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IN CONVERSATION WITH DON CHEADLE Cheadle wraps up his new Showtime series, Black Monday, just in time to discusses it and his humanitarian work with us.

SPA-AAAH INSPIRATION Relax. Unwind. Serenity is just a blissful tub soak away.

58 REDEFINING WELLNESS How the alternative in alternative medicine is becoming more mainstream.

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’m not sure how long January has been designated the month for resolutions, or how often those resolutions are health-related, but I know mine usually are. (Fun fact: after I wrote that sentence I googled “New Year’s Resolutions” and found so much information. Resolutions at the beginning of a new year date to the ancient Babylonians and Romans. In the late 1930s, about 25 percent of Americans made New Year’s resolutions; now it’s roughly 40 to 50 percent. Thank you, Wikipedia. Lesson ended.)

So back to my healthy resolutions. Mine usually relate to losing weight, and sometimes I actually succeed. It’s been a bit of a stressful year (launching a new magazine and all), so that’s definitely my number one priority again this year. I have a friend who shall remain nameless [ Jim Blair], who every January, after the excesses of the holiday season, stops drinking alcohol for the month, holes up in his abode, and practices self-care—healthy eating, exercising, the works.

But we’re not the only one making resolutions about health and wellness, you might well be too. So we bring you our first annual Wellness Issue. Our Redefining Wellness feature by contributor Stephanie Jacob looks at how alternative medicine is making inroads with more traditional medicine. It covers things you already probably know about, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and the like, and introduces some newer therapies—IV infusions, CBD, and infrared heat. I think you’ll learn something. I know I did.

If exercise is on your list, our fashion feature shot by photographer Steven Green takes a look at athleisure. That’s a portmanteau that combines the words athletic and leisure—two words that should be opposites, don’t you think? Some of the apparel featured could actually be worn working out, and some of the outfits could be worn to your next party. They all could be worn to the Roasterie for a cuppa matcha latte.

Wellness applies to how you live in your home, too. A bathroom inspired by your favorite spa might be a dream come true, but here are four homes whose owners are living the dream.

Deep soaking tubs and multi-head steam showers sound divine. You might be inspired to take on a renovation for your resolution.

Hygge can certainly be described as a type of wellness for your home. Cozy in January is the only thing that gets me to spring. And crystals can be much more than pretty rocks on display.

Our Living column researches both.

If resolutions aren’t on your calendar, we still have lots to share. Our interview with KC native Don Cheadle reveals much more to him than the actor you know. His humanitarian activism is less well known, but it’s an important part of his life. And our featured home by Kansas City architectural and design firm Hufft is a serene meditation on purposeful living.

In the end, whether or not you’re making resolutions, we’re resolved to bring you the best Kansas City has to offer for 2019.

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Deliberating what to do tonight? Discover the most

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So many concerts, so little time. Every Wednesday our astute

music critic Tim Finn gives you his Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts for the week, but did you know he looks in his crystal ball and offers up “A look ahead: Other shows to know about.”

Yep. Giant stadiums concerts not your jam? Finn doles out smaller venue suggestions—from big band to new wave to the occasional tribute band. If you’re a music fan, you won’t be disappointed.

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In living color. In 2018 we had fun with “Ultraviolet,” but

this year we’re ready to move on from the mysteries of the cosmos and dive deep into the ocean. Pantone, the self-proclaimed global authority on color, has declared “Living Coral” the color of the year for 2019. Read more about it at inkansascity.com/homedesign/2019s-pantone-color-of-the-year-is/

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Stones or Neil Young, enjoying adult beverages into the wee hours.

We would actually feel okay the next day. Now that we are older, such antics would put us in bed until Tuesday. I consider it a soaring triumph to make it to midnight. My husband, never an after-three

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IRISH COFFEE FOR EIGHT This is a delicious post-dessert course for a small, seated cold-weather dinner party. Before the guests arrive, have the cream whipped, the sugar measured and the coffeemaker all set to brew, or you’ll never get around to serving it.

One pot freshly brewed coffee — decaf, regular, or both, depending on the crowd and your kitchen’s coffeemaking capacity.

Eight tablespoons brown sugar Heavy cream, whipped, but not too densely Eight shots Irish whiskey (I use Jameson’s)

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kinda guy, would be happy to leave as soon as he finishes dessert.

I’m not ready quite that early.

(And speaking of dessert, brioche bread pudding with salted caramel sauce is divine for a January dinner party. Email me for the recipe.)

For anybody—couple or singleton—exiting a party is a delicate art. Sometimes it is a several-staged process, other times it should be done quickly. There are no set rules for departing gracefully. But here are some thoughts about taking your leave with style and consideration.

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AAAAAAAND I’M GONE When one person leaves a party, the rest can fall like dominoes.

The early-exiting guest should be mindful of this dynamic. When you must depart prematurely, do so quickly and inconspicuously.

If you know in advance you’re going to need to bounce early, inform your hosts so you can sneak out without undue attention.

In some circles, this is called the Northern Irish Goodbye, not to be confused with the departure technique called (if you’re English) The French Exit or (if you’re French) the English Goodbye, when one vanishes without saying farewell. To wit, when one ghosts.

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January 18 THE YELLOWJACKETS February 15 KANDACE SPRINGS March 9 KURT ELLING QUINTET April 11 JOSHUA REDMAN QUARTET April 27 ARTURO SANDOVAL THE MERITS OF GHOSTING Obviously, the propriety of ghosting depends entirely on the circumstances. It can be monstrously rude, or what an ideal guest would do.

Many of us were taught we should always find the host and say goodbye. Sometimes that’s not practical for anybody. At a larger celebration, say a big wedding reception, where the hosts are on the dance floor or engrossed in conversation, to interrupt them would be thoughtless. If everyone said a personal farewell, the hosts would be saying goodbye all night long. Ghosting is entirely appropriate in these cases, perhaps followed by a text on the way home.

But sometimes ghosting is a no-no. At a gathering of 25 or fewer, it falls into the category of boorishness.

THE GAUCHE GHOST I’m still pouting about how I was rudely ghosted several summers ago, at a seated dinner for 12 at my house. We took a little break from the table before serving dessert (an amazing berry and buttermilk cobbler; email me for the recipe). During that interlude, a guest simply vanished. I didn’t hear a thing from him afterwards, no text from the car, no call the next day or the day

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after. The following Wednesday, after not hearing from the ghoster, I texted him, asking what went wrong. He replied that it wasn’t me; that someone had said something that hit him the wrong way and he thought it better just to step away.

It’s 2019; we all have phones that enable us to communicate instantly. Text messaging is, while not the perfect remedy, a viable band-aid for covering such a faux paus. The ghoster’s behavior would have been acceptable had he sent me a text or email that evening or the next day. Or better yet, he could have sent a handwritten note.

BE BRIEF. BE BRILLIANT. BE GONE. Then there is the annoying opposite of the ghost, The Big Lingerer.

This is when you announce you are leaving, then you stand at the doorway for 30 minutes, sharing the love. At a smaller gathering, The Lingerer is particularly vexing from a host’s standpoint, because it puts the party in limbo. Once you have announced your intention to leave, the party cannot move into its next phase—if there is going to be one—until you make your exit.

When you say goodbye, you don’t need to apologize or make an excuse for leaving, unless you are ducking out early. And you don’t

need to be especially creative. A heartfelt hug, if you’re a hugger, and a sincere “thank you, I had a wonderful time” are sufficient. If you can’t connect with both hosts—when the host is a couple—one will do. Your effusiveness can be saved for a follow-up text (good), e-mail (better), or handwritten note (best).

HOSTING ADVICE: THE STRONG FINISH My friend Lon Lane, owner of Inspired Occasions, is one of Kansas City’s best-known party planners. He has great advice for wrapping up a party of any size. “A good party is like a book — it has a beginning, a middle and an end,” says Lon. “For it to be memorable, you need to end with a bang.”

Don’t make after-dinner coffee service seem like an afterthought,” Lon says. “Serve wonderful coffee, cappuccino or Café Diablo. Bring out some limoncello, cognac, brandy, or port. Make it an event. Your guests will remember it forever.”

I like to set out pretty little bottles of chilled Pellegrino water in a place where departing guests can see them—people deeply appreciate some hydration for the road. Costco now offers Kirkland brand “Italian Sparkling Water” that tastes as good as Pellegrino, but costs much less.

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was the objective behind FEED, founded by Lauren Bush Lauren—yes, that Bush—and that Lauren. The project began with her involvement at the World Food Programme and the simple idea of creating products that would engage people in the fight against hunger in a tangible way. Each product (centered around tote bags, but also includes jewelry, candles, and other items—all made by artisans in underserved populations) has a stamped number signifying the number of meals provided with its purchase. For a limited time, FEED products are available at Dear Society, which recently held an intimate shopping event with Lauren herself. After racking up scores of meals for those in need (including in KC—via Harvesters), we made our way to Café Sebastienne at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for an evening with the museum and restaurant all to ourselves. Chef Rick Mullins prepared the most wholesome meal at a beautifully prepared feasting table. The farm-to-table meal included greens with rosé and Szechuan-pepper vinaigrette; butternut-squash soup with grilled delicata squash; roasted airline chicken with apple and pine jus; honey-glazed carrots; wheat berry and barley with apple and oyster mushroom; and assorted mini-desserts. Lauren spoke with us about FEED’s mission and the work the organization is doing in 63 countries around the world. And I’d be remiss not to mention what an absolutely gracious, humble, and lovely person she is. Hunger is a solvable problem, and every dollar FEED raises provides ten meals. Yes—you read that correctly.

So drop into Dear Society to grab a chic tote or check out the store online. Someone who is hungry will be grateful.

SPOTTED: Dear Society owners Chanel Jezek & Maria Casteel, Mary Kemper Wolf, Lauren Merriman, Susannah Sotos, Amy Dryer, Hunter Scott

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the signature fundraising event benefitting Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care. This year (its 24th), Lauren & Aaron Blazer hosted at their pristine Mission Hills home. Kansas City’s finest chocolatiers, bakers and confectioners (favorites included Andre’s and Chip’s Chocolate Factory) were paired with balancing, savory bites from signature sponsor Banksia Australian Bake House (their meat pies stole the show!).

Desserts were seriously stacked and stretched as far as the eye could see. And let’s not forget the gorgeous handcrafted cocktails from The Monarch and Champagne and wine from Cooper’s Hawk. The annual event raises much-needed funds for the medically indigent of our community—providing continuing care for chronic diseases, dental services, mental health therapy, legal assistance, literacy support, social services, homeless outreach, as well as fitness and nutrition education.

