People always remembered him. I was in several bands with Manny and had the pleasure of helping him produce and record his own hip hop music. His death was tragic, but he died doing something that he loved. He won't be forgotten. ––Tommy Lift in Goodbye, Manny Fresh.

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Tasting Notes: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc

Ideal Summer Wine

Review by Pete Dulin and Pam Taylor.

2008-07-04

A New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that refreshes on its own and plays well with others.

Music Revew: You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone

Review by Pete Dulin.

2008-06-20

After listening to the first full-length release You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone, I owe it to Olympic Size and to readers to give it to you straight.

In a Sea of Delight

Story by Pam Taylor. Photography by J. Robert Schrader. Photos and video courtesy of Coterie Theatre.

2008-07-04

Once On This Island doesn’t use opposing mermaids and mortals to tell a story of the triumph of love over death; instead, it tells the tale using the more pointed and poignant contrast of the poor and the rich, the black and the white—with calypso island music, ambrosial song, and deft choreography.

Explorations of Family, Food, Heritage, and Culture

Story and photography by Pete Dulin.

2008-07-02

My third visit to Thailand was both a familiar embrace of family and a search for fresh clues about my heritage––memorable meals, dancing girls, bats, temples, and an Easter celebration?

A Doctor Tells You What He Thinks You Need To Know

Story by Dr. Gerard Lozada.

2008-06-25

Dr. Gerard Lozada shares his thoughts about Dr. Jerome E. Groopman's latest book, How Doctors Think. Dr. Lozada shares his experiences in preventing incorrect diagnosis by rethinking typical diagnostic strategies with powerful examples and suggesting ways you can help your doctor to think.

Program Encourages Youth Activity

Photography by Brian Frame.

2008-06-09

Mayor Mark Funkhouser attended the tip off on Saturday, June 7, for the Mayor’s Night Hoops program. Launched in 1992 by former Kansas City Mayor Emanuel Cleaver, the program was relaunched again this year to provide athletic programs for at-risk youth.