Apr

13

Street Art on Second Sunday

April 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Local street artists and performers are starting a new monthly event to showcase their talents on Second Sundays.  This Sunday they will be at Mill Creek Park at 3:30 p.m.

Apr

12

Viable Third District

April 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A couple Third District residents have a started a grass roots effort to encourage folks to shop and do business within the district, as a way to promote its economic viability.  The city has long neglected to invest in the East Side, so it’s up to regular folks to take the lead.  Successful areas like [...]

Apr

11

Story behind the Migrant Mother photograph

April 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

One of America’s most famous photographs will go on display at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in June, when the new Block building opens. Dorothea Lange’s iconic Depression-era Migrant Mother is part of the massive Hallmark photography collection recently acquired by the Nelson. Jason Kottke has more on the history of that photograph.

Apr

10

Cheeseburger Jerry votes, do you?

April 10, 2007 | 5 Comments

KC Street Art notes that Cheeseburger Jerry, the city’s most notorius panhandler, is a registered and active voter. Something to think about if you are one of the three quarters of registered KCMO voters who skipped the recent city elections…
Cheeseburger Jerry annoys the heck out of people. Google his name and you’ll find any [...]

Apr

9

Blogger Meetup

April 9, 2007 | 2 Comments

Well Hell Michelle is organizing a meetup of local bloggers, next Tuesday for happy hour at Harry’s Country Club in the River Market.  Spread the word!

Apr

9

Light Rail Week

April 9, 2007 | 11 Comments

This is light rail week for local architects.  The KC chapter of the American Institute of Architects is brining Clay Chastain into town for two of three planned events.  There will be lots of talk about the recently-approved iniative petition and possible changes for another vote.
Radio: Today the Up-To-Date radio show features Clay, KCATA boss [...]

Apr

6

Barnes for Congress?

April 6, 2007 | 7 Comments

Video with The Star’s Kraske and Helling sizing up Mayor Kay Barnes’ chances in her likely challenge to Congressman Sam Graves in the 6th District.

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