Photo Courtesy of Friends of the Kaw From fishing for trash to legislative advocacy, Friends of the Kaw (FOK) is looking out for the health of the Kansas River. It all started more than 30 years ago when some Lawrence residents got notified of a proposed dredging plan for a nearby part of the river. They responded by gathering such…
Photo by Shea McGraw West Bottoms Beer Fest returns this weekend with a variety of brews, including some Pitch fan-favorites. The afternoon event features over 100 craft beers, seltzers, kombuchas, and ciders from the top local and national breweries. The festivities occur on Saturday, September 6, with games, music, and food from local vendors. Participant Cervecieria Oro is one of…
Photo Courtesy of Sunni Wooten Retail workers are the face of any industry. When individuals make their purchases at their respective counters, it is the interaction with the clerk that leaves a lasting impression. This is what makes good customer service so valuable for a company; In order to grow and maintain success, customers must feel welcome first and foremost….
Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Now’s your chance to find out—while supporting Kansas City teachers—at the Fall Fundraiser for ScrapsKC. Founded in 2016, ScrapsKC is a nonprofit dedicated to helping teachers and protecting the environment by recycling gently used materials for classroom use. In just nine years, the organization has touched the lives of thousands of educators, provided…
Orleans. // photo by Ash Newell Photography Formed in Woodstock, NY in 1972 by John Hall and the late Larry Hoppen, rock band Orleans released their first album, the self-titled Orleans, in 1973, and has been bringing their music to the masses ever since. While best known for their smash 1976 hit, “Still the One,” off 1976’s Waking and Dreaming,…
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters in his Capitol office on May 16 (Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent) The son of a Republican lawmaker is suing Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe alleging his First Amendment rights were violated when Kehoe preemptively declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in anticipation of what turned out to…
HiTides Coffee // Photo By Tiffany Watts The fall feeling has hit Kansas City. The mornings have a little bite in the air, leaves are starting to crunch underfoot, and sweater weather is creeping in. Naturally, my order at HiTides Coffee had to match the season. I went with a hot chocolate—sugar-free, made with oat milk—and it hit just right….
Photo Courtesy of Shelia Johnson If you ask Shelia Johnson, food isn’t just something you eat; it’s a love language. This Kansas City native is the spirited host and mastermind behind Gangsta Goodies Kitchen, where sizzling skillets meet real talk, and every dish is served with a side of connection. With a résumé as flavorful as her recipes—think project manager, director of…
The Unicorn Theatre will open its highly anticipated production of Designing Women on September 6, offering audiences a fresh and relevant interpretation of the beloved 1980s sitcom. This reimagined version, penned and updated by the show’s original creator, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, brings the iconic characters and their witty banter into the tumultuous landscape of 2020, promising both nostalgic charm and contemporary…
Gregory Alan Isakov. // photo by Zoe Strohm Gregory Alan Isakov with Ocie Elliott The Midland Thursday, August 28 Just a little over a month after opening for Mumford & Sons at Azura, singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov brought his beautifully sad songs to the Midland for a headlining set. He brought Canadian folk music duo Ocie Elliott along as openers,…
Sage Monet of Good Spirits Club // Photo by Shea McGraw If you’ve paid attention to the restaurant scene in Prairie Village over recent years, you’ve probably heard some buzz about Scratch Gourmet Kitchen. What started out as an event catering business—an area it’s still doing quite well in—has evolved into a combination full-scale restaurant, cocktail bar, and catering company,…
Dubai Style Chocolates at Russell Stover // Photo by Sarah Sipple From Dubai to Iola, KS… a relatively new chocolate bar that has been trending worldwide gave Russell Stover the inspiration for its latest release. Dubai Style Chocolate is available now at Russell Stover retail locations. The original confection began when chocolatier Sarah Hamouda attempted a sweet and salty combo…
Bill Wood. // image courtesy the author British writer Bill Wood’s debut novel, Let’s Split Up, in which “The quiet community of Sanera, California is shattered when the high school’s ‘it couple’ is found brutally murdered in a secluded mansion, formerly owned by the town’s money-hungry pariah” and “An unlikely group of friends team up to dig deeper into the…
Photo by Tarik Sykes Tarik Skubal pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, the Tigers scored four times off Michael Wacha in the fifth inning, and Detroit went on to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game set. Our photographer Tarik Sykes was there to capture the whole thing. Categories: Sports Tags: Detroit…
A sea of green enveloped Crown Center August 29-31 for this year’s Kansas City Irish Festival. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the festival and it was bigger and better than ever before. When it began in 2002, the festival was a modest event in the River Market, with artists performing at Hotel Phillips. Today, it has grown into…
