Photo Courtesy of Madi and Lisa Dombrowski If the Brady’s, the Partridge’s, and Charlie’s Angels found themselves in need of a jolt of java, they’d no doubt pick Jinkies! Coffee and Hangout in Overland Park. The retro-esque ’70s-inspired coffeehouse—which opened in Jan. 2021—is owned and operated by the mother/daughter duo of Madi and Lisa Dombrowski. “It’s been an incredible journey,”…
Styx. // photo by Allison Scavo Styx Cable Dahmer Arena Saturday, September 21 Having risen to fame in the ’70s, Styx has continued performing their signature ballads and classic hits without skipping a beat. Their ability to create a nostalgic yet fresh experience made Saturday night in Kansas City seem intimate and made just for us. Their setlist featuring classics…
The Current clinched a spot in the 2024 NWSL Playoffs last night with a dominant 3-0 win over the Washington Spirit. Forward Nichelle Prince opened the scoring with her first goal for the club, becoming the 18th different goalscorer for the club this season. Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta doubled the lead, and forward Temwa Chawinga secured the win in the second…
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor reads her book, Just Ask! to a group of children at Kansas City’s Central Library. She was in town to see a staged reading of a musical version of the book that will debut at The Coterie in Jan. // Photo by Beth Lipoff The Coterie’s new world premiere of Just Ask! is still in…
Hank // Photo by Sarah Sipple Meet Hank. Hank is a family name for Eric Flanagan, owner of Crossroads bars King G and Jim’s Alley Bar, and the future Hank’s Garage and Grill in Shawnee. Hank is also the name of a new beer brewed in partnership with Hank’s and Alma Mader Brewing. Hank (the beer) is relaxed but not…
After pharmacist walkouts last year, CVS Pharmacy officials said they added staff to help alleviate customer waits (Scott Canon/The Beacon) A year ago this week, 27 pharmacists walked off their jobs in and around Kansas City to protest understaffing, low technician pay and burdensome workloads at some CVS-owned pharmacies. Their action forced about a dozen Kansas City-area pharmacies and 10…
Slipknot // Photo Courtesy of Jonathan Weiner Since the release of their self-titled debut in 1999, metal band Slipknot has been known as a live act with which to reckon. From their incendiary live sets to their iconic masks, the sprawling band has acquired a legion of fans, affectionately known as “Maggots,” who make the band as much of a…
Photo Courtesy of Kari Heybrock With the 2024 Plaza Art Fair only hours away, glassmaker Kari Heybrock is gearing up for a lucrative—and hectic—few days. She’s one of around 25 metro artists showing off their wares at the prestigious annual event. (You’ll spy her in booth #106.) To hear her tell the tale, it seems her career field was predestined. “I believe…
Tammy Reed, center, is suing the Missouri Department of Corrections for wrongful death of her son, Brandon Pace, at Tipton Correctional Center. In January, she was joined by Tina Burger, left, and her daughter, Bethany Pace, at a memorial service for the 382 Missourians who died in department custody in 2021, 2022 and 2023 (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent). Missouri corrections officers…
Styx (left to right: Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan, Chuck Panozzo, James “JY” Young, Tommy Shaw, Terry Gowan, Will Evankovich). // Photo Courtesy of Jason Powell Formed in Chicago in 1972, classic rock band Styx is a perennial summer staple on the Kansas City concert calendar. Fresh off this summer’s co-headlining tour with fellow rockers Foreigner, the band comes to Cable…
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 (mostly) local. Here is your weekly roundup of the best food and drink offerings around Kansas City. Cheers! Something New Taco Republic: Taco Battle…
Kansas City Royals versus Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Sept. 18. // Photo by Tarik Sykes The Kansas City Royals fall short for a third straight game against the Detroit Tigers, losing 4-2 on Wednesday, Sept. 19. This loss marks a sweep for the hometown team, now putting their wild card position in jeopardy. With just a game and a half…