SPOTTED: Co-Chairs Anna Hockey, Rachel Sexton and Darcy Stewart; Dolly Wood, Erin Burger, Ilyssa & Brian Block, Cori & Matt Culp, Megan Haas, Andrea Joseph

SWEET FIFTEEN “HAS IT REALLY been fifteen years?!” It was the phrase I heard over and over, and even uttered to myself. I can remember when Emily and Matt Baldwin opened Standard Style. It feels like just yesterday that I desperately needed the embroidered-pocket True Religion jeans to pair with those Von Dutch and Christian Audigier tees. Well, the store has come a long way—and thankfully, so have I. We gathered at the Leawood store for toasts to the past and future. Sipping on Mean Mule KC-made blue-agave cocktails (one tasted like root beer and was to-die-for), noshing on bites from The Russell and buzzing to beats by DJ Mike Scott, we couldn’t help but do a little shopping.

SPOTTED: Meredith Allen, Krystal & Phill Leitner (and adorable, mini fashion-plate daughter), Joni & Jordan Johnson, Alex Do, Jen Greenstreet & Bill Hans, Will Gregory, Katie Van Luchene & Jerry Foulds, Beth Zollars, Gina and Jared Holmberg

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t’s a new year, which means I’ve been thinking a bit more about wellness than usual. Hence, I jumped at the chance to join the Page Communications team for one of their “Treat Thursday” office outings. (Reminder: I looooove an invitation!) We met Lisa Kiene and Lisa Looy at Pilates 1901 in Westport for a joint session of Yamana body rolling (YBR) and inversion therapy— neither of which I was familiar with. YBR works the same way as a hands-on massage practitioner, only using a special rubber Yamana ball. The ball replaces hands as it moves on muscles to stretch them, dislodge tension and discomfort, increase blood flow and promote healing. Essentially, it’s a deep-tissue massage you control yourself, applying your body weight against the ball. Next, I hopped into a silky hammock for some inversion therapy. The practice uses an aerialist-style hammock to provide increased flexibility, spinal alignment and strength. It’s a workout with a little extra flair.

HOT Who can argue with that? And besides the GOSSIP: health benefits, it was just plain cool to Who was be hanging upside down from the ceilcaught red-handed, ing—Spiderman-style. I’m already ordigitally slimming her ganizing a friends’ trip to go back.

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into town to set up shop for two days at the new Crossroads Hotel (also my new favorite hangout). You may be familiar with Christos from his former Bravo reality TV show, Dukes of Melrose, which documented his daily life as a co-owner of the acclaimed, high-end vintage store, Decades, in Los Angeles. As of late, Christos is focusing on “curated luxury on the go” via luxury trunk shows scheduled around the country. That night, there were racks of clothing and stacks of handbags—vintage Chanel, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Gucci, and Balmain. So. Many.

Good. Things. Strands of Coco pearls and golden interlocking-C baubles mingled with enamel H-bracelets and watches. It was like a designer pirate ship had washed up on the shores of the Crossroads with its booty strewn across the gallery lobby. The invitees emptied Champagne glasses to make the card swipes a little bit easier. How chic.

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ONE NIGHT STAND THE KANSAS CITY Artists

Coalition (KCAC) held its 7th annual members exhibition and sale at their public galleries in the River Market.

Originally titled “Public Hanging,” the event now goes by “One Night Stand.”

Probably for the best, I suppose.

Member artists show off their latest work and offered them up for sale—just in time for holiday giftgiving. I sipped on wine, swayed to jams by Johnny Starke, bumped into old friends and took home a thought-provoking watercolor piece by Joe Jurkiewicz. The opportunity comes but once a year, so keep an eye out for next year’s big event and support our local artists.

SPOTTED: Katrina Revenaugh, Hugo Xlmello-Salido, Wolfe Brack, Terri Pollack, Lori Fluegel, John Baker, Angie Jennings, LeAnn Bova, Debbie Scott Williams, Becky Stevens

DAMIAN IN WONDERLAND HOMECOMING brings thoughts of dancing,

court candidates, and camaraderie. SAVE Inc.’s annual Homecoming event incorporates all those things, but also emphasizes what it means to have a home and the dignity and security that come along with it. This year’s court candidates: Trinity Weatherman and Evan Williams, Jane Preuss and Tom Suther, Hannah Baker and David Zuercher, Miriam McKinney and Philipp HOT Vitti, Todd Joe and Jason GOSSIP: Karns. The contenders

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What organized a plethdynamic duo (and ora of pre-parties newlyweds) just sold to raise additional their home to quarterfunds—with the back MaHOMEes? pair raising the most being crowned at the main event. Congratulations to Jane and Tom! I still treasure my crown from two years ago.

Homecoming always has unique themes, and this year was no different. Creative wizards and program hosts, Chadwick Brooks and Ron MeGee transformed Studio Dan Meiners into a trippy wonderland for “Through the Looking Glass.” The City of Fountains Sisters and Rii Rii were dressed to impress and on hand for photos with guests. Boi Boy contributed an eye-popping art installation. Bar, bites, and desserts were provided by Tom’s Town, La Bodega, and Carla Schreiber, respectively.

And DJ Sheppa kept us dancing till the end.

SPOTTED: Sarah Strnad & Joe Hemmer, Jenny Kincaid & Tim Julian, John Fulton Adams, Kevin Bryant, Blake Dankert, Cortney Edwards, Jonetta Stewart, Jose Rodriguez, Chris Redlich, Ron White, Matt Price, Brant Stacy, Spencer Brown, Dolly Wood, Amina Hood, Blake Worland, James Maiden, Efrain Rodriguez, Belinda Manos

This column is dedicated to Kansas City legend, and one of my dearest friends, John Patrick Crilly—quite possibly the most social man-about-town I’ve had the immense pleasure of knowing. Rest well.

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Susan Kander THE COMPOSER ANSWERS THREE QUESTIONS

INKC: As the late Robert Starer once wrote in the New York Times, “Opera is still the ultimate challenge and the ultimate achievement in a composer’s life. It combines all the other arts; the composer is in control, which he is not when writing for dance or providing incidental music for the theater.” What is it about this medium that fascinates you?

Kander: Actually, although my B.A. was in music I was a playwright for many years. When I moved into music it was by writing operas. With two children, I perceived a need for educational operas that were experiential— where kids could be in and do operas that were pertinent to them rather than have classics put in the Vegomatic and pre-digested for them. Starer’s observation is completely true, but I have a slightly different perspective on it. I was attracted to opera in part because a playwright only has so many tools for controlling and shaping the realization of a particular line or scene or emotional moment. Punctuation is the principle means for communicating the rhythm or arc of a spoken line, plus italics, perhaps, or underlining to indicate where to put the accents, how to get from word to word or phrase to phrase. In music, the world of pitch and rhythm is just the beginning of intention. We have a variety of accent marks that mean different things, we have ways of eliding, repeating, emphasizing, or de-emphasizing.

We get to very literally map every single verbal or emotional gesture with loads of information for the performer.

And then there’s all the sound that goes on around the delivery of lines that is as or more informative than the delivery of the text itself.

There’s still plenty of room for interpretation, but the contours of any given moment are really under the control of the composer in a way a playwright will never experience.

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ansas City native and internationally acclaimed composer Susan Kander comes home this month for a program of her original, contemporary music. She received her B.A. in Music at Harvard in 1979 and was a playwright until returning to music in the mid-1990s. In 2015, after composing busily for 20 years, she decided to “blow things up,” she says, by finally attending graduate school in composition. She studied with Du Yun and Huang Ruo at Purchase Conservatory, re-arranging the furniture in her mind and earning her M.M. in Composition in 2017. Those two years produced adventurous new works for both orchestra and chamber ensemble. Her works can be found on Soundcloud and Youtube. She is a Fellow of the MacDowell Colony. Her music has been recorded on the MSR, Navona and Loose Cans labels.

Kander’s dwb—Driving While Black, a chamber opera in conjunction with the University of Kansas School of Music, will be performed on January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building at Shawnee Mission Parkway and State Line Road. The opera features soprano Roberta Gumbel, who wrote the opera’s riveting, autobiographical libretto. Also on the program that evening is the world premiere of Kander’s song cycle based on poems by the late and beloved Kansas City poet Michelle Boisseau, featuring soprano Victoria Botero, violinist Jacob Ashworth, New Morse Code: cellist Hannah Collins and percussionist Michael Compitello.

INKC: Your new chamber opera, dwb—Driving While Black, is sung by a

soprano accompanied by a cellist and a percussionist. If people think of opera as spectacle—elephants walking on a lavish set as multiple voices rise above the orchestra in Aida—how is this more minimalist approach an equally satisfying aesthetic?

Kander: Being close to an opera singer is a thrilling physical experience for a lot of people, and opera in intimate spaces delivers that. It becomes very intimate theater and the opera singers of today are usually highly trained as actors as well, so the whole experience is much more visceral, more immediate. Same goes for being near the musicians, something many people never experience, but it brings a wider dimension to the whole dramatic experience. I personally consider opera the greatest team sport going, whether it’s with 100 people on stage and 100 in the pit and 150 backstage techies, or three people onstage and one stage manager. Everyone is breathing together all the time.

INKC: What has drawn you to chamber opera, an opera performed with a chamber ensemble rather than a full orchestra?

Kander: The current financial state of the arts is prime. But also there’s an interest on the part of both composers and companies to create more socially relevant works that might pique the interest of a far greater variety of potential audiences, and we don’t need elephants for that. A century ago the world of audiences wasn’t so fractured and it doesn’t need to be. Opera isn’t just for rich white people. It hasn’t been exclusively for rich people for 400 years, just as theater in Shakespeare’s day was never aimed exclusively at rich people. Today opera is being used to tell stories for everyone and it’s perfectly doable in a gallery or storefront or small theater that doesn’t have an orchestra pit. We’re putting the musicians in plain sight, even including them, sometimes, into the action of the opera, and we’re telling stories that resonate for all kinds of people. Which is what opera has always done almost from its inception.1900bldg.com

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Pulse • Katherine Bradford • Heidi Hahn • Ronald Jackson • Hayv Kahraman • Toyin Ojih Odutola • Aaron Wrinkle Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art • Johnson County Community College • nermanmuseum.org On view through Feb. 3, 2019 • Image: Ronald Jackson, Oh Pretty Marianna (detail), 2018, Oil and fabric on canvas, Collection Myrtis Bedolla and Alexander Hyman, Baltimore, MD

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS, PART ONE: EISENHOWER, THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER was much more than the grand-

fatherly image he projected. He cussed like the army general he was. He liked his steaks sizzled right on the coals, hold the grill grates. And he married Mamie, who has been credited with popularizing the birthday cake. Born in Abilene, Kansas, he graduated from West Point, started a career in the United States Army and rose to the rank of general, famously serving as chief of staff during World War II. After the Allied victory, he was president of Columbia University, then commander of NATO, before becoming commander-in-chief as president of the United States from 1953 until 1961. When his grandson David Eisenhower married Julie Nixon, two political families came together. While the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum in Abilene undergoes a complete renovation, Eisenhower: The Exhibit of memorabilia illustrating the chapters of his life will travel to the Kansas City Public Library from January 23 until the museum opens again in May of 2019. kclibrary.org

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS, PART TWO: THE PLOT TO KILL GEORGE WASHINGTON AMERICAN conspiracy theories have been around since, well,

George Washington. New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, in tandem with historian and documentary television producer Josh Mensch, investigated a little-known chapter in American history. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, some of the elite soldiers that Washington handpicked as his bodyguards plotted against him—with William Tryon, the governor or New York, and others. Without the leadership and military expertise of Washington, the war might not have started, or ended as it did. Co-presented by the Truman Library Institute and Rainy Day Books, Meltzer will discuss his new book The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington on January 17 at 7 p.m. at Unity Temple on the Plaza. The purchase of a book gives you two tickets to this event. rainydaybooks.com

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DECONSTRUCTING MARCUS JANSEN WHY “Deconstructing” this contemporary artist?

