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New Blade & Timber Finds Mark in Power & Light District

By Kevin Collison  Blade & Timber is now open in the Power & Light District and so far, the owners have found their best advertisement has been passersby lured by the noise of axes chopping into wood. “We’re excited to open the doors because of the sound of axe throwing” co-owner Matt Baysinger said. “People…

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Kansas City PBS Earns 11 Regional EMMY® Nominations

Kansas City PBS received 11 nominations for the 2019 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards. The nominations are based on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television. “It’s so gratifying to receive nominations that reflect the diverse content and storytelling across all our services –…

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SpraySeeMO Draws Global, Local Street Artists to Crossroads

The third annual SpraySeeMO Mural Festival is returning to the Crossroads Arts District for a seven-day run beginning Sunday and is drawing street artists from around the world and country to add even more color to the walls of greater downtown. An estimated 40 walls will be the canvases for the event, which also includes…

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One More Cup Closure Leaves Patrons Homeless Away From Home

One More Cup sold its last cup Sept. 1. Here’s where its absence leaves patrons.

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September’s curiousKC Voting Round Focuses On KC’s Urban Planning

Announcing curiousKC’s September voting round, which is on urban planning in the Kansas City metro.

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