The Plaza lights twinkled on for the 92nd time this year, marking the start of the holiday season in Kansas City. But fun in the cold season doesn’t have to end when the lights go dark on Jan. 9. Winter is a great time for exploration, both indoors and out. We’ve compiled a list of […]
Emily Standlee
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‘No replacement for live performing arts’: Kansas City arts nonprofits look ahead despite pandemic challenges
The pandemic was especially hard on Kansas City’s creative community, which operates on lean resources even in the best of times. When performances were canceled and exhibits shut down, many artists turned to arts nonprofits for guidance and even survival. Meanwhile, those nonprofits worried about their own sustainability. One such nonprofit is the Charlotte Street […]
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The art of adaptation: How COVID-19 impacted Kansas City nonprofits
Editor’s note: The Beacon is a member of Nonprofit Connect, one organization mentioned in this story. Literacy KC has always relied on a personalized approach — adult students and tutors working face-to-face to build skills in reading, math and writing. The pandemic, with its shutdown orders and stay-at-home advice, altered that model. It also lent […]