Because there’s a lot going on in each multi-layered work of paint, collage, and found objects. Born in 1968 to a German father and West Indian mother, American-born and bi-racial Marcus Jansen also grew up bilingual, in the Bronx and in Germany.

His unique viewpoint was shaped by his service in the Gulf War in both Desert Storm and Desert Shield. After he was discharged from the military in 1997, he began painting again. As a pioneer of urban landscape painting, he mixes influences of New York Expressionism, pop art, graffiti, hip hop, and surrealism in his work, which also carries threads of social commentary. Continuing from November, the Deconstructing Marcus Jansen exhibit runs until the middle of September 2019 at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. kemperart.org

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SWAN LAKE WATCHING BALLET live is very different than seeing it on

film or television. It’s noisy, for one thing, the patter of feet on the wooden stage sometimes rising above the orchestral music. It’s also more athletic than what you might imagine. To see a great performance from a master like Rudolf Nureyev in your lifetime is something you never forget. And the story can transport you. Those are perhaps several reasons why Swan Lake is perennial favorite. This month, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet will be performed by the Russian National Ballet at the Kauffman Center as part of the Harriman-Jewell series on January 23 at 7:30 pm. Since its premier at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow in 1877, this ballet has told the story of Odette, a princess who turned into a swan because of an evil sorcerer. Prince Siegfried falls for her, but as in real life, the path of true love never runs smooth. Over the past 150 years, ballet companies have exercised creative license with the ending. How will this Swan Lake end? kauffmancenter.org

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vocals of the Grisly Hand, a rock/Americana band that we started almost ten years ago. And every now and then I sing with David Regnier as half of Ruddy Swain.

When did you get interested in country music and what about it attracted you?

LK: Around ten years ago while working at Reckless Records in Chicago, I got the opportunity to hunt down and special order records. I love vinyl, but I’m not a big competitor or collector, and I also wanted to have a niche as an employee there, so I just really leaned into my fascination with country.

Country was foreign to me in many ways but also familiar enough to connect to what I knew at that point. I’d also give my mom a shoutout for buying a Patsy Cline tape at WalMart during my childhood and for having the Trio self-titled album featuring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. I remember being really intrigued by how a record could be so heartwarming and toe-tapping and so heartbreaking by turns. The breadth of emotion spoke to my dramatic and emotional sides.

I also grew up with a lot of affected voices or marbles-in-mymouth-while-yelling voices in pop and rock music so there was something really satisfying about the clarity and simplicity to the singing.

Also I love a good story!

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early ten years ago, Lauren Krum emerged in Kansas City’s music community in a grand way: as part of the Grisly Hand, a rock band with a heavy country/ roots flavor.

The band has since changed personnel and altered its sound, but Krum, with fellow singer and songwriter Jimmy Fitzner, has remained a constant, and the Grisly Hand has become a high-performance, in-demand band with several excellent recordings in its catalog.

Krum has also flourished as a singer and performer outside that band. She recently answered questions about the Grisly Hand, her several other projects and other music matters.

Describe the music projects you are involved with.

Lauren Krum: My classic-country band, Lorna Kay’s One Night Stand, with Fritz Hutchison joining me on lead vocals, is about a year old. I sing jazz and pop songs with Lauren Krum Quartet. I’m half the lead

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List a few of your favorite country singers and tell us what about them appealed to you.

LK: Johnny Paycheck fast became one of my absolute favorite country vocalists in my early days of collecting. I loved him before finding his hits and was just totally enamored of his deep and melodic voice. I was puzzled by his ability to enunciate and be absolutely “lazy” vocally all at once.

I also loved finding some lesser-known country musicians like Sammi Smith and Skeeter Davis. I love the way country record jackets tell you this tale of the artist: They’re about the songs just as much as the person delivering them. I wanted to know their stories, to know where the pain and world-weariness in their voices originated. I instantly felt as if I were a natural part of this musical lineage—not directly but because of shared experience.

A few years ago, you started singing jazz. What have you since learned about singing in that genre? How have you evolved as a vocalist in that genre?

LK: Simply put: I’ve become a better singer. With no big band and no back-up singers to nestle into, I’ve really had to rely on myself. I’ve also finally started taking more chances and “riffing” a little more. It takes me a long time to get comfortable, so it’s really exhilarating to finally feel more loose and confident with my delivery. I’m also very lucky to play with people who encourage that and make me feel emboldened by their level of talent.

Do you have a preference: solo or singing in harmony? Is there

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a significant difference between singing harmony with a male voice and a female voice?

LK: I prefer singing with someone, always.

I love to impress on my own and have the spotlight sometimes, but nothing compares to the feeling of intertwining with another person vocally. There’s an aspect that feels almost like becoming one person that I really can’t get enough of.

I don’t feel a big difference between singing with different genders of people, though I could use more women singers in my dayto-day. I am working on a project that centers around vocal harmonies from singers with higher voices.

Who do you listen to these days, whether for inspiration or entertainment?

LK: I’m still on my regular B.S. of listening to ’50s and ’60s pop, country, and soul but I’ve been really digging on some women lately: Margaret Glaspy, Sierra Ferrell, Esther Rose, Living Hour, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, and Angel Olsen to name a few. I also listen to Migos when I need to get pumped up for a show sometimes.

What’s in store for the Grisly Hand?

LK: Please let us know if you know. No, honestly we’re in a good place right now, if a bit uncertain. We are working on new songs, possibly to be released in a small group or even as singles. We’re exploring a new sound as well as a different lineup instrumentally.

We’re about to turn ten so who knows what double digits will bring.

Of all you have done musically over the past ten years or so, what projects/accomplishments are you proudest of?

And why?

LK: This is kind of tough, if only because the Grisly Hand is my baby and a project that helped me crawl out of the darkest point in my life. I’m so proud of what we’ve released, the caliber of shows we play and the crowd enthusiasm, as well as us as collaborators and artists in our own right.

That said, starting my “own” band (Lor-

na Kay’s One Night Stand) and managing it from the ground up and handling booking on my own, etc., is something of which I’m very proud.

Are there still obstacles and glass ceilings or biases against women in the music world?

LK: Of course. But we’ve entered into a really exciting time as far as calling out the B.S. and making a clamor loud enough to shake up the industry to some degree. Here in town I don’t really feel it. Sometimes sound engineers think I’m just a backup singer or there’s a lot of, “Oh, you just sing”, kind of stuff, but I’m really proud of the women-driven and women-supported quotient of our scene in KC. Who would you most like to collaborate with and why?

LK: Ooh, this is tough! There are so many talented folks in KC I’d love to do something with. Infogates, Ces Cru or JL B. Hood. Or something with Strange Music in general. I’ve always wanted to sing on a hip-hop track. I’m sure they’re like, “OK, Lorna.

Calm down.”

LORNA KAY’S ONE NIGHT STAND

You can see Lauren Krum in Lorna Kay’s One Night Stand every third Tuesday of the month, including Jan. 22 and Feb. 19, as part of the weekly Honky Tonk Dinner Show at The Ship, 1217 Union Ave., in the West Bottoms.

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SARA KUCERA HER PASSION FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS LED TO FOUNDING SAGE CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALING ARTS

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fter attending KU for a degree in Exercise Physiology, the Iowa native channeled her life-long interest in wellness into studying chiropractic, yoga and ayurvedic training before founding Sage Center for Yoga and Healing Arts. The center, which offers many ayurvedic, chiropractic, massage, and skincare treatments and services, is also a yoga studio with a staff of 15. She lives and works in the Crossroads. “I like the combined small town, big city feeling,” she says. “Living in the city you can walk everywhere (I’ve been without a car for two years), but at the same time you can have authentic, genuine relationships.” Kucera’s book, The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook, will be released in April 2019.

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Of the decadent skincare lines and body oils we carry, my favorite item will always be a Banyan Botanicals tongue cleaner. I know this isn’t so glamorous, but it is such an important tool for carrying out an Ayurvedic daily routine. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love their tongue cleaner.

It was pretty incredible to have Queer Eye’s Fab Five be “local” for a short period of time. Anyone with a message of joy, self-evolution, and inclusivity, such as theirs, is always a celebrity in my heart.

It’s really rare for me to have a cocktail or any other alcoholic drink. My version of a cocktail is an oat milk matcha from Made In KC Cafe.

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One of my favorite stores is Strasser Hardware.

Though I didn’t grow up in KC, being in Strasser makes me nostalgic for going to hardware stores with my dad as a child.

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Lily Dawson’s jewelry is at the top of my list. Not only does she have fun designs, but she’s a thoughtful and caring being— you just know she’s creating each piece with intention and mindfulness.

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DINNER OUT: I love to cook at home and I’ve

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FLOC5 & CO. NEW RETAIL SHOP + COLLECTIVE IN THE CROSSROADS BY

Susan Cannon

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ansas City is a hotbed of female entrepreneurship, and Sarah Beshears is a member of this dynamic group. She’s a smart creative who has developed an impressive business trifecta under the name Floc5, with modern design as the common thread and retail as its newest venture.

Floc5 & Co., a women’s fashion and lifestyle shop, was recently added to her existing biz portfolio that includes Floc5 Studio, a comprehensive branding business, and Floc5 Build, a contracting and design company run by her husband, Chris. “He and I overlap when it comes to building out retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces. He builds and I brand the space and experience,” says Sarah.

In the fall they collaborated in transforming the former Hammerpress location on Southwest Boulevard (110 Southwest Blvd.) into a multi-purpose space for the retail shop and branding studio.

Front-of-house is Floc5 & Co., which features womenswear, accessories, home decor, and apothecary by local and international brands. “We draw from all forms of design to offer on-the-go women timeless, architecturally inspired pieces that integrate structure, texture, and color with attention to detail and quality,” says Sarah.

Floc5 Studio is integrated into the rear of the 3,500-square-foot space. “We have over a decade of experience in building chic, compelling product and business brands. We come alive when tasked with cultivating the entire brand experience—from initial concept to a digital presence to the built environment.”

“Our official Floc5 & Co. launch event will be held on January 31, and the public is welcome in our doors to celebrate with us,” she adds.

