Dan Kelly

“That was what all of us writers were just dreaming of. Plucked from obscurity, and you’re a Cinderella story.”

Here’s how you can experience scary stories, circus performances and lots more this weekend.

Two displays become one for an extravagant drive-thru display — with a cheaper price.

Five rinks around the metro offer ice skating throughout the winter. See when they’re open.

Gillian Flynn’s next steps could bring Kansas City into the limelight, she told The Star.

Cities across the area are lighting their displays early this year. See where to find some brilliant lights near you.

“It will be a big fun night of music and comedy and being with the community,” the comedian and actor told The Star.

Here’s how you can see the classic play that’s been a staple of the holiday season in KC since 1981 — and the actor who’s been a part of it almost as long.

These Christmas productions have been going on for decades. Get details on times, tickets and parking.

. “I am so surprised, so stunned,” she told The Star. “I have always wanted to make The New York Times list, but that seemed so far away. But when I found out, I was just full of tears, in disbelief.”