By Jeremey Theron Kirby On a night when the Chiefs benched players on both sides of the ball, and Patrick Mahomes continued to run for his life, the team moved to 11-1 on the season and 9-0 in one score games. The Chiefs impressive record belies an irrefutable fact, they are not playing good football… Continue reading Chiefs Win: But is it good football?
Here are twelve things to do in KC this Thanksgiving weekend, November 27–December 1, including Katy Guillen and The Drive, Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Crown Center and A Christmas Carol.
Owners of KC Daiquiri Shop in the Power & Light District (1116 Grand St.) took to Instagram yesterday, announcing they will shutter the bar’s doors on Dec. 1. The post cites “slow economy, challenges with local and state government, and ongoing legal battles with neighboring businesses,” as the reasons for closing. Followers took to the… Continue reading Beloved KC Daiquiri Shop Announces Closure
After “evaluating the current market conditions and customer demand,” downtown Kansas City’s Strang Chef Collective at Lightwell has decided to close. The location (1100 Main St.) has two chef-driven concepts – Anousone (Southeast Asian cuisine) and Panacea (a New American Bistro), as well as Strang Bar. Tuesday, Nov. 26, will be their last day of… Continue reading KC’s Strang Chef Collective Is Closing
During our talk about her cookie business, Kayla Moser and I are almost completely derailed by our love of public libraries. “I could talk about libraries for as long as anyone would listen,” Moser says. Libraries are easy to praise for their books, programming and resources, but for Moser, the reasons are different. “I bake… Continue reading Kayla Moser’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to baking and selling cookies out of the public library
Here are eleven things to do in KC this weekend, November 21-24, including: Festival of Lights, Yeehaw! Benefit Show and A Christmas Carol.
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is building a new “spot” for giraffes expected to open in May 2026. The new giraffe habitat or complex will bring upgrades including year-round indoor viewing of the giraffes, a giraffe feeding experience, and updated amenities in the 30-year-old Africa section of the Zoo. The project, designed by TESSERE… Continue reading KC Zoo plans to build a new giraffe habitat
The weather is cooling down and the holidays are approaching, which means more time inside and lots of gift-giving. Kill two birds with one stone with these sustainably USA-made (and supercute) puzzles from Kansas City Puzzle Company. Husband and wife duo Tim and Stefanie Ekeren founded the Kansas City Puzzle Company as a fun side… Continue reading It’s Puzzling
Mike Meyer’s life has always been grounded in music. After school, the bus would drop Mike and his two siblings off in front of his family’s downtown Blue Springs music shop, and the Meyer clan would hang out, helping with customers and doing homework, before heading home for the evening. Mike’s parents, Ted and Betty… Continue reading Mike Meyer of KC’s Meyer Music talks about his family’s music enterprise and giving back
Artist Willie Cole has been captivated by the sounds of bebop saxophonist and Kansas City icon Charlie “Bird” Parker since he was a child. “My grandmother was a jazz fan, so before rock ‘n’ roll took over my life, I was a little kid listening to jazz,” Cole says. Cole is the artist behind “Ornithology,”… Continue reading The artist behind KCI’s “Ornithology” installation, now sells sculpture miniatures
“Kansas City’s living room” is getting a $10 million facelift. The Cordish Companies, developers of the Kansas City Power and Light District, recently unveiled new plans for the entertainment area The multi-venue reinvestment project includes a new restaurant, along with giving two others a refresh. But the emphasis will be on upgrades to the Kansas… Continue reading KC’s Power and Light is getting a new restaurant and a refresh
With wedding season approaching, many female guests find themselves asking: What should I wear to a wedding? Whether it’s a royal celebration, a friend’s big day, or a family affair, choosing the right outfit can feel overwhelming. Weddings are unique events, and there’s no one-size-fits-all attire. To help, we’ve compiled practical tips and ideas to… Continue reading Tips and Ideas: What to Wear to a Wedding as a Guest Female
Only legal for a few short years, Missouri’s marijuana business is already booming. Since the first licensed cannabis sale in 2023, sales have soared, and it’s not uncommon to see dispensaries dotting strip malls around the metro. $24,000 The amount of legal marijuana sales that constitues a “good day” for many local cannabis shops, according… Continue reading MO Cannabis Sales Are Booming: Here are 8 surprising marijuana stats
Here are twelve things to do this weekend in KC, including: Little Big Town, The Barber of Seville and Billie Eilish.
