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IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL RUDD The actor talks about his movies, his hometown, what his kids think of his movies (the ones they’ve seen, anyway), and his favorite charity,

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96 STAYCATION IN KC Sometimes the best getaway happens right here at home.

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or years, in lieu of long vacations (which are almost impossible to plan because of our busy schedules), my husband and I have taken short day and weekend trips around the Midwest. Take a Friday or Monday off and we can stretch it into a three-day getaway. But we more often just hop in the car and drive. We’ve hit most of the small towns in Missouri, the Flint Hills and northeast Kansas, Arkansas (his home state), and of course, Iowa. Discovering great places to eat is an important part of each trip. We’ve had some memorable meals in some pretty dive-y diners. But for me, frequenting antique stores and flea markets is the highlight. Our home is filled with the result of these shopping excursions. There are the circa-1930s cow photographs from an antique store in Weston. On the back of each photograph are details of the cow’s blue ribbons at the county fair, the cow’s award-winning milk production, and the cow’s name. (Do farmers still name their cows?) Matted and framed, the black-and-white photos have hung as a group in various rooms in our last four homes. My collection of ironstone platters and pitchers comes from all over the four-state area. Of course, I found the vintage ironstone corn-on-the-cob dishes in Iowa. But the ironstone bowl on the kitchen shelf came from an antique store in nearby Parkville. (Which makes an excellent day trip by the way—fantastic shopping and dining.) Inside our front door is a long, narrow console table that displays a small assemblage of onyx objects in various shades from orange to pale cream. Some were gifts from friends who knew I lusted after the stuff, but the majority represents various weekend jaunts we’ve taken. But it’s not just the things that decorate our home. My 1930s men’s Rolex Oyster watch—which works perfectly, and I wear every day—came from a flea market in a small Iowa town. The trick, I think, is to keep it to a few collections and add to those collections so your home doesn’t resemble those flea markets that are so fun to explore. The ironstone, the onyx, the photographs, are all corralled together. Plus, it gives you something to keep your eye peeled for when confronted with the vast hodge-podge overflowing those small-town shops. Although there’s my single Astier de Villattes bowl, which I hand-carried back from an unforgettable trip to Paris. But that’s another story.

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proton therapy center solely for children. “St. Jude helps thousands of chronically ill children – and they do it all without charging worried parents so much as one dime,” stresses Henderson. For his family, St. Jude has become a lifesaver—figuratively and literally. “I want people to know the donations go to cancer research—all of the money goes to patients. We’re living proof,” he says. “It changes lives when you don’t have to worry about the fi-

nancial burden. I knew I wasn’t going have to take a second job—or a third job. It gave us the ability to focus on family.” Henderson is praying his son’s latest batch of chemo and subsequent radiation this summer will be Grit’s last. “Hopefully we’ll be in remission after that,” he says. The family, has seen an amazing outpouring of support since Grit was diagnosed. #TeamGrit has become a familiar staple, showing up on T-shirts, wristbands, flyers, and of course, ever-present social media. “Somebody started #TeamGrit on Twitter and now it’s everywhere,” Henderson says with a laugh. “#TeamGrit has inspired a lot of people—including myself. He’s got a million dollar smile—and I think he got that from me. I smile a lot. People think, ‘Man, if that little kid can fight through all this, I can too. I’m going after it.’” According to the NIH rhabdomyosarcoma accounts for about 3.5% of the reported cases of cancer among children in the United States each year. It’s just one of a litany of childhood cancers St. Jude specializes in treating. Henderson and his wife knew immediately that St. Jude would be their saving grace. “I think St. Jude is quite possibly the most special hospital on planet Earth.

What they do for children and their families—well, it’s nothing short of heroic,” he says. “St. Jude has the smartest minds and the most selfless people I’ve ever known. They’ll do whatever it takes to win the war against childhood cancer. I’ll forever be indebted to that place.” Henderson knows more about childhood cancer than any non-doctor should, but he wants to reiterate the importance of supporting such a worthy cause. “It’s important for people to know the doctors and researchers are the best of the best. They’re making a difference,” he says. “It takes a humanitarian effort from everyone. I honestly, truly, believe in my lifetime we’re going to wipe out 80 to 90 percent of childhood cancer.” And it’s all thanks to the steadfast team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the millions around the world that have joined the movement. The majority of St. Jude funding comes from individual donors. For now though, the entire Henderson clan and everyone at St. Jude are sending healing vibes and good energy Grit’s way. #TeamGrit is out in full force. “In some ways, this has made us a stronger family. Despite the obstacles and uncertainties day to day, we’re tough people,” he says. “You know St. Jude’s motto? ‘No one fights alone.’ That’s so true.” When asked to describe Grit’s journey, Nolan pauses and says, “He’s just a badass kid.” Nolan and family will be speaking at the upcoming Let’s Upstage Cancer event happening at the Abbott on June 28. For details visit stjude.org/letsupstagecancer.

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ey, you. Psssst. You over there in the corner, avoiding eye contact. Yes, you, Mr. or Ms. Introvert. You of the still waters, running deep. You, the Quiet Beatle. Just FYI, we extroverts are on to you. We know how you eschew crowds. How your idea of hell is a big, noisy party. How you would happily spend a weekend—nay, a solid week—in your own rarified company. We even know you sometimes masquerade as one of us, and it burdens you mightily. But you, even you, occasionally crave conversation and companionship inside the sanctuary that is your home. Nothing big, mind you. A quiet little dinner

On Merrily’s vintage kitchen table, flowers from The Little Flower Shop, napkins from Nell Hill’s and blue-and-white plates from Horchow create a cozy atmosphere for an intimate dinner party.

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with one or two friends, say. Perhaps your extrovert spouse has cajoled you into inviting another couple over for dinner. My socially remote darling, this column is for you.

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TWO’S COMPANY, AND SO IS THREE OR FOUR. Maybe it’s because I am from a large family that I’m drawn to the idea of the big, rowdy dinner party, of squeezing as many as will fit around my table, of three conversations going at once. Only recently have I come around to the quiet charm of the teeny-tiny dinner party. By teeny-tiny I mean one other couple, or a singleton or two. For many—introverts and extroverts alike—this is the preferred way to entertain. In such an intimate gathering, you can’t hide behind small talk. If you invite friends who share your same oddball tastes in conversational topics (for we are all oddballs about something), it’s astonishing how the time can fly. FEWER GUESTS MEANS MORE OPTIONS. The teeny-tiny dinner gives you the chance to bust out Grandma’s Quimper faience, of which you have only four place settings. It liberates you from your dining room. You can set up a snug little table in front of the fireplace or on the screened-in porch, or eat at the kitchen island. The tiny dinner is the best setting for a visit with a cherished someone you haven’t seen in forever. It’s also a marvelous way to celebrate the birthday or anniversary of close friends, to show them how special they are to you. When feeding so few, you can go all out on ingredients—Saffron-Poached Lobster (email for this and any other recipes mentioned herein) and Chateau d’Yquem for all! Or not. FANCY, LABOR-INTENSIVE COCKTAILS, ANYONE? The key to a fun, casual party is how it starts. Even if you’ve got last-minute cooking to do, give guests an effusive greeting and— the very moment they arrive—a lovely cocktail and everyone will be happy. For bigger groups, I stay away from serving drinks that chain you to the bar all night with your cocktail shaker. But having a tiny guest list enables you to make a scrumptious, one-at-a-time cocktail like a Pom Pom, which demands fresh ginger and mint and six other ingredients and will feel to your guests like a mother’s hug. TRY CRAZY NEW THINGS. Recently I had a tiny dinner party—just my husband and one guest—and I had a last-minute thought to make an appetizer of boiled broccoli. It sounds cuckoo, but it’s so delicious. (I had just read Tamar Adler’s An Everlasting Meal on the underappreciated virtues of boiled vegetables.) You heavily salt a pot of water, bring it to boiling, throw in a couple of broccoli crowns and boil the sh*t out of them, until they lose their vibrant color and get so soft you have to remove them with a slotted spoon. Toss the hot broccoli in a bowl with a little butter and freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve immediately. Even people who don’t like broccoli will like this

