Weekend Possibilities | ‘The Nutcracker,’ Holiday Shopping and Jazz
As the calendar flips to December, celebrate the season with the Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker,” swinging jazz and, of course, holiday shopping.
Voices Speak Up for Palestinians as Israel and Hamas Battle
More Kansas City area voices are being raised in support of Palestinians as the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas drags on.
AgrAbility Helps Folks of All Abilities to Farm
After a life-altering car crash, Carey Portell’s persistence, willingness to adapt and support from Missouri AgrAbility helped her succeed as a cattle farmer.
Streetcar Riverfront Extension Cost Jumps 75 Percent
By Kevin Collison The cost of extending the streetcar line to the riverfront has jumped 75 percent to $61.1 million, forcing local funders to bump up their contributions and also seek private donations. As recently as May, the projected cost of the seven-tenths mile extension from the River Market to the midpoint of Berkley Riverfront…
Tap List | Vine Street Brewing Celebrates KC Public Library
Vine Street Brewing Co. has created a collaboration beer to mark the 150th anniversary of the Kansas City Public Library.
Streetcar Riverfront Extension Cost Surges
The cost of extending the streetcar line to the riverfront has jumped 65% to $61.1 million, forcing local funders to seek private donations.
Redesigned Main Street Will Include Dedicated Streetcar Lanes, Landscaping
By Kevin Collison The new streetcar extension from Union Station to UMKC set to open in 2025 is being designed to have dedicated lanes each way the entire route, according to officials. Acting on a request from the Kansas City Council, the authority is including dedicated lanes as part of an overall plan intended to…
Nick’s Picks | Holiday Shopping and Other News
It’s Cyber Monday, the year’s biggest holiday shopping day. This week’s news also includes a first lady funeral, a new American Royal and abortion in Missouri.
New Hunter Learns to Thrive in the Wild
Growing up in Chicago, Antonette Coffee associated guns with violence. Then she learned to be a hunter. Now she eats what she kills, and gives thanks.
Eat Local, Eat Wild
The first-ever Wild Foods Cook-Off, put on by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, drew a crowd of contestants and community members to eat wild foods.
Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Lights, Mariah Carey and Cats
Just like that, the holiday season is here. Enjoy your turkey dinner and set the weekend itinerary around Thursday night’s Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Mariah Carey at T-Mobile Center, Black Friday Record Store Day and Sunday’s big Sporting KC match. Thursday, Nov. 23 5 – 8 p.m. Get your Thanksgiving nap in and head to The 94th…
New Exhibition Asks Crucial Question: Where Are the Birds?
The birds of North America are dying. A new exhibit at the Linda Hall Library documents their decline, and the reasons behind it.
Riverfront Beer Garden Gets Names, Opening Date
By Kevin Collison The new beer garden and permanent building planned for Berkley Riverfront Park has two names and an expected opening date. The upstairs of the 8,200 square-foot building will be an upscale bar overlooking the river called “Moonstone.” The lower level contemporary beer and wine place will be “Two Birds, One Stone.” The…
Tap List | Dark Beers Reign Supreme on Black Friday
For breweries, Black Friday has become synonymous with releasing highly sought-after big stouts. Here’s a rundown of this week’s events and releases.
Buddhism: Religion, Philosophy or Way of Life?
Many spiritual seekers are drawn to Buddhism, whose followers debate whether its a religion, a philosophy or just a way of life.