MJ Lenderman & the Wind. // photo by Kate Cummings Run it back, MJ. Returning to the area in short time after a sold-out March date in Lawrence, alt-country rockers MJ Lenderman & The Wind celebrated an exceptional year with an effortlessly cool, no-nonsense victory lap in front of a packed crowd Monday, June 16, at The Truman. MJ Lenderman…
Max Vansluys, President of Dialed In Gummies. Photo Courtesy of Dialed In Gummies With the cannabis industry growing and expanding across the country, brands work to bring new products to the market while keeping the customer experience at the forefront. Dialed In Gummies—a Colorado-based company under Sun Theory—lies at the heart of innovation in Missouri’s gummy edible scene. Dialed In…
Cafe Trio // Photo by Tiffany Watts A great happy hour, in my book, boils down to three things: Tasty food, stiff drinks, and a tab that won’t rattle you. Throw in a group of your favorite people catching up, and suddenly you’re looking at a picture-perfect evening. That’s where Café Trio enters the chat. Tucked away on Main Street…
Tacos and Tequila Festival 2025. // Photo by Tarik Sykes Tacos and Tequila Festival took place this past Saturday, June 21 at Legends Field. The day was filled with good food, heavy pours, entertainment, and plenty of good vibes. Our photographer Tarik Sykes attended the event and captured the fun: Categories: Culture Tags: Legends Field, photo gallery, photos, tacos and…
Kansas City Current versus Angel City FC on June 20, 2025. // Photo by Tarik Sykes On Friday, June 20, The KC Current topped Angel City FC at CPKC Stadium 1-0. The match started off slow, which was a completely different vibe compared to the Current’s last match, which they won 4-2. The lone goal came from Beatriz Zaneratto João…
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley speaks to reporters at the governor’s ham breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug. 15, 2024 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is presenting himself as the rare Republican willing to fight for low-income Americans who will lose their health care or food assistance if his party makes massive cuts to Medicaid…
Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in Joseph Kosinski’s F1: The Movie If there’s one thing that I can confidently say about myself, it’s that I don’t know squat about Formula 1, or any motorsports for that matter. I’d go as far to say that my “knowledge” of racing is confined to a lone episode of South Park where Cartman finds…
In 2002, 28 Days Later hit cinemas and was, arguably, the most influential film a young Brock Wilbur would ever see. It wasn’t just something I liked or loved; it was a cornerstone of my personality. It made me change colleges that I had planned on attending, so that I could move from finance to film school. It made me…
An artist’s rendering of the Barney Allis Plaza shows a rally during the 2026 Kansas City World Cup. The city is still trying to get the plaza open before the event, but it may not be complete in time. // Courtesy Photo The clock is ticking. In less than a year, hundreds of thousands of tourists are expected to descend…
KC Sipps logo by Theodore Rosen Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers! Something New News Bites: The…
Low Forest. // image courtesy the artist Ever since we saw Kansas City space-rock act Low Forest play their second-ever show opening for Pallbearer a couple years back, we’ve been fans of their big, riffy sonic explorations. Right out of the gate, the band didn’t go with the usual set of single releases before dropping an EP, but instead put…
Tripping Daisy. // image courtesy the artist On June 20, 1995, weird Texas rockers Tripping Daisy released I Am an Elastic Firecracker, spawning the alt-rock radio hit, “I Got A Girl,” which was seemingly inescapable for those around here listening to Lawrence’s 105.9 The Lazer. The group was a regular presence in the area before and after, all the way…
Photo Courtesy of Holladay Distillery Since 2016, Kyle Merklein has been the quiet force behind the barrels at Holladay Distillery. Born and raised in Kansas, Kyle brings a steady hand to his role as master distiller, with degrees in biological and agricultural engineering from Kansas State University and a deep-rooted passion for the science of fermentation. According to him, bourbon…
Courtney Leader, who spoke at a Capitol press conference on Monday, worries that her daughter’s Medicaid coverage would be at risk under proposed federal cuts (Clara Bates/Missouri Independent). Missouri has among the highest rates of antipsychotic drug use in nursing home residents, contributing to the state’s health care system ranking near the bottom nationally in a report released Wednesday. The…
Traffic was briefly stopped by the Clinton Police Department to allow protestors to safely cross the street on their way back to their meeting spot or respective vehicles. The greatest of these is love. That’s the sign that caught my eye when I pulled my Jeep up to the group that had formed in front of the Clinton city hall…
Courtesy Central Area Betterment Association Looking for a way to stretch your legs and enjoy the evolution of Mexican cuisine in KCK? Venture to Bethany Park Saturday for the “Flavors of Central Tour” and quench both thirsts. Between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on June 21, the self-guided tour kicks off at the La Placita at Bethany Park. A passport…
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City // Photo by Sarah Sipple Kansas City, Kansas, just got a little more relaxed. At least, that’s the vibe that the new Margaritaville Hotel wants to provide tourists and locals alike. “Something that a lot of people do not know, particularly given a lot of the comments about ‘Wow, a Margaritaville in the wheat fields of…
Anberlin’s Deon Rexroat. // photo credit Jacob Moniz “After 12 years of essentially non-stop professional playing, I think I lost my desire to grow as a musician a little bit. I learned a lot by , but it also kind of got me back to my basics of why I loved playing music in the first place.” Anberlin’s dissolution and…
Tech N9ne. // photo by Eli Ralls Boulevardia Crown Center Saturday, June 14 For the tenth incarnation of Boulevard Brewing’s annual celebration of music and beer, the festival dropped down to one day, rather than its usual Friday and Saturday configuration, and brought together an all-killer, no-filler collection of local artists to play throughout the day and into the night….
Goat & Rabbit // Photo by Tiffany Watts Some bars celebrate Pride with a rainbow flag in the window. Goat & Rabbit decided to put the rainbow in your glass. This West 39th St gem is known for slinging handcrafted cocktails, cold local beers, and consistently good vibes—but this Pride Month, they’ve truly outdone themselves. To celebrate and support the…
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Edmondson Let’s all raise a glass to Jeff Edmondson—the managing owner of two of Kansas City’s favorite LGBTQ+-owned hotspots, Hamburger Mary’s Kansas City and Woody’s KC. If you’re not reading this article without a cocktail or mocktail in your hand, Edmondson says he can remedy that… stat! Prior to being the hardest working man in hospitality,…
From right, Leavenworth Mayor Holly Pittman waits with Nancy Bauder, mayor pro-tem, and Scott Peterson, city manager, for a court hearing regarding CoreCivic’s private prison. Pittman is being targeted in political action committee social media ads. (Morgan Chilson/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — A political action committee targeted Leavenworth’s mayor on social media in May for her “liberal agenda,” accusing her of…
The Scriveners. // photo by Nick Spacek The Scriveners with Party Helmet and Vicar Amelia Gaslight Gardens Saturday, June 14 It was muggy and still, and the Gaslight patio was still dummy-packed Saturday night for a diverse three-band bill. Cheap (good) beers and just enough fans to keep the air from turning into a haze of nicotine and THC kept…
Oddly Correct Coffee // Photo by Sarah Sipple There’s nothing odd about wanting to spend a morning on a patio, soaking up the sun, sipping on an iced latte. Oddly Correct is a Kansas City coffee roasting company with a tasting room at 42nd and Troost. On each of my weekend visits, the shop boasts a line reaching or surpassing…
