Flying Horse Taproom Opens Wednesday
Trey Sabates has had a front seat to the explosion of the craft beer scene in Kansas City. And when the Flying Horse Taproom (600 E. 63rd St., #100) opens this Wednesday, he’s hoping to fill a few seats of his own. “We’re trying to keep it local. There’s just so much good stuff in…
How Should Police Officers Combat Stress?
Clinical psychotherapist Pat Hinkle was a police officer for 30 years before starting his counseling practice to help other officers work through stress and trauma. During his time as an officer, Hinkle recognized that there was a disconnect between police departments’ understanding of mental health and counselors’ understanding of officers’ experience of stress. “I had…
Why Eclipses Have Always Fascinated Us
Nearly a year after the eclipse drew our eyes to the sky for minutes of totality, we look at the fascination of eclipses throughout history. As our public media friends at Oregon Public Broadcasting prepare for an eclipse on Aug. 21, take a look at their video that helps explain the link between mythology, the world’s first…
The Art of (Beer Labels)
Our photography series, “The Art of (KC),” brings you beautiful, thought-provoking and compelling images of what makes our city tick — or in this case, drink beer. This week, we’re taking a look at the often overlooked art of beer labels. Those thoughtfully designed stickers and cans are part of what makes Kansas City such a beer-friendly place to…
Flashcube Building Apartment Project Expects to Start Early 2019
By Kevin Collison The planned redevelopment of the historic “Flashcube” building into apartments has hit a “profound” budget jump due to price increases for construction materials and labor, raising the cost by 38 percent to $69 million. In response, a request by the developer, Worcester Investments, to have its “prevailing wage” labor goal set at…
Recipe | Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake
The appeal of ice cream cake is obvious: These two beloved desserts belong together, and a cold, creamy slice of ice cream cake is far more satisfying than a scoop of ice cream haphazardly dolloped onto a slice of cake. We wanted to develop a basic ice cream cake that would be a hit at…
Reimagining the School of the Future at Maker Faire KC
Organizers call Maker Faire the Greatest Show (And Tell) on Earth, and Kansas City held its eighth annual version of the international event at Union Station in June. The two-day faire drew crowds to celebrate all things creative — from science to art and anything in between. As part of our Take Note education project, and in conjunction with…
Ethnic Enrichment Fest & Other Weekend Possibilities
See the world without leaving Swope Park (4600 E. 63rd St.). The Ethnic Enrichment Festival is from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. There are traditional dance performances, crafts for purchase, and cuisine from across the globe — think crepes to ceviche. Admission…
Visit KC Chooses New Leader at Pivotal Time for Downtown Convention Industry
With Kansas City’s convention infrastructure poised to be its most competitive since the 1976 Republican National Convention, Visit KC has picked a top hospitality executive from Pittsburgh to help the city cash in on its investment. Jason Fulvi is the new president and CEO of Visit KC, the metro’s primary convention and tourism marketing organization,…
Our Daily Nada Brings Literature & Libations To The River Market
When Andrea Baca and Amy Covitz first met, they were co-workers at a local law firm. During their lunch breaks, they bonded over their shared love of books, music and movies. Eventually Covitz confessed her dream of opening a bookstore. After a few years of daydreaming, the duo finally ordered books and crafted a cocktail list. Baca…
Benchmarking Success
Creating an Austin, Texas-type buzz in the Kansas City area means establishing the 21st century workforce that can succeed in the 21st century workplace, said Sheri Gonzales Warren, an economic development official with the Mid-America Regional Council. “If we do a good job of this,” Gonzales Warren said, “ this would be one of those…
Crossroads Hotel Opening in October, 131-Room Historic Renovation Project
The Crossroads Hotel is opening this October at 21st and Central streets, reviving the historic Pabst Brewing and Pendergast buildings as a 131-room boutique hotel and rooftop bar. In a press release, Chicago-based Aparium Hotel Group said the hotel, which will feature three restaurants and bars including the rooftop, is accepting reservations for stays beginning…
Tap List | Transparent Brewing Co. Coming to Grandview
Nolan Brown can see the future home of Transparent Brewing Co. He can literally see it across White Avenue from his job at Gayle’s Harley Davidson in Grandview, Missouri. Brown and his mother, Michelle Brown, have been working for the past three years to bring Transparent Brewing Co. and The Chive, Simply Good Café &…
Downtown is Center for 816 Day Celebration This Thursday
By Kim Mueller Downtown neighbors will celebrate all things Kansas City on Thursday during the second annual 816Day event inspired by the city’s area code. “It’s a great time to show some love for Kansas City with an emphasis on downtown,” said Jared Campbell, president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Celebrating a city’s area code…
Betty Rae’s Begins Scooping Ice Cream Late August in River Market
By Kevin Collison The missing ingredient on the Delaware Street food scene menu, a great place for dessert, will be filled the last week of August with the opening of Betty Rae’s Ice Cream at 412 Delaware. Betty Rae’s Founder David Friesen is delighted to open a second helping of the famed Waldo ice cream…