Provocative New Vietnam War Exhibit at WW I Museum Through July
(Editor’s note: The Vietnam War exhibit run at the WWI Museum has been extended to July 26 because of the museum’s temporary closure due to Covid-19 health restrictions) By Kevin Collison An unvarnished account of the Vietnam War, from the Cold War domino theory that hooked the U.S. in the 1950s, to a baby sweater…
Gordon Ramsay Drops a Bomb in Defense of the KC Strip
Gordon Ramsay offered his thoughts on the KC Strip, vegetarian dishes and the role of music in restaurants during his visit to Kansas City.
The Iron District: Building a Community Out of Shipping Containers
The Iron District is a food, retail and entertainment hub built with shipping containers at the corner of 16th and Iron streets in North Kansas City.
New Hyatt House Adding ‘Sexy Pizza’ to Downtown Skyline
By Kevin Collison Construction is expected to begin within a couple weeks on a 13-story Hyatt House hotel at Ninth and Broadway that plans to introduce ‘Sexy Pizza’ to the downtown skyline. “It’s the food that’s sexy,” developer Scott Pedersen explained. “It’s a great concept and a great fit for the hotel.” Pedersen said the…
Weekend Possibilities | Thundergong!, Pig & Swig and the Kansas International Film Fest
Weekend possibilities in Kansas City include Thundergong!, Pig & Swig and the Kansas International Film Fest.
One War Leads to Another
A new exhibit, “The Vietnam War: 1945-1975,” opens at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City on Nov. 8 and runs through next May.
Census Bureau Seeks 3,100 Workers for Kansas City-Area Count in 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire about 3,100 people in the Kansas City area for the 2020 population count.
Finding the Heart of the Kansas City Metro Area
curiousKC goes in search of the population center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Councilwoman Asks City Manager to Explore Local Control of KC Police
(Editor’s note: the Council Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee voted to delay consideration of this resolution until Jan. 8). By Kevin Collison The City Council may take up one of the community’s most contentious and important civic issues soon: whether returning the police department to local control can help reduce the city’s soaring crime…
City School Fair at Downtown Library
The Downtown Central Library at 14 W. 10th St. is hosting the four annual City School Fair this Saturday, a chance for city families to learn about the full range of educational opportunities for their children. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature 62 schools representing all the city’s options:…
Councilwoman Asks City Manager to Explore Local Control of KC Police
Kansas City Councilwoman Melissa Robinson has introduced a resolution asking the city manager to explore local control of the Kansas City Police Department.
Tap List | Just the Cure for Your Halloween Hangover
Give these brews a try as your Halloween hangover cure.
Madison Flitch Brings ‘Tree to Table’ Style to Crossroads
By Kevin Collison John Pryor has returned to his native Kansas City from Boston to contribute to downtown’s revival, crafting and selling unique furniture harvested from local trees in a new shop in the East Crossroads. “It’s a tree to table model,” he said, riffing off the ‘farm to table’ restaurant trend. “We work with tree…
Lawrence Artist Celebrates People of Color
Lawrence artist Blanca Herrada celebrates family and friends, but the real goal is featuring people of color in her works.
Personal Reflection | The Year My Hero Died Cast a Light on Mental Health
A grandfather’s death inspires a granddaughter to reflect on his influence, and seek help to deal with her loss.