As one of the midwest’s largest cities, Kansas City finds itself with a variety of architectural styles. While popular architectural styles changed, the city continued to grow, resulting in an eclectic collection of buildings to see as one ventures through the city. Below is a study of some of Kansas…
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An oasis in the Crossroads
Verdant 128 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Tucked into a row of shops in the Kansas City Crossroads district is a small botanical gift shop that sells flowers, plants, ceramics and gifts. Verdant opened in the fall of 2020 and is quickly becoming one of my favorite small…
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EJ Wood brings all-natural candles and more activism to the Liberty area
Cotton core wicks, high-quality fragrance oils, no parabens and plenty of activism. That’s the recipe EJ Wood uses for his candles. Wood started making candles as a 20 year-old college student. When he sold out of his first batch of candles at a local craft show, Wood decided to drop…
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How to Enjoy a Spring Break Day: A KC Staycation
Like many other students, I have hardly taken advantage of our first couple spring break days. They’ve been just as stress- and homework-filled as most other days. With our would-be spring break impending, I’ve decided to plan a Kansas City staycation so I can enjoy one of the upcoming days…
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A Day in Kansas City
We took advantage of our free day to go to Kansas City and explore. Without money or time restrictions, we’ve compiled a list that we think will help you explore the city. Morning: We hope you guys also sleep in because we did. Our day starts at 10 a.m. Our…
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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Pirate’s Bone Burgers
The restaurant industry has been hit especially hard throughout 2020. Many restaurants cannot re-open due to COVID-19 precautions, and many patrons do not go to those that are open in an effort to reduce risk in the community. Since the first lockdown in March, the food service industry has lost…
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Kansas City Storytelling Celebration to take place virtually in November
Stories are an integral part of all cultures, and the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration seeks to bring the art of storytelling to light. For centuries, storytelling has been one of the best ways of educating and entertaining. Before there was the internet, people would have gathered around the campfire on…
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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe
The restaurant industry has been hit especially hard throughout 2020. Many restaurants cannot re-open due to COVID-19 precautions, and many patrons do not go to those that are open in an effort to reduce risk in the community. Since the first lockdown in March, the food service industry has lost…
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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Happy Gillis
The restaurant industry has been hit especially hard throughout 2020, as many restaurants cannot re-open due to COVID-19 precautions, and many patrons do not go to those that are open in an effort to reduce risk in the community. Since the first lockdown in March, the food service industry has…
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