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The Season of Giving: 6 Volunteer Opportunities in KC

As you enjoy the spoils of the holidays—gifts, meals, safety, and warmth—consider helping other Kansas Citians do the same by volunteering with one of the following organizations. You might be surprised by…

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28 Kansas City Holiday Pop-Up Bars in 2024

Everywhere you look, Kansas City spaces are getting festive facelifts. With them come new drinks and classic vibes. Ah, we love a holiday pop-up. Here’s a running list of holiday pop-up bars…

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Bluhawk is Open for the Holidays

Sponsored Content Bluhawk, the ever-expanding retail and entertainment hub in Overland Park, is open to all this holiday season. Fresh off the grand opening of AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, the shopping…

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IN Conversation with Marilyn Maye

In 1966 a Kansas City nightclub singer captured the imagination of a nation with an exciting proposition delivered via radio, “What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music…

My Essentials: Emily Reinhardt

Emily Reinhardt grew up in Johnson County, went to college in Manhattan, Kansas, and lived in Omaha for a time. But Kansas City’s creative scene called her back. “As a creator here,…

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3 Topics With Kirsten Reyes of Beyond Borders Collective

Kansas City transplants Kirsten and Raúl Reyes own Beyond Borders Collective, a local business that partners with international artisans to produce high-quality blankets and accessories. The company’s most popular offering is a…

IN Conversation with John Putch

His mom was Edith Bunker (actress Jean Stapleton) and his dad was a theater director, so show business is in director John Putch’s blood, but it was a secondary passion that plunked…

My Essentials: Mary Carol Garrity

Mary Carol Garrity is happy to be back. If you furnished a home before 2019, Garrity may have helped you. She founded Nell Hill’s, which grew from the small store in Atchison,…

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