Weekend Possibilities | Sharks After Dark, Porchfest, And Barktoberfest
Possibilities for October’s second weekend in KC include a night at Sea Life KC, the return of Porchfest and a trio of fall festivals.
Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America Celebrates a Decade
The Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America (GLAMA) has been quietly collecting material documenting the LGBT experience in the region for nearly a decade.
MaRKET ASSEMBLY Launch Pad for Unique Women’s Product Ideas
By Kevin Collison To the casual shopper, MaRKET ASSEMBLY appears to be a typical upscale boutique geared toward women looking for unique clothes, home decor and other items. But there’s a lot more going on behind the shop at 110 Southwest Boulevard in the Crossroads. Literally. The products being sold are where the branding and…
Muhammad Ali Exhibit Headed for Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
An exhibit of Gordon Parks photos of Muhammad Ali is coming to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.
Kansas Authorities Join National Counterparts In Trying To Contain Vaping Illnesses
Kansas health authorities are joining national counterparts In trying to contain vaping illnesses.
Three Emmys Go To… KCPT
KCPT has won three regional Emmy awards. The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the awards at the 43rd Annual Mid-America Emmy Awards Saturday night.
Four New Residential Floors Planned Atop Existing Building on Grand
By Kevin Collison A two-story building at 16th and Grand would be transformed into a 20-unit apartment project by adding four floors to the existing structure, according to a development plan submitted to City Hall. Hive Design Collaborative plans to build the addition atop the existing commercial building at 1532 Grand. It currently is occupied…
In Kansas and Missouri, Immigrants are Rooted in the Agriculture Workforce
This curiousKC report looks at immigrant labor in agriculture today and its history. We spoke with an economist, an immigration attorney and former farmworker to learn more.
Modern Society Adds Stylish Retail Option to Crossroads
By Kevin Collison The fledgling Crossroads retail scene–and downtown in general–is gaining a stylish clothing shop with the opening of Modern Society on the ground level of the new ARTerra apartment tower. “This is the demographic for us, the young professionals,” said co-owner Bryan Pena. “It’s a close community with a lot of apartments, including…
Ballin’ in The Club
For the first time in weeks, the parking lot at 2415 Independence Ave. is full of cars. Running a bit late, John Liberto passes under the red, white and green awning that reads MEMBERS ONLY and enters the American Sons of Columbus social club. He’s welcomed by the smell of cigars, handshakes, kisses and signed…
Mud Pie’s Recipe for Vegan Success on 39th Street
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffee has bake up a unique niche on 39th Street, arguably the most eclectic street in Kansas City.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Winding Down Run at The Arts Asylum
By Kevin Collison The Arts Asylum production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” has two weekends left in its current run and backers say the show’s first fully-staged Kansas City production in a generation has been well received. “It’s one of the larger productions in terms of cast and performances and we’ve been working on it for…
Weekend Possibilities | Grilled Cheese Fest, Chiefs Fantennial 5K, And KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include the Grilled Cheese Fest, the Chiefs Fantennial 5K and the KC Bier Co. Oktoberfest.
Truman Library Getting Even More Wild About Harry
Almost 20 years ago Truman Library officials unveiled a $22.5 million renovation with exhibits considered state-of-the-art. This summer they shuttered the museum and announced a $25 million upgrade. One reason: Harry Truman’s story has become too big for the building. A new 12,000-square-foot permanent exhibit is expected to be unveiled in the fall of 2020…
First Friday Hopes to Create New Tradition with Alley Art
By Kevin Collison After hitting the reset button last month, this week’s First Friday in the Crossroads is returning art vendors to the mix in what organizers hope will become a new tradition. “We’re going to have all the art vendors in some of our cool alleyways,” said Jeff Owens, president of the Crossroads Community…