Not one to lose a minute of opportunity, Beshears, who is raising two small children while running her multidisciplinary operation, says she’s in the midst of expanding to other cities. “I’m working on opening three more Floc5 & Co. shops across the country within five years.” floc5andco.com

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Larsen & Lund Mini market bag, $595, Stutterheim Mosebacke raincoat, $295, Amina Marie Millinery custom fur felt headpiece, $300, Minoux Jewelry Vasa earrings, $138

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The Classic Lip TURN ON THE SWITCH IN ICONIC RED

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Fountain The Beauty Molecule, $28, fountain.co

Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Hydrating Shaping Lipcolor in Impatiente, $32, Ulta

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Mega Matte Bright Red, $18, Sephora Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Hydrating Satin Finish in Four Hundred, $38, Halls Kansas City

RED LIPS can turn on the charm or the sirens, depending on how you wear the bold color. For a daytime red lip, keep the face clean and fresh-looking so as not to feel overly made-up. But at night you can amp things up with a little eye treatment for extra glamour. We’re not partial to matte or glossy.

The UN-Classic Eye BREAK CONVENTION WITH A MATTE ORANGE LID

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erwise natural face is definitely unconventional, but it can give an expressive, modern punch to your look. We suggest using a smooth, matte texture and keeping your lips and cheeks neutral. Some of the best orange shadows come by way of MAC, Sugarpill, and Nars Cosmetics.

NARS Pure Pops Eyeshadow in Persia, $19, Nordstrom

Sugarpill Pressed Eyeshadow in Flamepoint, $13, beautylish.com

MAC Rule Eyeshadow in Vivid Orange, $17, MAC Cosmetics

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Fountain of Youth ‘THE BEAUTY MOLECULE’ DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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est we seem as gullible as Ponce de Leon searching for the Fountain of Youth, we only promote products that aim to retain good health, youth, and longevity through scientifically proven studies.

Enter resveratrol, an anti-aging molecule found in the extraordinary elixir The Beauty Molecule by Fountain. Resveratrol is a super powerful antioxidant combining a natural phenol found in the skin of red grapes and in Japanese knotweed. It has been widely studied, most recently at Harvard, with findings that it benefits cardiovascular health and improves the energy within the skin cells that positively affect the mitochondria. This translates into refreshed skin that can better absorb anti-aging creams.

The Beauty Molecule combines hyaluronic acid, known to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, with the highly concentrated resveratrol (one teaspoon contains as much resveratrol as 26,000 red grapes) through a delightfully delicious and easy-to-take liquid format. It is sweetened with ten-percent concentration of all-natural xylitol, which has been shown to help with collagen production and is good for your teeth.

So drop one teaspoon of The Beauty Molecule supplement into your favorite juice or healthy, nondairy beverage and feel the glow. How hard is that?

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Left: An essential complement to a lazy fireside afternoon, Tourance describes their throws as feeling “like resting in a bed of feathers and flower petals” and they’re not far off. It’s super soft and at 45-inches by 60-inches, it’s insanely cuddly-worthy. The PJ Salvage fur slides are a perfect match. Throw, $150; Slides, $40. Both available at The Little Shop Next Door (Westwood Hills). Gray felt Graf Lantz basket to the left of the fireplace is ideal for caching magazines, dog toys, or various and sundry other objects. $110, available at Floc5 & Co. (Crossroads).

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ygge (pronounced hoo-gah), has been a buzzword in design for a couple of years now. But the concept has been a way of living in Denmark since the 18th century. For the Danes, it can apply to any season; in the U.S. it’s most embodied in the depth of winter. Loosely defined as “cozy” or “wellbeing,” it’s one of those words that’s difficult to pinpoint, but you know it when you feel it. Picture a roaring fire in the fireplace, snuggling under a throw in a comfy chair, cushy slippers or woolly socks keeping toes warm, a fragrant candle alight nearby, and a cup of steaming hot tea cradled in your hands.

That’s hygge.

It’s peaceful, it’s tranquil, it’s the state of being most comfortable in your home.

To embrace the concept in your own home, interior designer Kathy Kelly (that’s her home, left) has a few tips. “An uncluttered, serene room is always more hygge than one filled with stuff,” she says. “Everything should be in its place. Soft, textured fabrics are more inviting than stiff, shiny ones.”

And as a designer, Kelly is always concerned about layers of light. “Light from a fire, a burning candle, the late afternoon winter sun, all set the mood. Then sit back and take it all in—and relax.”

Hygge doesn’t require redecorating.

It’s about appreciating the little things that make life worthwhile.

PLEASE, SIT Curl up in the aptly named Reading chair from Century Furniture and the arms practically embrace you. All you need is a good book and the aforementioned roaring fire and life is good. From $2,540, to order from Madden McFarland (135th St. & State Line)

BRRRRR Apothecary Guild’s Siberian Fir candle— with fragrant notes of wintergreen, eucalyptus, blue spruce, balsam fir, and cedar wood—smells like winter itself.The scent evokes the warmth and comfort of seasons past. From $30, at Webster House (Crossroads)

CUDDLE BUDDY The chunky knit construction and luscious softness of this organic cotton throw from Zestt Organics is a generously sized 50-inches by 60-inches, which makes it perfect for wrapping yourself (or possibly you and a sweetie) on cold winter nights. $135, at Floc5 & Co. (Crossroads)

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Good Energy

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hether or not you believe in the healing power of crystals, the impressive stones and gems add a luxurious look to home décor. Interior designer Kelee Katillac (that’s her work, above) uses the rocks with abundance in her designs and understands their therapeutic effect as well. “Outside of simply being beautiful,” Katillac says, “they’re powerful to use in our homes to restore us.”

Katillac describes each type of crystal as emitting its own vibration.

“Amethyst has a healing power. It’s a spa day in a stone,” she says with a laugh. “Aquamarine is excellent for staying positive and not getting ‘stuck.’” Katillac uses the metaphor of rose-colored glasses to describe rose quartz. “It’s all about love and embracing yourself and

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others,” she says. “Citrine is great at absorbing negative energy. It has a light, happy feeling. It’s the Holly Golightly of the gemstone world.”

Katillac describes agate as “a very powerful balancing stone. It promotes strength and calm acceptance.”

Besides displaying the crystals as she often does, gathered in a cloche or an apothecary jar, they’re frequently used in home furnishings.

Katillac especially likes the use of crystals in light fixtures. “Rock crystal has been used for centuries in chandeliers,” she notes. “If you take a light source and apply it to the crystal it amplifies its healing properties.”

Crystals can enhance the beauty and energy of any room. “A space can make us better and that’s certainly what we want our homes to do,” Katillac says. “And crystals and gemstones can help us accomplish that.”

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GOOD VIBES WHETHER you’re a true believer or just love the look, using crystals in your home can add texture and color and a special energy to a room. “It’s all very personal,” Katillac says. “What you believe about a crystal is probably what you’re going to receive back from it.” Here are a few ways to incorporate crystals and stones into your own home.

PUT A RING ON IT Delight your dinner guests with festive Julian Mejia napkin rings decked out with sliced agate. They’ll add an elegant accent (and just a touch of opulence) to your dinner table. The agate slabs float on gold-tone rings. Due to the use of natural stone, each ring is unique. $50 each, available to order from Terrasi Living and Scandia Home (The Country Club Plaza)

LIGHT UP The delightful play of quartz crystal gemstones mixed with clear and colored drops rocks this Schonbek Renaissance chandelier. According to Katillac, “Taking a light source and applying it to crystals will amplify the stone’s energy.”

The 17th-century inspired framework is available in six finishes. From $4,405, available to order from Wilson Lighting (Overland Park)

PULL OUT Crystal goes contemporary. Hefty crystal pulls accent the drawer fronts on a John-Richard four-drawer grayoak veneered chest mounted on a brushed stainless-steel base. Each drawer is finished in antique beluga with a warm wash and framed in pewter silver. $5,889, available to order from Seville Home (Leawood)

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by Blu Dot, $399 The open and airy space is home to several vignettes.

Above: Abbie Smith. Right: Hutch storefront.

Mud Cloth pillows, $50 each

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SEVERAL YEARS AGO, Omahans Brandon Beed and Nick Huff began thrifting furniture, repurposing it, and selling it. They called their concept Hutch. It became so popular that demand outstripped supply, so they began adding modern furniture, accessories, and design services. Last year they expanded to KC and opened a shop in the Crossroads.

Abbie Smith, the point person for the KC store, says, “It’s a great spot to be in; Crossroads is blowing up right now.” Although many customers are from downtown and Crossroads

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to Midtown, Smith says the shop draws from Brookside and Johnson County too. “Anyone who’s looking for that clean-lined, modern look for their home.”

Hutch is known for a fresh, minimal aesthetic. “Our furniture sits low to the ground,” Smith says. “a cozy, but still modern feel.”

Accessories—including rugs, pillows, ceramics, candles, lamps, and more—have a warm, Scandinavian vibe and often feature local makers. January’s Maker of the Month is Mtrl Dsgn. hutchmodern.com

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 6 p.m. at the Kansas City Marriott Muehlebach Downtown This event benefits the YMCA Challenger program, which provides children with diverse abilities the opportunity to play sports, learn new skills, build confidence and make new friends.

Event highlights include: • Cocktails and dinner • Fashion show with Sports Radio 810’s Steven St. John as emcee • Runway models include local professional athletes and YMCA Challenger athletes • Live auction by the Nigro Brothers and silent auction • Live music from the band Dolewite

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IN CONVERSATION WITH

Don Cheadle words by

Cindy Hoedel

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Fatigue hangs off the edges of the smooth, familiar voice, dragging it a semitone lower and half a beat slower. Kansas City’s most critically acclaimed living actor, Don Cheadle, has just finished filming a new Showtime series, Black Monday (premieres Jan. 20), and the accelerated shooting schedule has left him beat down and sick again. He has yet to film a show where he doesn’t get sick by the end, he confides.

Phoning from Los Angeles, home base for Cheadle, his wife Bridgid Coulter, and their two daughters, Amana, 23, and Imani, 21, he answers questions with deliberate precision about the new show and past heavy hitting roles (if you haven’t treated yourself to a retrospective of his amazing character work, start with the films Devil in a Blue

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Dress, Boogie Nights, Traffic, Crash, Hotel Rwanda, and Traitor, and then binge watch his Golden Globe-winning performance in the Showtime series House of Lies).

But when the conversation turns to his humanitarian work in Sudan and environmental activism fighting climate change, he shifts into a higher, easier gear. This is clearly where his passion lies, the thing— despite his enormous gifts for acting—that matters.

In 2007, Cheadle co-authored with John Prendergast Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond. The book goes beyond reportage and lays out, in the best tradition of Martin Luther King’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail,” a call to specific action: Raise awareness, raise funds, write a letter, call for divestment, start an organization, lobby the government. (To learn more or get involved, go to enoughproject.org.) And his climate-change work includes slipping into the role of documentary journalist in absorbing videos that can be seen at theyearsproject.com/correspondent/don-cheadle.

You were born in Kansas City, but moved around a lot as a kid. Does Kansas City still feel like home?

Yes. I have a lot of family that still lives there. It’s a very grounding element, having the family there. It’s a touchstone, it keeps you from getting too far away from who you were. I come back as often as I can because it’s very important to me, and I always have a good time with my family.

