Kansas City Monarchs outfielder Micker Adolfo rounds second during the Monarchs’ game with the Chicago Dogs on Saturday, June 24 at Legends Field. // Photo by Madison Riebel / Kansas City Monarchs KC Monarchs Update is our weekly look at what’s happening with hometown baseball heroes, both at Legends Field and on the road. Check out their season schedule here….
Them Dirty Roses. // photo by Mike Dotson Them Dirty Roses with the Comancheros Knuckleheads Wednesday, June 28 Alabama Southern rockers Them Dirty Roses tore up the Knuckleheads stage on Wednesday night, touring in support of Lost in the Valley of Hate & Love Vol. I, the band’s first collection of new music in four years. Missouri’s own The Comancheros…
Summer is a season marked by different starting points, from the unofficial events like schools ending or Memorial Day holiday weekend parties to the official solstice date. In the music world, summer does not truly begin until the start of music festival season. The recent three day Re:Set Music Festival touched down in Nashville’s Centennial Park with a Friday opening…
Gov. Mike Parson signs\ bills on June 7, 2023, banning gender-affirming treatments for minors and limiting participation in school sports based on gender (Photo courtesy of Missouri Governor’s office). Missouri will enter the new fiscal year Saturday in its best financial shape ever. But there are unmistakable signs that the massive surplus, now approaching $8 billion, has likely peaked. Revenues…
Pallbearer. // photo by Nick Spacek Pallbearer with Low Forest and Drfiter RecordBar Wednesday, June 28 There are two types of weather best suited for doom metal: the frozen depths of winter and the oppressive heat of summer. The gloom of the lyrical content fits the cold perfectly and the slow churn of the music suits not wanting to do…
Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos released last week on CD and digital via Craft Recordings. The seven-disc box set “includes 146 demos (140 previously unreleased) from Stax’s legendary roster of songwriters, including Bettye Crutcher, Homer Banks, and William Bell. From early sketches of classic ’60s and ’70s hits to never-before-heard songs with full-blown arrangements, Written in Their…
Courtesy of Floyd Wooderson Floyd Wooderson moved to Colorado in 2013, starting work as a waiter at a popular burger joint. Around this time, recreational marijuana was just being legalized in the state and Wooderson began to witness the chaos of its popularity. After working abroad in Australia for a year, Wooderson found himself eager to return to Colorado. The…
Courtesy image Holy decadent dessert, Batman. After Denisha Jones whipped up a peach cobbler for her brother-in-law’s birthday a few years ago, she “received so much positive feedback” she decided to create a business built around it. After no less than seven attempts, she perfected her recipe during the pandemic—a recipe that was inspired by her grandmother. Once word of…
Photo by Emma Hilboldt It’s rare to be sitting inside of recordBar on a summer evening and be surrounded by people dressed in business casual attire and exchanging business cards. While the venue is usually set up for a concert, what holds the space tonight is a group of people hoping to make a change in the service industry. Attorney…
El Torreon Ballroom is undergoing a restoration process in hopes of opening back up for the winter of 2025. The venue was once a familiar spot for many Kansas Citians, known as a hub for community events, regularly hosting flea markets, weddings, and endless concerts since its birth in 1927. The upper ballroom in 1927. // Courtesy image Loaded with…
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) argues for $1,200 stimulus checks for American families. (Screenshot from C-SPAN) A Cole County judge on Wednesday ordered the state to pay more than $240,000 in legal fees as part of a ruling that found the attorney general’s office “knowingly and purposefully” violated open records law while it was being run by now-U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley….