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broccoli, and it was a smashing way to start our little dinner. This also makes a fabulous, no-carb snack. AGAIN WITH THE INSTANT POT? YES, REALLY. The Instant Pot, which I prattled on at length about several columns ago (All You Need is One Spectacular Recipe) is a useful tool for sumptuously feeding only a few. Terri Dady, my co-worker at my full-time job (this column being my side hustle) came to work one day crowing about a recipe she’d serendipitously invented the night before in her Instant Pot. “I had a package of boneless, skinless chicken thighs that had been in my freezer since I don’t know when, and some orange juice and some Brussels sprouts,” she said. “I threw them all together in my Instant Pot, tossed in some Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, pressure-cooked them for 30 minutes, and it was really good!” I tried this myself, and she was right. Except I used Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces, instead of Brussels sprouts, because my husband hates them and calls them lizard heads. This tasty dish would be a simple entrèe for a tiny, casual dinner. I’ve fine-tuned the recipe a bit. Email me and I’ll send it to you along with a couple of proven Instant Pot favorites perfect for three or four. TOO “CHICKEN” TO BUY AN INSTANT POT? In her book, Cooking for Jeffrey, Ina Garten gives us her truly excellent

Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken recipe, which serves three and only three. You’ll need to ask your butcher to remove the backbone of a four-pound chicken and butterfly it—they will cheerfully do this at Broadway Butcher. Do not attempt this recipe if you don’t have a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. This chicken would be sublime with roasted broccolini and my friend Bernie’s Smashed Potato recipe. MORE KITCHEN TABLE DINNERS. My husband and I are the only people left in the metro area who don’t have a kitchen island: we have something you might remember called a kitchen table. When we have just one or two people over, this is where we dine, and it is very, very cozy. I like to pan-fry individual Angus beef filets in my grill pan (four minutes each side over very high heat), and serve them with A-1 Sauce, Creamy Lemon Rice and roasted asparagus. These same sides also work well with a pork tenderloin, marinated then roasted. One pork tenderloin is the perfect size to feed three or four. A couple of years ago I went on a mad spree of making, for small, casual gatherings, a Ruth Reichl recipe called Sort of Thai Noodles. It’s a stir-fry dish, a delectable main course with three kinds of protein, fun to make with one or two people assisting. The last minute of making it, when everything comes together, is so action-packed you almost have to have someone reading the recipe to you while you cook. An Asian cucumber ribbon salad is the perfect starter for this dinner. Yes, darling, of course I have the recipe. Email me. You introverts love email.

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West Bottoms Up

Katie McGurk, Crissy Dastrup, and Damian at Amigoni Urban Winery.

he Historic West Bottoms Annual Heritage Week kicked off with the Stockyards Legends Dinner— pre-drinks at Amigoni Urban Winery, then dinner at the recently refreshed Golden Ox. This year’s dinner held special significance, as it honored Mayor Sly James for his eight outstanding years of transformational service. While we dined on steak, those close to the mayor, including Cincy Circo, Joni Wickham, Pete Browne and Mike English, gave touching remarks about their various experiences working with Mayor James. The highlight of the evening though, was a mayoral interview (or was it a roast?), conducted by KCPT’s Nick Haines. The “mayor” interviewee, however, was an animated and lifelike caricature creation by master puppeteer Paul Mesner (complete with signature bow tie). Following dinner, a few of us retreated with the mayor next door to the Stockyards Brewing Co. I’m not at liberty to tell you what we talked about, but I can assure you it was spicy. A few days later I dropped by the West Bottoms again for some more heritage week festivities. Crissy Dastrup and I hopped on a trolley and hit up The Black Box Theater for a glimpse of a performance, including flamenco dancing. We then swung by Strange Days Brewing Company to throw back a quick one before knocking out the final stop at The Arts Asylum for a tour of the former church that now houses a number of diversely disciplined resident HOT artists (everything from stained glass, to balGOSSIP: loon art—Pop Culture Sculptures—to musicians and painters). Maybe spray painting your frustrations on store SPOTTED: Mayor David Alvey, windows isn’t the best Councilwoman Jolie Justus, Bill Haw, way to get your point Sr., Larry Jacob, Katie McGurk, Tom across. Roberts, Bruce Holloway

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GOOGLE US “FROM MURALS to the Monarchs, and from bebop to burnt ends”— that’s how Google is introducing Kansas City to the world. Google’s Arts & Culture initiative recently selected KC as the platform’s first feature city, and I was beyond delighted to be a guest at the site’s unveiling this past month. The site and app showcase fresh digital content that lauds our city’s history, culture and vibrancy. Google partnered with 15 area arts organizations, including The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, The National WWI Museum and Memorial, American Jazz Museum, Black Archives of Mid-America, and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for content. The site is essentially a virtual museum and love letter from our city, intertwined with 360-degree gigapixel tours of area institutions and stories about our food, music and history. Check us out at: g.co/kansascity SPOTTED: Mary Kemper Wolf, Don Schreiner, Anna Petrow, Megan Spilker, Cheryl Kimmi, Dan Stewart

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BUY WHAT YOU LOVE IT IS with heavy trepidation that I note my

visit to the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) end-of-semester exhibition and sale. While not a secret—the fewer people at future sales I must knock over in order to place my ‘sold’ stickers, the better. Twice annually, KCAI invites the public to view its students’ final projects, including many items the students have elected to sell. All proceeds benefit both the individual artists and KCAI studios. Art in many disciplines is on display, including ceramics, fiber, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The event is open all weekend, but those in the know are lined up (yes, there is an orderly line—most people seem to hit up the ceramics bldg. first) outside the doors at 5 p.m. on Friday. Now, a bit of advice: each category of art is housed in the building of its respective studios, meaning you’re going to do some trekking around the campus. [Friendly tip to the organizers— some simple directional signage to guide newcomers would be a great addition!] It can be hit-or-miss, but this time around I really hit the jackpot. I picked up a sizable abstract painting by Cullen Curtis, inspired by soil, the ecosystem, and decomposition. I also secured a striking large-scale plaster wall sculpture by Gregory Thurmond. Oh, and a ceramic piece by Jada Patterson. Somebody stop me. P.S., the next sale will cap the end of the Fall 2019 semester—perfect timing for holiday shopping. SPOTTED: Sharon & John Hoffman, Peregrine Honig, Linda Lighton, Kim Klein, Sloan Simmons, Kristopher Dabner, Adam Gebhardt, Marcus Hurst

