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The Weekend Starts Today
It’s Mother’s Day weekend. So, for goodness’ sake, pre-order those flowers, and make those brunch reservations now. Better yet, take mom out to see one of the great cultural events happening around our city. We’ve culled the best for her (and you) below. With May underway, it’s time for a First Friday in the Crossroads.…
Read MoreJazzy B’s To Open Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant in Lee’s Summit
Food truck entrepreneur Brandon Simpson, owner-operator of Jazzy B’s, has plotted a route to open his first full-service restaurant in Lee’s Summit. He plans to open the restaurant in the former location of Pork-N-Pit BBQ (1803 N.E. Colbern Road) by the second week of June, if plans and permits proceed according to schedule. Meanwhile, Simpson…
Read MoreTake 5 For Your Health
In Missouri, 300,000 Patients’ Dental Care Is In Limbo As State Struggles To Fund Coverage Earlier this year, 69-year-old Aneita McCloskey needed her two front teeth filed down and capped. “They were kind of worn down, and they were also getting little tears and cavities,” she recalls. Without dental insurance, McCloskey is on the hook…
Read MoreWhy You Should Care About OriginKC New Works Festival at The KC Rep
All spring, the OriginKC New Works Festival has been helping to build the city’s theater scene with events like Playwright Slams and the Monday Night Playwright Series. This weekend, the festival culminates with the opening of two full-length plays. Yes, two. The Rep is simultaneously staging a pair of dramatic works, presented in a rotating repertory from…
Read MoreThe Weekend Starts Today
This week has already been a wet one. Like “build an ark” wet. The upcoming weekend, unfortunately, might not be much drier. Luckily, most of the best stuff to do around town will be held inside, so water won’t be a problem. Except, that is, for the Brookside Art Annual. You might need rain gear for…
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