Black Monday takes the audience back to Oct.

today, with all the deregulation and the loopholes not ever really being closed after the housing crash and the credit crash. A lot of the same players are still in place. Black Monday can be seen as a cautionary tale, but hopefully people just laugh. We want to smuggle in the seriousness, and the best way to do that is with humor.

You and George Clooney issued a report two years ago about war profiteering in South Sudan. Can you give us an update on that situation?

We are focusing now on the oligarchs in Sudan, these power mongers that are robbing the country of all its resources. They are stealing from the coffers, including international financial aid. So we are attempting to go after the banks that do business with these individuals. Instead of going directly to [the banks], we are going to the people who are working with them and saying, “This is what you are supporting. This is what you are involved with. We want you to back out.” We are actually getting a lot Black Monday can be of traction. Because the oligarchs’ biggest fear is that they won’t be able to be players on the international seen as a cautionary market. They won’t be able to operate with the lartale, but hopefully gesse they are accustomed to.

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people just laugh. We want to smuggle in the seriousness, and the best way to do

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that is with humor.

19, 1987, the day of the worst stock market crash in Wall Street history and offers up a fantastical alternative version of how it happened.

You play a character named Rod “The Jammer” Jaminski. What kind of a dude is he? Is he like you at all?

I think he’s very different from me. He’s a complete banana bird, an insane kind of a gambler, somebody who would rather push all his chips in the middle waiting for that last card to come, not having a hand yet, versus knowing that he has a hammerlock. He takes way more chances than I would ever take in my life.

What excited you about the series and made you want to sign onto it?

I think it’s very funny. And the humor is deployed like a machine gun.

We’re trying to walk a line, and sometimes you only find the line once you’ve crossed over it—you get back on the other side and go, “Oh, that was over it.” So that was very interesting and exciting to me, to see how far we could push things.

I also liked showing what that time was like, in terms of the excesses of what the traders were doing, the unchecked greed.

We are still living with the fallout from that debacle.

Absolutely, and some people think we’re headed back in that direction

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What are the stumbling blocks?

The UN member nations that have been tasked with addressing this are not pursuing it as strongly and substantively as they need to be. So we are always pushing this rock uphill.

What is the thing that gives you hope?

Under this administration we have been able to get more done because nobody is paying attention (laughs).

It’s a disheartening time for activists like you who care about climate change. Do you feel like you are having any success on that front?

Well, I just watched a video of representatives of this administration proclaiming at the UN climate conference [in Poland] today that new technologies in fossil fuel are going to be what get us (starts laughing) to a better place (more laughing). I mean, they were laughed out of the room and people were chanting “Shame on you.” The only people who share this view with us are Saudi Arabia, China and Kuwait—that’s our team. It’s really not a good look for us right now.

But I’m hopeful that with the results of the election and what’s happening in the House [of Representatives] on this issue, there’s going to be a lot of work done. I think Nancy Pelosi is moving this forward now on climate, based on the work of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has been the one to really lead the way.

Why do you make the time, when you don’t have any to spare, to be so involved in these causes outside your profession?

Well (long pause), I feel it’s an internal mandate of sorts. If all the fame and the celebrity is just so you can buy more stuff it feels very hollow

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Black Monday, starring Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells, and Regina Hall, premieres January 20 on Showtime.

and empty. That was never part of my makeup, it’s not what my family is about, it’s not what my values are. When I have an opportunity to speak with people who put a camera in front of my face, a mic in front of my face, I’m going to speak about the things I think are important, the things that matter. And not just talk about it. Be about it.

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So you don’t feel like it is an acceptable choice to remain silent in these troubled times.

Absolutely not. We have to lean in and take our shots and get knocked around. A lot of times what happens in that space (Twitter) with people that start out in a very combative posture is that we will keep talking and we will come to some agreement about something. Sometimes I go in on the person to be funny, but usually I try to talk about the thing: I’m not attacking you, I’m attacking the thing.

I don’t think anyone anticipated how much actual power (social media) had in both directions. When you think about how Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook as a platform for rating women, it’s not hard to see why he didn’t put certain things in check, and now you can directly point to how it has had an influence on our elections. It’s pretty nefarious in many ways. So it can be a scary place, but you can’t not participate and let the crazies control the narrative.

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When I have an opportunity to speak with people who put a camera in front of my face, a mic in front of my face, I’m going to speak about the things I think are important, the things that matter.

You are active on Twitter under your own name, @DonCheadle.

That is a scary place to be outspoken about politics these days.

You draw the usual nasty insults and outrageous attacks without responding in kind. How do you maintain that composure?

(Laughs.) Because outrageous things are ridiculous. If you’re saying something insane, I feel bad for you, because you are insane. The things that upset you are usually things that have some traction, and then you’ve got to check yourself, like, “Oh, that upset me, so they may be speaking some truth, and I’ve got to investigate myself now.” Also, I

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guess I feel insulated, because I don’t think anything that happens on that platform is going to really affect me… My wife has been worried about it because people are crazy, and crazy travels, and it’s not hard to get to me. I don’t walk around with body guards and a team. If someone wanted to get to me, they could anyway.

What are you working on next?

I’ve got books I’m developing, and a movie I sold to Amazon, and TV series I’m meeting on, and a graphic novel—and it’s always like that. I’m always setting boats in the water, I push them all in, and some of them get to the other side and some of them sink in the middle, and you just never know. m Interview condensed and minimally edited for clarity.

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he world of modern wellness weaves a tangled web. Proponents claim better connection and improved health, energy, sleep, and more, while skeptics see an elitist industry based on fads, profits, and pseudoscience. But one thing’s for sure: the deluge of wellness offerings—essentially all the things that can help you feel and function better emotioncontinued on page

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Top left: The built-in make-up vanity provides a space for morning rituals. Top right: Higgins designed built-in mirrored cabinets on the walls framing the sinks for increased storage. Opposite: The shower is designed with a variety of shower heads, including a rain-shower head in the ceiling. “I do love the rain shower,” Greenbaum says. “I use it most mornings.”

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fter eight years in her Sulgrave condo, owner Laura Greenbaum decided it was time to completely renovate the master bathroom. “When I moved in, I just put lipstick on it,” Greenbaum says. “I put in new countertops and a floor.” A few years ago Greenbaum had worked with Geri Higgins of Portfolio Kitchen & Home to redesign the kitchen. “I was so pleased with the result I decided to use her again,” she says.

“Laura wanted high functionality with clean, crisp, modern lines in a spa-like environment,” Higgins says. Portfolio accomplished that with a room wrapped in large-format European porcelain tiles from ceiling to floor. “The continuity of materials extends to the deck of the tub bridging into the shower as if piercing the glass to form the shower bench,” Higgins says.

“I wanted sleek, and I wanted good lighting,” Greenbaum says. So several sources of lighting around the room accomplished that. “Lighting is important,” Higgins says. “Not just for task lighting, but to bring out the clean, architectural interest of the room.” Lumens sconces flank the vanity mirror, and the two mirrors over the sinks are backed with lighting that both highlights the tile and is soft, even, flattering light.

“I’m so happy with the result,” Greenbaum says. “I wish I would have done it sooner!” portfolio-home.com

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Kuzco Lighting LED pendants flank the sink. Opposite, top left: The multiple Kohler shower heads were ergonomically designed for Byrne’s use. Opposite, top right: “The window view of the landscape from above and the topographical shapes in the stone have the same graphic quality,” notes Morley. Opposite, bottom: Morley suggested the addition of the Kohler sink in the water closet since there was space available.

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he richly grained Palomino granite is the star of the show in Jeffrey Byrne’s 18th-floor One Park Place master bathroom. “He loves color and pattern,” designer Brian Morley of Bergamot and Ivy Design says of his client. The bookmatched granite slabs “are like natural art, and increase the luxe factor,” he says.

Morley and Byrne together shopped for the stone. “I didn’t want to have anything pre-selected, I wanted to look at everything,” Byrne says. “We both saw this and I loved it and he loved it.” It became the starting point for the room’s design.

“I wanted a larger shower,” says Byrne of the main instruction he gave Morley. So an unused, outdated tub was ripped out to make room for the commodious shower.

Morley designed the bench wrapped in granite to go the full width of the wall through the glass. “It gives the illusion of breaking through space,” Morley says of the design. Westport Glass and Dimensional Stoneworks fabricated the shower glass and the stone.

Other luxe details include a heated floor and a hidden shade system that at the touch of a button can provide black-out privacy, the effect of twilight, or be completely open.

“It’s awe-inspiring,” Byrne says of the completed space. “I never want to leave!” bergamotandivy.com

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Top Right: Stone floor tile applied in a herringbone pattern visually widens the narrow room. Bottom Right: Noble designed the custom reeded-front cabinetry constructed by Profile Cabinet and Design. Opposite: The sculptural Eden tub is perfectly sited for the view. A broad marble sill under the windows offers room for soap, shampoo, or a glass of wine.

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esigner Sara Noble of Noble Designs managed to fit two full-sized vanities, a generous soaking tub, and a spacious shower into a fairly small footprint.

What was originally a Jack and Jill bathroom that homeowners David Rose and Amy Hawley Rose shared with their daughter was reconfigured into a master bathroom. “The difference between the old bathroom and this is the difference between the 1970s and 2018,” says Hawley Rose with a laugh.

“The layout didn’t change,” Noble says, “but the room was taken down to the studs.” The reeded cabinet vanities are the heart of the room, and the cabinet detail was the inspiration for the design.

Noble employed a high/low mix too, with simple round mirrors from Target flanked by striking brass Hudson Valley sconces. Brushed brass fixtures from Ferguson adorn the sinks, tub and shower.

“We tried to play with the pattern of the tile to create subtle, rich detail,” Noble says of the herringbone floor tile (which is heated) and the shower tile. A subtly colored “Avalanche” marble tops the vanities and also creates a shelf next to the tub.

“I wanted it to be timeless,” Hawley Rose says of the room. “It’s totally efficient and elegant, and we got everything we wanted without having a huge bathroom.

I don’t think bigger is always better.” saranobledesigns.com

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Chartreuse accessories add a shot of color to the neutral space. “It’s my favorite color,” Kyle says. “It’s just so energizing.” Opposite, top: The acrylic bench is flanked by his and her closets. Kyle had the bench upholstered with a Mongolian lambskin rug. Opposite, bottom: Restoration Hardware fixtures were used for the vanity sinks and the tub.

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s a young designer, Jan Kyle of Jan Kyle Design designed the house of her dreams for herself and her husband, veterinarian Wayne Hunthausen. Fast forward a few years, and she decided it was time for a major update.

She knew what she wanted to keep (the double-sided fireplace that can be viewed from both the tub and the master bedroom), and she knew what needed to be replaced (out-of-date tile, to name one thing).

“The bones are the same, it still has a vaulted roof with a skylight,” Kyle says. Carrara marble replaced the tile on the floor and walls, and Kyle designed the shower flush with the floor without a curb, so the marble runs continuously throughout the room. Mirrored finishes abound. “I love light, and mirror is so great for expanding the space,” she says. Sconces from Wilson Lighting are mounted on the mirror above the vanity. “It’s better to have lighting around the room rather than above you,” Kyle notes.

