In 1998, I was a young, wide-eyed innocent taking my taste of the big New York City apple. I had a super crush on a long, dark ponytail wearing Calabrian. His super…
Arts
Sponsored content: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is one of only a handful of museums in the Midwest which features a gourmet restaurant tucked away inside its walls. So when Café Sebastienne’s…
Puzzle Me This It’s January. It’s cold. And we’re still recovering from the season of too-much everything. It’s time to slow down, sip some hot chocolate, and get lost in the intricacies…
Music
This week’s list of recommendations includes a two-night stand by country music royalty, a Christian-rock festival, a two-day David Bowie tribute, and a homecoming for Kansas City’s king of independent hip-hop. Jan.…
This week’s list of recommendations includes a wife-husband soul/blues duo, a prog-bluegrass ensemble from the outskirts of the Ozarks, and a few bands loaded with jazz, soul, R&B, and heavy grooves. Jan.…
This week’s list of recommendations includes three shows featuring bands led by, and including, some of Kansas City’s best women performers. Jan. 10 at Knuckleheads Saloon: The Waydown Wanderers This ensemble from…
Theater
Preview nights are a gamble. Actors flub their lines or forget their blocking. A myriad of potential malfunctions can manifest out of nowhere, from wardrobe to set pieces to a mistimed sound…
Puzzle Me This It’s January. It’s cold. And we’re still recovering from the season of too-much everything. It’s time to slow down, sip some hot chocolate, and get lost in the intricacies…
“Poem is my thank you for music.” For Colored Girls … is a sexy, sad, and insightful show that’s more than the Lady in Red—an important character in the show’s narrative. Now…
Nightlife
Sponsored post: Given that Kansas City is famous for its sultry-smooth jazz vibe, it’s no wonder that the Raphael Hotel’s Chaz on the Plaza remains a venerable stomping ground for talented performers.…
Given the onslaught of holidays guests (and tourists) to see the 2019 Plaza Lights, the fine folks at Country Club Plaza have conveniently scoped out their Top 6 Spots for the perfect…
Chef Anita Moore is no stranger to a service-centered heart. Her first prep kitchen was her grandmother’s loving home where she helped chop, mince, bake, sauté, and serve. It is no wonder…