Photo via Beast Airshows Bryan Jensen died in a plane crash at the Kansas City Air Show. Warning: The graphic video after the jump, shot by spectator Timothy E. Dorset, shows Bryan Jensen’s biplane crashing on a runway at the downtown airport during Saturday’s Kansas City Air Show. Jensen’s plane crashed away from spectators. He is the only fatality in…
The venerable McLain’s Bakery moves off Waldo’s main shopping strip next month. One of the oldest continuously operating bakeries in Kansas City, McLain’s Bakery, is moving out of its longtime location at 7422 Wornall next month; the bakery had opened in that space in 1945. “We’ll be opening the doors of our new location,” said the woman behind the counter…
Jonathan Baldwin injured his wrist in a fight with teammate Thomas Jones. Sounds like there’s dissension in the ranks of the Kansas City Chiefs. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that running back Thomas Jones and rookie receiver Jonathan Baldwin threw down in the locker room. Baldwin was injured in the fight and could miss the rest of the preseason with…
Photo by Brooke Vandever Occupation: Jazz and indie vocalist, commercial actor, waitress, mama. Hometown: Camden, Arkansas Current neighborhood: Searching. Help. Who or what is your sidekick? The kids, Juju and Vaughn What career would you choose in an alternate reality? Cat shrink Categories: News Tags: Emily Frost
William Norris has a collection of mug shots. KSHB Channel 41 investigative reporter Russ Ptacek is a bad mother … you get the idea. Here’s the proof: Ptacek’s resume now includes sending a skeevy politician packing. William Norris resigned Thursday as Clay County auditor. This comes on the heels of Ptacek’s investigation into the 27-year-old that revealed lies and nude…
Sly James got his curfew passed. Kansas City’s City Council unanimously passed a curfew for teenagers that starts tonight. Reading The Kansas City Star’s breakdown of the new curfew, it’s hard to see how it’ll be enforceable without stretching police and city resources. Here’s the curfew (via the Star): From Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in September, the…
Hey, Lawrencians! Have you fumed at freshman driving down the wrong side of Tennessee St. today? Perhaps you’ve been driven mad by the sorority sing-alongs on frat row? Well, worry not! KJHK’s fall programming is in full effect (see?). Categories: Music Tags: 90.7, diverse, KJHK, Les Izmore, MC Reach, university of kansas
The Bottleneck is on a bit of a roll. Earlier this morning, we posted that Grizzly Bear side project CANT will perform at the ‘neck on October 14. On Saturday, October 15, the venue is bringing the Black Angels back to Lawrence. Psychedelic support from Dead Meadow and Spindrift. Doors open at 8 p.m. The all-ages show is $15. Here…
Perhaps the only funny thing about Sporting Kansas City goalie Jimmy Nielsen getting his face split open by a chucked bobblehead was announcer Callum Williams’ calling him “one-eyed Jimmy.” Williams then sheepishly apologized. This guy is priceless. As for the two assailants, The Kansas City Star reports that Robert Hauver, 21, was cited for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. The man…
The Latin Bistro Express is now open downtown. Chef Tito le Chef’s Latin Bistro Express is open and dishing up inexpensive lunch fare at 1128 Oak. And just as he told Charles Ferruzza last month, he’s there behind the counter, ready to offer advice on what to order and to see just how everybody’s morning is going. Categories: Dining, Food…
Mayor Sly James wanted a curfew; he got one yesterday. Kansas City’s City Council unanimously passed a curfew for teenagers that starts tonight. Reading The Kansas City Star’s breakdown of the new curfew, it’s hard to see how it’ll be enforceable without stretching police and city resources. Here’s the curfew (via the Star): From Memorial Day weekend through the last…
Facebook: Nica’s 320 The beignets are special at Nica’s 320. Nica’s 320 is awash in colors and beautiful pieces of blown glass — some of which have been made by the chef and owner Bryan Merker. The multitalented chef learned the craft in San Francisco and continues to create pieces of art. Yesterday, he explained exactly how he ended up…
Facebook: Bluestem Bluestem is throwing one heck of a barbecue. Life is really only about three things: beer, bourbon and barbecue. All three will be in high demand at Bluestem’s summer barbecue on Roanoke, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy chef Colby Garrelts’ barbecue (as well as fried chicken and a shrimp boil), chef Megan Garrelts’ all-American desserts, Four…
Welcome to What I Like, our weekly chat with local musicians about their favorite things. This week: Actors & Actresses. David Sumner (drums), Scott Bennett (bass, synth) and Andrew Schiller (guitar) create smooth, melodic post-rock laced with synth-laden pre-recorded electronic loops. Categories: Music Tags: Actors & Actresses, Horse Weapons, Mansion, True Widow
Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear has been releasing songs all summer under his project CANT. The most recent is “Believe” (via Stereogum). It’s cool, dark and morose — perfect for fall. Which is great, because CANT is swinging into Lawrence for a show on October 14 at the Bottleneck. Doors open at 7 p.m. The all-ages show is $15. The…
flickr/ironburl What we have here is more than a communication problem: Why would a restaurant hire an employee — a front-of-the-house employee — for a job that requires answering telephone calls and not train the employee to provide the answers to basic questions? In the last few days, I’ve spoken with three different restaurant employees — four, if you count…
