Gone are the days of dimly lit quiet spaces with dusty stacks and heavy wood tables. The Mid-Continent Public Library’s North Oak Branch is a perfect example of how libraries have transformed into vibrant, multifunctional community hubs. “North Oak is unique in that it is our only split-level branch,” says Megan Penland of Helix Design… Continue reading A local library branch gets national recognition for its verdant design
Former Broadway performer Talya Groves is a Kansas City music scene star. Nearly every Friday night, Groves and her band, Talya & Her Boyfriends, command the stage. Singing anything and everything from showtunes to jazz standards to pop songs, Groves’ magnetic presence seems to always captivate the room. Although originally from KC, the singer called… Continue reading A Kansas Citian and Broadway alum shines on her own terms
