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Day: July 9, 2026

These six destinations, all within an hour of Kansas City, make for easy escapes close to home

Photography courtesy of The Elms

JULY: Crossroads Hotel This boutique hotel in the heart of downtown offers a unique piece of local history. Originally a Pabst Brewing depot, crime boss Tom Pendergast purchased the building amid the Prohibition era, making it a hub for bootlegging and business dealings. In 2018, the Crossroads Hotel opened its doors. Although there’s no longer… Continue reading These six destinations, all within an hour of Kansas City, make for easy escapes close to home

By the Book

Hundreds of readers filled Unity Temple on the Plaza for Jenna Bush Hager’s conversation with debut author Anna McCallie at Rainy Day Books. Photography by Laura Morsman.

Readers packed Unity Temple on the Plaza as Good Morning America host Jenna Bush Hager spent an evening celebrating books and authors. Hosted by Rainy Day Books, the event featured a conversation between Bush Hager and Anna McCallie, whose debut novel, Abby Offsides, was selected for publication through Bush Hager’s Thousand Voices imprint. The discussion,… Continue reading By the Book