Monthly Archives: April 2010

Trader Joe’s disses KC for Omaha, but all is not lost

Posted on Apr 29, 2010 by BlogKC

In the race to validate a city’s Big League self image by counting the number of national chain stores present, we just took a big hit to our self esteem – Omaha is getting a Trader Joe’s before KC. But … Continue reading →

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White supremicist night club in Odessa, for real

Posted on Apr 27, 2010 by BlogKC

This could almost be ripped from the Onion if it wasn’t real.  The white supremacist who almost moved the Aryan Nations headquarters to KCK in 2005 apparently ended up moving from Pennsylvania to Oak Grove and has been working at … Continue reading →

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ReVerse and Granfalloon kicked out of Plaza?

Posted on Apr 24, 2010 by BlogKC

The rumor mill is saying that popular Country Club Plaza establishments ReVerse and Granfalloon might be getting the boot from the Highwoods company. The two businesses share the southern half of the building at Jefferson and Ward Parkway, facing Brush … Continue reading →

Posted in Midtown/Plaza, Rumors | 12 Comments

Brookside Art Fair next weekend

Posted on Apr 23, 2010 by BlogKC

The Brookside Art Annual returns next Friday-Sunday at 63rd and Wornall. In addition to the usual artists on the art show circuit, there will be local artists and food and drink from local restaurants.  Be prepared to dodge lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment | 4 Comments

Teabaggers protest government at a government-subsidized shopping district

Posted on Apr 16, 2010 by BlogKC

Irony much?  The KC Star reports on yesterday’s teabagger protest at the CommunityAmerica Ballpark in KCK’s Village West- a shopping district made possible by the unprecedented government largess and corporate welfare that they were protesting.

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KC Downtown Documentary goes national

Posted on Apr 13, 2010 by BlogKC

Last year’s documentary about the decline and redevelopment of Downtown Kansas City has gone national. It is currently airing on PBS stations across the country.  Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to be scheduled for another local showing anytime soon. www.nextamericandream.com

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown, Media | 4 Comments

Midtowners, meet your new state rep

Posted on Apr 13, 2010 by BlogKC

Assistant Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters-Baker was the only person to file for election in Missouri House District 39, a seat currently held by outgoing Rep. Beth Low and before that Marsha Campbell.  So the city’s most liberal, politically active … Continue reading →

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