She designed the vanity to be a furniture piece, rather than a built-in, and she used her signature X-motif to front the sinks and the jetted tub.

“We love it,” she says of the finished room. “The fireplace makes the space especially inviting, and I had a heated floor installed so it’s so cozy against bare feet in the morning. jankyledesign.com

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HARD CORE Baldwin sweatpants, $238; Baldwin Henley shirt, $158; KC hat, $48. All from Baldwin (Town Center Crossing & Country Club Plaza).

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GAME CHANGER Think Royln hoodie , $248; Michael Stars T-shirt, $94; Michael Stars leggings, $148. All from Miriam Garvey (Fairway Shops).

GRAY MATTERS Reigning Champ sweatpants, $110; 3sixteen hoodie , $175. All from East + West (Crossroads).

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POWER COUPLE On her: Eileen Fisher leggings, $258; BB Dakota top, $68; Free People cami, $20, Prada high-top sock sneakers, $690; cuff bracelet, $20; Zenzii earrings, $18. On him: Theory pants, $245; Theory tech jacket, $425; Esntls T-shirt, $75. All from Halls Kansas City (Crown Center).

ON THE MOVE Emerson Fr y T-shirt, $48; JOA Just One Answer cropped knit pant, $89.

Both from Floc5 & Co. (Crossroads).

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LET IT FLOW Hard Tail leggings $60; M Rena cami, $22; Hard Tail kimono bomber, $170.

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BASIC TRAINING States long sleeve top, $70; States joggers, $90. Both from States. states.soccer

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Hot-rolled steel frames the fireplace in the living room. The distinctive whiteclay brick of the wall wraps both inside and outside the house.

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In the living room, the Restoration Hardware indigo velvet sectional faces both the fireplace and the custom-built white-oak bookcase.

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ater is an essential element. It nourishes, satisfies, cleanses and connects. While water is often in motion, it draws us in and entices us to linger. When Kelly and Chad Morgan built their house at Table Rock Lake near Springfield, Missouri, they wanted a spot away from the day-to-day.

Matthew Hufft and Dan Brown of Kansas City-based Hufft, designed

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a home so satisfying that when the Morgans decided to build their main residence in Springfield, they hired the team to create a home as thoughtful as the first.

The Morgans had purchased a lot on a spring-fed stream. More than 300,000 gallons of crystal-clear water—the kind that runs through the mountains in Colorado—flows through their front yard. The site

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The rustic fireplace mantel was custom-milled from an oak tree on the property that was felled during construction.

slopes toward the stream and the architects wanted to take advantage of the view without interrupting the flow of the water.

“We were interested in the view, but also the idea of erosion and displacement. We worked with the idea of how that would affect the house—how water breaks things away,” says Brown.

The result was three main components; the main house with two

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sections on each end that both connect and open up. While delighted by the design of the house at Table Rock (christened the “Postcard House”), the Morgans were not interested in duplicating their original Hufft design.

“They wanted something warmer and more traditional than the Postcard House,” says Brown, who was principal architect on this proj-

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There’s plenty of storage and workspace in the commodious “depot” room. It functions as mudroom, laundry, and office space, and as the buffer between the rest of the world and the serene tranquility of the house.

Classic Eames dowel-leg chairs surround a game table, which sees frequent action with family board games.

An open staircase leads from the main living area to the lower level. Floors are polished concrete.

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Above: The lower-level lounge has a stunning view of the stream and surrounding landscape. Right: In the dining room, a multi-arm chandelier from Restoration Hardware is centered over a Bensen dining table.

ect. “Beyond that, they wanted a sense of permanence.�

The Morgans were certain about a few things. They wanted to be connected to the water that flowed through the site. They wanted the house to feel a part of it. It was important to them, too, that the house was a sanctuary. Leaving the day behind as they entered was a significant focus. And they wanted the space to live smartly; individual bedrooms for their three kids, a decent master suite and a large mudroom to manage the stuff

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The white-oak wood-paneled ceiling, which features a powder-coated steel abstraction of the neighboring stream meandering across it, defines the kitchen.

of coming and going. Brown and his team listened, then set to work.

“As architects, we play different roles on different projects,” says Brown. “It’s a different perspective for commercial and residential.

With commercial projects, the architect is the expert. With residential, the client is the expert.”

In this case, the architect and the client reveled in the process.

“The Morgans have good design eyes and minds. They pushed us to the next level. It was an on-going conversation down to brainstorming the name of the house,” says Brown of the house with the clever moniker of “Streamline House.”

“The connection is water,” says Chad Morgan of the main resi-

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dence. “Our relationship to one another is one of the driving forces. But the connection is water.”

It was Kelly’s focus that led to many of the traditional elements in the home. “The gabled roof, the front porch, and the screened porches are all elements that work well here,” Chad says of his wife’s wish list.

The Morgans’ children were part of the decorating process.

“Our last house wasn’t built for sleepovers. Our children understood that with this house, it was about having friends over, meeting and socializing.”

The design team relied on repeating materials to provide continuity throughout the home. Oak. Brick. Glass. Metal. “The design is better

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Top: In the kitchen, a quintet of Tom Dixon pendants hangs over the breakfast table. Bottom: The Wolf range from Roth Living is backed by countertop-to-ceiling slabs of dramatic Macaubas quartzite.

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Custom side tables from Hufft flank the Room & Board upholstered bed in the master bedroom. A leather Lucas chair from West Elm swivels toward the view. Opposite, top: In the master bathroom, the Victoria + Albert Barcelona tub is sited for the best vista. Opposite, bottom: Calcutta marble tile in various sizes covers the walls, floor, and ceiling of the master bathroom.

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when you use solid materials. The more you simplify materials and palettes, the better you can choose special moments,” says Brown.

To address the Morgans’ desire to delineate home from the rest of their lives, the Hufft team designed the depot room. “It’s basically a large mudroom,” says Brown. “It’s a transitional space where the family enters and sheds the day. They step out of the garage to a space that allows them to leave shoes, coats, backpacks and briefcases. It’s not just about stuff. It’s philosophical. You walk through it and it refreshes you every time.”

The main floorplan is open, but not a typical and expected open living room, dining room and kitchen. The kitchen—and the banquette that is tucked into the island—look out on the stream. All detritus of cooking and prep reside behind custom cabinets, keeping the countertops clutter-free.

The house holds distinct moments. The dark metal sculpture of the tributary of the spring is mounted overhead. It provides sharp contrast to the light-filled room.

While the house is streamlined, Chad says people are often surprised it’s not more modern. “I don’t think they expect the blue sofa and warm leather chair.”

The Morgans enjoy a well-appointed master suite, but it may be the children who are most satisfied, reveling in their own rooms. It is certainly a sleepover house now.

“Our kids really get it,” Chad says. “They have friends over all the time. We have friends here all the time. A house like this can change the whole way you share your life.”

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ally and physically—shows no sign of letting up. Here, a report on the latest happening in KC.

and complementary therapies.

AdventHealth staffs naturopathic doctors who prescribe herbal and botanical preparations, dietary supplements, and lifestyle counseling (exercise, sleep, stress, nutrition) to treat digestive disorders, skin conditions, and hormonal imbalances. They also prescribe cancer treatments to complement those recommended by a medical oncologist.

Meritas Health North Kansas City Hospital reports that acupuncture, acupressure, massage, and herbal medicine are available to help manage pain and treat a wide range of conditions.

Are these approaches—designed to ease stress and encourage healthy behaviors—the future of medicine? “As long as health problems with complex causes continue to be a problem, patients will benefit from integrative approaches,” says Kim. And, the more people in Kansas City learn about and understand them, “the more they’re willing to consider them.”

THE RISE OF HOLISTIC APPROACHES Treatments like acupuncture and botanical remedies are popping up at reputable hospitals and healthcare institutions. While not historically a part of mainstream medicine, they’re showing promise with managing pain, stress, and chronic diseases.

“Conventional institutions are recognizing that some of today’s most common and consequential health problems—cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, for example—don’t have a singular, obvious cause,” says Yoon Hang “John” Kim, a physician at Integrative Health at The University of Kansas Health System. “It’s helpful to have an approach that considers all potential factors.”

Which is what Kim and his staff at Integrative Health do. They look at the whole person, not just a specific illness or symptom, and explore how each aspect (such as diet, physical activity, sleep, and mindCBD EXPLOSION fulness) may be connected to and influencing their health.

Chances are, you’ve noticed cannabis products are everywhere. You may They then prescribe a personalized blend of therapies that include even know someone who rubs CBD balm over their sore muscles or conventional, alternative, lifestyle, and tradiadds CBD oil to their smoothie. But what tional Chinese medicines. Integrative medexactly is CBD and why is it so popular? icine does not attempt to replace Western For starters, it won’t get you high. CBD medicine—if you break your arm, for examstands for cannabidiol. It’s an active ingrediple, putting it in a cast is probably still best, ent that can come from two different cansays Kim. It acknowledges that sometimes nabis plants, the hemp plant or the marijuaother therapies may work just as well as, or na plant. CBD products tend to be derived As long as health problems with better, than mainstream ones. from the hemp plant—the same plant used complex causes continue to be Chronic pain is one area where inteto make hemp textiles and seeds—which grative approaches may be advantageous. contains only trace amounts of THC (the a problem, patients will benefit Prescription pain medications can be highly psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that addictive and pricey, while over-the-counter causes a high). from integrative approaches. pain pills can have serious side effects when So what can CBD do for you? It’s gain–Dr. Yoon Hang “John” Kim used long term. Drug therapies treat the pain ing popularity as a treatment for a variety of itself and not what’s going on in your body health issues including anxiety, insomnia, that’s causing the pain, according to Kim. chronic pain, and muscle relief. While re“We look for the root cause of pain, with the search to confirm these medical benefits is idea that stopping it at the source can bring long-term relief,” he says. ongoing, anecdotal reports and observations of CBD’s healing proper“We also teach mindfulness techniques so patients can learn ways to ties are surging. react to their pain should it return.”

The strongest scientific evidence is for CBD’s ability to treat seiAcupuncture, specifically neuroanatomical acupuncture, which zures associated with epilepsy in children. This summer, the FDA apcombines the latest scientific evidence with the ancient Chinese pracproved the first ever CBD-based drug for children with this condition. tice, is also used to help with stress, fatigue, depression, hormone-reGiven the explosive demand for CBD, products are sprouting like lated symptoms, infertility, sleep problems, and dry eyes and mouth, weeds. The rush, along with inadequate product regulation, has resulted says Kim. Food as medicine, understanding how diet affects you, and in a market that’s a bit like the Wild West. Research published in the integrative oncology—working with medical oncologists to manage the Journal of the American Medical Association from 2017 found wideside effects of cancer and cancer treatments—are additional therapies spread mislabeling of some CBD products sold online. There was both used at Integrative Health. under labeling—the amount of CBD in jars was less than quoted on the Shawnee Mission Medical Center (now AdventHealth) and Merpackaging—and over labeling, where products contained more CBD itas Health North Kansas City Hospital are also implementing holistic than labels said they did.

