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Nelson-Atkins and Negro League Museums Get Brews of Their Own
Downtown brewers have rolled out a couple of special edition beers to help raise money for two major cultural institutions, the Negro League Baseball Museum and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. City Barrel Brewing in the East Crossroads has released a pale ale called Creative Juice in partnership with the Nelson-Atkins. The beer will be…
These Brothers Brought Artisan Mexican Designs to the Streets of KC; Now Pancho’s Blanket Opens Crossroads Shop
Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by Startland News, an online news source helping readers discover a new Kansas City shaped by entrepreneurs, startups, creatives, makers and risk-takers. Click here to read the latest stories from Startland News. Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | Startland News A handmade Mexican garment company led by brothers Jonathan…
Historic Folly Theater Debuts $4.2M Overhaul
By Kevin Collison The Folly, downtown’s oldest entertainment venue, debuted its fresh face last weekend after a $4.2 million makeover that added a balcony bar and lounge as well as new seats, carpeting and stage curtains. The major overhaul of the former burlesque palace that dates to 1900 was completed in just over three months,…
Mac Properties Revives Big Armour and Main Project Without Incentives
(Editor’s note: Mac did not seek city incentives, but it did seek incentives from the KC Area Transportation Authority and its request was turned down Feb. 22, 2023) By Kevin Collison Mac Properties has revived its big residential development plan at Main and Armour, and this time won’t seek the incentives that prompted the City…
Mending Our Broken Heart: Milwaukee Reclaims its Land–and River
“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…