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the 20th Annual “Wild About Harry” gala to benefit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and its education and outreach programs that perpetuate the legacy of our 33rd president. Event chairs Madeleine McDonough & Cyd Slayton put together the most successful event to date, both in terms of attendees (nearly 900) and funds raised. Hats off! The most incredible part of the evening, though, was hearing the keynote speaker and 2019 recipient of the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership award: former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Mrs. Albright spoke about why she has long-considered Truman the most consequential president in U.S. history. His important work internationally (including ratifying NATO and passing the Marshall plan to rebuild post WWII Europe) was ever at the top of her mind as she promoted the expansion of NATO into former Sovietbloc nations and the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, advocated democracy and human rights, promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad, and reinforced America’s numerous international alliances. In her view—and Truman’s—America’s role abroad should be robust. Following her remarks, Mrs. Albright donated her sparkling, crystal butterfly brooch to a lucky raffle winner. Which— did you know—she began wearing as a cryptic method of messaging following her criticisms of Saddam Hussein that led Iraqi newspapers to refer to her as an “unparalleled serpent.” At their next meeting, she elected to wear a not-so-subtle brooch depicting a coiled snake. The rest is history. SPOTTED: Kathleen & Gary Sebelius, Melanie & Jim Rine, Marny & John Sherman, Jackie & John Middelkamp, Dan Meiners & Dave Brinkerhoff, Vince Clark & Julie Anderson Clark, Courtney Earnest, Shelby Herrick, Jeff Albright, Newell & Cameron Brookﬁeld, Wendy Doyle, Birju Solanki

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From Shiva to Shakespeare

ife isn’t always parties and rainbows. Sometimes getting together is for consoling those in mourning—not particularly for buoyant celebration. Despite the circumstances, I was equally glad to join friend and fellow IN Kansas City contributor, Merrily Jackson, at the home of friends Barb & Bob Bloch, where we attended Shiva in memory of the legendary Henry Bloch. Together with family and friends, we shared the Jewish tradition by reciting the Kaddish (with a rabbi who made even the Gentiles among us feel incredibly welcome) and heard stories about Mr. Bloch’s incredible life—full of magnanimity. Scarcely a day goes by that I don’t cross paths with one of Mr. Bloch’s innumerable avenues of philanthropy. Whether I’m gallery-hopping at the Nelson Atkins Museum or just driving past the iconic, frosted-glass Bloch wing, or even walking by the H&R Block headquarters a stone’s throw from my downtown condo—a neighborhood possibly not even suitable for living but not for Mr. Bloch’s full-throttled commitment to investing in the now-thriving downtown. It fills my heart with joy knowing how someone could care so

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much for their city. And I suppose that was the whole point. Henry Bloch may no longer be with us, but his legacy undoubtedly will be an iconic pillar of our city forever. From Shiva, Merrily and I made our way to Westport Flea Market for (what else?) cheeseburgers, fries, and brews to celebrate an altogether different titan—William Shakespeare. ShakesBEER is organized by Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and held on Shakespeare’s birthdate. We enjoyed quirky Shakespeare humor, improv mashups by the Bard, and birthday sheet cakes as far as the eye could see. The annual event raises funds for HASF’s children summer-camp program. Also, don’t miss Shakespeare in Love, [free] June 11 through July 7 in Southmoreland Park. L’chaim and adieu. SPOTTED: Bill Dunn, Sr., Shirley Helzberg, Karen & Jack Holland, Darren HOT Sextro, Patricia & GOSSIP: Dean Davison, Who somehow Loretta & Tom gets around town by Mentzer never, ever driving on a highway?

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THE BLOOM PARTY, reframed this year as Bloom Air, soared to new heights with its 60s mod/Mad Men-era airline theme. Co-Chairs James Smith, Mark Sawkin, Taylor Gozia and yours truly (check out my Insta to see the custom look I wore!) pulled together a thousand or so of our closest friends to support the KC CARE Health Center. Guests were checked in for their flight with a safety video from the hilarious and campy Ron Megee (who also emceed the evening’s festivities in flight attendant uniform). Loaded up on party safety tips (and bevs), attendees entered into the expansive air hangar at the Airline History Museum, which was filled with decommissioned TWA planes. There were high-energy stewardess dance numbers, and Daisy Buckët sang cabaret-style. People nibbled on piles of food from Olive Events catering—inspired by international vacation destinations—or posed at the numerous selfie stations, including one “mile high club” lavatory. DJ Thundercutz rounded out the night with hits that had everyone dancing. It’s bittersweet to have now wrapped up nine years (that’s a lot of parties… and $$$ raised!) working on the Bloom event and with KC CARE. The clinic continues to serve an outsized role in providing (especially) safety net health care, critical to so many in our city. As for what events and causes I’ll wind up helping bloom next… stay tuned. SPOTTED: Matt Seithel, Alissa Wehmueller, Kellen Whaley, Jared Horman, Katie Gilchrist, Teanna Totten, Annie Hildebrandt, Molly Stephens, Zane Burke, Tracie Burke, Anne Hickok, Phillip Charlton, Mary Leonida, Noelle & David Manica, Courtney González, José Rodriguez, Brad Baker, A.J. Paddack, Ward Manes, Denise Delcore, John Green, J Jacob Jensvold, Kate & Jason McKinney, Katie & Jared Campbell, Nick Jenkins, Abi White, Sara Lehman, Stephen Gronek, MorrisWeatherman

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lthough Zarda is best known for her eponymous blog, rachaeladele.com, and her gorgeously curated Instagram, her day job is as art director for the local jewelry brand Nickel & Suede. The Kansas City native is a graduate of Kansas State University and lives near the Plaza with her husband, Zach. A creative at heart, her online lifestyle content is all about personal style, home décor, wellness, and travel. “I love being immersed in the budding small business community in the Midwest,” she says. Her one favorite thing about Kansas City: “KC is an awesome city for coffee lovers. My husband and I travel fairly often and are hard-pressed to find another city with so many options for a really outstanding cup.” We’ll drink to that.

Rachael’s essentials... LOCAL SHOP: Golden and Pine has such a well-curated collection of home goods. You can tell from Stephanie’s social presence and her active involvement in the shop that she’s passionate about community and thoughtful about the makers and items she chooses to share with her customers.

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glass of Champagne and fries at Ça Va–you can’t beat it! NICKEL & SUEDE: We’re known for our leather earrings, but we’ve come to offer so much more than that! I love that our offerings continue to grow and expand with what’s current in the industry. Our new tortoise statement earrings are some of my favorites to date. I’m also a big fan of our collection of hats we’ve started carrying.

