All things local to the Kansas City metro and beyond
This is a daily, or weekly post about all things Kansas City and surrounding areas. About the fascinating people, places and things you should know around this great city. It is also the place that I will feature my personal stories of growing up and living in the Kansas City metro, places to eat an drink that I have discovered over the years and love. Local treasures you might not know about but really should. Books that I’m recommending, or from the list of 400 books that my second mom Bev Johnston read over the course of her life, 400 in all.
In a world of mass production, Kansas City artist Jane Signorelli has spent more than two decades creating something much rarer: jewelry that will never be made exactly the same way twice. Some jewelry catches your eye. Jane Signorelli’s jewelry makes you stop. Look closely at one of her pieces and you may find yourself…
A Relaxed Afternoon of Learning I recently spent a few hours in Lawrence learning how to make cyanotypes with local artist and art educator Liza MacKinnon at Art Emergency in Lawrence Kansas, and I loved every minute of it. From the moment the class began, Liza created an atmosphere that made everyone feel at ease.…
Some People Retire. Lew Roht Keeps Playing. Some people retire from music. Lew Roht never got the memo. In his late 80’s, Lew is still playing jazz—and still doing what he has loved for decades: bringing musicians together and making music. Lew is also the dad of one of my best friends, which makes this…
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