Sep

27

Good Morning Lee’s Summit

September 27, 2006 | 1 Comment

The Examiner reports that Good Morning America will be in downtown Lee’s Summit this week to do a segment father/daughter tap dancing… Taping happens on Thursday, and the live segment happens on Friday.

Sep

26

Immortalize yourself in new Sprint Center art

September 26, 2006 | 9 Comments

This isn’t Girls Jumping on Trampolines, it’s art…
Public participation sought for Sprint Center artwork project
Artist Chris Doyle will hold a series of videotaping sessions for his “Moons” multimedia installation starting Sept. 28. The $1.3 million “Moons” installation, which will be placed as a permanent attraction at the downtown Sprint Center, will feature landscaping, water and [...]

Sep

25

R.I.P. Nichols Lunch

September 25, 2006 | 2 Comments

After 85 years Nichols Lunch closed yesterday without any advance warning.  I’m devastated, and didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye.  It was a Midtown landmark, with the best 3:00 a.m. trannies and eggs anywhere in the city.
Biz Journal: Nichols Lunch closes after 85 years in KC

Sep

25

KC Proper – new podcast

September 25, 2006 | 10 Comments

KC Proper is a cool new podcast from a couple of local guys.  They have lots of good local music, people, places, blogs, etc.
Best quote so far:
“I know that everyone is secretly thinking, it and let me be the first to say it out loud.  Pirates are lame, Chuck Norris is lame, Andre the Giant [...]

Sep

22

Weekend

September 22, 2006 | Comments Off

Plaza Art Fair – One of the country’s biggest art shows returns for this 75th anniversary. Friday through Sunday on the Country Club Plaza.
UnPlaza Art Fair – An alternative art fair focusing local works.  Saturday and Sunday All Souls Unitarian Church, 4501 Walnut.
KC Gay and Lesbian Film Festival – Friday through Thursday at the Tivoli [...]

Sep

20

Oprah® will not be elected Mayor of Waldo any time soon

September 20, 2006 | 16 Comments

If you spend any time at all in the Waldo neighborhood then you have probably seen the Oprah® For President signs. For the last few years retired teacher Patrick Crowe has been running an odd campaign to draft Oprah® Winfrey into running for President. This campaign has displeased Her and now She is [...]

Sep

20

Riverfront Graffiti

September 20, 2006 | 3 Comments

On the levee on the south bank of the Missouri River, west of the Broadway Bridge.

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