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IN KC INKC: What is about Kansas City that has nurtured your

career? Garrett: Kansas City is a great theater town, and it has always

been a great place to live. It was an affordable place to self-produce plays, which is how I got started. I was given opportunities to direct great plays by my mentors and friends, Cynthia Levin at the Unicorn Theatre and Jeff Church at the Coterie Theatre. I began working at the Festival as an assistant director in the third season and also assisted George Keathley and Mary Guaraldi at the Rep. Kansas City theater is made up of a vibrant group of many companies offering a variety of productions; classics, modern classics, new off-Broadway and Broadway plays, and new plays by local and national playwrights. The work of many local artists and storytellers nurtures me and the work I do with talented collaborators.

Sidonie Garrett EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE HEART OF AMERICA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

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hen Shakespeare in Love kicks off outdoors at Southmoreland Park at 8 p.m. beginning June 11, you won’t see the woman who makes the play the thing—Sidonie Garrett. But her touch is on every swashbuckling, doublet-ripping, iambic pentameter-rapping, dog-barking scene. Here’s a look behind the curtain.

INKC: What first piqued your interest in theater and in Shakespeare, in

particular? Garrett: From the age of 5 or 6 my family had to endure my “shows” which I

produced, directed, and performed with baton twirling, piano playing, acrobatics, joke telling, and the recitation of long poems. There was never an opportunity to perform or tell a story that I didn’t take! I grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri, and had a great theater teacher who inspired me. I first encountered Shakespeare’s Macbeth in my high-school English class by a wonderful teacher and was enthralled. I immediately fell in love with the language and the story. From there I studied at MU and UMKC and did some acting and improv. One semester I took a directing class and felt like the path forward became clear—I would be a director. To begin, I self-produced with my friends and collaborators, Jan Rogge and Nora Denney. From there I began freelance directing and working professionally as a director, and now I have a position where I produce and direct. Full circle.

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INKC: What is new/different/exciting about Shakespeare in Love, a play about Shakespeare rather than one written by him? Garrett: This is one of our largest productions to date with 27 human actors and one canine. The play is based on the Oscar-winning film with a script by renowned playwrights Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall. The story moves apace, introducing us to Will Shakespeare struggling with writer’s block and finding his inspiration and love in the playhouses of London. It’s witty and romantic showcasing the world of the Elizabethan period and cleverly incorporating many of Shakespeare’s famous lines as well as showing the creation and first production of Romeo and Juliet. And did I mention there’s a dog! This play has been produced across the country to great acclaim and success and our Festival is the first to produce it in our region. We wanted to find a way to make Shakespeare’s work accessible to more people and telling this popular story was our way to do so. It’s running an additional week ( June 11 – July 7) to give more people more chances to see it! INKC: Shakespeare, outdoors in the park, is so close to how the plays were originally performed at the open-air Globe Theatre on London’s South Bank. Does the experience engage the audience more? Is it more fun? Garrett: Being outdoors surrounded by nature, on the lawn, under the stars, with a breeze, makes the entire experience more vivid. Audiences come early and share food and quality time together on blankets or chairs and see the parody performance or take in Show Talk prior to the show to enhance their viewing of the play. I think people relish the unique quality of being in the park together for a professional production that makes them laugh, feel the highs and lows, and have shared reactions that enrich each individual’s experience. I think it makes for more focused energy, especially once the sun goes down. And like it was in Shakespeare’s time, the audience can eat and drink while they watch, including English-inspired food offerings (fish and chips), shaved ice, and kettle corn. I think seeing this rollicking rom-com outdoors is a lot more fun! kcshakes.org

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Barbara Chase-Riboud, Malcolm X #13, 2008, bronze with black patina, silk, wool, synthetic fibers, with steel support, 86¾ x 45 x 34½ inches. Collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection, Museum purchase made possible by a gift from Bebe and Crosby Kemper Foundation, 2018.01.01. ©Barbara Chase-Riboud; Courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, LLC, New York, NY. Photo: Rodrigo Lobos

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GET INTO THE ACT

YOU’VE HEARD OF method acting in which actors get in—and stay in—character even when the curtain closes and the cameras stop. Now you can explore the Suzuki-Viewpoints actor training method. Actors use everything they’ve got—heart, mind, voice, and body. A strong physical presence is a must. But how do you get that? On Monday, June 3, Kansas City Public Theatre will perform a demonstration of the Suzuki-Viewpoints actor training method, which draws on martial arts influences and those of Japanese Noh, Kabuki, and the ancient Greek chorus. Suzuki teaches that acting “begins and ends with the feet.” Numerous exercises include controlled (and repetitive) forms of stomping and squatting, which create a connected center and bring the body to the brink of exhaustion. The demonstration will be interspersed with selections of KC Public productions from the past year to demonstrate the outcome of such work, including Medea: An American Tragedy, Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen, and Her Own Devices. The Lab will be participatory, meaning that any audience member who wishes to participate to explore the use of movement in devising theater work is welcome to join in. kcpublictheatre.org

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FIDDLIN’ AROUND JUNE’S IN, school’s out, and wouldn’t it be great to go to camp again? Maybe not the smelly-tent, out-in-the-woods, bunk bed kind of camp, but what about a fun evening experience? Every Thursday starting June 6 through July 18, (No class on July 4) you can learn to fiddle a different bluegrass tune in a relaxed setting at Belger Crane Yard Studio. Drunken Fiddles is a group class for adults who would like to learn how to play the fiddle. “We drink wine, we laugh, we have fun and, most importantly, we fiddle!” says instructor violinist/fiddler Laurel Parks, a graduate of UMKC’s Conservatory of Music. Her background includes classical training, fiddling, composing, and improvisation. BYOV—Bring your own violin. Fee: $150/person, $250/same household couple. belgerarts.org

5:30-6:15 Slow Jam (beginners). This workshop is for people who have never played before or feel they need to get a refresher on the basic fundamentals of fiddle including how to hold the bow/violin, string names, tone production, etc. Participants will learn a few tunes and scales in the fiddle keys. 6:30-7:30 Intermediate. This workshop is a step above the beginner level. Participants will learn tunes piece-by-piece with sheet music. Tempos will be slow to moderate. Some tunes will have multiple harmonies to choose from. Plan on learning a new tune each week. 7:45-8:45 Advanced. This workshop level is for people who want to be pushed and challenged with learning tunes quickly at a fast tempo. Focus will be on style, driven bowing techniques, and double stops.

