RSS feed for KCPT local programming.http://cove.kcpt.org/en-ushttp://cove.kcpt.org/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:13:32 -0400Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:13:32 -0400http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1439253744/Discussions on Kansas City, MO School Closings, Kansas soda tax, Missouri's $1 billion dollar problem, Former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton appears before a grand jury in Kansas City, and the Chamber confirms Union Station move.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1439253744/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:10:25 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsSchool Closings, soda tax, $1 billion dollar problem, and the Kansas City Chamber.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1432689776/You've seen those TV makeover shows where experts advise their desperate clients how to dramatically change their look or transform their home. Not to be outdone, KCPT presents its own makeover show. We place on retainer a team of political consultants and ask them to become chief image advisors to some of the region's biggest elected leaders and political hopefuls.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1432689776/Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:22:23 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsPolitical consultants give image advise to elected leaders and political hopefuls.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858294/First, some cherry pie mania in Traverse City, then on to meet Dewey Blocksma, once a doctor, now a full time folk artist. Also, a shoe tree near Kalkaska, and a look at Tom Moran's giant iron works all around Onaway. Cross Village has the legendary Legs Inn, and across the Mackinaw Bridge, the U.P. offers up some Paul Bunyans, giant mosquitoes and a sculpture park for snowmobilers-Lakenenland.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858294/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:29:29 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/SculptureER doc turned folk artist Dewey Blocksma, Tom Moran's giant iron works and the Legs inn.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858246/A park in Somerset, Michigan with great examples of trabajo rustico, the artwork inside Lansing's water plant, and a visit to the Grand Rapids home of artists Tom & Melissa D. Also, the Kaleva Bottle House and "wood butcher" Joe McCuaig in Copemish.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858246/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:27:30 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureCultureCulture/People & ProfilesArt at the Lansing Water Plant and outsider artists Tom D. and Joe McCuaig.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858225/Chicago gems including toothpick shipbuilder Wayne Kusy, metal box welder Stanley Szwarc and ornate staff carver David Philpot. Also, the Leaning Tower of Niles, the Superdawg Drive In, Intuit, and Milton Mizenburg's Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858225/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:24:31 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureToothpick boatbuilder Wayne Kusty, carver David Philpot and sculptor Milton Mizenburg.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858215/Visits with a pair of Cleveland artists, painter Michelangelo Lovelace and rabbi turned sculptor Sid Rackoff. Toledo has autographed hot dog buns on the walls at Tony Packo's, while there's a bulletproof guard tower in Goshen, Indiana. Also, art by painter Bart Powers in Munster, and Jack Barker at his sculpture-filled yard in Essex, Illinois.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858215/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:21:02 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureMichelangelo Lovelace, Rabbi Sid Rackoff and autographed buns at Tony Packo's.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858204/The Longaberger basket HQ in Newark, then Rick Crooks' scrap metal sculptures in Crooskville. After fixing a flat, it's on to the Pencil Sharpener Museum and a big coal bucket, a UFO office building in Canton, the Junk Man of Akron and the folk art collection at Cleveland's House of Blues.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858204/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:18:08 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureScrap metal sculptor Rick Crooks, the Pencil Sharpener Museum, and the Junk Man.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858253/Found object sculptor Kevin Titzer in Evansville, a lonely museum in Buckskin, then on to a geode-laden grotto in Jasper, John Baker's spooky train cars in Smithville, a yard full of wirework, and a world-record setting paint ball in Alexandria.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430858253/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:12:50 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureFound object sculptor, a geode-laden grotto and a world-record setting paint ball.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430834833/This week, Crosby cozies up with Annie Chambers, KC's most famous madame - born Leanna Loveall, Chambers' City Market brothel catered to the city's burgeoning population at the turn of the century.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430834833/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:02:59 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCrosby cozies up with Annie Chambers, KC's most famous madame.nrCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430832397/This week, Crosby harmonizes with Charlie "Bird" Parker, the Kansas City native known as the architect of bebop, and an uncompromising artist who changed the sound of jazz forever.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430832397/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:00:15 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCharlie "Bird" Parker, the Kansas City native known as the architect of bebop.nrCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430832575/This week, Crosby paints the town with Thomas Hart Benton - Kansas City's most charismatic painter and muralist. His regionalist style brought the everyday life of Americans to the canvas.