Transworld Trade Shows Read the first part of the Unreal History of Halloween series from Summer Block Lizer right here and the second part here. “So the dead have the same power as fairies, and live in the same place. On May Eve and November Eve the dead and the fairies hold their revels together and make excursions together. If…
While you’re reading this, chef Jasper Mirabile is living his best life in Italy right now. The venerable culinary pro is on a sojourn to his homeland for a few weeks of R&R. Seconds before the mothership called him home, we hit up Mirabile to ask about any secret menu items he might have at his beloved Italian restaurant. Turns…
Award-winning author Alexander Chee. // Photo by Robert Gill The annual literary gala Writers for Readers returns for a night of conversation with author Alexander Chee. Joined in conversation with authors V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell, the event will engage bibliophiles in a celebration of progressive fiction and literary education. Chee is an associate professor of English and Creative Writing…
Glorified product shot. // Courtesy Michael Mackie Jennifer Lopez is, I think, around 86 years old. She’s been creating hit songs and starring in hit movies for, like, forever. The stunning octogenarian is also renowned for her luminescent complexion. A perpetual dewy glow, if you will. So, when Lopez announced that her beauty brand, JLo Beauty, was unveiling a new…
Trudy Bush Valentine, left, and Eric Schmitt. // Campaign photos Outside groups poured money into Missouri in the weeks leading up to the Aug. 2 U.S. Senate primary, with political action committees spending nearly $20 million on television ads boosting or tearing down candidates. Since then, they’ve all gone silent. Fall ad spending in the Senate showdown between Republican Eric…
An assortment of weekly pasta varieties found at the Westside storefront. // Courtesy Zero Zero Handmade Pasta There are many premium pasta options in Kansas City, and one of them just got a lot easier to sink your teeth into. Zero Zero Handmade Pasta, previously only available at farmer’s markets and through a one-day-per-week online order, has a new storefront—and…
Turnstile ramps up the crowd at the Uptown Theater // Photo by Drew Windish Tuesday’s Turnstile, JPEGMAFIA, and Snail Mail lineup at The Uptown was an anticipated one, featuring not one, but two lines of equal length; one to get in—one for band merch. The venue had an open ground area near the stage for people to pack themselves…
Meet Cusco! Cusco is the perfect kitten—tons of energy, lots of goofiness, and loves his people! During his zoomies sessions, you can find him chasing any and all toys (he’ll even turn non-toys into toys, he’s so creative!) and if it has feathers, oh boy. He loves feather toys. This boy strides into every room like he owns the place,…
Illustrated by Katelyn Betz In the history of Cine Local rounding up all of the newest and best local music videos, it seems as though this one is the most-stacked collection we’ve ever put together. Each and every video selected for this installment differs from the one preceding it, and there’s a tune for every taste. It’s all killer, no…
Courtesy of Maegan Vaughan To hear Maegan Vaughan tell the tale, it only took a nationwide lockdown for her to find her calling a couple of years ago finally. “I started baking sourdough in quarantine like everybody else, and I fell in love with the process,” she says. Courtesy of Maegan Vaughan Through trial and error, Vaughan discovered she had…
This digitally-colorized electron microscopic (EM) image depicted monkeypox virus particles, obtained from a clinical sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. It was a thin section image from of a human skin sample. On the left were mature, oval-shaped virus particles, and on the right were the crescents, and spherical particles of immature virions. // Courtesy CDC/ Cynthia S….
Statewide estimates of rural areas in recent study shows that children in Kansas have twice the risk of developing an Elevated Blood Lead Level compared to the national rate. While there is no safe detectable level of lead within the blood of children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines designate blood lead levels above, or equal to,…
Logo by John Alvarez Welcome to Solve for Stuck. Whether or not you identify as someone with lifelong mental health challenges, we’ve all been slammed by the events of the past few years. Whether it’s sex and relationship issues, career conundrums, family struggles, or compulsive behaviors (doom-scrolling anyone?), there’s no area of life that’s immune to stuckness. The good news? There’s a reason we…
KC Ballet Dancers Kaleena Burks and Andrew Vecseri with company dancers in Giselle. // Photo by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios Walking up to the towering, luminous blue curves of the Kauffman Center and entering the pearlescent cavern of creativity while wearing a fancy (rental) dress is enough to get one into the “high art” mood. The opening night…
On Sept. 20 the University of Kansas Provost released a statement admitting to possession of American Indian ancestral remains. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University announced its intent to turn over remains to proper native nations. For many on campus, including the Indigenous community, this statement was the first instance of hearing about the…
African Dream Cuisine. // Photo by Tyler Shane African Dream Cuisine African Dream Cuisine, a vendor residing in the Lenexa Public Market. The owners are husband and wife duo Stella Musongong and Neba Ngqa, and their food is inspired by their Cameroon roots. The menu is filled with friendly comfort foods such as smoked meats, Kongla fried rice, sautéed cabbage,…
Co-owners Betsy Ford and Lily Williams. // Courtesy of Lily Floral Designs There is a secret language found among flowers. Each bloom speaks to a different sentiment and expresses what words cannot. Betsy Ford and Lily Williams, co-owners of Lily Floral Designs, serve as interpreters for every occasion’s floral needs. Lily Floral Designs recently opened its first storefront in Columbus…
Tim Scott. // Photo by Sophia Napoli Tim Scott is not a blend-into-the-woodwork kinda guy. He’s a showman’s showman. If you give him a flat surface the size of a postage stamp, he’ll somehow turn it into a stage. It’s no wonder Scott ultimately found his calling in KC’s tight-knit theater community. Scott is the current Chief Executive and artistic…
Almond Frangipane Croissant at Banksia. // Photo by Sarah Sipple If you consider yourself a croissant connoisseur, this over-the-top almond croissant from Banksia should be next on your list. Delicate outside layers dusted with powdered sugar unravel to reveal a sweet, cream-like almond filling inside the pastry. The magic here is the Australian frangipane filling. A generous helping of frangipane…
Kate Winkler Dawson. // photo courtesy the author Author and podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson’s show for the Exactly Right network (founded by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark of My Favorite Murder), Tenfold More Wicked, is a true crime fan’s dream. Each season, Dawson digs into a case either forgotten or never covered in-depth, speaking with those affected and visiting the…
Wild Rose Bistro. // Courtesy Wild Rose Bistro When new ownership takes over a beloved institution, there’s a bit of a balancing act to go through. You obviously want to make it your own, but any change that’s too dramatic may break what was already successful. Bryan and Hailey Sparks faced that exact dilemma when they purchased Waldo’s The Classic…
Faxon Elementary School in Kansas City, pictured Feb. 1, would be slated for closure in fall 2026 under a proposal presented to the Kansas City Public Schools board Oct. 12. // Photo by Zach Bauman/The Beacon This story was originally published by the Kansas City Beacon. Kansas City Public Schools is proposing a far-reaching reorganization that would close 10 schools,…
Alyssa Bailey of Blackhole Bakery. // Photo by Steph Castor Alyssa Bailey likes gluten. And she should. She’s the pastry chef and head baker at Blackhole Bakery, best known for their interstellar mochi donuts and their brioche cinnamon rolls. We dished about the best gas station pastry, KC dream collaborations, home pantry must-haves, and beyond. Bailey is hard-working, humble, always…
Last Tuesday night saw BBQ event Party in the Pit hit the metro. Our photographer Zach Bauman was there to document it all. Categories: Food & Drink Tags: barbecue contest, BBQ, competitive bbq, Party in the Pit, photo essay
