Art House Extra | History Never Repeats, But It Rhymes in ‘The 24th’
There are strong Kansas City ties to “The 24th,” a historical drama based on what was called the “largest murder trial in the history of the United States.”
‘That’s Synchronicity!’
A 69-year-old Overland Park resident celebrated his birthday by biking 69 miles to his alma mater, Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
Covid Scuttles Riverfront Mid-Rise Apartment Concept
A big mixed-use project contemplated for the downtown riverfront that would have included two, 10-story apartment buildings has been shelved, at least for now, an apparent victim of the Covid-19 pandemic. An undisclosed local developer had been considering what would have been a project that included apartments, office and retail on a 2.6-acre site near…
Weekend Possibilities | Playing DJ at Border Brewing, Vegan Hot Dogs and Virtual Ethnic Fest
A low-key weekend might be just what the doctor ordered before shutting the door on what may be the strangest summer ever and getting school — in some form — back in session. You can choose from virtual events like the Ethnic Enrichment Festival or a trendy Crossroads pop-up. Of course, live music on a…
Chief Concerns in Kansas City
The Kansas City Chiefs are grappling with a branding issue as social justice advocates criticize the appropriation of Native American culture.
Leather Elevator Lobbies? Luxury Digs Bring New Settlers to Old Westport
By Kevin Collison Westley on Broadway, an upscale apartment development so big it prompted a new master plan, has opened, adding hundreds of residents to the evolving, eclectic and sometimes rowdy blend that is Westport. The 256-unit project on the southeast corner of Westport Road and Broadway quietly began accepting tenants in mid-July and is…
What You Know About Rural America May Be Wrong
Younger Americans are considering rural life as an option, spurring what some observers are calling “brain gain” in seemingly unlikely places.
New Horse Ranch Offers Outdoor Escape During Pandemic
The newly opened Watkins “C” Ranch in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an outdoor escape for folks looking for a break from the pandemic.
Near East Cuisine Meets Westside at Clay & Fire
By Kevin Collison Clay & Fire, the new restaurant specializing in Turkish and other Near East dishes, has one foot on the Westside and the other still in Turkey thanks to hassles related to Covid-19. Chef Brent Gunnels is using FaceTime and WhatsApp to obtain recipes and prepare the menu with his Turkish counterpart, and…
Tap List | Yacht Rock + Beer = A Match Made in Heaven?
A busy week on the Kansas City beer scene culminates with a celebration of yacht rock at Border Brewing Co.
Pandemic Roulette: How Researchers are Weighing Socializing Risks
What do researchers care about during COVID-19? For these two groups it has to do with risk and behaviors.
DGX Opens New Urban Living Store in Crossroads
By Kevin Collison The new DGX store, Dollar General’s urban store concept, opened Friday at 1979 Main in the Crossroads and manager Luci Koan is happy to be part of the downtown revival. “I feel honored and so excited for all the people down here,” she said, “and I think they’ll be excited about what…
curiousKC | What’s the Earliest Known Photo of KC?
curiousKC dug through the archives to find the earlier known photo of KC.
Nick’s Picks | School Reopenings, Political Conventions and KC Budget Cuts
While most of the biggest school districts in our metro won’t be heading back until after Labor Day, in-person classes begin this week for thousands of schoolchildren in Kansas and Missouri. They are predominantly in more rural parts of both states. But it marks our region’s first big test of our ability to safely educate…
Plaza Nordstrom Resumes Work Next Summer, Completion Fall 2022
(Updated Nov. 30: Nordstrom has now pushed back the anticipated opening of its Country Club Plaza store to Fall 2023, according to the company website) By Kevin Collison Construction is expected to resume next summer on the Nordstrom store planned for the Country Club Plaza with an opening anticipated in Fall 2022, a year later…