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September 2-8, 2010
Dempsey's Burger Pub
Food Photography
Photographer The Swimback visited Dempsey's Burger Pub in Lawrence, Kansas where Chef Matt Lawson, formerly of 715, is the culinary architect behind these magnificent burgers.
The Food and Drink section is sponsored by The Teahouse and Coffeepot.
September First Friday
Preview
A selected listing of September First Friday events.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
The Mailbox #51
A little show with a big goal.
Michael Byars runs the musical gamut with songs by The Pedaljets, Amelia Curran, Tom Morello, NLX, and more.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
Words Worth: Rashad L. Givhan
Poetry
Poet Rashad L. Givhan has published work in Callaloo, Kansas City Voices, and Bare Root Review.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
Roman Numerals - This Motion
Video
The new video by Brian Hicks featuring Roman Numerals' song "This Motion" and starring Tyson Schroeder, Samantha Weisberg, and Roman Numerals.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
Bob Savino: Uncharted Waters
Poetry, Art, Prose
Selected poem and writing from Bob Savino's blog, www.pivotpoint-bob.blogspot.com.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
What We Do Is Secret: Amy J. Kligman
Artists in Situ
Maria Vasquez Boyd presents a monthly series called What We Do Is Secret that explores artists in situ. This month, she meets with Amy J. Kligman.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
Cafe Sebastienne
Food Photography
These photographs inspire hunger pangs. The Swimback visited Cafe Sebastienne at Kemper Museum to get these shots.
The Food and Drink section is sponsored by The Teahouse and Coffeepot.
Photography: The Grisly Hand
R Bar
Ryan McElwain caught The Grisly Hand in action at R Bar in the West Bottoms. The band performs next at Knucklehead's Saloon on August 28, 2010 and at Crosstown Station for the Crossroads Music Fest on September 11, 2010.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
Cooking Class - Pickling
Preserving Summer Flavor
For the next three weeks, we’ll look at techniques that will allow you to preserve the last of summer’s bounty and not have to cook too much. Today, we will cover pickling vegetables, which is a good way to preserve them and give them a nice flavor. Plus, a recipe for homemade giardiniera.
The Food and Drink section is sponsored by The Teahouse and Coffeepot.
New Letters on the Air, New Letters Quarterly
Literary Arts Notes
New Letters on the Air is among 10 finalists in the Culture and the Arts category for the 2010 New York Festivals International Radio Programming Awards.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
Royce Diamond - They Wanna Be
Video
The video for Royce Diamond's hip hop single "They Wanna Be" (Datura Records) directed by Souradet T. Phengsengkham. Diamond is one of the featured acts at Indyfest taking place on Saturday, September 11 at recordBar.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
The Mailbox #50
A little show with a big goal.
Host Michael Byars plays music from local artist Mikal Shapiro, Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees, The Budos Band, and more. Plus, he announces the winner of a CD giveaway. Listen in to learn the winner.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
Crossroads Music Fest 2010
Sponsored Feature
Spice of Life Productions has worked very hard again this year to give Kansas City the best festival of the year on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Learn more about the artists and featured venues. Buy your tickets, today!
Music Review: Fourth of July - Before Our Hearts Explode!
Sophomore Release Explores Heartbreak
Lawrence, Kansas rockers Fourth of July return with their sophomore release Before Our Hearts Explode! due out Tuesday, August 31, 2010 (digital/vinyl) on Range Life Records. The band’s thematic exploration on this recording deals with the broken shell of a relationship and its messy contents. Don’t let that summation bring you down. They deliver the tight musicianship, youthful harmony, and multi-layered pop arrangements full of energy and angst that made their debut Fourth of July on the Plains such a treat.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
Music Review: Mikal Shapiro - For Good
Haunting, intimate songs showcase Shapiro's talent.
She sings with an expressiveness that leaves no doubt about her identity. Mikal Shapiro's lyrical phrasing and vocal inflection creates tension, unleashes idiosyncratic rhythm, and charges the air with melody and emotion. Her solo release For Good is a fine display of her vocal talent, poetic lyrics, and songwriting.
Mikal Shapiro, CD Release Party with Tummons Sisters, EIO, and The Dead Voices. - 8 PM, August 27 at Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee.
The "Music" section is sponsored by Temple Slug.
Mingle
Food photography
Photographer Matthew Taylor shares a few images of food and drink from Mingle in Lee's Summit.
The Food and Drink section is sponsored by The Teahouse and Coffeepot.
Boozefish
Food photography
A visual array of food from Boozefish Wine Bar shot by The Swimback.
The Food and Drink section is sponsored by The Teahouse and Coffeepot.
Bob Savino: Unexpected Visitor
Poetry, Art, Prose
Selected poem and writing from Bob Savino's blog, www.pivotpoint-bob.blogspot.com.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
Extreme Yard Makeover
Volunteer - Get Involved
It’s hard to imagine with the latest heat wave that we’ll be raking leaves any time soon. However, fall will be here before you know it – and so will the Extreme Yard Rakeover project.
Sponsored by Jewish Family Services and the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Central, Extreme Yard Rakeover provides volunteers to rake the yards of qualifying older adults over the age of 65 who can no longer do the work themselves and don’t have the means to pay someone else to do it.
"Community" is proudly sponsored by KCPT.
Jewish Community Center CenterSeason 2010
Fall Arts Preview
A look ahead at fall productions scheduled for the Jewish Community Center's CenterSeason 2010 - Steisand, Chicago, the music of Billy Joel and more.
"Arts" is proudly sponsored by the Actor Training Studio.
Alaadeen: Don't Leave the Porch
Memoir of a Life in Jazz
In memory of Ahmad Alaadeen (1934-2010), who passed away yesterday according to the artist's Facebook page. Originally published February 10, 2010.
Jazz musician, composer, and educator Ahmad Alaadeen, who is equally skilled and original on tenor and soprano saxophones, has made a major impact on the Kansas City jazz scene ever since he settled back in his native Kansas City in the early 1970s. In an ongoing series of articles, he shares recollections of his life in jazz.
"Music" is proudly sponsored by American Jazz Museum.
Alaadeen: The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Memoir of a Life in Jazz
In memory of Ahmad Alaadeen (1934-2010), who passed away yesterday according to the artist's Facebook page. Originally published February 11, 2010.
Jazz musician, composer, and educator Ahmad Alaadeen, who is equally skilled and original on tenor and soprano saxophones, has made a major impact on the Kansas City jazz scene ever since he settled back in his native Kansas City in the early 1970s. In an ongoing series of articles, he shares recollections of his life in jazz.
"Music" is proudly sponsored by American Jazz Museum.
Alaadeen: Kansas City Slick and Other Stories
Memoir of a Life in Jazz
In memory of Ahmad Alaadeen (1934-2010), who passed away yesterday according to the artist's Facebook page. Originally published March 3, 2010.
Jazz musician, composer, and educator Ahmad Alaadeen, who is equally skilled and original on tenor and soprano saxophones, has made a major impact on the Kansas City jazz scene ever since he settled back in his native Kansas City in the early 1970s. In an ongoing series of articles, he shares recollections of his life in jazz.
"Music" is proudly sponsored by American Jazz Museum.
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