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Here Comes the Sun: 4 Options for Non-Toxic Sun Protection from Local KC Experts
Here Comes the Sun: 4 Options for Non-Toxic Sun Protection from Local KC Experts

See what local green beauty experts are recommending this summer to keep yourself naturally protected from the sun.

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LifestyleSarah BuchananMay 29, 2019Wellness, Summer, Sarah Buchanan
Maker Profile: PJ Hire of KC Wood Co.
Maker Profile: PJ Hire of KC Wood Co.

PJ Hire of KC Wood Co. is on the “long road” to making it as a furniture craftsman– but in the meantime, he loves getting to do something new every day and constantly putting his creativity to work.

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Makers & DoersSadie McCueMay 28, 2019Makers, Maker Profile, Sadie McCue, KC Wood Co, Art
Around Town: Jeremy Danner
Around Town: Jeremy Danner

Join Jeremy Danner, Ambassador Brewer at Boulevard Brewing Company, for a night out at his favorite establishments.

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Grace PritchettMay 10, 2019Interview, Profile, Grunauer, Chelly's, Boulevard Brewing Company, Around Town
Profile: Kansas City Hatters
Profile: Kansas City Hatters

Kansas City Hatters founder Jon Akers creates custom, entirely handmade hats full of character.

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Josh MontesMay 2, 2019Profile, Interview, Jon Akers, Kansas City Hatters, Hats, Josh Montes
A Delicious Guide to Cheese Boards in Kansas City
A Delicious Guide to Cheese Boards in Kansas City

KC Cheeses herself put together a delicious guide to all the best cheese boards in the city: get ready to conquer some charcuterie!

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Food & Drink, GuidesSteph RuppApril 30, 2019Food, Cheese, Steph Rupp, Charcuterie, Guide, Food and Drinks
See You at the Crossroads: Five Spots You Must Visit

From coffee to cocktails, the Crossroads has you covered for some of the city’s best destinations.

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GuidesWeston OwenApril 26, 2019Messenger, Coffee, Cocktails, Swordfish Tom's, The Belfry, SoT, Black Dolphin, Neighborhood Guides, Weston Owen, Food and Drinks
Profile: Soft Studios
Profile: Soft Studios

Dive in to the wonderful world of Soft Studios in the Crossroads. Nicole Leth founded the studio as a space to create personal, meaningful, and joy-filled art.

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Grace PritchettApril 25, 2019Nicole Leth, Soft Studios, Art, Design, Profile, Interviews
KCFC: Kansas City Fried Chicken
KCFC: Kansas City Fried Chicken

Leave your belts at home for this journey to five fantastic fried chicken spots in KC.

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Food & Drink, GuidesJoe ThomasApril 23, 2019Food, Food and Drinks, Eating out, Emily Bordner, Joe, Fried Chicken, guides
Profile: Carly Rae Studio
Profile: Carly Rae Studio

Carly Robinson, the watercolor artist behind Carly Rae Studio, chats with us about finding inspiration, teaching workshops, and Kansas City’s vibrant maker community.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 22, 2019Carly Rae, Watercolor, Art, Profile, Profiles, Artist, Interview, Karina Dunn
Kansas City Staycation
Kansas City Staycation

There is no shortage of places to explore in our city, but sometimes you just need an old fashioned staycation to really be able to soak them up!

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Travel & Tourism, GuidesAlyssa BroadusApril 20, 2019Staycation, Tourism, Crossroads, Alyssa Broadus, Guide, Neighborhood Guides
This Little Local Went to Market: Where to Buy Fresh & Support Local
This Little Local Went to Market: Where to Buy Fresh & Support Local

Spring has officially sprung, and the markets are open: veggie enthusiast and localvore Amy McDaniel
(of Instagram’s Veggie Bellie) walks us through the best spots to shop.

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Food & Drink, Guides, LifestyleAmy McDanielApril 19, 2019Shopping, Groceries, Farmers Market, Spring, Amy McDaniel, Produce, Wellness
Profile: Stephanie Simkins, SKIN
Profile: Stephanie Simkins, SKIN

SKIN is a Brookside-based brand created by Stephanie Simkin. Each product in her all-natural and organic skincare line is created with a specific healing component in mind. Learn about how Stephanie got started and why what we put on our skin matters.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 18, 2019Skincare, Stephanie Simkins, Brookside, Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn
City of Fountains Guide | Part II: The Plaza
City of Fountains Guide | Part II: The Plaza

To celebrate Kansas City Fountain Day, we’ve rounded up some of the Plaza’s most loved fountains!

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GuidesLibbie BondApril 16, 2019Fountains, Things to Do & See, Kansas City Fountain Day
Beer Tuesday: Alma Mader
Beer Tuesday: Alma Mader

This week, we raise a beer to Nick and Tania Mader at Alma Mader on Southwest Boulevard.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettApril 15, 2019Beer Tuesday, Grace Pritchett, Drinking, Drinks, Brewery
Brunch + Bubbles: Where to Sip the Best Mimosas in KC
Brunch + Bubbles: Where to Sip the Best Mimosas in KC

Is it even brunch without a mimosa in hand? We’re on a mission to find the most unique mimosas in town.

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Food & Drink, GuidesAllie KyserApril 12, 2019Allie Kyser, Mimosas, Brunch, Guides, Guide, Drinks, Drinking
Profile: TerraVox
Profile: TerraVox

TerraVox, meaning “voice of the land,” is a vineyard and winery in Kansas City, Missouri. Read on to learn about TerraVox’s award-winning wines, the history of Missouri wine making, and its exciting future from TerraVox founder Jerry Eisterhold.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 11, 2019Wine, Winery, TerraVox, Vineyard, Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn
Profile: Ocean & Sea
Profile: Ocean & Sea

Meet Brendan and Amanda O’Shaughnessy, creators of Ocean & Sea. With their nautical and playful designs they encourage us all to Dream Again.

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Makers & DoersKarina DunnApril 10, 2019Ocean & Sea, Design, Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn
Beer Tuesday: Brewery Emperial
Beer Tuesday: Brewery Emperial

This week, we raise a beer to the team at Brewery Emperial in the Crossroads.

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Food & DrinkGrace PritchettApril 9, 2019Beer, Profiles, Beer Tuesday, Grace Pritchett, Drinking, Drinks
Spring Has Sprung: 7 Places to Get Your Floral Fix
Spring Has Sprung: 7 Places to Get Your Floral Fix

April showers bring May flowers, but in case you can’t wait that long, Annie Austen is here to guide you to all the fabulous florals available in KC.

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Guides, LifestyleAnnie AustenApril 8, 2019Guide, Flowers, Florals, Annie Austen, Spring
A Celebration of Color: Waiting for the UFOs
A Celebration of Color: Waiting for the UFOs

Prepare to be mesmerized by Polly Apfelbaum’s brilliant new exhibit at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Travel & TourismLibbie BondApril 3, 2019Kemper Museum, Art, Libbie Bond, Polly Apfelbaum, Waiting for the UFOs, Exhibit
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