%{}% Dunkin’ Donuts locations are slowly taking over the area around Kansas City. The chain, based out of Canton, Massachusetts, announced the addition of three stores in Independence and Blue Springs — although the first won’t open until 2011, and the other two are scheduled for 2013. “I am excited to expand Dunkin’ Donuts presence in Greater Kansas City and…
Scary times in Lawrence where a 42-year-old man allegedly used a hammer to beat a 35-year-old woman in the 1800 block of West 26th Street on Tuesday, the Lawrence Journal-World reported. The woman and man were both reportedly sent to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police arrested the man on charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage of property,…
We’ve featured Cocknoose before as a Throwback MP3 of the Week, but when recently digging through my records, I discovered a copy of the group’s first 7″, The Greatest Band of the 21st Century, released back in 1992. Considering the track we featured before was a cover of the Fabulous Freebird’s entrance theme, “Badstreet U.S.A.,” it only seemed fair to…
When describing Sondre Lerche (say: SON-drah LER-kay), the word “charming” will not suffice. Spouting witty wordplay in slightly accented English while grinning shyly at the crowd, the Norwegian songwriter teetered on the verge of being downright precious. Since he shuffled onto the scene in 2002, Lerche has plucked musical tropes from the far corners of the pop genre, ranging from…
%{}% A visit to Cozy’s Cafe in Overland Park finds straightforward homey food like lasagna and chicken rice soup. This recipe for creamy potato soup sounds good, even without bacon. An honest reflection of what it’s like to be overweight and fear flying — not because of the altitude, but because of the seat dividers. Thoughts on the issue of…
Scott Weiland left his bandmates in Velvet Revolver to rejoin with the gents who made him famous, thus ensuring an even greater payday for himself. I’m not saying it’s misplaced nostalgia, but has anyone really been screaming for Stone Temple Pilots to get back together again? Evidently, someone decided we’d all like to hear “Plush” and “Interstate Love Song” played…
Fake Four, Inc. has a mission: they’re trying to take over where Def Jux and Anticon have started slipping. In an effort to further their aims, they’ve made available a full-length from Dark Time Sunshine as free download. Dark Time Sunshine features Cape Cowen and Zavala, who explore “the bleak & brooding.” If you like what you hear, you could…
In 2006, there was so little interest — or confidence — in the Kansas City, Missouri, School Board that not one person challenged the incumbents and the election was canceled. This year, the race is packed with candidates vying for at-large and sub-district seats. From now until the election on April 6, we’re profiling each of the candidates, starting from the top…
On April 6, voters will choose board members in Consolidated School District Nos. 1, 2 and 4. That’s Hickman Mills, Raytown and Grandview for those who prefer plain English. Out of dumb habit, a number of school districts in the area continue to use the numbers they were assigned at a time when public education began to shift from one-room…
We can officially remove the question mark from behind the phrase “Democrat Tom Holland to run for Kansas governor.” The Kansas senator has scheduled a 1 p.m. press conference at 11th and Garfield in Topeka to announce his candidacy. The Dems I’ve spoke with say he’s more than a “lamb to slaughter,” a term I used to describe Tom Wiggans,…
World Wrestling Entertainment taped this Friday night’s episode of SmackDown and the final episode of Extreme Championship Wrestling at the jam packed Sprint Center last night. Lots and lots of kids wearing Rey Mysterio lucha masks screamed for their hero (don’t dare cheer against the little guy or you will get a lot of confused, angry looks) and booed straight…
World Wrestling Entertainment taped this Friday night’s episode of SmackDown and the final episode of Extreme Championship Wrestling at the jam packed Sprint Center last night. Lots and lots of kids wore Rey Mysterio lucha masks and screamed for their hero (don’t dare cheer against the little guy or you will get a lot of confused, angry looks). And they…
Smoked meats out, smoking cigars in…. After sitting empty for well over a year, the free-standing building at 13700 Metcalf — the former location of a third-rate steakhouse called Fritz Co. Grille and, before that, a short-lived Macaroni Grill — has a new tenant and a completely different focus. Military-loving Kendall Culbertson opened the Johnson County location of The Outlaw…
News from the rumor mill: Lady Gaga, Green Day and the recently reunited Soundgarden are said to headline this year’s Lollapalooza in Chi-town. Epic rockers Arcade Fire (who headlined the festival in 2005) may be back to join the mix, too. The two-day event, slotted for August 6-8, generally announces the official line-up in April, but bloggers are already aflutter…
Madrigal Merchandise has created a line of shirts called I Wear the Song, the concept being: Now, everywhere you go, fans and music lovers are showing support for their favorite band by wearing t-shirts with the band’s name and picture on it. Sometimes that’s not enough, it’s the song you fell in love with, it’s the song that’s playing in…
The crackdown on fake IDs is underway in Lawrence. The Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office announced that extra law enforcement officers are on the lookout for wannabe McLovins. They’ve also announced a campaign called “Fake ID 101” and the owners of Johnny’s Tavern, Rick’s Place and Wayne & Larry’s will display signs by their doors listing the consequences of using…
What happens when a pub crawl and Mardi Gras combine forces? Pardi Gras: a five bus, five bar, $5 pub crawl through Waldo tonight. The bus’ll take you between Charlie Hoopers, Lew’s Grill and Bar, The Granfalloon, The Well and the Brooksider Sports Bar and Grill. Advance tickets are $5, available at any of the bars; it’s $10 tonight. Pardi…
Kansas City School District officials want to close half their schools, including ones that house the African-centered education program. This news should shock no one who paid attention when John Covington took over as superintendent of KC’s schools and talked about stripping away the district’s waste and bureaucracy. No official proposal will be made until Covington’s people can complete a series of…
Kansas lawmakers are getting closer to criminalizing texting while driving. The Associated Press reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 351 and the bill is headed for floor debate. The Kansas State Highway Patrol is supporting the ban, citing driver inattention is the No. 1 contributing factor to automobile crashes. While texting while driving is endangered, gabbing on…
WWE’s taping Friday night SmackDown tonight at the Sprint Center with Edge slated to wrestle Batista, and expect to see Chris Jericho (although he has a few legal issues to iron out … or not), The Undertaker and Rey Mysterio in the final show before Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. But the footnote (and historic portion) of the evening will be…
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of ’90s-era pop-punk. Therefor, you can safely and rightly assume that the news of Jughead’s Revenge (now known as “Jugg’s Revenge,” thanks to a lawsuit from Archie Comics) making their entire discography available for free download has me pretty psyched. That’s everything from their self-released debut Unstuck In Time through their aptly-titled…
By IAN HRABE It’s baffling how good Annie Clark, also known as indie artist St. Vincent, is at putting songs together. And just as baffling was the sold out crowd at the Bottleneck on Monday night. Apparently sometime between her 2009 sophomore LP Actor and last night, Clark has become quite popular. No, her songs aren’t usurping Taylor Swift’s deathgrip…
New on the menu at 12 Baltimore: large portions and new items inspired by Boulevard beer. “You can’t go away hungry,” jokes Chef Jason Bowers. “If you do then there’s a problem.” After a year and eight months at the downtown restaurant in the Hotel Phillips, Bowers — formerly of Nick and Jakes, Cafe Trocadero and Dean & Deluca —…
