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- Feb 16, 2010: SMACKDOWN & ECW at Sprint Center
- Feb 12, 2010: JAYROCK 5 With the Generationals at Uptown Theater
- Feb 12, 2010: Jazz Disciples With Lisa Henry And Luqman Hamza at Blue Room
- Feb 13, 2010: Musical Blades at Davey's Uptown Ramblers Club
- Feb 13, 2010: Kansas City Symphony - Valentine's Weekend: Stravinsky's Petrouchka at Lyric Theater
- Feb 19, 2010: Kansas City Symphony: Stern Conducts Beethoven and Tchaikovsky at Lyric Theater
- Feb 13, 2010: Book Club at Blue Ridge Branch Library
- Feb 19, 2010: B.B. King & Buddy Guy at Midland Theatre
- Feb 14, 2010: Valentine's Jam at Uptown Theater
Feb
8
R.I.P., Corner Restaurant
February 8, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | 5 Comments
The Pitch’s Charles Ferruzza has news that Wesport institution Corner Restaurant has closed on the eve of its 30th birthday. Midtown oldsters tell tales of a wildly popular in recent years the story has been one of a disinterested owner milking a business of every last penny. and refusing to make any kind of investment in carpet shampoo, paint, or even adequate levels of food stocks.
Another vacancy in Westport
With the relocation of Starbucks, the Corner’s closure leaves half of the high profile Westport/Broadway intersection vacant. Further east, additional large vacancies include the old Loma Vista hardware, the old Out There gay gift shop, and the giant Osco/Katz building.
Westport’s notoriously disorganized property owners and business owners really have their work cut out for them to fill so many vacancies during a recession.
Categories: Midtown/Plaza, Real Estate
Feb
8
Bandits terrorizing the suburbs
February 8, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | Leave a Comment
Careful out in Eastern Jackson County…
January 21st, man found lying in the street with gunshot wounds, Pitch.
February 4th, burglars hold family at gunpoint, KMBC.
February 6th, armed robbers accost men on the street, Examiner.
Feb
8
Snow 2.0 coming, City asks residents not to park on the street
February 8, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | 3 Comments
A new snow storm is coming tonight, and the City is asking residents to assist the snow plow crews by parking off the streets if possible. As always, parking on emergency snow routes is illegal when the snow ordinance is activated.
Categories: General
Feb
4
Chinese New Year at the Nelson
February 4, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | Leave a Comment
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is celebrating Chinese New Year and the museum’s famous Chinese art collection with several events this weekend. There will be lots of dancing, acrobatics, music, and food. And the Bloch Building is a great place to be inside watching the snowfall predicted for the next couple of days.
Categories: Arts/Entertainment, Midtown/Plaza
Feb
3
The pro-Tomahawke response
February 3, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | 3 Comments
The following letter from attorney Chris Byrd responds to criticism of the Tomahawke Ridge subdivision from the developer’s perspective…
Categories: City Council, Politics, Real Estate, tomahawke ridge.
Feb
1
Sprawl vs Sustainability showcased in KC this week
February 1, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | Leave a Comment
This week the opposing forces of sprawl and sustainability will be dueling for supremacy in the metro area.
On the sprawl side, the infamous Tomahawke Ridge leapfrog development will likely pass the KCMO City Council’s Planning & Zoning Committee and go onto the full City Council. That meeting happens on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
On the sustainability side, the Mid-America Regional Council unveils a new long-range transportation plan that calls for a shift in land use. The plan encourages new development adjacent to existing development and within reach of existing infrastructure. It’s meant to let suburbs grow more efficiently and help urban reas redevelopment more successfully, all while better supporting transportation options like public transit, bicycling, and walking.
Let’s Go KC: Learn about the new land use and transportation plans proposed for Greater Kansas City
Many Kansas City Councilmembers have been very vocal about sustainability, and this week the Tomahawk Ridge issue will demonstrate whether or not they have the courage to practice what they preach.
Categories: Transportation, tomahawke ridge.
Jan
31
KC Design Week
January 31, 2010 by William Rockhill Nelson | 1 Comment
This week is the first KC Design Week, showcasing the city’s vibrant community of graphic designers, architects, interior designers, fashion, urban planning, and much more. The week features a series of exhibits, lectures, contests, discussions. One of the highlights is a presentation by Sol Sender, designer of President Obama’s iconic campaign logo and brand.
Details at www.kcdesignweek.org
Categories: Arts/Entertainment
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