The Top 10 Most Popular curiousKC Stories This Year
In case you missed it, check out this curiousKC round-up with stories about history, race and more.
Backers of Luxury Hotel Project by Kauffman Center Seek Council Approval
By Kevin Collison Backers of a proposed $63 million ultra-luxury hotel project by the Kauffman Center intend to bring their plan before the Kansas City Council within a few weeks saying they “feel really good” about their prospects for winning a supermajority. “We’ve met with all the Council members and they’ve afforded us an open…
Nick’s Picks | Nichols Name Dropping Across Kansas City
Debate over the removal of the J.C. Nichols name from public streets and fountains continues this week, as the city considers stripping pot possession from its criminal codes.
Dropping June 24: The Filter Connects the Dots, From Juneteenth to Black Lives Matter
The Filter podcast gives you a brief history lesson on Juneteenth and how race relations unfolded for Black Americans and how it connects to Black Lives Matter movements in KC.
Modern Man Supply Opens in River Market
By Kevin Collison When you’re opening a mostly-men’s clothing and accessories store featuring comfortable casual look, it helps to exclusively offer a clothing line by Chiefs star Travis Kelce, the embodiment of macho cool. Kelce’s “True Colors” line along with shirts by Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi are part of the inventory being offered at…
Art House Extra: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’
Screenwriter Kevin Willmott discusses Spike Lee’s new Netflix film “Da 5 Bloods.”
Faith Community Gathers on Juneteenth to Pray on Troost
Churches from various denominations will come together on Juneteenth to “Pray on Troost,” forming a human prayer chain stretching the length of Kansas City’s racial dividing line.
Kansas City’s Surprising Connection to the Tulsa Race Massacre
Harold “Hal” Singer, the last survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, has a surprising Kansas City connection.
‘Sounds of the Soul’ | Making New Guitars That Feel Old
The brothers behind Seuf Guitars are intent on creating guitars that match the look and feel of the vintage instruments they adore.
Platform Ventures Completes Downtown Office Tower Design
By Kevin Collison Platform Ventures has finalized the design for its planned 14-story office building at 13th and Wyandotte and will be seeking new construction bids, hoping to take advantage of a more competitive post-Covid market. “We have achieved 100 percent construction documents this week,” Brian Douglas, project manager, said in an email. “We are…
Weekend Possibilities | Juneteenth, Father’s Day And Pride
Online or in person, summer solstice weekend in Kansas City calls for all sorts of celebration.
Community Kitchens Serve as Allies on the Front Lines of Hunger Relief
Chef Collective KC’s Community Meals Project is part of push to help fill the hunger gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
InterUrban ArtHouse Takes LGBTQIA Show Online During Pride Month
The InterUrban ArtHouse is taking “Exhibition: the Queer Experience,”its LGBTQIA show beginning this Friday online.
Missouri River Town Struggles to Survive 2019 Flood
The flood of 2019 was devastating to Holt and Atchison counties, but the toll of high waters is still being felt.
Prize Home + Garden Opening Store in Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Steve Rogers is fascinated by “the hunt” for unique and beautiful objects from around the world. A Sprint, now T-Mobile, marketing executive by day, the antique dealer had no training in interior design, but discovered by “happy accident” that people appreciated what he considered was beautiful to his eye and heart. It…