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430832575/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:57:35 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesThomas Hart Benton - Kansas City's most charismatic painter and muralist.nrCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430826192/This week, Crosby reminisces with Nell Donnelly Reed - a pioneer in the business of women's wear. Her Nellie Don brand, based in Kansas City's Garment District, outfitted women from coast to coast.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430826192/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:38:54 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCrosby reminisces with Nell Donnelly Reed - a pioneer in the business of women's wear.nrCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430826182/This week, Crosby chats with John Brown - the sword-wielding, Bible-quoting abolitionist, some would say "terrorist," who brought his holy war against slavery to Kansas, and to the nation.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430826182/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:37:23 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesThis week, Crosby chats with John Brown - the Kansas abolitionist.nrCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430514432/The last 30 years have brought significant changes to metropolitan Kansas City and we expect that the next 30 years will bring even more. With these changes come new challenges, opportunities and questions. Nick Haines leads a town hall discussion on the future growth of the Kansas City region.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430514432/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:12:50 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesNews & Public Affairs/TransportationNick Haines leads a town hall discussion on the future growth of the Kansas City region.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesNews & Public Affairs/Transportationhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430382588/Nick Haines discusses School Board Meetinghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1430382588/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:08:29 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/EducationNick Haines discusses School Board MeetingnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Educationhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397422273/Crusing through Sedona to Cornville, AZ to see the art complex called Eliphante, and on to the haunted hotel in Jerome. More travels on Route 66, thru Seligman and Kingman, then up to Chloride to see yard art by Sharon Gittings, and in Las Vegas, Dr. Lonnie's vast collections at the House of Hammargren.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397422273/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 20:22:43 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureArt at Eliphante, Route 66, junk sculptures and the House of Hammargren. (episode 1205)nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397155589/Reviewers recommend an Indian restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, an Italian Restaurant in Independence, Missouri and a hamburger joint in the Northland.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397155589/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:59:07 -0800CultureCulture/Food & Diningepisdoe 206 - Korma Sutra, Cafe Verona, Hayes Hamburgers and ChilinrCultureCulture/Food & Dininghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397155579/Reviewers recommend Persian food in Lenexa, homestyle chicken in the northland and fine dining in Westport, Missouri.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397155579/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:58:00 -0800CultureCulture/Food & DiningEpsiode 201 - KC Grill & Kabob, Stroud's Oakridge Manor, BluestemnrCultureCulture/Food & Dininghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397146844/In the past twenty-four months, thousands of families in Greater Kansas City have been evicted from their homes and apartments. Some got caught up in the sub-prime mortgage crisis. Others fell behind in their mortgage or rent payments after suddenly losing a job. But what has happened to them since? Where did they go?http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397146844/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:07:20 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesThousands of families evicted from their homes, where did they go? Part 4 of 4nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397146833/What can you do to save money for every day needs or major future expenses (housing, education or retirement). Are there local assistance and support programs that can help you get through?http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397146833/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:02:07 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesPart 3 of 4 looks to the future with advise on how to get back on track with your financesnrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397147151/Finding health is difficult and expensive even when you are covered by employer health insurance. What happens when you lose your job? What are the options for you and your children? What other resources should you know about if you be unemployed?http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397147151/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:08:41 -0800Health & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Public HealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesPart 2 of 4 focuses on the expenses of health carenrHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Public HealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397088132/It is easy to fall behind in these tough economic times, and the consequences can be devastating.The opening show focuses on housing related issues include mortgages, foreclosure, evictions and related matters.