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FAKE TAN? REAL TAN? A QUEER EYE GUY TELLS ALL PUT THIS ONE on your summer reading list. Tan France, the fashionable member of the Netflix reboot series Queer Eye, who also happens to be the first openly gay Muslim man on mainstream television, returns to Kansas City for the debut of his memoir, Naturally Tan, on Friday evening, June 7 at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Tan grew up gay in a traditional Muslim family in Doncaster, England, working summers at his grandfather’s denim factory. After a long and winding journey to find his place in the world, he came out to his family at age 34 and told them he had married a Mormon cowboy. Who knew? Says France, “The book is meant to spread joy, personal acceptance, and most of all understanding. Each of us is living our own private journey and the more we know about each other, the happier and healthier the world will be.” This is a ticketed event through Rainy Day Books. rainydaybooks.com

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Steven St. John by

Timothy Finn

teven St. John is arguably the most popular personality in the Kansas City sports media. For 20 years, he has been an on-air personality at WHB (810 AM), more than ten of those as host of The Border Patrol, broadcast weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. His resume includes gigs as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts and boxing events on ESPN2, Fox Sports Net, CBS Sports, and other outlets. He was also the color commentator for men’s and women’s basketball for UMKC, his alma mater, which, in March, honored St. John with a Spotlight Award, which recognizes distinguished alumni. The Border Patrol focuses heavily on all levels of sports, but loyal listeners know it also delves into other areas of popular culture, including TV and film, but especially music. St. John recently answered questions from IN Kansas City about the vital role music has played on his show, during his childhood, and as a husband and father. What was your family life like growing up? What role did music play? Steven St. John: It was just me and my mom and dad. We lived in a small house on Jackson Avenue right off Independence Avenue in northeast Kansas City. My dad worked a lot and my mom didn’t learn to drive until I was in school, so I was always at home with her. We listened to music constantly. We moved to a bigger house on Van Brunt Boulevard, then my parents split up. It was very difficult for me to deal with. Music was a big crutch for me. I would lose myself in movies and TV, but especially music, to cope.

What are your earliest memories of music? What bands or performers do you remember listening to? SSJ: I pretty much listened to what my mom listened to: Elvis. Always Elvis. Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Captain and Tennille, Linda Ronstadt, Freddy Fender, Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Glen Campbell, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart. A lot of movie soundtracks: Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Lots of music from the ’50s and ’60s. My dad listened to Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Al Green, B.J. Thomas, Janis Joplin, Roy Orbison. You mention your mother frequently on your show and how important she was to you. Did she play an instrument or sing? SSJ: She would always sing to me—she had a lovely voice—but never in public. She was very self-conscious about everything. But she gave me my love of music. To say that she loved Elvis would be a huge understatement. She adored him. By the time I was 3, she had taught me the words to so many Elvis songs, I started performing as Elvis at parties and weddings. She would dress me up like Elvis and I’d sing and dance my heart out when I was 4-years-old until I was maybe 7 or 8. She would also dress me up as Glen Campbell and I would sing Rhinestone Cowboy. She took me to see Grease at the theater at least 25 times. I’m not kidding. And I’d sit there with her and sing every song.

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Every song. She loved John Travolta, too. My mom was my best friend. There were times in my life that she was the only person that I could depend on. She was always there for me. I owe every bit of success that I’ve ever had to my mom. I love her and miss her very much. June is Father’s Day month. You talk about your dad a lot, too, and he’s on the show occasionally. Sounds like he’s lived a large life. This is a very general question, but distill or summarize your relationship with him and how he has shaped and influenced you. SSJ: We are really close now. After he and my mom split up, I had a lot of resentment towards him. Then he went to prison when I was 17 and didn’t come out until I was 25. Those were a lot of years that I really needed my dad. It was hard for me when he was gone. But it was a lot harder for him. He’s the toughest person I have ever met. He left home at 15, joined the Navy a couple years later, served in Vietnam. He even had a brief fling with Janis Joplin in San Francisco. Years later, I learned that was why my mom hated Janis Joplin and cursed loudly whenever she would hear one of her songs. He will do anything for the people he loves. He’s also hilarious. I get my sense of humor from him. And he’s the best storyteller that I’ve ever heard. He can command any room in any walk of life. I love my dad. What was the first album you owned? What was the first one you bought (if the two are different)? SSJ: It wasn’t mine, but I used to carry around an 8-track of the Elvis album Separate Ways. It was my mom’s, but I loved it. I loved the album art of Elvis standing in the middle of the road playing his guitar. That

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sticks in my mind. But the first album that I remember buying was 1999 by Prince. That album blew my mind in so many different ways. My parents were pretty liberal about what they let me watch and listen to. A lot of my movie, TV, and musical tastes were advanced for my age. So, 1999 wasn’t really a staple in the record collections of too many 10-year-old kids, but I loved it. What are some of your favorite concerts? SSJ: If I had to single a few out, I’d say Jack White at the Midland with my sons in 2014. I don’t think it can ever get any better than that. The White Stripes at Starlight, Guns N Roses at Arrowhead with Metallica and when they returned to Arrowhead because I had my wife and sons with me. Also, when GnR opened for Aerosmith at Sandstone. As soon as I saw GnR live in concert for the first time, I was hooked for life. Billy Joel on the Innocent Man tour. Every time I saw Prince was like a religious experience. There have been so many great ones. I know I’m leaving so many out. If you could interview any musician, dead or alive, who would it be and why? SSJ: Easy answer. Elvis. I’ve always been fascinated by Elvis and I could interview him for days and never run out of questions. The Border Patrol is a sports-talk radio show, but you regularly discuss broader cultural subjects: music, TV, film, etc. How vital of a component is music to the show?

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SSJ: Music is an important aspect of the show because early in the morning, people may not be in the happiest of moods because they are driving to work or school. So, if we can play some music that they like, it can help get them going in the morning. My producer, Jake Gutierrez, does a great job of selecting the bump music for our show. It’s a mix of music that I love, some stuff that (cohost) Nate [Bukaty] enjoys, and songs from Jake’s catalog. Jake has opened my mind to a lot of great music. Nate loves old-school hip-hop, but he also shares a lot of my musical tastes.

Your older son, Richie, is a working musician. What projects are he involved in? What are his goals? SSJ: Richie is in a band called Minor Rewind. They are awesome. All the members attended School of Rock in Parkville together. They are all unbelievably talented and they play gigs all over Kansas City. They also have a good following in St. Joseph. Richie is an instructor at School of Rock now. He plays and teaches keys, guitar, and bass. He also sings. He has a great work ethic and loves music more than anyone I’ve ever been around. He wants to be a professional musician for the rest of his life. He just wants to play music. That is his passion. He was in a Kansas City production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. What was that experience like for you? SSJ: Honestly, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. He played a pretty big role in Hedwig, including performing a song solo. The cast was a group of such talented people, it really blew my mind.

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I think they had around 13 performances at the Arts Asylum and I attended ten of them. I remember having tears in my eyes while driving home from the premiere. He didn’t tell me he performed a song solo, so I was shocked as it happened. I told Susan that I was in tears that night because I was so happy for Richie. I realized he was even more talented than I thought. That’s when I knew he was going to make it in music. It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. If you had to give up one for an entire month, which would you choose, music or sports? SSJ: You may not believe me, but I’d give up sports for a month and the decision really isn’t that difficult. Music is a form of therapy for me. I listen to music to relax, help me sleep, work out, get motivated, improve my mood, set the mood. I use music for so many things. Music can transport me to a certain place and time almost like my own personal time machine. It can also strengthen my connection with the people that I’ve lost in my life. I can listen to Vicente Fernandez and it feels like I’m in my grandparents’ basement again. I listen to Elvis and it feels like my mom is with me. Music is such a big part of my life. I’m not sure I could go a few days without it, much less a month. The bigger rock star: Patrick Mahomes or Elvis Presley? SSJ: How on earth can I answer this question? The answer is Elvis, but

if Mahomes wins a Super Bowl for the Chiefs, come find me.