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Efforts are being made to establish standards and best practices for growers and processors of hemp, says Vince Sanders, founder and CEO of CBD American Shaman, a local company with more than 20 stores around the metro. Beginning on January 1, 2019, products that have completed the U.S. Hemp Authority Certification Program—meaning they’ve met standards set by the U.S. Hemp Authority and undergone a third-party audit—will be able to use the Certified Seal of the U.S. Hemp Authority. The goal, according to their website, is to give confidence to consumers and law enforcement that hemp products are safe and legal.

Two liquid CBD supplements made with nanotechnology are the most popular products sold by CBD American Shaman. The nanotechnology makes them more easily absorbed by the body so they’re faster acting and longer lasting than non-nano formulas, according to Sanders. The Water Soluble Full Spectrum Hemp Oil can be added to any drink and the VG Cloud Tincture—CBD & Terpene Rich Hemp Oil can be dissolved under the tongue or vaped, says Sanders. Both are available in THC-free versions.

Next up for CBD: beverages. American Shaman partnered with The Roasterie to create a CBD-infused cold-brew coffee that will launch in this month. Sanders predicts energy and sports drinks that contain CBD will reign in 2019.

Embracing the benefits of hemp is not new. “Humans have known the incredible ability of these cannabinoids for thousands of years. To see it embraced at the level it is It’s important to today,” says Sanders. “Wow.”

neurologic function from the shots he offers (B12 and B6/B1). Injection schedules vary depending on the patient, but range from once a month to twice a week.

But while people experience post-infusion perks, skeptics of vitamin injections often cite a lack of well-designed, double blind studies that can conclude they’re beneficial and safe, and that explain the mechanisms behind how they work.

As with any elective medical treatment, there are risks. Overdose with fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K can lead to toxicity, which is serious, says Mirabile. Minor risks include injection site discomfort, inflammation and infection. Do your homework and choose a trusted practitioner before an IV injection or infusion is administered.

FITNESS/WELLNESS HYBRIDS While large fitness gyms with amenities such as steam rooms and juice bars are nothing new, boutique exercise studios are now implementing health and wellness extras directly into classes themselves.

The yoga and fitness sessions at Sweatheory, set to open in the Crossroads in this month, take place in a cedar room that’s warmed by FAR infrared heat and that has a wall made of pink Himalayan salt.

FAR infrared heat uses long, light-based wavelengths that penetrate skin more deeply than air warmed by traditional wood and steam saunas. This allows the body to sweat us that everyone more vigorously at lower, less stuffy temperatures. Sweatheory’s creative director, Olivia who walks in feels refreshed Doneff, says this helps the body detox and stretch more easily and boosts your mood VITAMIN AND HYDRATION BOOM and a sense of wellbeing. (endorphin levels have been found to increase Vitamin shots and IV infusions are about as –Olivia Doneff after infrared-heat exposure). easy to find as a manicure with the number Pink Himalayan salt, a natural anti-inof walk-in boutiques and mobile units now flammatory, may allow for a deeper, more open in Kansas City. No longer just for nurssoothing breath during classes. ing hangovers, menus boast vitamin combiKansas City’s Sweatheory will offer sesnations to de-stress, boost energy, improve sions similar to those at the L.A. flagship—a hair, skin, and nails, relieve migraines and mix of yoga, Pilates, meditation, resistance training, and a crystal and muscle cramps, recover from a marathon, and more. reiki class—plus a new, signature Sweatheory method. They’ll also have Vitamin infusions flow directly into a vein in your arm from an IV a shot bar that offers—yep—vitamin injections. bag that contains a blend of saline, vitamins, and maybe minerals, deSweatheory aims to be a one stop shop for all things healthy, says pending on which treatment you choose. They take 30 to 60 minutes to Doneff. “It’s important to us that everyone who walks in feels refreshed complete. Vitamin shots are quick—requiring just enough time to push and a sense of wellbeing.” one syringe into a large muscle—and are released into the body more If one wellness therapy is good, is layering more on top even betslowly than those injected into a vein. ter? Time will tell. As some continue to push for more proof through What’s the payoff for getting poked? The body better absorbs vitaresearch, those who question convention will keep seeking alternatives. mins given intravenously or intramuscularly compared to supplements The bottom line may simply be it’s important to stay open. After all, we swallow, explains James Mirabile, a physician and medical director treatments that used to seem obscure are now accepted or showing of Mirabile MD Beauty, Health & Wellness in Overland Park. This is promise. If one of them leaves you feeling better, that’s worth somebecause injections bypass the gut/GI system. thing, right?

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o, we’ve made it past the holidays. After the season of indulgence (and with the way my pants now fit) I know I should eat something clean and light like a salad. But when it’s chilly and bleak outside, we tend to crave savory foods both warm and comforting—and a pile of lettuce doesn’t really fit the bill.

I have a solution that fulfills all of these requirements: grilled greens.

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time lends a complexity that raw greens will never achieve, while still maintaining the sense of freshness. I am fortunate to have a wood-burning fireplace where I love to cook, and the burning wood and coals impart subtle smoky flavors that you achieve from no other source of heat. However, a gas or charcoal grill, a broiler, or even in a scorching hot cast-iron skillet can achieve similar wonderful results.

Greens cooked with a bit of char can be used almost anywhere one

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would normally use fresh raw greens, but with a more primal, satisfying outcome. Examples: grilled Caesar salad; grilled escarole and new potatoes with sautéed trout and lemon; grilled wedges of radicchio (maybe wrapped in a slice of bacon) accompanying a roast chicken; spicy grilled frisée atop a mound of braised fava beans; grilled leaf lettuce used like the traditional Midwestern wilted lettuce salad with pickled onions, lemon, and bacon dressing. The variations are endless.

This recipe for grilled greens is a genesis point, a foundation for dishes that take ordinary salad greens to a whole new level. My favorite greens for grilling are members of the chicory family, like radicchio, Belgian endive and escarole. All of the chicory family members have a hint of bitterness, both delicate and sweet, (some more assertive) that the char of the grill seems to accentuate. But other greens like romaine, leaf lettuce, or cabbage seem to achieve an almost meaty quality. Here is my basic technique.

Preheat your grill, fireplace, broiler or other heat source so that it is extremely hot. Peel and slice a few cloves of garlic and place them in wide bowl with a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and a few flakes of crushed red pepper. Allow to sit for a few minutes while you prepare the greens. Fill a large bowl with cold water and set aside for soaking the greens.

To prep the greens (I’ll use a head of escarole in this example— the technique applies to all greens): Remove any blemished or damaged outside leaves from the head or any bits from the edges of leaves.

Shave the bottom of the core if it is discolored, then cut through the

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core end of the escarole from core to leaf tip, leaving the leaves intact and attached. (Some leaf shapes, especially the frillier ones, seem to do better if you cut through the core and then pull the halves apart).

Next, in the same way, cutting through the core to keep the leaves attached, divide the head into manageable individual portions, probably six or eight (with Belgian endive, being much smaller, you only get two to four portions). Submerse the wedges into the large bowl of cold water and swish them around a bit. Allow them to sit for about ten minutes to allow any dirt or grit to settle to the bottom of the bowl. Remove the now-clean wedges from the water and shake off any excess, although a little water helps the greens to steam while cooking.

Place the drained greens into the bowl with the garlic infused oil.

Sprinkle them generously with salt and something acidic like a few tablespoons of lemon juice, rice or wine vinegar. Toss well to coat.

If the wedges seem like they might want to fall apart (or if you want to wrap them in a slice of bacon!), it can be helpful to skewer them before placing on a grill, which helps them hold together and facilitates turning. When ready to cook, place the wedges directly onto the grill or under the broiler, allowing them to char slightly before turning. You will learn your preferences for degree of char and doneness after your first experiment. Remove the greens to a platter and serve warm or at room temperature. Serve as is or dress with a favorite condiment. Any leftovers can be chopped and tossed into an omelet, soup, pasta sauce, savory grain salad, meat-pie filling—just use your imagination—and eat your healthy greens.

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FrisĂŠe

Airy and delicate, and frequently found in salad mixes, this chicory is the foundation for the classic French salad with bacon lardons, blue cheese, and apple. The Italian version, grilled and served over a puree of fava beans, is equally delicious. Available in grocery stores with larger produce departments, such as Cosentino’s.

Curly Endive

Sturdy and dramatic, with interior leaves and exterior leaves that serve as almost different vegetables. Use the tender pale interior ones for raw preparations, and the tougher, darker exterior leaves in cooked preparations like grilling or in soups. Readily available in stores around the metro.

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Castelfranco Radicchio

One of the most gorgeous of Italian greens (it varies to from creamy white to pale green with burgundy speckles), Castelfranco is perfect as a base for a simple salad with nuts and cheeses, but equally able to compete with sweet and sour roasted duck, ginger, garlic, and soy. Castelfranco is readily available in Kansas City in more adventurous produce departments, such as Whole Foods in Brookside.

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A WALK IN THE WOODS Julep’s A Walk in the Woods is a seasonal, old fashioned-style drink with a few elements that set it apart. It originated from Williams thinking about camping cocktails, something that “you could take with you on a getaway and not have to bring all those shaker tins and jiggers and the whole bit,” he explains.

The rye is smoked as a subtle nod to a campfire, but if you don’t have a smoking gun (or it just sounds like too much work), Williams encourages making the recipe your own.

Make a batch and sip it from a Mason jar or pour it into cups; chill it down or enjoy it neat.

1 ounce applewood-smoked Old Overholt rye whiskey 1 ounce Amontillado sherry 1 teaspoon maple syrup (preferably grade b; it should be rich and dark) 2-3 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters Build the drink in an old-fashioned glass and swirl together. Toast a marshmallow to serve as a garnish or opt for a high-quality black cherry.

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ulep’s commitment to cocktails goes far beyond its namesake beverage. Although whiskey is the star of the show (if you have any doubts, just check the sign by the front door), anyone who’s stepped into the Westport watering hole can attest to the fact Julep caters to all tastes.

Opened by husband-and-wife duo Keely Edgington and Beau Williams in 2014, Julep emerged at a time when beer reigned supreme in the neighborhood and throughout the rest of Kansas City. Nearly five years in, it’s as persuasive as ever at making a case for sipping a cocktail or spirit, whether you’re enjoying a Nellie Bly, a vodka-based libation with a kick courtesy of jalapeño and mint plus sweetness from pineapple, or one of four house-made Old Fashioneds. As for its eponymous juleps, options range from the traditional, made with Julep’s Private Buffalo Trace Single Barrel bourbon, to

the Decadent & Depraved, which introduces Old Overholt Rye and PX Sherry to the classic sugar and mint. Both are best enjoyed during the bar’s annual Derby Day party.

