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Hearne: Who Killed the American Heartland Theatre?
Let’s get real for a minute… Understandably, theater critic Robert Trussell has been doing a bit of handwringing over the impending demise of the 26 year-old American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center. After all, losing a high profile, 400-plus capacity … Continue reading
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Mermaid: Whatever You Do, Don’t Let Your Boyfriend Loose @ Twin Peaks!
I had no intention of making this my comeback story but… This Hooter’s upgrade was soo hot I just had to do it. Everyone in town is talking about it – the place is on fire! The first time I … Continue reading
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Starbeams: Gov Targets Tea Party on Amtrak, Styx & REO Snoozefest
Amtrak service to St. Louis could end if more subsidies are cut. The government is cutting funds because several Missouri passengers are members of the Tea Party. ******* 4,000 people ran in the Mother’s Day 5K at Corporate Woods, many … Continue reading
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Katie: 98.9 The Rock’s 2013 Rockfest
Check out the sights at 98.9 The Rock‘s 2013 Rockfest. As seen through the eyes and lens of KC Confidential‘s Katie Grogan.
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Sutherland: Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City
Whitney Terrell teaches creative writing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, his home town and my own. His second novel; “The King of Kings County” has as its backdrop the same social terrain as his first, the well received “The … Continue reading
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Hearne: The Very Odd End of Former Sandstone Promoter Barry Fey
Not only are the circumstances surrounding the death of iconic concert promoter Barry Fey a little weird, his final resting place is even up for grabs. For starters Fey, who left his mark on Kansas City, first at Starlight and … Continue reading
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Hearne: JFK Conspiracy Author to Speak @ Propsero’s Uptown Thursday
This just in from Uptown Theater main man/conspiracy aficionado Larry Sells… “We’re bringing in author Robert Groden to Prospero’s Uptown Thursday and we’re going to talk about the Kennedy Assassination,” Sells says. “We’re also going to talk about connecting 9/11 … Continue reading
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Hearne: Former Pitch Heavyweight Stands Up for Music, Tells Lefsetz to Stick It
Was a time Joe Miller was the top gun at the Pitch… Back when the local alt weekly mattered and was the hippest game in town. No mas. Miller sold his humble abode in east KCMO and moved to Columbus, … Continue reading
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Paul Wilson: The DISH on the SPRINT Merger
Ever heard of Déjà Vu? It’s a 2006 movie starring Denzel Washington. It’s also a term taken from French literally meaning “already seen.” The phenomenon of having the strong sensation that an event or experience currently being experienced has been … Continue reading
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Hearne: Music Scribe Bags on Newspapers, Sports, Cable TV & CDs
This just in… With odd exception, old people don’t like change. Big surprise. Then again, young people aren’t particularly fond of it either unless there’s something in it for them. But in the case of music and entertainment biz attorney … Continue reading
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Hearne: American Royal — ‘Great American” BBQ War O-V-E-R
Suppose they gave a barbecue fest and nobody came, starting with the organizers… Last year was to have been the 8th running of The Great American Barbecue Festival. The sponsors were on board, a distinguished body that included Fox 4, … Continue reading
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Randy Miller: Banished from Topeka & Better For It!
My last encounter with the wrong Reverend Fred Phelps of Topeka was a radio interview I did with him several years ago… Amid all his anti-gay, “God Hates Fags” diatribe, I managed to offer a few choice comments and a … Continue reading
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Starbeams: Speed Cams, La Raza, Atheists KC Bound
Red light Cameras in Kansas City are about to get a high-tech companion: Speed Cameras are being considered by the Public Safety Committee. Just what we need…another reason for Prius owners to drive 20 m.p.h. in the passing lane. ******
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Randy Miller: Where’s the outrage in Grain Valley?
After reading the Brian Burnes piece in the Star about creature teacher Matthew J. Nelson and his sex abuse plea agreement, I could feel the bones of Joe Paterno rolling over.
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Randy Miller: Maybe it’s Time for KC’s Finest to Start Blowing Smoke
One Puff At A Time…. With all eyes looking skyward at the papal conclave, one wonders if the same smoky message might well be incorporated into certain Kansas City area institutions for updates. For example… *A white plume emanating from … Continue reading
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Paul Wilson: World Ponders Gay Issues as Pack Preps for Pope Pick
Talk about a gay, old time… As we await the rise of smoke from the Sistine Chapel, a number of things don’t seem so black and white with the Catholic Church these days where homosexuality in the Priesthood is concerned… … Continue reading
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Randy Miller: Blow my Bagpipes, Martin City Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day Sunday
The wearing of the green starts Sunday out south with the Martin City St. Patty’s Day Parade & Irishpalooza… The festivities begin at 2pm at 135th and Wornall in Martin City. It’s the 26th annual running of the always fun, … Continue reading
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Randy Miller: My Appointment with Dr. Phil
My cell rang last week and displayed a Boca Raton phone number… When I answered, the caller identified herself as a senior editor with The National Enquirer. My first thought was, “Are they still in business?” Turns out Enquiring minds … Continue reading
Randy Miller: ‘Dandy’ Dan Wastler Off to Happy Hunting Ground
I got the news that Dan Wastler passed away yesterday, and I was immediately filled with regret… Although I worked for Dan for almost 8 years at Q104, I never really got to know him very well. I hosted the … Continue reading
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Paul Wilson: Stop the Snow Blower Madness
Talk about blow jobs… The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year there are approximately 5,740 snow blower related injuries in the United States that require medical attention. One problem in the design of some snow blowers is … Continue reading
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