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1397088132/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:39:56 -0800Health & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Public HealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesIt's easy to fall behind in these tough times. Part 1 of 4 looks at the housing issues.nrHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Public HealthNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1395302762/10-J: The History of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City recounts the contentious process that led to the creation of the Federal Reserve Bank system in 1913. And how, thanks to a strong, united civic effort, Kansas City managed to snare one of only twelve regional banks it had charteredhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1395302762/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:23:45 -0800HistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomySusie Gharib of the Nightly Business Report hosts a documentary about the Federal Reserve.nrHistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & Economyhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1394108157/Reviewers recommend a pizza restaurant in Riverside, Missouri, a burger bistro in Westport and Asian food on 39th street.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1394108157/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:16:40 -0800CultureCulture/Food & DiningEpisode 204 - U-Gene's, Blanc Burgers, Blue KoinrCultureCulture/Food & Dininghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1394082277/Reviewers recommend an updated American food restaurant in Brookside, a Mediterranean restaurant in Parkville, Missouri and hamburgers in Westport. Owned by Joe Zwillenberghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1394082277/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:17:52 -0800CultureCulture/Food & DiningEpisode 203 - Cafe Europa, Cafe Cedar, Westport Flea MarketnrCultureCulture/Food & Dininghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1394030389/Reviewers recommend a fine dining establishment in the Crossroads District, an Italian restaurant in Columbus Park and a Mexican restaurant in the Crossroads District.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1394030389/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:14:53 -0800CultureCulture/Food & DiningEpisode 205 - Michael Smith, Garozzo's and Manny's RistorantenrCultureCulture/Food & Dininghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1393969225/Reviewers recommend a pizza restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, a neighborhood eatery in Midtown and an Ethiopian restaurant in the City Markethttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1393969225/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:32:43 -0800CultureCulture/Food & DiningEpisode 202 - Spin! Neapolitan Pizza, You Say Tomato, The Blue NilenrCultureCulture/Food & Dininghttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1393283890/Stops in Death Valley start with Cathedral Canyon near Pahrump, Nevada, then on to Rhyolite for a Bottle House and the Goldwell Open Air Museum. Beatty boasts the Most Beautiful Gas Station in the World, and Goldfield was home to artist Slim Sirnes. Catch is played at a Shoe Tree on the Loneliest Highway followed by visits to Guru Lane in Gerlach and Thunder Mountain near Imlay, Nevadahttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1393283890/Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:07:59 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureA bottle house and Open Air Museum in Death Valley, Guru Lane and Thunder Mountain.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/CraftsArts & Literature/DesignArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/Sculpturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1396466461/KCPT and the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) partnered on an innovative community engagement project that spanned seven months, involved thousands of citizens and culminated with a live program where average citizens decided how we could become a more vibrant, more connected and more green region.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1396466461/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:25:53 -0800News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/TransportationA community engagement project to see how KC can be more vibrant, connected and green.tv-gtransportation, community gardens, Overland Park, rain barrels, rooftop gardens, independence SquareNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Transportationhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1154572905/Making the mind-body connection is the goal of The Active Brain, a documentary that looks at the benefits for children engaging in daily physical education in school, and how through this class they are providing the brain the necessary connections it needs to be prepared to learn.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1154572905/Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:00:12 -0800Health & WellnessHealth & Wellness/BiologyHealth & Wellness/Diet & NutritionHealth & Wellness/Health CareHealth & Wellness/Health ScienceHealth & Wellness/Mental HealthHealth & Wellness/Policy & RegulationHealth & Wellness/ProfilesHealth & Wellness/Public HealthHealth & Wellness/Sports & FitnessA documentary that looks at the benefits for children engaging in daily P.E.tv-geducation, Sports, Pitcher Elementary, John Ratey, Phil Lawler, P.E., Physical Education, brain, nutrition, heart rate, Brenda VanLenganHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/BiologyHealth & Wellness/Diet & NutritionHealth & Wellness/Health CareHealth & Wellness/Health ScienceHealth & Wellness/Mental HealthHealth & Wellness/Policy & RegulationHealth & Wellness/ProfilesHealth & Wellness/Public HealthHealth & Wellness/Sports & Fitnesshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1096119861/More travels in Texas, including stops to see Donald Keeney's religious carvings in San Angelo, a comic strip character's theme park in Iraan, the Ran Horn Van Gogh Gallery in Van Horn, and El Paso's Casa de Azucar and H&H Carwash.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1096119861/Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:20:42 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureCultureCulture/Food & DiningCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/TravelCarver Donald Keeney's, Oop Land, the Ran Horn Van Gogh Gallery and Casa de Azucar.tv-gFolk Art, Outsider Art, TexasArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ArchitectureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingArts & Literature/Mixed MediaArts & Literature/SculptureCultureCulture/Food & DiningCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Travel