Finally, another Father’s Day question: Family is also a regular theme on your show. Describe as best as you can what being a father means to you. What role does music play in family? SSJ: My wife and I share very similar tastes when it comes to music, TV, and movies, so we were a match made in heaven from the start. Being a father is absolutely the most important part of my life. I always wanted to have a lot of kids because I was raised as an only child and sometimes it was a lonely existence. My kids mean everything to me. They make everything in my life better. They are my world. Some of the most special times with them happen because of music. We sing and dance a lot. Selena and Julia put on daily performances for us. I think one of my favorite things to do is to listen to them rehearse or jam when they don’t realize I’m listening or they think I’m not home. Music and my family— that’s a combination that fills my heart with joy and love.

WANT MORE TIMOTHY FINN? Check out his weekly online-only content at inkansascity.com. Every Wednesday the website publishes his list of Top 5 Notto-Miss Concerts in the metro. Every week you’ll find his revered, rollicking, reasoned reviews and commentary. Email Timothy Finn at tfinn@inkansascity.com

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ren’t you ready for reliably sunny days and a serious summer getaway? Make it easy on yourself by packing light and going for no-frills simplicity. That means intentionally effortless warm-weather style that doesn’t try too hard. Whether your agenda includes a carefree road trip, hitting an exotic island with beach-y nightlife vibes, or heading to the south of France for dining on local fare and relaxing in the shade post-déjeuner and rosé, a selection of unassumingly cool pieces with a bit of femininity and a touch of artisanal flair is the perfect way to go.

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Tory Burch tie-front one-piece bathing suit in pink poppies, $218. toryburch.com

Ampersand Design art-school tote in “Painterly,” $58. Made in KC Marketplace

Janessa Leone woven rattan leather-trimmed visor, $270. Bldwn Market (Country Club Plaza)

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DANISH-BORN veteran makeup artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis discovered that irritating, synthetic makeup was a nightmare for sensitive skin. But after trying every alternative for her makeup kit, she found that the natural products available were not up to par in performance, plus the luxury of the beauty experience was lost. She combined her vast beauty knowledge with her environmental concerns to create one of the first clean “luxury” makeup lines, Kjaer Weis. The results are a safe—yet chic—makeup line with sleekly modern, sustainable packaging meant for refilling. It’s the cult brand offering healthy radiance and creamy bliss, allowing consumers to cut waste without compromising luxury. Find it at Within Apothecary in the Crossroads.

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WESTMAN ATELIER is one of the more elegant natural makeup lines, created by Gucci Westman, a top editorial and runway makeup artist who works magic on the likes of Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Drew Barrymore. With a lifelong commitment to holistic living, Westman feels that “luxury,” “efficacy,” and “clean” don’t have to be a contradiction when it comes to exceptional makeup. Her commitment to consciously crafting her makeup with clean ingredients and uncompromising integrity means balancing perfect shades and buttery textures with plant-based actives and cutting-edge science. She’s also passionate about researching and reassessing ingredients as new information comes to light, all for the sake of naturally beautiful, radiantly amplified skin. westman-atelier.com

“GOOD INGREDIENTS. EPIC PAYOFF.” That’s the motto of Milk Makeup, a brand that’s all about youthful exuberance and conscious living. Staunch in its paraben-free, cruelty-free, and 100 percent vegan practice, Milk Makeup is made with hydrating oils and fruit and vegetable butters. Its website is a fun one. (milkmakeup.com) There’s an entire ingredient blacklist for reassurance, as well as a “story-telling space” called Vibes, where you can engage in daily conversations about beauty that evolve into exchanges about inspiring people, innovation, environmental concerns, and questions about public policy that have an impact on your future. You can also “shop your horoscope” and buy astrology tattoos. Available at Sephora.

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Get Out of Town SHOPPING FOR MEMENTOS MIGHT JUST BE THE MOST FUN PART OF A DAY TRIP

Assemble a gallery wall of art and vintage mirrors to commemorate memorable weekend getaways.

ay trips have been around for a lot longer than you may think. In the late 19th century, the burgeoning middle class began taking “Sunday excursions.” And you can probably guess that, for those newly affluent tourists, part of the thrill of travel was finding mementos to remind them of their trip. Practicing a little retail therapy is still fun. Wandering new neighborhoods and uncovering trendy shops can be a highlight of the day. Hunt down locally crafted decor accessories or eclectic antiques to find something tangible to remember your trip by. Then every time you light that hand-poured candle or serve something in the vintage ironstone bowl, a whiff of memory of that cluttered antiques shop or that cozy store tucked off the beaten path will arise. If day trips are a regular part of your weekend plans, you can begin to build collections based on what you love. A gallery wall of

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vintage oil paintings from all over the Midwest or an assemblage of artisan-crafted wood boxes grouped together make a statement— and a memory. Shop quirky flea markets and independent retailers for the best finds. Home in on pieces that tell a story about the trip. Seek out local artists and makers for one-of-a-kind creations. Chat up the locals. They may know about an artisan or shop you haven’t discovered yet. Skip the cheesy souvenirs and find the thing that speaks to you. Keepsakes of your travels are a powerful reminder of fun times that make your home feel more personal and lived in. And displaying them in your home keeps those memories fresh. Whether you’re a fine-antiques aficionado or a bargain shopper, bringing home the right souvenir can be a memorable event. Happy shopping!

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Day Trip Shopping EVEN THE smallest burg has an antique store or flea market. And art galleries and eclectic shops abound in bigger towns. Here are a few ideas we found for you.

WESTON A moody photograph by Kirk Decker, who’s represented at Northland Artists’ Gallery, an artist-owned and managed ﬁne-art gallery in historic downtown Weston. northlandartists.com

LAWRENCE If you’re looking for something a bit more unusual, stop into the science and nature store, Wild Territory. You’ll ﬁnd everything from shark’s teeth to fossils to geodes and more. wildterritory.com

COTTONWOOD FALLS A weekend trip to the Flint Hills means a stop at Tallgrass Antiques. Wouldn’t this hand-painted porcelain bowl be pretty ﬁlled with fruit? facebook.com/ tallgrassantiqueskansas

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Road Trip! WE ASKED SEVERAL AREA DESIGNERS TO SHARE SOME OF THEIR MOST INSPIRED FINDS WHILE ON A GETAWAY. THE CONSENSUS IS: NEVER STOP LOOKING

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very time I go to St. Louis, I try to make time to get to the Central West End. I’ve found some of my favorite things there: antique foo dogs that sat on the bedroom mantel in my last house; a gold-leafed torn-paper piece of art that’s over my living room fireplace; and numerous silver pieces, including a serving tray, a few great bowls, and a three-tiered dessert plate.

antique wall clock, I wanted to do a wall grouping around it for our library. I found some wonderful vintage English reproductions at Legacy Antiques in

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Leavenworth and had them framed. They still “ON A WEEKEND TRIP several years ago to Hermann, Missouri, we visited the wineries, ate some excellent meals, and did some shopping. I found a pair of brass sculptures, similar to those classic C. Jere pieces that are so popular now, at the Hermann’s Attic Antique Mall.”

