important month of celebrations.During December, many Latinos gather to celebrate their faith and traditions. Specifically, they gather for two faith-related commemorations: the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Las Posadas.Both Our Lady of Guadalupe and Las Posadas are rooted in the religious landscape of Spanish colonization. […]
“A Christmas Carol” is onstage at KCRep again
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Photo by Don The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) is bringing a Christmas classic to the stage for the 42nd consecutive year.Through Dec. 24, Kansas City area families can enjoy the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Spencer Theatre on the University of Missouri-Kansas City […]
Muralists fill KC streets with art
By Angie Baldelomar When Isaac Tapia and Rodrigo “Rico” Alvarez started doing murals, they could never have imagined they would become a sought-after muralist duo in the Kansas City area.Tapia and Alvarez — from Mexico and Uruguay, respectively — met when they attended Paseo Academy. Years later, they reconnected and worked on their first mural […]
Mexican restaurant’s legacy continues after 30 years
By Angie Baldelomar In September, Rudy’s Tenampa celebrated a huge milestone: 30 years of serving the Kansas City area.Opened in 1993 by Rudy and Margaret Garcia, Rudy’s Tenampa has become a staple of the area’s Hispanic community, boasting two locations: one in Kansas City, Missouri; and one in Lenexa, Kansas. Rudy’s celebrated its 30th anniversary […]
Kansas celebrates Day of the Dead
Kansas celebra el Día de Muertos Photos By Macos De Lara (913) 302-2202
Hurricane Otis death toll reaches 48; search, recovery efforts continue
By Roberta PardoAt least 48 people have died after Hurricane Otis hit the Mexican coastal state of Guerrero recently, according to a report by Mexican authorities and reported by multiple media outlets.Mexican authorities said 43 people had died in the tourist city of Acapulco, with five deaths reported in the smaller town of Coyuca de […]
Exhibit featuring Latin artists on display at Nelson-Atkins
Story by Chara and photo courtesy by The Nelson-Atkins Museum An exhibit featuring 20-plus Kansas City area artists with ties to Latin America is on display at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.Titled “A Layered Presence/Una presencia estratificada,” the exhibit opened Oct. 14. It’ll run through Sept. 8, 2024, at the Kansas City, Missouri, museum.Julian Zugazagoitia, […]