Monthly Archives: April 2006

Weekend happenings

Posted on Apr 21, 2006 by BlogKC

Thomas Hart Benton Festival – KC artist celebrated in his birthplace of Neosho, Missouri. Exhibits, symposium, and other events throughout the Joplin/Neosho area. Friday-Sunday. 39th Street Artwalk – Friday 6-10pm along West 39th Street, between State Line Road and Southwest … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment | 27 Comments

Cup and Saucer Closing

Posted on Apr 20, 2006 by BlogKC

One of the pioneers in the now-thriving River Market district is about to call it quits . The Cup and Saucer on Delaware Street is closing this Saturday, after almost nine years in business. Rumor has it that rising rent … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Business, Downtown | 13 Comments

Royals: It’s the management, stupid

Posted on Apr 19, 2006 by BlogKC

ESPN calls out the real problem with the Royals. It’s not revenue sharing. It’s not an old stadium. It’s shitty management. The Pitch said the same thing on the eve of the stadium tax vote. If you were as bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Sports | 20 Comments

Money Lust

Posted on Apr 15, 2006 by BlogKC

We haven’t covered this before, but there is another mess brewing in the General Assembly. After years of devastating budget cuts for higher education, Republican legislators are caught between constituents’ desires for better colleges and their own vows to never … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Missouri, Politics | 2 Comments

Feds bring double whammy to the JC

Posted on Apr 15, 2006 by BlogKC

The Star reports on two federal investigations going on in Jefferson City, both of which are going to be a least a littel uncomfortable for Governor Blunt’s administration. The first investigation concerns lobbying practices and the possibilty of legislators steering … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, General, Missouri, Politics | 1 Comment

PAC finally on the way

Posted on Apr 13, 2006 by BlogKC

Backers of the Performing Arts Center have promised yet another groundbreaking, this one for October 2006. They say actual construction will start in December. Fundraising among the Mission Hillbillies crowd continues to be a mess, but hopefully the sight of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown | 8 Comments

Affordable lofts? Yes. Really.

Posted on Apr 13, 2006 by BlogKC

Believe it or not, it is possible to find a reasonably-priced loft or other condo in the booming Downtown real estate market. Here are a few of the best bests. You can explore further at the Downtown loft/condo tour May … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Real Estate | 13 Comments