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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