Maxus Pursuing $45M Apartment Project at Third and Oak
By Kevin Collison Maxus Properties has submitted a preliminary proposal to the city for what would be an 11-story, 234-unit apartment project at Third and Oak in the River Market. The firm, which also is redeveloping the former AT&T building at 500 E. Eighth St., anticipates the $45 million project would not begin construction until…
curiousKC | Reviving Mrs. Truman’s Famous Fruit Punch Recipe
The curiousKC team revives a legendary local punch recipe popularized by Stephenson’s Apple Farm Restaurant and attributed to Bess Truman.
Nick’s Picks | Big 12 Basketball, Big Checks and Other Big News
Nick Haines provides a rundown on the news to know this week in Kansas City.
KC Symphony Moving to Webster House, New Movement for Old School
By Kevin Collison The historic Webster House at 17th and Wyandotte will be the new headquarters of the Kansas City Symphony, returning music and life to the building closed by philanthropist Shirley Helzberg last summer because of the Covid pandemic. “We are delighted that our Symphony will have a new home and will be able…
Art House Extra | Jason Sudeikis Brings Home the Gold(en Globe)
Art House celebrates Jason Sudeikis’ Golden Globe for his role in “Ted Lasso.”
KC Symphony Moving to Webster House, New Movement for Old School
The historic Webster House will be the new headquarters of the Kansas City Symphony, returning music and life to the building closed by philanthropist Shirley Helzberg last summer because of the COVID pandemic.
Forget the Alamo, Remember the B&B?
(Editor’s note, April 23: Cordish and B&B Theatres confirmed a lease has been signed for the historic Mainstreet Theater. “B&B, a family-owned and -operated company out of Liberty, Missouri, plans to open the movie theatre after making some enhancements to the historic space later this year,” according to the press release. “B&B has exciting plans…
Weekend Possibilities | Treetop Adventure at Swope Park, Patio Beers and Brunch
With much-welcomed sunshine in the forecast, March’s first weekend should provide the chance to stretch our legs outside.
B&B Theatres Ponders Deal to Reopen Alamo Drafthouse Downtown
B&B Theatres of Liberty, which operates 429 screens in nine states, would like to take over the downtown theater that’s been entertaining Kansas City audiences since 1921 now that Alamo has called it quits.
Recalling ‘Cactus’ Jack Call, the Man Patsy Cline Came to KC to Honor
Few people remember the story of “Cactus” Jack Call, the Kansas City disc jockey whose death prompted the tribute show that proved to be Patsy Cline’s last.
Waddell’s New Owner Makes it Official, No Downtown HQ
By Kevin Collison Waddell & Reed and 900 employees won’t be occupying the office tower designed for the firm at 14th and Baltimore after all, dashing downtown’s hopes for a corporate headquarters but opening the door to a long-sought speculative office project. The company’s new owner, Australia-based global financial firm Macquarie, made it official Tuesday…
Telehealth is Here to Stay, Patients Say
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic forced telehealth to become broadly available, patients and health care providers think it is here to stay.
After Outrage Over Unused Vaccines at Rural Clinics, Parson Vows More KC, St. Louis Events
Experts and lawmakers are questioning Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution model and renewing calls for change to ensure equitable distribution around the state.
Tap List | A Non-Alcoholic IPA Taste Test
Flatland beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer taste tests three non-alcoholic craft beers.
Recent College Grads Face Lack of Opportunities During COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to impact college students’ views of what is possible after graduation, as internships are rescinded, job offers dry up and safety concerns limit travel options.