The cocktail bar is a respite for drinkers in search of a more sophisticated experience in Westport without sacrificing a sense of fun.

The whiskey selection is almost staggering, with bartenders routinely shimmying up ladders just to reach the rows and rows of options needed to create the perfect pour. But while many whiskey bars lean into their masculinity, Julep opts for a playful blend of swanky and Southern with pops of teal and glamorous light fixtures. It’s always stylish, but never stuffy, just like its patrons.

Its Southern flair extends to the food. Executive chef Charles Barr doesn’t settle for your standard bar bites. Bar nuts get an upgrade with applewood-smoked bacon and sweet and spicy

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notes that make them borderline addictive, and heartier plates like pork tenderloin pay tribute to Julep’s low-country inspiration. Barr makes eating at the bar just as enticing as drinking, especially when brunch rolls around every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If bottomless mimosas aren’t enough to get you in the door, the cornmeal waffles with whipped spiced butter and house-made bourbon maple syrup and the delta blue shrimp and grits topped with ponzu sauce certainly will be.

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THE TEAM behind River Market darling The Farmhouse brings its farm-to-table vision and good-to-the-last-bite fare to 39th Street’s Black Sheep + Market (1815 W. 39th St). The affordable neighborhood restaurant is a cozy spot to savor a fresh, filling breakfast (served all day), lunch, or dinner, while the market offers locally grown and sustainability raised sundries, as well as grab-and-go items. Lunch dishes, such as the fried pork-tenderloin sandwich and Black Sheep + Market’s take on the Hot Brown will keep you coming back, plus there’s an ever-rotating lineup of specials to try along with daily desserts. Wash it all down with a seasonal brewpop, featuring house-made sodas, market ingredients and local spirits, or the Farmer’s Martini, made with J. Rieger Vodka, and house-pickled veggie juice. blacksheepon39th.com

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STRAVINSKY Chant funèbre GLAZUNOV Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No. 3 Three Russian composing giants. Passionate and freewheeling masterworks. Tickets from $25.

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Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor

We’ve handpicked some of the best Grammy® Award-winning music for a one-night-only showcase in the world-class acoustics of Helzberg Hall. You’ll hear excerpts from the film “Up” by Michael Giacchino, an arrangement of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” and much more. After the concert, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or champagne. Most tickets $25.

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AN EVENING with LYLE LOVETT and the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor

Lyle Lovett fuses elements of Americana, swing, jazz, folk, blues and gospel. Lovett’s eclectic performance style guarantees a captivating experience in his first-ever Helzberg Hall performance with his Small Band and your Kansas City Symphony. Tickets from $40.

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SILO MODERN FARMHOUSE

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SILO MODERN FARMHOUSE (17501 W. 87th St.) is more than a collection of HGTV-friendly buzzwords. The new restaurant (which takes its name from a brick silo in front of the restaurant) at Lenexa’s picturesque Canyon Farms Golf Club opened to the public in mid-November with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Led by executive chef Laura Favela, the kitchen serves an array of flatbreads, sandwiches, and entrees, including vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Other distinctive offerings are Carbonara Croquettes—cavatappi pasta, local bacon, tempura fresh fish, and carne asada with grilled corn tortillas—and Silo’s signature 32-layer chocolate cake, a decadent tower of chocolate mousse on chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, amarena cherries chocolate sauce, vanilla whipped cream, chocolate and burnt sugar lace. Dessert first, anyone? silocanyonfarms.com

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KAW POINT MEADERY

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KC’S SURGE in breweries, wineries, and distilleries may have made it seem like there were no boozy frontiers left to explore. Enter Kaw Point Meadery (613 N. 6th St.), which is bringing mead to the metro after a successful Kickstarter campaign. A mixture of fermented honey and water, mead is the oldest beverage known to man, but head mead-maker Daniel Bauer aims to take it from the pages of Beowulf to something that can be enjoyed during a relaxed evening with friends in Kaw Point’s KCK taproom, which is set to serve a selection of seasonal standards, sessions and a small-batch Pollinators Reserve.

Beyond reconnecting the community to a forgotten favorite, Bauer and company hope to raise awareness about the important role bees play in our lives. kawpointmeadery.com

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here’s something in the air as you walk up to Parlor. Is it a sense of excitement about the new Crossroads food hall?

Maybe, but there’s also the unmistakable scent of fried chicken.

Stepping over a pair of Bird scooters parked out front and walking through the entrance, it would be easy to mistake Parlor for a posh ho-

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tel lounge with its artfully designed lobby-style seating areas were it not for one thing—every person in sight has a plate, and no two meals look alike. That’s because Parlor isn’t just one restaurant, it’s seven different dining concepts under one ultra-cool roof, which makes for an experience as eclectic as the Crossroads itself.

The first floor features a lengthy bar, where guests can choose from a frequently refreshed

list of cocktails, beers, and ciders before scoping out their food options. Orders are placed at each of the restaurant’s counters. Diners leave their cell numbers and receive a text when their food is ready.

The ground level is abuzz as families, couples and friends look from menu to menu, talking through their options, which include Providence Pizzeria Co., serving up gargantuan slices of New Yorkstyle pizza, pan pizzas, and classic Italian pies. Local foodies will already be acquainted with another first-floor spot, Farm to Market Sandwich Co., which prominently features Farm to Market breads in items like the Grains Galore Grilled Cheese, a combination Green Dirt Farm’s nettle cheese with provolone and Swiss—ideal for a winter lunch.

For less familiar fare, venture to Yaki-Ya, led by Shio Ramen’s chef Patrick Curtis. The Japanese grill shop offers a number of yakitori options, but its okonomiyaki is the clear winner. The savory pancakes are available Hiroshima-style, with a crepe and noodles, or Osaka-style, which is more akin to a pancake. Both incorporate cabbage and onions and come generously topped with green onions, kewpie mayo and a tangy, umami okonomiyaki sauce along with one very eye-catching ingredient.

“What’s the stuff on top that’s moving?” one guest returns to the counter to ask after receiving her order. “It’s kind of freaking me out.”

That would be the katsuobushi, dried, fermented, and smoked fish flakes, which writhe around atop the okonomiyaki, dancing as a result of the steam from the dish. Beyond making the plate look unlike any other in the city, the paper-thin flakes add a salty kick to each bite.

Parlor’s second floor is home to another bar and a spacious heated patio along with four other concepts, including the most popular judging by the lines—Mother Clucker, chef Derrick Foster’s hot chicken and comfort food spot. If the fact that Mother Clucker’s heat chart goes up to “What the Cluck” doesn’t key you into how serious the operation is about spice, the whole milk available to purchase should. Opt for just a hint of burn with “Kickin’ It Up,” then pick your chicken of choice, be it the Come Back Sandwich, served with slaw, pickles, and the restaurant’s signature Cluck sauce, or the Clucker, a boneless breast that proves worth the wait it takes to get it.

The chicken is juicy and the breading flavorful and beautifully crisp.

For extra spice and sweetness, take advantage of the hot honey available at the counter (and be sure to grab one of the moist towelettes, too—you’ll need it).

Other second floor eateries include Korean restaurant Sura Eats; Vildhast, a Scandinavian street food stall from the minds behind Krokstrom Klubb & Market; and Karbón, which draws its inspiration from the Yucatan and Middle East.

The latter concept feels the most lived-in, with its handwritten menu of dishes, including braised chicken picadillo empanadas and Turkish elote, loaded with garlic mayo and za’atar. Karbon’s sweet plantains are a standout, sliced thick and fried, served piping hot with a generous portion of crema, cotija cheese, and cilantro to balance out the dish’s sweetness.

Whether it’s your last order of the day or your first, you’ll be coming back for more. And that’s good, because at Parlor, there’s always another stall, another dish, another flavor to explore. parlorkcmo.com

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Queer Eye on Netflix spent the last few months in Kansas City filming seasons three and four of their Emmy award-winning show. Tom’s Town was the host of the wrap party, also a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, which provides crisis intervention for at-risk LGBTQ youth.

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Helzberg Diamonds, and Michael Kors were the Country Club Plaza shops hosting a fun-filled holiday evening of shopping, indulging in tasty bites, and sipping delightful beverages, all to benefit the Kansas City Symphony.

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America’s Got Talent: The Champions January 7

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texastenors.com New Year’s Celebration, Round 2. The Year of the Pig will kick off with fanfare and festivities at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on January 27. Its Chinese New Year Festival is your chance to experience the traditions of China.

Guests can explore the Nelson’s world-renowned Chinese art collection while immersing themselves in Chinese culture. “The Nelson-Atkins Chinese New Year festival is one of our longest-running and most popular festivals—fantastic music and dance, great food, and activities that are fun for the whole family,” says Kathleen Leighton, the manager of media relations and video production.

WHAT’S NEW IN KC Maddy’s Bows A Kansas City Story, Bow Ties with a Real Cause maddysbows.com We are the Champions. They may call themselves The Texas Tenors, but two members of the popular musical trio hail from the metro— including John Hagen (from Kansas City) and JC Fisher (from Shawnee). The group has seen a stratospheric rise in popularity ever since they were named 3rd runner-up on the fourth season of America’s Got Talent. Since then their eclectic, hybrid music has seen crossover success on both Billboard’s classical and country charts. (Fun fact: They just performed alongside the Kansas City Symphony in November.)

Recently, TTT announced some huge news.

They’re headed back to compete in the very first America’s Got Talent: The Champions edition.

The show features acts from 194 countries and AGT franchises all over the globe. (Think World’s Got Talent.) They’ll be duking it out for global domination against such big names as singer Susan Boyle and juggler Viktor Kee. The season premiere is Monday, January 7 on NBC. Good luck, boys!

Put a Bow on It. A triumvirate of creative people are getting together to raise funds for the Rabbit Hole and honor the memory of Madeline Marjorie McDowell.

Debra Smith, the creative director of Maddy’s Bows, is a nationally recognized artist who creates works in fiber and other media. Rightfully Sewn, founded by Jennifer Lapka Pfeifer, is a fashion-focused, charitable organization that provides seamstress training for at-risk women so they can thrive in a specialized workplace. Steve McDowell is the founder of Maddy’s Bows and the father of Madeline McDowell (and an avid wearer of bow ties).

After Madeline’s unexpected passing following a surgery, McDowell decided to wear pink every day in her honor. Pink is the common thread in each tie. He and his wife, Mary Anne, started the company with a cause to help children be better readers and more creative and engaged citizens.

“Deciding to help the Rabbit Hole in Madeline’s honor was an easy choice. She loved children and she loved books,” says Steve McDowell.

Using leftover textiles from Smith, the Rightfully Sewn studio crafts the ties. A majority of the profits raised from the sales of the bow ties with be donated to the Rabbit Hole. The Rabbit Hole (rabbitholekc.org)) is a nonprofit museum and the world’s first exploratorium.

It’s focused on children’s books and encourages reading and learning. Ties are available through the maddysbows.com website, pop-up sales events, or by appointment.

For Kansas City’s most comprehensive calendar of events, go to inkansascity.com

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