Julie Denesha is an Arts Reporter at KCUR. She explores the vibrant Kansas City arts scene, using words, sounds, and images to delve into the creative processes of local artists and creators, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts. Julie's work has been featured in various outlets, including Derby Informer, St. Louis Public Radio, and NPR.
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By: Julie Denesha
Kansas City’s six World Cup matches are among dozens seeing significant resale ticket prices drops in the last month. One local reseller attributes the losses to fan frustration with FIFA’s new confusing “dynamic pricing” system and more matches this year than for previous tournaments.
By: Julie Denesha
City officials, community members and business owners celebrated the grand opening of a nearly yearlong project to transform the corridor into a more walkable public space. It’s part of a $400 million push to revitalize the historic neighborhood.
The first woman to chair the Kansas City Art Institute's ceramics program retired this month. Cary Esser overhauled the department's curriculum, modernized studio facilities and supported a generation of student artists.
One of Kansas City's most popular jazz venues, Green Lady Lounge, is temporarily closed after a fire in a rooftop air conditioning unit yesterday. The venue is expected to be open in time for World Cup visitors.
By: Julie Denesha
The Green Lady Lounge , at 18th Street and Grand Boulevard, will be closed for at least two weeks, and possibly up to a month, following a fire in a rooftop air conditioning unit on Sunday.
By: Julie Denesha
By Julie Denesha - KCUR An airport spokesperson said the expected number of travelers rivals major holiday travel days like Thanksgiving weekend.
By: Mackenzie Martin, Kcur By, Julie Denesha
A break-in at a Kansas farmhouse unearthed a trove of artifacts from Maud Wagner, one of the country's first known female commercial tattoo artists. Wagner was born in Emporia and joined a sideshow act with her sister until a fateful meeting pushed her to pursue carnival stardom, inked from head to toe.
By: Julie Denesha
After neighbors in the Historic Northeast raised concerns about a deteriorating, three-block-long mural, city crews and hundreds of volunteers joined forces to repaint and restore it. Neighborhood leaders say the work will help renew a sense of pride.
By: Julie Denesha
The names of hundreds of people who were enslaved in Jackson County surfaced in old property records from the estate of Pony Express tycoon Alexander Majors. Now, an online database is making the records easier to search — and shedding new light on slavery's deep roots in Missouri.
By: Julie Denesha
The 70-foot-tall sign's bright neon arrow and 11 letters have been restored and its 3,000 light bulbs have been replaced. So when will the metro get to enjoy the latest glow up for Kansas City's most recognizable building-topper?
