Late Summer Opening Anticipated for Strang Food Hall at Plaza
By Kevin Collison The new Strang Chef Collective food hall planned for the Cascade Hotel being just north of the Country Club Plaza is considered by its operator a “bullish” vote of confidence in the venerable shopping district. “We’ve always targeted the Plaza as an opportunity to bring our chef-driven concept,” said Shawn Craft, CEO…
Nick’s Picks | March Madness Comes to KC
March Madness swings through Kansas City this week for Sweet 16 and Elite Eight men’s basketball tournament games at T- Mobile Center.
Latin Grammy-Nominated Artist Hosting Event for Women’s History Month: ‘You’re Not Alone’
Grammy-nominated artist, Mireya Ramos, launched an inaugural Women’s History month event, “Ladies Rock.” It’s interactive and meant to empower women to create.
An Affordable, Nurturing Haven for Artists in West Bottoms
Holsum Gallery has joined the ranks of art studios that have sprouted in the West Bottoms, offering a creative home for 45 artists.
KC Southern Buying Property for Likely Headquarters Expansion
By Kevin Collison Kansas City Southern is partnering with Americo to redevelop city-owned property at 12th and Broadway for what likely will be a mixed-use project that includes an expanded headquarters for the firm which is being acquired by Canadian Pacific. City Manager Brian Platt has submitted a development agreement to the City Council in…
One Percent For Art in KC
The new Kansas City International Airport terminal houses the largest collection of public art in the history of the city’s One Percent for Art program.
KC Southern Plans Likely Headquarters Expansion Downtown
Kansas City Southern is partnering with Americo to redevelop city-owned property at 12th and Broadway for an expanded headquarters of the railroad company.
Chef Brings 40-Years of Restaurant Seasoning to Union On The Hill
By Kevin Collison George Atsangbe has been corporate chef at some of the better known names in the local restaurant world including Houlihan’s and Bread and Butter Concepts for 40 years. So the native of Nigeria knew exactly what he wanted to do when he opened his own place, the Union on the Hill, at…
Weekend Possibilities | St. Patrick’s Day, Planet Comicon and it’s ‘Always Sunny’
There’s a little something for everyone this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Just be sure to dig up that green T-shirt in time for Friday’s hooley.
Balancing KC’s Needs for Public Art, Smooth Streets
The new Kansas City International Airport terminal houses the largest One Percent for Art program in the city’s history. Here’s a look at the public art, the artists and their impact.