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"Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, made a calendar counting down to January 20. She knew President-elect Joe Biden had promised to end the federal death penalty. Seven days before Biden will take office, she was executed."

Chocolate bombs are the prettiest way to drink hot chocolate.

An op-ed on how Evergy's continued financial contribution to folks like Sen. Josh Hawley are sending a dangerous message of support. From Sunrise Movement KC:

A debate so lively even Michael Newman, Professor of Linguistics of Queens College, had to chime in.

Listen to a reading of Barb Shelly’s profile of Ehren Schwarz, check out Lily B Moonflower’s song Midnight Song, and chat with former Pitch music editor Jason Harper.

The Westside is full of hope.

In light of the nationwide protests this summer, this seems like an excellent opportunity for those who say they support reform to take an active role in opposing injustice in their own community.

Only a couple days left to grab your tickets and pick up your charcuterie board and wine! Join us on Tuesday evening for a virtual wine and cheese pairing party!

We asked our Gen-Z intern Allison to put together a list of the best music that we should have explored in 2020 if we were Zoomers who still had the time and the passion to seek out the new hipness. They did not disappoint.

At noon today, you can watch this livestream digital roundtable of our own Liz Cook talking with local restaurant owners about the future of food in KC. There will be different guests at noon on Wednesday and again on Friday.

Donate food and toys in support of Operation Breakthrough, socks to the homeless, and cookies for kids in need.

While those cinnamon rolls and donuts are fan favorites, we keep coming back for Blackhole’s French pastries.

Let the festivities be gin. KC Craft Cocktail Week 2020 has arrivedan entire week of $5 mixed drinks all around the metro. Have a bloody great seven days and bask in some belated liq-uor-treating. https://mailchi.mp/thepitchkc/craftcocktailweek20

Lyric Opera of Kansas City announced an all-new production, Amahl and the Night Visitors, as part of New Visions, Lyric Opera’s revised innovative fall programming.

Safe and festive holiday to-do's.

As a second generation American and a first generation member of her family to attend college, Gonzalez made headlines in 2016 when she was elected as the youngest DNC convention delegate in the country.

We are so lucky to have a top-notch public service like the library in Kansas City.

MEA encourages Missouri residents to copy and paste the letter format they’ve created and send it to Missouri legislators via their website.

After landslide victory, governor confronted by surging COVID-19 cases and budget uncertainty

We’re in a surprise Golden Age of movies, TV, and film celebrating Kansas City. Why did this influx align for all these releases to hit at the same time? We’re just lucky I guess.

Lonnie’s Reno Club debuted at the Ambassador Hotel at 1111 Grand Boulevard last Thursday night as Kansas City’s newest supper club and a romantic 40-seat spot.

Founded in May, Generating Income for Tomorrow is investing in Black-owned businesses located in low-income areas of Kansas City.

This exciting super-spreader cross-state journey will take place from November 30-December 4. There is no set itinerary yet for the trip, but keep your eyes peeled for the masks optional bus in your hometown, and be sure to steer clear.

We’re becoming a major player in the free public transit game, and the world is taking note.

Coffee + Dog for your Monday morning.

Justice Gatson's work deserves all the recognition, support, and celebration we can give.

Don’t have an eggistential crisis this holiday season. Mimosey on over to Brunched Month all December long for half-priced specialty brunch items to survive the winter blues. https://fb.me/e/1iYg8t042

Such sore losers.

After stages went dark early in the pandemic, KC theater companies cooked up a host of online content to keep audiences nourished.

Recent transplants from Fargo are now a member of our post-punk community.

COMFORT FOOOOOOD

The Legacy Jump will feature an All-Veteran Group parachute team who will tandem skydive a veteran from each warWorld War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, Afghanistan War & Iraq War, as well as Sept. 11.

This marks the end of the road for the Donald Trump administration. Biden will be sworn-in on Inauguration Day: Jan. 20 of 2021. Photographer Jim Nimmo captured KC's reaction, as the nation took to the streets to celebrate.

Thanks for voting, KC.

"Preserving history has become a rarity," according to "Abandoned Kansas City: Forgotten Brought to Light (America Through Time)" author Regina Daniels. As infrastructure expansion cracks down on buildings that served its purpose, the stories of some undocumented landmarks fade into obscurity. thepitchkc.com/streetwise

ICYMI: The premiere of Youth In Revolt by Paris Williams

The Best of Kansas City 2020 issue is HERE! Inside you’ll find picks from our editorial team on what they love best about our city AND you’ll find all of this year’s winners and finalists in the Best of Like, Totally KC! Much deserved congratulations to everyone. And a huge thank you to everybody who posted photos with our issue! Seize the day, and snatch one now.

The Drunken Worm on 39th Street is a second home to many of us here at The Pitch.

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