Monthly Archives: April 2007

Street Art on Second Sunday

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.

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Viable Third District

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 … Continue reading

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Story behind the Migrant Mother photograph

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 … Continue reading

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Cheeseburger Jerry votes, do you?

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… … Continue reading

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Blogger Meetup

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!

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Light Rail Week

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 … Continue reading

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Barnes for Congress?

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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