Flowers, Art and a Tallgrass Prairie? A local artist is mixing his various passions in an effort to preserve nature

Photography by Gio McGlothan.

Artist Matthew Dehaemers’ longtime vision to merge a family-owned natural tallgrass prairie, the world of cut flowers and contemporary art is coming to fruition. “It’s a perfect match,” says the artist, who is no stranger to merging disparate worlds through his large public art pieces, such as his galvanized steel Seven Sentinels art piece at… Continue reading Flowers, Art and a Tallgrass Prairie? A local artist is mixing his various passions in an effort to preserve nature

Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, September 12-15

Photo by Brian Paulette

Here are twelve things to do in KC this weekend, September 12-15, including: GloWild at the zoo, Dial M for Murder and Merrily We Roll Along.

This St. Louis Music Festival Is Worth The Drive

Photography by Tyler Small.

Music at the Intersection has become a staple of the Midwest festival scene. Now in its fifth year, the two-day mid-September festival in St. Louis offers something for everyone, drawing in listeners of all ages and backgrounds. I watched last year’s headliner, Herbie Hancock, in awe. Now, later this month, festivalgoers are looking to Chaka… Continue reading This St. Louis Music Festival Is Worth The Drive

Creepy Tiki

Photography by Zach Bauman.

“I don’t think tiki has to be purely Hawaiian or Polynesian,” says Roxie Danner, co-owner of Strawberry Hill’s new cocktail lounge The Blue Palm. The Blue Palm (204 Orchard St., KCK) has all the elements of a quintessential tiki lounge: nautical decor, cocktails swimming with rum and lighting so dim you’re sure to lose track… Continue reading Creepy Tiki