Archives: October 2011

News

Lisa Irwin’s parents’ attorney tells Fox News that police had no need for a search warrant today

Justin Kendall,

Watch the latest video at video.insider.foxnews.com Joe Tacopina, the attorney for Lisa Irwin’s parents, appeared on Fox News today defending his clients. Tacopina had harsh words for the Kansas City police, saying authorities had no need for a search warrant to look inside the home of Deborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin. H/t: HeyCameraman. Categories: News Tags: Deborah Bradley, Jeremy Irwin,…
News

Vatican quiet on the indictment of Bishop Robert Finn, Time reports

Justin Kendall,

The Vatican doesn’t want to talk about Bishop Finn’s indictment. We’re now seeing the fallout from the indictment of Bishop Robert Finn, who’s accused of failing to report suspected child sexual abuse in the Rev. Shawn Ratigan child-pornography case. Time magazine has a fascinating look at the Vatican’s reaction — or lack of reaction — to the indictment of Finn,…

Harvest Moon American Indian Festival.

The long and proud history of Native Americans in Kansas City was celebrated recently at the Harvest Moon American Indian Festival. Ceremonial dancers and artists came together at 31st and Troost on Saturday, October 15. Photos by Bethany Day.

Nica’s 320

Nica’s 320 is bringing an array of interesting dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Crossroads. Photos by Angela C. Bond.
Music

Up to Eleven releases venue lineups for its 10th anniversary shows

Nick Spacek,

The upcoming multi-venue 10th anniversary party for Up to Eleven on Saturday, November 11 — called, aptly, 11.11.11 — features numerous bands, all playing in six different locales in downtown Lawrence. Ranging from the intimate confines of the Eighth Street Taproom’s basement to the rather more accommodating confines of The Granada, each venue contains a mixture of bands both large…

A&E, News

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts featured on PBS’ NewsHour

Justin Kendall,

Watch Kansas City Hopes to Boost Economy, Energy with Moshe Safdie’s Arts Center on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and its architect, Moshe Safdie, were featured on Friday’s edition of PBS’ NewsHour. In the eight-minute piece, Safdie discussed “the moral purpose of architecture and the need for a building to reflect the…

A&E, News

Calvin Trillin mentioned Kansas City on The Daily Show last night

David Martin,

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c 10/18/11 in :60 Seconds www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook Calvin Trillin plugged his new book on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart last night. Stewart, clearly a fan of Trillin’s, recognized the author’s prescience. During an appearance on…
Music

Mutemath returns to the area with a ridiculous VIP package

Nick Spacek,

Claire Vogel For those lamenting the fact that they couldn’t make Mutemath’s sold-out Bottleneck show a few weeks back, there’s now hope to be had. The second set of tour dates for its new album Odd Soul, have been announced, and the popular alt-rockers hit the Beaumont Club on Thursday, February 16. Categories: Music Tags: mutemath, upcoming concert

A&E

Out of Time & Space Astrology

Quan Tracy Cherry,

%{}% Tarot and astrology akin to your gas station now known as GPS and road map. Read Libra first. Libra/Libra Rising* (Sep 23-Oct 22): You’re on a road with heavy-duty Saturn riding shotgun. When ambitious and methodically thinking energy guards you, you question every step you take. Your tarot directs you through the Four of Swords. As you second-guess yourself…
Music

Chromeo’s funny math

Nadia Pflaum,

Dave 1 and P-Thugg, the two halves making up the goofy, sexy, synth-heavy whole of Chromeo, bring their traveling dance party to the Midland Thursday. In anticipation of that sweaty, joyous occasion, The Pitch recently chatted up Dave 1.  The Pitch: What’s the live show like? Dave 1: It’s just the two of us, most of the time. Sometimes we…
News

Independence’s rap as Meth City USA needs tweaking

David Martin,

A city’s reputation dies hard. Philadelphia still answers for the day in December 1968 when football fans there booed and threw snowballs at Santa Claus during his halftime appearance at an Eagles game. Cleveland is a place where the rivers spontaneously combust. Car stolen? Happens everywhere. But auto theft as it’s uniquely practiced in Newark, New Jersey, is the subject…
Music

Music Forecast October 20-26

David Hudnall,

Das Racist, with Danny Brown and Despot I rode hard for Das Racist in 2010. The smartass Brooklyn rappers released two free mixtapes (Shut Up, Dude and Sit Down, Man) that were so densely clever, I still haven’t uncovered all the jokes and references, even after bumping it in my car for months and months on end. (Sample: These rappers…