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“A FEW YEARS AGO, while on a weekend trip to Arrow Rock with a few girlfriends, I found a tiny, exquisite, vintage oil painting done in the style of Thomas Hart Benton. It now hangs in my kitchen, and it’s a great reminder of a fun weekend that I see every day.”

“I HAVE FOUND some of my most cherished objects in some of the worst places. I never pass by a highway or smalltown ﬂea market. I just stop and go in. I have three treasures I found at roadside markets—a marbled urn, a terra-cotta sculpture of a reclining man, and an intricately carved folk-art goat. If my house were burning down, I would grab my dog and those three objects.” PATRICK KAPPELMANN Arcadian Design

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Rudd has been with his wife, Julie, for more than 20 years. The couple has two children, Jack, 14, and Darby, 9. Movie site IMDb lists 125 TV and film acting credits for Rudd. Some of many hit films include Clueless, Anchorman, 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Ant-Man. Rudd will be in Kansas City June 7 and 8 for the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend (bigslickkc.org), a softball game, bowling tournament, and show, all held to raise funds for Children’s Mercy Hospital. It’s the 10th anniversary of the event, which was launched when Rob Riggle called Rudd and Jason Sudeikis with the idea to host a poker tournament to raise money for the hospital. A few years later, the three invited area natives Eric Stonestreet and David Koechner to join them as hosts. Together the five of them—and their families and friends— plan the event that gets bigger and better every year. So far, Big Slick has raised more than $8 million dollars for the Children’s Mercy.

When IN Kansas City caught up with actor and local hero Paul Rudd, he was just coming off a month of jet-lag-inducing world travel to promote the smash hit Avengers: Endgame and a grueling week of rehearsals prior to hosting the season finale of Saturday Night Live. And yet, when he calls from his home base in New York barely 24 hours after the SNL wrap, he begins by apologizing for pushing the deadline to the last minute. America’s favorite good guy shows no trace of fatigue or irritation in his deep, smooth voice. His impeccable manners are as congenital as his sea-green eyes. Much ink has been spilled about the 50-yearold’s youthful appearance, but his true appeal lies in the way he embodies the image of a Hollywood leading man from a bygone era. He’s Gary Cooper in Gen X clothing.

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You have a Netflix series called Living with Yourself coming out in the fall. What’s that going to be like? I’m not sure how much I am supposed to tell you, but I play two parts, so that’s a new experience for me—playing scenes with myself. And every episode was directed by this couple called Dayton and Faris, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Their first movie was Little Miss Sunshine. They are real artists.

Your most recent film, Avengers: Endgame, is a worldwide phenomenon and expected to become one of the top grossing movies of all time. How different has that been than a typical movie? I know I’ll never replicate that, to be part of something that’s that enormous. I traveled around the world to promote it, and to see that level of passion for the franchise in different countries that speak different languages has been really exciting and surreal. Were you a comics nerd growing up? I mean, I read comics, but all different kinds of comics. The superhero

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comics were not my number one choice. The comics I read tended to be more comedies, stuff like Archie and Laugh Comics Digest. Also, since my family is English, when I was a little kid, I had a cousin who brought over some comics from England that I became really obsessed with: The Beano and The Dandy. You’ve done lots of big, popular movies and then sometimes you do these little, independent films such as Mute, Prince Avalanche, and Wet Hot American Summer. Why do you take the time for those lower paying gigs? This career choice has never been about which jobs pay well. It’s always been about creative fulfillment. I’ve been fortunate to be able to go back and forth between all sorts of genres. It’s something I have tried to do. Some of my favorite films have been ones that I figure maybe ten people will see. What is your favorite thing about doing Saturday Night Live? Ah! Wow. There’s nothing like it. There’s no comparison to anything else. It’s not just that it’s live television—I’ve been on other live television shows. A show like this would never even get made today if you had to go pitch it to a network. It’s been grandfathered in. It’s such a huge part of pop culture history and New York City history and my own fandom. I’ve watched it my whole life. What is the most stressful part of being on SNL? It’s all stressful. It’s incredibly nerve-wracking and thrilling, all the changes going on behind the scenes that viewers aren’t aware of. The show is being created while we’re doing it. Sometimes we don’t know how a sketch is going to end. It will be re-written between dress [rehearsal] and air [time]. So sometimes you are reading lines from a cue card and it’s the first time you’re saying them. And for the directors to know which camera to cut to and the actors to know which camera to look at—it’s such choreography. It’s an incredible accomplishment that they are able to do it. It’s very exciting and also exhausting.

A patient at Children’s Mercy Hospital greets Rudd with a big hug.

You live in Manhattan—the big one—now. When people there ask where you are from what do you tell them, and what kind of reactions do you get? I tell them Kansas City, even though I wasn’t born in Kansas City. I’ve lived in New York City almost three times as long as I lived in Kansas City but the time in Kansas City, those were formative years. My mom and my sister are still there, and we go there every year, not just for Big Slick but for the holidays. I still feel such a connection to the city. I still root for the Royals, I’m a die-hard Chiefs fan, I watch Sporting Kansas City games, I still get barbecue sauce shipped in. I’ve lived a nomadic life but there’s something…

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I still root for the Royals, I’m a diehard Chiefs fan, I watch Sporting Kansas City games, I still get barbecue sauce shipped in.

It feels like your hometown even though it’s not your home? Hands down, one hundred percent. There’s this kind of Kansas City entertainment mafia— you, Jason Sudeikis, David Dastmalchian, Don Cheadle, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner, and Rob Riggle—who have intersected in different projects, and this weekend you collaborated in sketches with freshman cast member Heidi Gardner on Saturday Night Live. Did you two talk KC between rehearsals? This is going to sound crazy but I met Heidi in 2002, in Kansas City, at Harling’s. She was a kid. I was back home over Christmas break with college buddies and my wife at a table and she was sitting with her group at the next table. We started talking about comedy. I think I had just finished Wet Hot American Summer, and she was one of the ten people who saw that movie. She was working at a salon and she told me she was interested in getting into the hair and makeup part of the business. I know someone that does that for movies and shows, and I offered to hook them up by email. We kept in touch for a while because I thought right off the bat that she was really funny and really cool. We didn’t keep in touch very long, but then when she got on SNL, I was at a charity event in New York and she was there and we were talking and she said, “You know, we met many years ago. I’m Heidi and we met at Harling’s.” You frequently co-star with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen. Have you ever analyzed why you think the chemistry works so well between you and each of them? I really like both of them. We’re friends, for one thing. I think

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Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner, Rob Riggle, and Jason Sudeikis entertain the crowd at last year’s Big Slick finale auction and party.

