A new program at UMKC offers free college classes to high schoolers

Jayla Williams is one of the first students to take college classes for UMKC for free/Courtesy photo

Kansas City public high schoolers are in for a ride—to college, for free. The University of Missouri-Kansas City is implementing an early college program that allows every student attending high school in the Kansas City and North Kansas City districts to take college classes and receive college credit. Students, likely juniors and seniors, can now… Continue reading A new program at UMKC offers free college classes to high schoolers

16 Things to do in KC this weekend, November 24-27

Crown Center Tree lighting. Courtesy image.

Here are sixteen great things to do in Kansas City this weekend, November 24-27, including A Christmas Carol, the Plaza Lighting Ceremony, and a holiday pop-up at Boulevard. Monet & Friends Alive  Starlight Theatre is partnering with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to present Monet and other impressionists’ works in a new way that aims… Continue reading 16 Things to do in KC this weekend, November 24-27

Zero Zero has changed the fresh pasta game in KC

Fresh hand-made cappelletti/Courtesy of Zero Zero

Mitch Fagan is a bit of a purist when it comes to crafting pasta by hand. His traditionalist mentality formed during his many trips to northern Italy where he experienced an awakening on pasta. Inspired by the simple seasonal ingredients and awareness of how pasta shapes can influence their accompanying sauce and even wine pairings,… Continue reading Zero Zero has changed the fresh pasta game in KC