Will they—or won’t they? That was the question on everyone’s mind regarding the pending 2021 Plaza Art Fair. Well, it’s official—Kansas City’s premier, three-day celebration of art, food, culture and music, will…
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Sponsored content: Even though it’s been six months since Gail Harleychick rebranded her popular Harley-Davidson dealership as Gail’s PowerSports, she says she hears the same three things. “Some people don’t know we’ve…
Seconds before the world shut down because of Covid last year, Spencer and Sarah Martin started their quirky-fun, camper van rental business, VanLife KC. “So, that was an exciting time to start…
Anyone else longing to throw some clothes in a suitcase, pack some snacks, cue up a favorite playlist, and hit the open road? After more than a year of staying close to…
Let’s dip our toes into summer travel with luxe staycation suites that let us test-drive design. What’s it like to be immersed in contemporary art? Soak in a sculptural egg-shaped tub? Sleep…
Since I moved here roughly a decade ago, I’ve had a recurring appointment on my calendar for the first Friday of every month—simply: First Fridays. Particularly in the spring through autumn months,…
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Like clockwork it happens every time. As I look through photos and videos of May 10, 2020, my emotional cup overflows. My eyes attempt to focus on the brief Mother’s Day video…
Annette Sunshine’s love of fabrics and sewing began at a very young age. “My mother and my great aunt were wonderful seamstresses,” says the fashion designer. “I remember going with my mom…
It’s an opera-worthy plot development: after a turbulent early life in Ohio, a talented young man finds stability with an adoptive family in Liberty, Missouri, discovers a love of singing in the…
July 1st marks seven years since Christian Colón made his MLB debut playing for the Kansas City Royals. Baseball fans will recall that in 2015, Colón drove in the winning run in…
Besides being a local psychotherapist for over three decades, Holly Benson, who has a doctorate degree in education and is a licensed social worker, is also a renowned fiber artist. She says…
Plagued by poltergeists? Super irritated by the supernatural? Who ya’ gonna call? Ghost mommies! Meet Kelly Seibert, Julie Chapman, Liz Beedle and Emily Penke—four local Shawnee Mission East moms who are serious…