Photo Courtesy of Monica Brady Kansas City has seen a climb in love for women’s sports over the last few years. After KC Current’s Women’s Cup win, the demand for a women’s sports bar has only grown. Women’s sports bars are specifically designed to cater to fans of women’s sports and aim to provide a space where women’s sports get…
Courtesy of Maria Favela After defeating cancer, Maria Garcia-Favela is ready to prove she’s a survivor once again, but this time, back in the ring. The 30-year-old MMA Bantamweight Champion is headed to Kansas City for the Invicta Fighting Championships on Sept. 20 at Memorial Hall. “I want to prove to myself that I’m able to get back into the…
Photo Courtesy of Shervin Lainez What does it mean to be immune? Internationally acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman explores the contours of immunity on his debut solo album and a performance project and concert series titled “Immunity.” Roman—a world-class cellist and musical prodigy—became the youngest principal player in the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at age 22. He has more than lived up…
Kansas City Royals versus Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, Sept. 18. // Photo by Tarik Sykes The Kansas City Royals fell short to the Detroit Tigers once again on Tuesday, Sept. 18. After losing game one by just a run, the Tigers take game two with a 3-1 victory. The Tigers took an early one-run lead in the first, followed by…
Creative Culture Craft Studio & Milkshake Bar// Photos By Tiffany Watts Milkshakes and crafting at Creative Culture in Westport If you’re a foodie and a lover of DIY projects, let me introduce you to the ultimate combination: massive, over-the-top milkshakes and a crafting experience like no other. Recently my daughter and I visited Creative Culture, a DIY craft studio and…
Haley Mullenix Cage the Elephant with Young the Giant, Bakar, and Willow Avalon Starlight Saturday, September 14 Touring in support of their latest album, Neon Pill, alt-rockers Cage the Elephant hit Starlight on Saturday night. Fellow rockers Young the Giant were there for support, along with indie rockers Bakar and Willow Avalon. Avalon got the usual short end of the…
Beatboxers Waferboi and Shield compete against each other during the solo segment of the 2024 Crossroad Beatbox Battle at recordBar. // Photo by Beth Lipoff If you like to feel a strong beat but might not be into instruments, the Crossroads Beatbox Battle could be your scene. This year’s competition at recordBar drew local competitors in addition to many who…
Darren Lynn Bousman stands in front of EXILED tent. // Photo Courtesy of Darren Lynn Bousman With Halloween season just around the corner, haunted houses and amusement parks are making their way out of the shadows. This fall, screenwriter and director Darren Lynn Bousman has joined forces with the team from EXILED: Trail of Terror to create a new horror…
Sublime with Rome // Photo by Allison Scavo Sublime with Rome KC Live! Saturday, Sept. 14 Earlier this year, Sublime proper reformed, with Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh teaming up with the late Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob on guitar and vocals. Combine Wilson departing Sublime with Rome and frontman Rome Ramirez deciding to focus on his solo career, and Saturday’s…
Burton Cummings // Photo Courtesy of Maureen Lilla Singer Burton Cummings is perhaps best known for his work as the lead singer of classic rock act The Guess Who. During their heyday, the Canadian band’s string of singles included “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” ”Share the Land,” “No Time,” along with plenty more, and continue to find airplay on stations today….
Hank Williams Jr. // photo by Mike Dotson Hank Williams Jr. with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the Wilder Blue T-Mobile Center Saturday, September 14 Hank Williams Jr. brought his All the Good Times farewell tour to the T-Mobile Center on Saturday night, playing every song you’ve ever thrown on the jukebox after one too many beer-and-a-shot nights at…
Kansas City Royals versus Detroit Tigers on Sept. 16. // Photo by Tarik Sykes The Kansas City Royals fail to take game one of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Sept. 16. Despite a grand slam from the city’s second-most beloved sports superstar, Bobby Witt Jr., in the third inning to take a four-run lead, the Tigers…
