For those of you who were wondering when the Power & Light District was finally getting the LatteLand it promised us, you can forget it. The deal fell through and in its place (literally) is the chic Savvy Coffee and Wine Bar, which opened three days ago at 1201 Main. Savvy is the brainchild of Richelle Broshous (pronounced like Brosius…
Fat City readers have come through! Per Travel + Leisure, we’re one of America’s new favorite cities, joining Houston, Cleveland, Providence and St. Louis for the honor. In this blog’s month-long campaign to get Kansas City into the top five on Travel + Leisure’s poll, less than a week ago Kansas City was sitting at the dreaded number six. But…
The mother of a 12-year-old boy alleges that her son was sexually assaulted on a school bus, and the driver didn’t do anything to help her son. KSHB Channel 41 reports that a male student a Milton Moore Elementary School was riding the bus home from school when two female students held the boy down in a bus seat, pulled…
Have you ever felt the spirit at Knuckleheads? In the back of the biker-friendly blues venue in the East Bottoms, there is third stage, back behind the bathroom. In this small, intimate, three-room area, Reverend Carl Butler hosts Gospel Lounge every Wednesday from 7:30 to about 8:45 p.m.”We play some Jesus music, we play some other stuff,” says Butler while…
%{}% Some updates on beers to watch for, including an interesting note that Founders Brewery is coming to Missouri. Some very lucky guests are getting some very well-thought-out party bags. Many ideas here for throwing a party someday. The good news is free hot dogs but the bad news is it involves the dreaded coupon. Still can’t beat free. Reading…
In the early 2000s, Jeff Lubow was half of the DJ duo Li’l Sluggas (spelled Lil’ Sluggers in two pieces I dug up out of The Pitch archives), who spun robotic tracks at local clubs. Recent years have found Lubow spinning around the San Francisco Bay area as Equilet. He’ll be performing under that name on May 27 at Record…
It was exciting to glance at Bob Dutton’s recap of the Royals’ come-from-behind win Tuesday night and see the name “Zeus.” Finally, a Royal with a cool nickname! But then, upon closer reading, it became evident that “Zeus” had not been assigned to a player who, say, has white flecks in his beard. It’s simply a truncated form of DeJesus,…
Kansas City police officers found a black man in his mid-’30s suffering from a stab wound near the 3800 block of Olive around 5:12 a.m. this morning. View Larger Map Police say the man was apparently robbed and stabbed at his home by an invited guest. The stabbing victim was taken to a local hospital where he died. The victim’s…
It’s not open yet, but the still-under-construction Genghis Grill — in the Power & Light District near the corner of Main and 14th streets — is hiring. Swing by soon, a smaller sign says to come in Thursday (today!) between 2 and 5 p.m. to schedule an interview or contact Joseph Yeow at 816-716-8674. Categories: News Tags: genghis grill, help-wanted,…
Each Thursday, your Crap Archivist brings you the finest in forgotten and bewildering crap culled from area basements, thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets. I do this for one reason: Knowledge is power. Doctor Morrison’s Miracle Body Tune-Up for Rejuvenated Health Author: Marsh Morrison, D.C., Ph.C, F.I.C.C. Publisher: Parker Publishing, West Nyack, New York Date: 1973 Discovered at: 2nd…
(7438 Wornall, 816-523-9964). Formerly called Fin’s, Hannibal’s sports a salmon-colored façade and a garage-door window that takes up almost its entire storefront. Just a short walk from Kennedy’s, Hannibal’s offers $2 well drinks, domestic bottles and draws from 3 to 8 p.m. Wed., May 27, 3-8 p.m., 2009 Tags: Night & Day
Leonard Zeskind’s vigilance over the past three decades has produced a comprehensive picture of the shifting tides of the U.S. white-supremacy movement and anti-Semitism movements in America and abroad. With the U.S. Latino population expected to triple by 2050, many white-power groups now recruit members based on fears of a white minority. Zeskind’s latest book, Blood and Politics: The History…
The shops of Independence Center are putting on a summer fashion show. Active wear, beach styles and formal/party looks for all ages will be featured. Sat., May 23, 2 p.m., 2009 Tags: Independence Center, Night & Day
At the heart of Wichita flows the scenic Arkansas River and along it are the “Museums on the River.” Comprised of Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, Exploration Place, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Old Cowtown Museum, Decorative Arts Collection Museum and the Wichita Art Museum, these Wichita treasures embody the area’s inherent beauty, fascinating history, creative learning resources, rich artistry and multifaceted culture….
Sometimes, in the arms of waifish models, tiny dogs get to appear at fashion shows — as accessories. Tonight, however, dogs will own the runway at Penn Valley Off-Leash Dog Park (29th Street and Wyandotte). A style show centered on dogs is part of the Welcome to Hollywoof activities presented by Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Recreation. The evening kicks…
What better place, this Memorial Day, than The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial (100 West 26th Street, 816-784-1918) to honor those who made sacrifices for us? Today’s events kick off outdoors at 9:30 a.m. with the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, including a color-guard parade, music by the American Legion Band, a Walk of Honor dedication, and a…
In 1994, Kansas City-born Lee McBee recorded 44 on the local label Red Hot. Begun as a side project with a backup band called the Passions (later to become the Confessors), 44 showcased McBee’s legendary harmonica playing and soulful vocals. Since then, McBee and the Confessors have toured regionally and picked up a Sunday residency at B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ. Tonight,…
The brand new show Babes in Hollywood salutes the music and careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney from Hollywood to the Broadway stage. Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; Sat., June 13, 3 p.m. Starts: May 21. Continues through June 21, 2009 Tags: Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Night & Day
Back in April, libertarians, opportunists and enemies of the tax state crowded around Liberty Memorial in celebration of inchoate rage. Today, blankets and lawn chairs come out for something a little gentler: the 16 cannon shots fired during Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Sure, the hymn to Moscow’s stand against Napoleon has no connection to U.S. history, but it’s the “Freebird” of…
No Midwestern Memorial Day weekend would be complete without barbecue and the Great American Barbecue Festival, which moves this year to the Wyandotte County Park at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone (633 North 130th Street in Bonner Springs). Starting today, when gates open at 10 a.m., the event serves up three full days of music, carnival rides and smoked-meat mania….
Today marks the second-annual Midwest Graffiti Expo, a date when even the ozone layer might appreciate the uncapping of dozens of aerosol cans. Two guest artists, Vulcan (from New York) and Apex (from California), will join graf writers from the ATT and DF graffiti crews. They’ll be spraying to the sounds of DJs Yady, Mythik, Z Sonic and Leo Night…
You don’t have to go much beyond your front door to encounter nature, even if you live in an urban area. Today’s event at Lakeside Nature Center focuses on the birds that live around us. During Celebrate Urban Birds, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can go on a bird walk, visit learning stations, see birding presentations, do bird…
Three AMC theaters in the metro will suspend their silence is golden rule during a screening of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, on behalf of children with autism. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for children with autism or other special needs, AMC movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the…
