“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors
CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. “CoderDojo is a safe place for kids to learn how to code,’’ explains Founding Mentor Jacob Schwartz. “It’s a place where you can come and feel like you’re amongst your own people.”…
Sex and Cancer
Five years ago, Kansas had the dubious honor of being the worst state in the nation when it came to protecting adolescents against a cancer-causing virus. Missouri was not a whole lot better. The measure, released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was the rate at which states were vaccinating kids against…
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…
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 –…
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…
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.
Tap List | Get A Champ Stamp To Kick Off Chiefs Season
Okay, so you don’t have to get an actual “Champ Stamp,” but you can drink one this Saturday at Crane Brewing Co. If you have been living in a hole, let me fill you in. A guy named David Leach from Raytown, Missouri, got a “champ stamp” you know where after losing a bet about…
Kansas City Square Dance Clubs Still Kicking Up Heels
The Schemmers and their 23 companions meet the third Friday in September through May. The Harmony Dancers and the 15 other square dance clubs in the Kansas City metro carry on a long tradition that continues today.
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.
First Friday Reset Planned Following Murder at August Event
By Kevin Collison In the wake of last First Friday’s tragic shooting, organizers want to calm the event closer to its roots as a celebration of the Crossroads art scene, not the loud, crowded street party it’s become in recent years. The Crossroads Community Association announced Friday that next week’s First Friday temporarily will ban…
Disc Golf: Kansas City’s Famed Fringe Sport
The variety of disc golf courses around Kansas City reflects years of the city’s rich history in the sport — and they’re open to anyone.
Howard’s Grocery, Cafe And Catering Serves Mouthwatering Burgers On “The Block”
If you’re looking for a burger in the Crossroads Arts District that will make your taste buds dance, head over to Howard’s Grocery, Cafe and Catering. With organic or grass-fed beef, a potato bun and special burger sauce, this sandwich is about as natural as you can get. To add a splash of flavor to…
School of Economics Opens Downtown Program for City Kids
By Kevin Collison A program that’s been educating tens of thousands of suburban fifth and sixth graders about the business world for 25 years has opened a new downtown space to serve city kids. The School of Economics, a program launched in Blue Springs in 1994, is now open for class in a 4,000 square-foot…
Weekend Possibilities | Irish Fest, Middle Of The Map Film Fest, And Other Labor Day Weekend Options
Labor Day weekend possibilities include a range of multi-day festivals, a tasty Monday brunch option, and an evening with John Mayer.
Irish Fest Plans a ‘Mix Tape’ Finale for This Year’s Annual Weekend Party
By Kevin Collison This year’s 17th annual Irish Fest had a dilemma. For the first time since its soggy inception in 2003 at Berkley Riverfront Park, the festival’s favorite band, The Elders, wouldn’t be performing. “Obviously, The Elders are gone, which means we’re looking for a new tradition,” said Keli O’Neill, whose firm produces the…