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Artist Highlight: Mackbecks
Artist Highlight: Mackbecks

Constantly drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Mackbecks is the product of an artist who turns a unique eye to the world and turns those visions into 3D creations.

Profile: Shop Blackbird
Profile: Shop Blackbird

Shop Blackbird centers on a passion for curating not only fashion but also interiors and a sustainable-driven lifestyle.

Artist Highlight: Paulina Otero
Artist Highlight: Paulina Otero

Artist Paulina Otero’s work is easily recognizable: bright colors and bold shapes are the hallmark of her designs, and her growing popularity is evident throughout the city.

The Kansas City Museum: Living, Breathing, and Thriving
The Kansas City Museum: Living, Breathing, and Thriving

Three stories of history, art and views await at the Kansas City Museum.

New Night Club Alert: 👀
New Night Club Alert: 👀

Step into the enchanting realm of "In The Lowest Ferns," Kansas City's newest nocturnal oasis nestled in the heart of the historic West Bottoms neighborhood.

Artist Highlight: Jessica Nguyen
Artist Highlight: Jessica Nguyen

Artist Jessica Nguyen explores bold color and bright details to bring her designs to life.

Artist Highlight: Katrina Revenaugh
Artist Highlight: Katrina Revenaugh

Artist Katrina Revenaugh has been a mainstay in the local arts scene over the years.

Profile: Ampersand Design Studio
Profile: Ampersand Design Studio

The darling duo behind Ampersand Design Studio have opened the doors to their first ever boutique in Waldo!

Kin: For the Folks. Meet KC's First Black-Owned Seltzer Company.
Kin: For the Folks. Meet KC's First Black-Owned Seltzer Company.

Meet the folks behind KC’s first Black-owned seltzer company, Kin– and hear about what went into the launch (besides the fresh peaches, pineapple, lemon & lime in their Top Tier seltzer, of course!)

KC Black Owned Keychains
KC Black Owned Keychains

KC Black Owned is back for an interview about their latest offering– keychains that support Black owned businesses in KC!

Profile: Opal & Gold
Profile: Opal & Gold

Read up on Opal & Gold’s shop update, small business advice & more.

Meet KC’s new Latino-owned, Gay-owned Tequila Brand: Apuesto
Meet KC’s new Latino-owned, Gay-owned Tequila Brand: Apuesto

Taking his enthusiasm for food and drink to the next level, Josh Montes launched his tequila brand Apuesto earlier this year.

Profile: Pottery Pub
Profile: Pottery Pub

Craft night meets craft beer– check out Pottery Pub, a pop-up bringing the art of ceramics to a brewery near you.

Jazz Birds Take Flight at New Airport Terminal
Jazz Birds Take Flight at New Airport Terminal

More than airplanes are taking to the skies at the new Kansas City International Airport terminal.

Profile: Gigi's Vegan Cafe
Profile: Gigi's Vegan Cafe

There’s more than meets the eye at this little Westport vegan joint.


Profile: Our Gathering Co.
Profile: Our Gathering Co.

Those who’ve tried Nicole’s cakes know them for one thing– getting everyone you love to gather around the table!


LGBTQ+ Small Business Roundup
LGBTQ+ Small Business Roundup

For the LGBTQ+ community, feeling represented and welcomed by a business is incredibly important: check out these locally owned shops for local places to support & shop at!

Artist Highlight: Wild Peach Studio
Artist Highlight: Wild Peach Studio

Wild Peach Studio is quickly becoming known for their bright colors and bold designs– get to know the artist behind the work, Morgan Elliott!


Profile: Floral Frontier
Profile: Floral Frontier

Color theory, creativity, and seriously outside-of-the-box styling make up Floral Frontier: meet Jami Block, founder & florist!


Kansas City’s Most Insta-worthy Walls (Part 4)
Kansas City’s Most Insta-worthy Walls (Part 4)

You don’t have to look far in Kansas City to find great walls and murals for photography: part 4 of our most popular series is here!

Profile: The Black Pantry
Profile: The Black Pantry

With a spark of an idea and a lot of grit, Roberts created The Black Pantry to fill this big void in the KC shopping scene.

Café Europa Brings Sweet Treats & Healthy Eats to South Plaza
Café Europa Brings Sweet Treats & Healthy Eats to South Plaza

European delicacies mingle with local goods in South Plaza’s newest neighborhood cafe.

Profile: Hudson Hawk
Profile: Hudson Hawk

Hudson Hawk opened their doors with the intent to revitalize the classic barbershop with a modern spin.

Profile: Flagship Books
Profile: Flagship Books

Strawberry Hill has a new neighbor: meet Flagship Books!


Profile: Front Range Waldo
Profile: Front Range Waldo

Campers, there’s another Front Range in town!


Profile: Kinship Cafe
Profile: Kinship Cafe

Kinship Cafe is bringing community & kindness to your daily cup of coffee in KCK.

Maker Profile: Effing Candle Co.
Maker Profile: Effing Candle Co.

Making a statement has never smelled so sweet: meeting Effing Candle Co.!

Profile: KC Black Owned Grows
Profile: KC Black Owned Grows

KC Black Owned is growing in more ways than one– read on to hear all of Chelsey’s exciting updates in her mission to connect more consumers with local Black-owned businesses.

Maker Profile: Foxtrot
Maker Profile: Foxtrot

Foxtrot has a cozy new home, and coffee in tow: read up on some exciting changes for this beloved local brand!

Profile: Devoured Pizza
Profile: Devoured Pizza

Black and queer-owned Devoured Pizza has quickly become one of the most beloved pop-up pies in the city: read on to hear about their next big move!

 

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