Archives: February 2010

News

Killa City: Man killed in KCK on February 14

CJ Janovy,

Kansas City, Kansas, police responded to a shooting call in the 1700 block of Richmond Avenue on Sunday, February 14. They found a Hispanic male, possibly in his 20s, dead of what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim has not been identified, but police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Tips Hotline, 816-474-8477….
A&E, Dining

Snacking at the Chinatown Food Market

Jonathan Bender,

While it’s easy to get overwhelmed in a store with one of the city’s largest collection of seafood tanks containing live eels, crabs and lobsters, the Chinatown Food Market (202 Grand Boulevard, north of the City Market) is a great place to satisfy your cravings for adventurous snacks. The aisles of the small grocery store are slim and packed with…

News

Anthony D. Clemons, Killa City homicide 18: shot by police in KCK

CJ Janovy,

Kansas City, Kansas, police have identified the man killed Thursday, February 11. He is Anthony D. Clemons, 18. View Larger Map According to police reports, KCK narcotics officers were on duty when they saw two cars engaged in a rolling gunbattle at the 2900 block of Parallel Parkway. Officers and federal agents chased the cars more than 2 miles east…
Dining, Food & Drink

Details on Jack in the Box coming to KCK

Jonathan Bender,

The Jack In The Box hamburger chain that’s coming to Kansas City, Kansas, could be open before 2011. “Assuming everything goes to plan, we would expect to be open by the end of the year,” says Jack in the Box spokesman Brian Luscomb. (Jack In The Box junkies will no longer have to drive to St. Louis for their fixes.)…

News

Captain America: Rightbloggers Find a New Enemy of the People

%{}% As seen from the French Revolution forward, partisans of a populist movement that claims to represent the will of the people against The Man must be constantly on guard against mockery or criticism by its enemies. No slight, however minor, can be left unaddressed, lest it feed the worm of doubt, which might undermine the cause. A recent case…
Music

Concert Review: Afentra’s VD Party

Elke Mermis,

By CASEY OSBURN Sex. Alcohol. Rock-n-roll. Some things rarely change when it comes to a good concert. Afentra’s Big Fat Morning Buzz Valentine’s Day Party (conveniently abbreviated to Afentra’s VD Party) included all the aforementioned—and a little extra. Concertgoers played a variety of games at this free concert at the Midland on Saturday including “cock ring toss,” where participants threw…

Dining, Food & Drink

Breakfast Buffet: Monday, February 15

Jonathan Bender,

%{}% This review of Gates finds a lack of consistency and raises some questions about the service. Readers who collect recipes online might be able to use Food.com, which can access a number of food Web sites. Chocolate fondue is appropriate for any day — even the day after Valentine’s Day. British Chef Jamie Oliver delivers a TED lecture on…
Music

Q&A: Jacki Becker on the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger

Nick Spacek,

Jacki Becker, show promoter with Up to Eleven, was cool enough to take some time out of her very busy schedule of bringing you shows to talk about the recent merger ‘twixt Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Are you worried about having any of your shows snaked by a larger corporation, or does Up to Eleven keep it small enough for…
Music

Concert Review: Bela Fleck

Elke Mermis,

By ELGIN SMITH Attention world music fans: the current incarnation of Bela Fleck’s tour features some of the most interesting African music around. Too bad it wasn’t billed as such.  ​Lawrence’s Liberty Hall listed the performance as simply as “Bela Fleck,” but the show certainly didn’t focus on the banjo extraordinaire. Demonstrating a myriad of eclectic sounds, the show focused…
News

Poor people eligible for free cellphones

David Martin,

Being poor doesn’t mean you have to look for a pay phone when emergency strikes. Since the 1980s, the federal government has helped low-income people get access to telephone service. The program has adapted to advances in technology. TracFone Wireless, a prepaid specialist based in Florida, says 712,000 low-income households in Missouri qualify for a free cellphone and 68 minutes…

Dining, Food & Drink

1924 Main closing?

Jonathan Bender,

%{}% Word comes via 1924 Main’s Facebook page that chef Rob Dalzell’s signature restaurant may have served its last meal on Valentine’s Day. “It’s our farewell weekend, folks! Thanks for 5 great years! We love you!” was posted on Friday at 3:01 p.m. We’ll let you know when we have more details. Categories: Dining, Food & Drink Tags: 1924 Main,…
News

Night + Day picks: What to do this week

Crystal K. Wiebe,

%{}% Tonight Cure what’s left of your Valentine’s buzz during The Love Hangover, when a bunch of local musical duos sing about romance and heartbreak at the Record Bar. Tuesday Drink in celebration of Fat Tuesday. Don’t forget to wear your beads when bars all over town honor the day. The Brick, for example, opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday Spend…
News

Israel Mireles guilty in murder of Emily Sander (Zoey Zane)

CJ Janovy,

On Friday, a Butler County jury convicted Israel Mireles for the murder of Emily Sander. Sander, an 18-year-old Butler Community College student, was also known as Internet porn model Zoey Zane. Her November 2007 slaying made national headlines, and Plog followed testimony in last week’s trial. The jury also found Mireles guilty of one count rape and one count aggravated…