Food for Deserts
According to Feeding America, there are 924,180 people facing hunger in Missouri. Of these, 254,720 are children. Getting healthful food to the most vulnerable populations is a logistical challenge, but this Kansas City entrepreneur has found a way.
Kansas City Resident William “Count” Basie is Born: August 21, 1904
Count Basie, born William James Basie on August 21, 1904, in Red Bank, New Jersey, was one of the most influential figures in jazz history.
Melodies Illuminated
The Candlelight Concert series takes classical music and elevates the experience with thousands of candles to create a warm, intimate listening atmosphere. These concerts will be held in Columbia, Jefferson City, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
Tom Pendergast is Born: July 22, 1873
Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast was born. Known for using nefarious methods to get his way, Pendergast ran the town of Kansas City and the surrounding Jackson County area for nearly fifteen years, from 1925 to 1939.
A Stitch in Time
In the past, St. Louis and Kansas City were major players in the fashion industry. Their heydays as design and manufacturing hubs ended in the 1970s, but efforts are now underway to fashion a new scene in these two cities.
The Hannibal Bridge in Kansas City Opens: July 3, 1869
The Burlington Bridge at Kansas City, also called the Hannibal Bridge, was completed. It was the first bridge ever built across the Missouri River.
The Kansas City Massacre Takes Place Near Union Station: June 17, 1933
Pretty Boy Floyd and his gang were implicated in killing four policemen and their prisoner in front of the Union Station in Kansas City. This event has come to be known as the Kansas City Massacre.
André’s Sweet Life
For almost 70 years, the Bollier family has delighted patrons with chocolates and pastries at André’s Confiserie Suisse in Kansas City. In addition to the sweets, diners can enjoy a three-course lunch paired with a fine wine or craft cocktail.
