This week’s cover story, “Soccer Suckers,” by David Martin explores why losing the Wizards proposed soccer stadium to KCK might not be such a bad thing for KCMO. Martin’s story also reveals that Kansas City officials passed up a redevelopment plan for the Bannister Mall site in favor of the Wizards plan. In other news, Ferruzza reviews The Westside Local,…
Evidently, we totally slept on the fact that a very awesome new venue is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend. Thankfully, Billy Smith was kind enough to post a reminder in the comments (to three separate posts, actually), and so we’re sharing it with you all. Tonight brings the rock: Ad Astra Arkestra, Continents, and Wrong Crowd. Craziness will abound,…
The National Catholic Reporter has posted a letter from Kansas City priest Father Michael J. Gillgannon criticizing the leadership of Bishop Robert W. Finn. More than any other subject, Gillgannon’s letter expresses deep concerns for Finn’s opposition to health-care reform. He also takes Finn to task for trying to drag the church back to pre-Vatican II culture and firing staff. “You give the…
Missouri’s the Bottle Rockets used to be billed as being from Festus. They now reside in St. Louis, which doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Despite the fact that they’ve always flirted along the edges of popularity, coming up right at the same time that Wilco, Son Volt, and the Old 97s were making their names heard, the…
You need plans. Fat City has a recycle bin full of event listings. In this post, all of our problems are solved. Black Cover Records gets the weekend off to a rocking start — pairing Indie music with craft beers at the Black Clover Records Beer Fest. The fourth annual event starts Friday at 5 p.m. with more than 30…
It looks like Americans are moving towards the lighter beers we know are lighter on the wallet. Beer Business Daily writes that imported beer shipments to the United States are down 9.3 percent this year. That’s the equivalent of 160,000 cases per day. Canadian imports are apparently down a whopping 22 percent. Drinks writer Lew Bryson argues that this is…
In advance of her performance at the Beaumont next week, here’s a chance to preview Ida Maria, from a show at Emo’s in Austin last month. Considering her behavior as of late, it’s entirely possible this might be the only way you’ll see her this month, actually. Drunk? A breakdown? Walking off stage? I thought that was Chan Marshall’s gig…
A few quick links this morning: MAST, Kansas City’s ambulance service, is now in the hands of the Kansas City Fire Department, whose employees are represented by the most powerful union in town. Stretch is on the TIF Commission. Going back to Wednesday’s Star, hilarious advice from reanimated Mayor Funkhouser. “He needs to get more savvy more quick.” Leavenworth Mayor…
As the health care debate rages across the country, a different kind of health issue is cropping up with livestock: the widespread use of antibiotics for non-therapeutic uses such as growth and disease prevention. And the possibility that it’s rendering those antibiotics less effective for people. Washington Post writer Ezra Klein makes the point that we are encouraging the development…
Yesterday’s reports were right. The trial of Scott Roeder, the man accused of fatally shooting Wichita abortion provider George Tiller, has been rescheduled. Roeder’s trial is now scheduled for January 25, 2010. Mark your calendars. Categories: News Tags: abortion, George Tiller, Scott Roeder
The goal of Apartment Therapy is “to connect people to the resources they need to improve their homes, while reducing their reliance on stuff.” Last week, the online design gurus connected their readers to a resource straight out of the University of Kansas: Studio 804. Apparently, while scouring the nation for admirable home décor and architectural ideas, the Apartment Therapy…
The Guardian undertook a bit of an ambitious project — deciding to name the 50 Best Foods in the World and the corresponding restaurant that serves the best version of that dish. Not to be a buzzkill, but just so you know up front, Kansas City didn’t make the list. Then again, I’m not sure if a Kansas City joint…
This week’s Pitch feature describes the interest that a J.P. Morgan investment fund showed in redeveloping Bannister Mall at around the time the owners of the Kansas City Wizards were sewing up their deal to remake the site. Managers of the Urban Renaissance Property Fund, which at the time was targeting “green” redevelopment in inner cities and inner-ring suburbs, visited…
We’re giving you until Monday to solve this mystery: which local restaurant offers this artery-clogging sandwich sensation? We’re particularly impressed that the breaded, deep-fried burger comes in two sizes. Oh, you can pay extra and get steak fries, regular fries or tots instead of chips. OK now, where is the restaurant serving the Tom Boy Sandwich? Categories: Dining, Food &…
Doughnuts…more than just a healthy breakfast! We’ve laid our hearts on the line for this one — literally. In this battle of donut — or doughnuts, our Food Lover’s Companion accepts both spellings — shops, we pit East side favorite Jack’s Donuts (2400 S. Lee Summit’s Road, Independence, Missouri) against the Boulevard Bakery (2815 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri). We…
REVIEW BY KEMET D. COLEMAN* Biz Markie’s timing was impeccable. Kansas City needed an event like his performance last night downtown. With the disappointing news of the Kansas City Wizards stadium probably nesting across the state line, Kansas Citians were wondering what their beloved city could do right. Ironically, the answer was provided by the Power & Light District. Still…
%{}% Blog Well Done experiences his best meal ever thanks to chef Jasper Mirabile (plus a full recounting of the exhaustive menu). Blog Well Done] A loyal viewer is glad that KCPT’s Check, Please! has returned for another season. Blame Subway if you want, but $5 appears to be the threshold for fast dining these days as CiCi’s Pizza prepares to…
Want to read a fascinating story? Check out the press page for Let It Die, the new album from the Shaky Hands on Kill Rock Stars. Frontman Nicholas Delffs took a month and a half off from Western music, which in turn “inspired to make straight forward rock for some reason.” The Shaky Hands play the Replay Lounge on October…
While the University of Kansas’ colors might be crimson and blue, downtown Lawrence is going to be purple this Saturday. Not for K-State, but for sizzurp, as Money Makin’ Records is putting on a hell of an after party for the KU vs. Duke football game featuring the People’s Champ, Paul Wall. The game gets going at 11am, meaning the…
1. Ogle some very buff, mostly naked men. Chippendales dance at VooDoo Lounge tonight. 2. Sniff out a good-for-nothin’ train robber. Hold Up on Dead Man’s Creek is an interactive murder mystery in production at the Hollywood Room downtown every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Halloween. 3. Experience the steampunk version of Alice in Wonderland. Bellenwhissle Productions has put a…
