A new Kansas City Symphony venue is coming to South Plaza

Renderings courtesy of Populous and the Kansas City Symphony.

The Kansas City Symphony has announced plans for a new music venue in South Plaza. But not to worry: the Symphony will continue to call the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts home for many of its performances. The organization’s secondary concert hall will expand the orchestra’s offerings and welcome more touring artists to Kansas City. … Continue reading A new Kansas City Symphony venue is coming to South Plaza

The story behind the world’s most extravagant self-storage facility

Photography by Chris Mullins

The point was to make a statement—and it worked. Although no one is quite sure what the large, looming cylinder structure just off the 75th Street exit on I-35 in Lenexa is supposed to be, it can’t be missed. According to a blog post published by the Johnson County Library, brothers Harry and Melvin Eisen… Continue reading The story behind the world’s most extravagant self-storage facility

The owner of a Crossroads gallery-inspired boutique takes her cues from timeless and sustainable fashion

A postmodern sectional perfect for lounging. Blackbird Collection owner Amy Appleton is wearing an Éterne knit dress and Anny Nord Point Blank slingbacks in disco ball silver. Photography by Paul Versluis.

When fashion devotee Amy Appleton decided to take the plunge and open her first storefront, Blackbird Collection, her aim was to fuse luxury and sustainability—and it worked. Appleton’s Crossroads art gallery-inspired shop (122 Southwest Blvd., KCMO) offers sustainable, high-quality apparel and home items with a modern and timeless edge. The Kansas City native is making… Continue reading The owner of a Crossroads gallery-inspired boutique takes her cues from timeless and sustainable fashion