May 2 Interpol Studiously aloof New York aughts-rock band Interpol has always taken itself more seriously than most of its peers. The group’s latest album, Marauder, is upbeat as brooding singer Paul Banks taps into his “unmitigated id.” Versatile opener Foals’ catalogue spans hard rock to dance music. Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, 1228… Continue reading May 2019 Events in Kansas City
Back in December, I drove up to Denver for the weekend. It was pretty much the perfect trip — skiing at Arapahoe Basin, hanging with one of my oldest friends, drinking IPAs at Comrade Brewing and watching my beloved Cleveland Browns win a squeaker against the hated Denver Broncos. But even after a great weekend… Continue reading The Flint Hills are a natural wonder worth experiencing
You’ll never get bored in Kansas City — with so much to do here, you’d be forgiven for wondering why anyone would ever need to leave. But sometimes we love Kansas City even a little more after a weekend on the road. From the epic vistas of the tallgrass prairie to the preternatural draw of… Continue reading 5 great weekend getaways a short distance from Kansas City
I had just finished soaking up the last bit of syrup with my French toast when the waitress at the diner inquired about my plans for the weekend. I took the opportunity to ask for her advice. “The antique store is having a tea,” she said. That wasn’t the only thing going on in the… Continue reading Sublime calm on the open range in the Flint Hills of Kansas
