Crossroads Arts District buzzes with 100 galleries and growth
Kansas Citys Crossroads Arts District, once abandoned, now thrives with more than 100 galleries restaurants lofts and venues. The Crossroads Music Fest runs this weekend with over 50 local bands and national headliners on three stages led by The Only Children Mike Dillons Go Go Jungle and more. It starts at 2 p.m. at The Crossroads KC 417 E 18th St.
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Online chat with KU Chancellor Hemenway
Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway will host an online chat at 2 15 p m Monday. The session covers the Lawrence main campus Edwards Campus Overland Park Medical Center Kansas City Kan and Wichita clinical branch. Participants can join live or submit questions in advance at www jworld com.
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Best Bets at Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Schedule
Billy Ebeling and the Late For Dinner Band perform 1 pm to 2 pm at the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on 12th and Massachusetts. Shawn Ward and Straight Shot play 3 pm to 7 pm at Slow Ride Roadhouse on 1350 N Third St. Other acts include Deadman Flats, J.R. and The Juniors, Highwater Marksmen, and Bayley Kate at various venues around 12th Street, Mass Ave, and South Park with a Warmup and Flood Relief Benefit by GC/DC. The Kaw Valley Kickball All-Star Game and Party happens at 6 pm in South Park.
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Jon Niccum and Mindie Paget Editors at Local Journal
Jon Niccum and Mindie Paget are named editors for the local entertainment section, with Niccum handling entertainment features and Paget overseeing the arts desk at the publication. The editors coordinate coverage, assign reviews, and manage arts content for the paper.
Miniature wedding ring coffins offer final gesture after divorce
Jill Testa and her brother Steve run weddingring coffin com selling six inch solid wood mini caskets to display rings and symbolize a dead marriage. Coffins priced 30 to 35 dollars feature a split lid and six engraved plaques with cheeky messages. Testa says burying the past helps some clients move on.
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Long-winded boomer leaves endless voicemail ramble
A reminiscence of a persistent caller who floods voices with lengthy messages. The narrator jokes about time wasted, asks for contact details, and jokes about reconnecting by email due to phone trouble.
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