Art House Extra | In ‘Lotawana,’ Dreams Confront Reality Via NFT
Kansas City independent filmmaker Trevor Hawkins is breaking new ground by selling the new movie “Lotawana” via non-fungible tokens (NFT) on the blockchain.
Sweet Taste of Success for The Golden Scoop
The Golden Scoop, a new nonprofit ice cream and coffee shop in Overland Park, employs “super scooper” with special needs.
Weekend Possibilities | Earth Day Celebrations, Live Events and Return of the Trolley Run
Plant sales, volunteer opportunities and a special sangria provide chances to celebrate Earth Day over the weekend.
Earth Day 2021: A Tree A Day Could Help Keep Climate Change At Bay
The Heartland Tree Alliance is working to expand the tree canopy in Kansas City in hopes of mitigating the effects of an urban heat island.
Grain Belt Transmission Line Forges Ahead Amid Landowner, Lawmaker Pushback
Kansas and Missouri residents could soon reap the benefits of Grain Belt Express, a massive high-powered transmission line delivering renewable energy.
Downtown Apartment Plans Totaling $412M Filed Before New City Incentive Deadline
By Kevin Collison City Hall’s deadline before tighter tax incentive policies took effect prompted a final batch of applications for several downtown apartment proposals totaling 1,200 units, the largest a $254 million development at 15th and Main. The biggest proposal was submitted by an entity called Sky Real Estate LLC. It calls for a 506-unit…
Rural Johnson Countians Pay the Price of Progress at the Edge(rton)
Edgerton, Kansas, is on track to approve Northpoint Development’s proposal to expand Logistics Park Kansas City, despite resistance from nearby rural residents.
Tap List | Happy Anniversary to Servaes Brewing Co.
Tap List notes the second anniversary of Servaes Brewing Co. and this week’s other new beer releases and events in the Kansas City area.
More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College
The pandemic has disrupted the normal pipeline for college admissions. It’s all starting to show up in data that could spell trouble for the future of higher education.
New BLU HWY Restaurant Follows Back Roads and Streetcar Expansion
By Kevin Collison James Taylor’s new restaurant concept, BLU HWY at 51 Main, packs a lot of traveling metaphors from the back roads of America to locating near the last stop of the streetcar expansion at UMKC. “It’s an American culinary road trip based off several concepts I’ve had,” he said. “It’s elevated road trip…
Nick’s Picks | Snow Day, Earth Day and the Rest of the Week’s News
Nick Haines’ weekly news forecast includes a snow day, Earth Day, the Academy Awards and preparations for any protests in the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Art House Extra | Filmmaker Creates an Ode to Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence filmmaker Marc Havener passed the pandemic creating a love letter to his hometown rendered in film and song.
Signing Off: Demolition of Old Radio Station Triggers Nostalgia in Westwood
In Westwood, Kansas, demolition of an old radio station has triggered a wave of nostalgia.
Torn Label Opening ‘Public House,’ Tripling Size, Adding Food
By Kevin Collison Torn Label is joining the recent wave of microbrewery expansions in the East Crossroads with plans to open the Torn Label Public House by the end of this month. The microbrewery at 1708 Campbell that began operation in late 2014 is more than tripling the space of its original tap room and…
Weekend Possibilities | Film Fests, Bloom Fest and Garden Tips
A pair of film festivals, gardening tips and Bloom Fest round out the weekend.