Historic Folly Theater Shows Off its $4.2 Million Facelift
The Folly Theater, downtown’s oldest entertainment venue, debuted its fresh face last weekend after a $4.2 million makeover that added a balcony bar and lounge as well as new seats, carpeting and stage curtains.
Historic Folly Theater Debuts $4.2M Overhaul
By Kevin Collison The Folly, downtown’s oldest entertainment venue, debuted its fresh face last weekend after a $4.2 million makeover that added a balcony bar and lounge as well as new seats, carpeting and stage curtains. The major overhaul of the former burlesque palace that dates to 1900 was completed in just over three months,…
Getting Off the Grid, Living as Our ‘Best Selves’
Several Missouri families have created the Bear Creek Community Land Trust, one of hundreds of off-grid communities designed for a more sustainable lifestyle.
Mac Properties Revives Big Armour and Main Project Without Incentives
(Editor’s note: Mac did not seek city incentives, but it did seek incentives from the KC Area Transportation Authority and its request was turned down Feb. 22, 2023) By Kevin Collison Mac Properties has revived its big residential development plan at Main and Armour, and this time won’t seek the incentives that prompted the City…
Tap List | Red Crow Brewing Co. Marks 7 Years in Business
Olathe’s Red Crow Brewing Co. is celebrating its seventh birthday with special events running from Thursday through Sunday.
Mac Properties is Back With New Plan at Main and Armour
Mac Properties has revived its big residential development plan at Main and Armour, and this time it won’t seek tax incentives or set aside affordable housing.
Severe Drought Triggers Assistance in Nearly All of Kansas, Half of Missouri
Almost all of Kansas and nearly half of Missouri are in severe enough drought to activate a federal program meant to help ranchers who have lost grazing acres for their herds, triggering millions of dollars in assistance.
Mending Our Broken Heart: Milwaukee Reclaims its Land–and River
“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…
Nick’s Picks | Midterm Election Season Heats Up This Week
The midterm election campaign ramps up this week as advanced voting begins in Kansas.
Mending Our Broken Heart: Roots of Revival: Safety, Cleanliness, Nature (Part 2)
“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…
Voters Could Open up Missouri’s Marijuana Market. New Entrants Would Face Challenges.
Missouri’s marijuana industry could soon open wide if voters approve a proposed amendment on the November ballot. But new entrants would face challenges.
VanTrust Real Estate Joins Streetcar Land Rush on Main
By Kevin Collison VanTrust Real Estate, a major developer in the metro and nationwide, has joined the land rush along the planned streetcar extension, buying a two-acre property near Linwood and Main. The developer recently purchased the McGilley’s Funeral Home property at 21 W. Linwood, and while VanTrust has no immediate plans, a company representative…
Weekend Possibilities | Cornucopia, Lizzo and Fountain City Comedy Festival
KC’s biggest fall festival, Walktober and a Pup Pregame by City Dogs KC provide the chance to enjoy the outdoors in October before it’s too late.
Zero KC Wants to End Houselessness in Five Years But Will Require More Commitment from Leaders
Kansas City leaders recently announced a five-year plan to end houselessness that they’re calling Zero KC. It faces many challenges in achieving that goal.
Mending Our Broken Heart: Roots of Revival: Safety, Cleanliness, Nature (Part 1)
“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…