Kelly Magee, owner of Q39 barbecue restaurants, was named the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association 2024 Restaurateur of the Year. The association surprised Magee with the award at a private event Tuesday at Q39’s original Midtown location (1000 W. 39th St.). Employees, friends, family, area restaurateurs and others attended the event. Past winners of the… Continue reading Q39’s Kelly Magee is KC’s 2024 Restaurateur of the Year
QUIET POV Some of the most powerful people around are those you haven’t heard much about, but they’re often the people who keep things moving and growing—and as a result, are shaping Kansas City. Here are 10 people of note who are exerting a quiet kind of power. By Ian Ritter, David Hodes, Hampton Stevens… Continue reading 10 KANSAS CITY POWER PLAYERS YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF (YET)
Barbecue lovers, get ready for an experience that’s as educational as it is mouth-watering. In the spring of 2025, Crown Center in Kansas City will become home to the world’s first Museum of BBQ. This unique destination promises to be a feast for the senses, offering an immersive journey through the history, flavors and techniques… Continue reading The world’s first BBQ museum is set to ignite in 2025
A new De Soto storefront was a great excuse for a visit to Burnt End BBQ, an upscale barbecue restaurant with a full bar by the people behind the celebrated YaYa’s Euro Bistro. “Upscale” barbecue? In terms of ambiance, think Q39 or Jack Stack, not Arthur Bryant’s. The De Soto restaurant (34071 Commerce Drive, De… Continue reading Burnt Ends Meet High-end
Men aren’t the only nasty villains. A lot of novelists and screenwriters let you think they are, but not Kansas City native Gillian Flynn. She writes about women who are cruel, mean or—at their best—a mess. Never has the fairer half of the population felt so seen. This month, Nov. 21, Flynn comes to Kansas… Continue reading KC native and Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn comes home to talk about her efforts to publish marginalized writers
There’s nothing like the feeling of a good sweat during an intense workout, but for Kansas City Chiefs players, surprisingly, it’s after practice when the heat really gets turned up. It’s been said that Chiefs players are indulging in infrared sauna treatments, a whole-body experience and “longevity treatment.” The good news is you don’t have… Continue reading A Cool Trend Is Heating Up the Chiefs: It’s the Infrared sauna
Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, November 7-10, including: Vitamin String Quartet, Snow Queen and Nutcracker.
If you count the thunderstorms, floods and heat domes that hit Kansas City, there’s not much solace from volatile weather here. That’s why an intricate web of limestone caves carved in the bluffs throughout the metro have become an intrinsic part of the economic landscape. The caves offer a safe haven for hundreds of commercial… Continue reading The metro’s limestone caves house much of the area’s emergency equipment and other critical needs
The Nelson-Atkins Museum is teaming up with KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter to create a free gallery tour for people who are struggling with memory loss. Aptly called Minds in Motion Tour: My Favorite Things, this event’s aim is to keep tour attendees’ minds moving right along with… Continue reading The best things to do in KC this month: November 2024
Yes, it’s true. Despite being landlocked here in KC, there are some very good oysters to be had. Here are our top picks. → Living far from an ocean can steer some restaurantgoers away from eating raw seafood—for good reason. We’ve all heard those horror stories of gas station sushi and smelly fish. So having… Continue reading Five Fabulous Places for Oysters on the Half Shell
Civil disobedience recently paid off for the founders of Save Our Chiefs, a group of superfans who had several standoffs with the team’s front office culminating in 2012’s infamous Arrowhead Blackout. What’s the Arrowhead Blackout? It’s when Chiefs fans wore Raiders-associated colors to the stadium in protest of a multi-year long losing funk. Five core… Continue reading Anonymous donor gives Super Bowl rings to ‘Save Our Chiefs’
Exploring the beauty of Vanuatu or enhancing global mobility through a Vanuatu passport can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The Vanuatu Passport offers a unique opportunity for increased travel freedom and access to new markets. This island nation in the South Pacific is not just famous for its stunning landscapes but also… Continue reading Vanuatu Passport Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know
A note scrawled in red marker on the glass door of her stall sums up her personality: “I’m such a good girl.” Hocus Pocus, a tan and white mixed-breed has been at KC Pet Project for a couple of weeks. Recent arrivals have Halloween-theme names such as Abracadabra, Beetlejuice, Freddy Krueger, Omen and Phantom. Hocus… Continue reading Looking for a home
When Jorge Rivera first opened his cloud kitchen, Primos, he sourced ingredients from his grandmother in Puerto Rico. Rivera, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico until he was 10, moved first to Florida and later to Leavenworth, Kansas, where he served as a military police officer. “One of the first things I did… Continue reading Bori-bliss right here in KC
Streetcar Grille & Tavern moves north The popular Crossroads sports bar Streetcar Grille and Tavern is expanding into the Northland. The new restaurant opened in October (8340 N. Broadway, KCMO) across from Metro North Crossing. “We have great partners invested and continue to hire great staff and treat them like family,” says John Glenn, operating… Continue reading What’s new in Kansas City food and drink: November 2024
As the holidays approach, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, offers the perfect setting to embrace the season’s magic while enjoying festive activities and special promotions. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, Wonders of Wildlife is filled with exclusive experiences, events, and offers that are sure… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Wonder at Wonders of Wildlife!
During the holiday season, the Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail golf cart ride at Top of the Rock transforms into a magical experience! This limited-time attraction is perfect for families and anyone wanting to feel the festive spirit surrounded by the beauty of the Ozarks. Known as Nature at Night, this special attraction lets… Continue reading A Must-See Holiday Attraction: Nature at Night at Top of the Rock
Like being on the beach in Westport. That’s how one employee describes the new Frost frozen bar, which softly opened in the former Julep cocktail lounge spot at (4141 Pennsylvania Ave.) this week. Frost specializes in frozen cocktails. Under “Frozen Assets & Slush Funds” it has a dozen different flavors – from the Citrus Freeze… Continue reading The new Frost is a Westport oasis
Making the leap from college to adult life is a pretty big deal, especially when it comes to managing your finances. You’re out of the classroom and into the real world, juggling responsibilities that might feel overwhelming at first. But here’s the good news: building a solid financial foundation is totally doable. Whether you’ve already… Continue reading 3 Ways to Build a Strong Financial Foundation After College in KC
