My Morning Jacket, ‘Black Metal’ (video)
A primer for this evening’s show. Demonic activity. Categories: Music Tags: demonic activity, My Morning Jacket
Archives: August 2011
Michigan pro-lifers trying to influence Kansas legal battle over abortion services
And now for the latest development in the ongoing soap opera that is the legal battle over abortion services in Kansas. Not content to leave the matter to the state’s residents, a group of out-of-state physicians called the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (the name ought to tip their hand) is attempting to push its way into the…
Dear Norway, we’re sorry about this …
Dear Norway, If you’ve seen this … … we’re so sorry. Sincerely, The rest of America Categories: News Tags: Westboro Baptist Church
Chef Dan Swinney on working with Lidia Bastianich and overseeing a 2,000-seat dining room
Sunlight blazed through a hole in the ceiling roughly the size of a Buick, and the surrounding lots were empty, save for overgrown grass. But when chef Dan Swinney stepped inside the Freight House building 15 years ago, he saw the potential for Lidia’s (101 W. 22nd St.) — the flagship of what would become a thriving restaurant district. “This…
Delta Spirit on Dylan, Daytrotter, and opening for My Morning Jacket tonight
e spoke with My Morning Jacket earlier this week about their show at the Uptown tonight. Opening is Delta Spirit, a Long Beach, CA act that plays rich, ramshackle, roots rock. We checked in with the band to talk about what tunes inspire their songwriting and how the new record is coming along. Categories: Music Tags: Delta Spirit, My Morning Jacket
Stop getting excited about the New York Islanders
%{}% OMG. Did you hear? Voters in New York’s Nassau County voted down a proposed $400 million bonding deal to build the NHL’s New York Islanders a shiny new arena. And, as happens every time a hockey team gets a little disgruntled, Kansas City’s grand municipal circle-jerk begins. We can get them this time! We’re a desirable market for the…
River’s Bend is treading water in Parkville (slideshow)
Charles Ferruzza reviewed River’s Bend this week — the restaurant that has taken over the former Power Plant space in Parkville. But without an attached brewery and an uninspired menu, Ferruzza came away unimpressed. His review is here. For a slideshow of the food and decor, click on the picture above or here. Photos by Brooke Vandever. Categories: Dining, Food…
Jeremiah Morris collapsed and died after competing in last weekend’s Warrior Dash
The friends of Jeremiah Morris told Fox 4 that the Kansas City man collapsed during last weekend’s Warrior Dash and died. According to Fox 4, Morris, “a rugby player in excellent condition,” suffered heat stroke. They blame the organizers of the competition for not supplying enough water or cooling stations. However, the health department has yet to confirm that Morris’…
Cults mixes sugar and spice at the Riot Room
Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 3 p.m., I discovered news on Facebook that relieved me considerably: the Riot Room reported that they did, indeed, have air conditioning. Thank god. As any regular Kansas City show-goer can testify, the Riot Room has been known to reach levels of astonishing humidity that can surpass the jungle-funk of a junior high boys’ gym locker…
Missing Iowa couple’s truck found in Kansas City
The search for a missing Iowa couple led authorities to Kansas City on Sunday. According to the Des Moines Register, Kay and Bill Wood’s home burned late Saturday. Inside, a yet-to-be-identified body was discovered. The couple’s red Chevy Silverado pickup truck was missing. A check with OnStar led authorities to KC, where the truck was discovered at an apartment complex…
Missing Missouri Trooper Frederick Guthrie Jr.’s K-9 partner found drowned in flood water
Sad news in the search for a missing Missouri Highway Patrol trooper Fredrick Guthrie Jr.: The body of his K-9 partner, Reed, was recovered from “swift moving flood water” about 100 yards from where Guthrie’s patrol truck and boat were found. On Monday, Guthrie and Reed were working flood duty around Big Lake in Holt County when they were apparently…
Wilderness Brewing Co. still needs funds over on Kickstarter
Why settle for a beer when you can help launch a brewery? Wilderness Brewing’s campaign to raise $40,000 on Kickstarter ends tomorrow at 10:57 a.m. Nate Watson and Mike Reinhardt are looking to launch a microbrewery in Kansas City, and as of this morning, they’re just about $8,000 short of the mark. “It’s scary, taking a risk and putting yourself…
NPR’s Robin Hilton, co-host of All Songs Considered, has some festival-going advice
Robin Hilton, NPR producer and co-host of All Songs Considered, seemed to be the perfect person to speak with. Given that NPR and All Songs Considered cover pretty much every major festival in the United States each year, we figured that Hilton, a Kansas native and University of Kansas graduate, is something of an authority on what makes a festival…
Do we have an official cocktail of Kansas City?
Singapore’s got the sling. New York City has the Manhattan. But Kansas City is without a signature cocktail. Boulevard has locked down the moniker of hometown beer, and Amigoni would be considered Kansas City’s wine by most. But we’re missing that one cocktail that seems to embody what we do. The Smoky Bloody at the Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange…
Royals release logo for 2012 All-Star Game
This is the logo for the 2012 All-Star Game, which will be played at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012. The Kansas City Royals released the logo yesterday. It’s pretty sweet. That is all. Categories: News Tags: 2012 All-Star Game, kansas city royals, Kauffman Stadium, Major League Baseball
Sons of Great Dane sign to Sharp County Records, offer free tunes
Kansas City label Sharp County Records has been around for less than a year, but it has already managed to snag a couple of the metro’s most exciting artists. In addition to Clay Hughes & the What?, along with the solo material of label founder Lennon P. Bone of Ha Ha Tonka, the label can now add to its roster alt-country…
Husband of 16-year-old girl found dead in Grandview motel is now accused of killing dead wife’s alleged lover
Justin Cannon told detectives that he killed Michael Griggs, whom he accused of sleeping with his wife while he was serving in the U.S. Army. The story gets more disturbing for a variety of reasons. Cannon’s wife was 16-year-old Amber Cannon. She was found dead in a Grandview motel room on July 27. Amber Cannon’s family told Fox 4 that…
Out of Time & Space Astrology
Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. President, August 4! May the Goddess strengthen your spine. Leo/Leo Rising* (July 22-Aug 22): A collateral benefit from the birther controversy was Mr. Obama placed his short form birth certificate on his official website almost 4 years ago. We, astrologers, nearly pissed our collective pants in joy. We could study his chart without having to vet…
River’s Bend in Parkville
River’s Bend in Parkville is just treading water in the former Power Plant space. Photos by Brooke Vandever.
Diocese fears asking for money during a child sex-abuse scandal would look tacky
%{}% Kansas City’s Catholic Diocese doesn’t always make reasonable decisions. Just off the top of my head, there was the time it allowed a priest accused of possessing child pornography to stay with the church for five months before telling the police. But the church is large and contains multitudes, and on some issues, church officials understand the value of…
Richard Tripp has an idea for helping Kansas City’s homeless during the heatwave (video)
Richard Tripp has an idea for helping homeless people during the heat wave: He wants folks to fill their empty milk jugs with water, put them in the freezer for a night and then give the jugs to the people standing on street corners. He’s calling it “Cool Kansas City.” It’s a nice idea, and Tripp knows what it’s like…
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