Courtesy of Dan Posch Prior to the pandemic, Dan Posch showed up to work in a suit every day for a decade for his job in boutique hotels. After he and his fiance were both furloughed within days of each other, they took to focusing on the house that they had just moved into together. With a lot of time…
Art by Cassondra Jones Looking for delicious plans? Whether you want to impress a date, show your fam the best of KC, or just get out of the house, we’ve got you covered… all while supporting local. Here is your weekly roundup of the best food and drink offerings around Kansas City. Cheers! Something New Barrio Taqueria: A fourth and…
Courtesy Disney/Lucasfilm Indiana Jones has always been a hero outside the norm. From his inception, he was a throwback to an even earlier era. Now, just over 40 years later, it’s time for his latest and (likely) final outing, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. While this entry is an improvement on Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, it’s largely…
Time Room With support from 24hr Video / Discotek Mama / June Henry Replay Lounge June 27, 2023 Time Room is a Minneapolis rock act that swung through LFK earlier this week. Local acts, 24hr Video, Discotek Mama, and June Henry opened. Our photographer Maura Dayton (@twistedmauraphotos), was there to capture the experience. Time Room 24hr Video Discotek Mama June Henry…
Patrick Myers pays tribute to Freddie Mercury through music. // Courtesy Chipster PR Patrick Myers still remembers the grieving residence halls playing Queen songs in honor of Freddie Mercury’s passing. Knowing he’d never see his hero perform live, a few friends organized a tribute concert in honor of the rock idol. Even the university costuming department assisted concert clothes band…
Photo by Tyler T. Williams Seven years after ditching his stage name, Trevor Powers is returning as Youth Lagoon with his new album Heaven is a Junkyard and a stacked North American tour swinging through Kansas City July 25. Powers had barely entered his twenties when he adopted his moniker in 2010, under which he would release three successful psychedelic…
The Revivalists. // photo courtesy the artist This Friday, New Orleans’ The Revivalists take the stage at Starlight Theater for a co-headlining tour with The Head and the Heart. It’s a dream pairing for folk-inclined indie rockers and yet, despite it being a perfect combination, this marks the first time the two bands have shared a stage. Speaking with The…
Cole Suchka. // Courtesy photo You know what they say, a rolling chef gathers no moss. And such is the case with Cole Suchka, the chef de cuisine of Tora Zushi at Strang Hall. Suchka grew up playing football in Texas but got bit by the travel bug—and his subsequent foodie bug—early on. He studied culinary arts in North Carolina and…
Tiffany (left) and Anwar (middle) Lee at an outreach event in St. Louis on June 22, 2023, where the state’s new chief equity officer, Abigail Vivas (in green), went through all the eligibility requirements for the cannabis microbusiness program (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent) Missouri’s cannabis industry is the new “gold rush,” said St. Louis couple Tiffany and Anwar Lee, and they’re…
Rainbow Trout Almondine At Bistro 303. // Photo by Lauren Textor Bistro 303 is *chef’s kiss* Even knowing that Bistro 303 is a gay bar, you might be surprised to walk into a restaurant so completely crowded with men. If you’re a young, bisexual woman like me, you might even start asking yourself, “Am I allowed to be here?” The…
But I’m a Comedian // courtesy Catcall Intersectional feminist collective Catcall hosts But I’m a Comedian on July 13 at the Crossroads Hotel with a night of laughter, supporting local vendors, and spicy raffle prizes. The event benefits KC non-profit organization Barrier Babes led by Madison Womack and Katie Harbinson. The two help provide comprehensive sex education and resources throughout the…
Daisy Lee Vintage hosting its “Third Saturday” event with Zest Studio // Courtesy @daisyleevintage Clothing store Daisy Lee Vintage announces a new location opening on Mass St in Lawrence, KS. this August. The shop curates a collection of stylish, handpicked clothing items to encourage sustainable shopping. In order to give the 80s, 70s, and beyond clothing pieces a modern look,…
Two dogs ready and dressed for the Paw-triotic Parade // courtesy Lenexa Public Market Lenexa hosts a series of three patriotic events for Independence Day featuring dressed-up pets, a family race, and an annual hometown parade. Lenexa Public Market hosts the Paw-triotic Pet Parade from 9-12 on July 1. The outdoor, pet-friendly event provides activities for both humans and decked-out…
