Don’t worry, beer happy at KC Brew Fest! The 11th annual beer festival at Union Station will be held in two sessions—1 PM to 4 PM and 5 to 8 PM—on February 22. The event will feature 45 breweries and over 100 beers, along with a DJ and food truck vendors. Tickets are $50 for …
As Kansas City grapples with one of the fiercest snowstorms in recent memory, the entire metro area looks more like a scene from the Arctic than a bustling Midwestern city.
In 2016, Kansas City native Maxfield “Max” Kaniger founded Kanbe’s Markets to provide fresh, affordable produce amid food deserts—communities where a large percentage of residents have no access to healthy foods. In a predominantly low-income African American neighborhood, The Cakery Bread and Bakery Outlet received Kanbe’s earliest deliveries. Today, this not-for-profit serves 120,000 residents and …
There was a time in America’s history when our currency was an imprecise, ill-defined medium of exchange. Harking back to prerevolutionary years, colonists freely used French, Spanish, and English coins to conduct commerce. Individual colonies often issued their own money, leading to endless confusion. It was a time when a “buck” was valued as the …
Farina Ristorante and Oyster Bar in Kansas City has gained a following for the “modern Italian” creations of its owner, James Beard award-winning Chef Michael Smith. Chef Michael prides himself on using the finest ingredients in his top-tier Italian restaurant at 19th and Baltimore. His menu is inspired by the various regions of Italy, and …
“It all began with a mouse, and a dream.” Originally from Missouri, Walt Disney returns to our state again with an exhibition like you’ve never seen before, presented by Bank of America.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Burlington Bridge at Kansas City, also called the Hannibal Bridge, was completed. It was the first bridge ever built across the Missouri River.
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.
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.
Born in Lebanon, Adam Sharp presented himself as a “traveling evangelist.” He was never very successful though, and in 1908 was living in Kansas City on a houseboat with less than 30 followers. The group, which included several children, was out proselytizing in Kansas City when a police officer asked why the children were not …
The Electirc Park theme park, dubbed “Kansas City’s Coney Island,” was the brainchild of the Heim family, who operated the massive Heim Brewing Company. The park opened near 46th and Paseo, boasting 100,000 lights illuminating attractions like a roller coaster, carousel, swimming pool, skating rink, dance halls, arcades, and even an alligator farm! It remained …
The only president from Missouri was born on this date in 1884.
These are no ordinary french fries. Across Missouri, chefs are putting a hot new spin on the humble spud. Sure, you could dip ’em in ketchup, but these restaurants are bringing something much more exciting than that to the table.
Sometimes it’s fun to wonder “what if?” An exhibit at the Special Collections Gallery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Miller Nichols Library imagines how a number of proposed projects might have reshaped the Kansas City experience.
Democrat political boss, Tom Pendergast, was indicted on income tax charges. Prior to this he had almost complete control of Kansas City and the state Capitol was known as “Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Bennie Moten, a legendary figure in the development of jazz, passed away on this date in 1935 just his trademark ‘Kansas City sound’ was taking off.
Mountain man Jim Bridger was born on this date.
The influential Filmmaker Robert Altman, known for films such as M*A*S*H and Nashville was born on this date in Kansas City, Missouri.
Original art adds pizzazz to your home. You’ll discover exquisite art at the annual Kansas City Artists Coalition’s auction. The online preview will get you revved up to bid, and there’s a feature for those who require instant gratification.
A recent renovation brings technology to the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. The new interactive touch tables engage adults and children and help spark the desire to learn more about the history of WWI. The exhibit featuring the importance of mules and other animals is not to be missed.
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “A Sea of Lights.” It’s especially appropriate this time of year. And we have a literal sea of lights for you to enjoy! Now through Jan. 1, 2024, enjoy a “waterful” holiday treat. Can you say, “HO-HO-HO-H20?”
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