another part is, there’s kind of an internal set-up meter, a kind of mechanism for how you set up jokes and play off each other and we are just in lockstep. One thing Steve and Seth have in common is an inability to take themselves too seriously. I think that’s an important component if you’re going to be doing comedy. If you are worried about looking dumb, you’re getting off on the wrong foot. What is the basis for your frequent collaboration with director Judd Apatow? We find the same things funny. I frequently get described as a comedian, and I’m not one at all. I’ve never done standup, and comedy is not my background. I went the traditional actor training route. But there’s no doubt growing up that I was drawn to comedy, to Saturday Night Live and to Steve Martin. Steve Martin also played a huge role in Judd Apatow’s life. So our sense of humor was molded by the same people. And our lives have paralleled each other in certain ways, like becoming parents, and we want to highlight those human events in relatable ways. How long have your kids been watching your movies and what is that like? They don’t really watch my movies. The first one we ever saw together was Ant-Man. Before that I hadn’t really done any movies that were suitable for kids. Also, they never showed an interest, and I never had an interest. Once when my son was about 5, he went to a movie theater with some friends, and I was on a poster outside, and they all thought that I just worked at the movie theater, and I let them go with that. Have your kids seen Avengers: Endgame ? Yes, they got to go to the premiere and loved it. Now they’re kind

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of into the whole Marvel Comics Universe. Did they have any specific comments about your performance? They liked it, but my son is 14, and he doesn’t think of me as AntMan, and he doesn’t think of me as an actor, and both of those things make me very happy. I’m just his dad, so he has no problem telling me he thinks the Winter Soldier is a much cooler character than Ant-Man, and that he thinks (Sebastian Stan) is a better actor. That gives me great pleasure. You’ve been a tireless supporter of the Big Slick all these years. Why do you care so much about it? I don’t know how anybody couldn’t. When you meet people who are going through this struggle of cancer—and we all have—you feel helpless, sad, and frustrated. And especially when it’s a kid, then it’s really unfair. And the mission of Children’s Mercy to never turn anyone away is so good that I just wanted to help. The thing that separates Big Slick from every other kind of thing like this is that it’s our families that do it. Our families are so involved all year long, and that gives it a very hometown, no red tape, heartfelt experience for our guests that come in who grew up in other parts of the country. It’s hard to get people to show up for anything but we get so many celebrities that have been so affected by it that they want to come back every year. It makes no sense that you would get to see all these people on one stage in Kansas City. I don’t know of anything like it that exists anywhere else. It’s magical in that regard, and it’s also restorative in seeing the good we can do when we all come together.m Interview condensed and minimally edited for clarity.

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Day Trippin’ SEVEN GREAT PLACES TO GET AWAY FOR A DAY words by

Judith Fertig

ithin three hours of Kansas City, there are great places to discover— or rediscover. Pack some cold drinks and a lunch, and head out.

Lawrence WEST ON I-70. On a hot day, laid-back Lawrence is a great place to just chill. If you usually buzz across town to get to Massachusetts Street, hold on there. East Lawrence, the area around 9th Street and Pennsylvania, is the new Warehouse Art District. Take in an exhibit at Cider Gallery at 810 Pennsylvania, an old cider mill reimagined as an art gallery, open Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Discover Angie Pickman’s cut-paper art at Rural Pearl Studio at 720 East Ninth. Sample a cocktail at Bon Bon (sit on the patio on a nice day) at 804 Pennsylvania, or a brew at Lawrence Beer Company at 826 Pennsylvania. And then go to Mass Street—where John Brown Underground at 7 East Seventh St. is just the place on a humid, too-sunny day. It really is underground and feels like a

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Magnificient vistas abound at the Kansas Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

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speakeasy. Try a cocktail made with rhubarb bitters to quench your thirst. The Replay Lounge at 946 Massachusetts offers a karaoke happy hour every Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m., where you can croon Love Me Tender.

Konza Prairie and the Flint Hills FARTHER WEST ON I-70. The Flint Hills call. Take exit 313 north off I-70. Pack a picnic lunch and tailgate, then walk the 2.7-mile Konza Prairie Nature Loop near Manhattan, part of the Konza Prairie Biological Station where Kansas State conducts ecological research on the tallgrass prairie. No dogs, no food, no drones. The prairie in its native state, one of the few areas left untouched, is plenty. On the way back, stop at Alma, just west of Topeka. The town, hewn from local rock, is charming. Stop at the Volland Store in Alma (thevollandstore. com) for an art exhibit from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On July 27, you can experience Charro Jerry Diaz and Company demonstrating traditional vaquero (Mexican cowboy) horsemanship at 4 p.m.

Hamilton, Missouri NORTHEAST ON I-35. Forbes magazine calls this rejuvenated small town, home of J.C. Penney, the “Disneyland of Quilting.” Even if you don’t quilt, you can get inspired by all the colors and patterns of fabric you’ll see at stores dotted through town—and admire how one great idea and the Doan family saved a town. Stop in at the Missouri Star Quilt Company, the Blue Sage or the local brewery for lunch, and tour the J.C. Penney Museum. Go antiquing at Barn Gypsies, or the nearby Cameron Antique Mall, or St. Joseph Auction and Antiques.

Weston, Missouri NORTH ON I-29. Then follow the signs to Weston. With its tobacco barns and bourbon distillery, Weston still reflects the Kentucky origins of its settlers. The main street slopes down to the Missouri River, where Lewis and Clark paddled by in 1804, exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Today, the small town thrives on its homegrown wineries, brew pubs, antique shops, country décor, and nearby farms where you can go apple-picking in the fall. It’s fun just to wander up and down the streets, stopping in where inclination leads you. The Burley Market, open every second weekend, offers crafts and artisan wares for sale. On July 13 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., come for the Weston Paint-Out, when plein-air artists line the streets and you can watch them work. Wear some Western gear and you might find yourself the subject of a portrait. Buy some artisan sheep’s milk cheese from Green Dirt Farm Creamery before you head home. Take a quick drive around the back streets to take in more of the town’s antebellum architecture. westonmo.com

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Clockwise from top: A path cuts through the Konza Prairie. Hamilton, MO is home to the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Artist Javy Ortiz’s work can be viewed at the Cider Gallery in Lawrence.

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Arrow Rock Clockwise from top: The historic Cottonwood Falls courthouse. Green Dirt Farm takes pride in raising happy sheep on carefully tended pastures. Arrow Rock shops feature country antiques and Native American ﬁnds. Below, far left: A trip to Crystal Bridges is worth the drive.

EAST ON I-70. When getting away from it all involves stepping back in time, then Arrow Rock is your destination. This quiet, circa-1829 river town evokes antebellum Missouri when George Caleb Bingham painted Missouri River scenes. Walk or take a tram tour of the village. Then scope out the shops that sell everything from Native American flutes to hand-dyed yarn, powder horns, quilts, and country antiques. Stay and take in a show at the Arrow Rock Lyceum—All Shook Up until July 7 and 9 to 5 until July 28—and dinner at Catalpa. It’s less than a two-hour drive to Arrow Rock and your car won’t turn back into a pumpkin after midnight, we promise. arrowrock.org

Crystal Bridges SOUTHEAST ON 71 HIGHWAY. A visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, nestled in 120 acres of Ozarks woodland in northeastern Arkansas, is a bit of a trek—three hours each way. But if you’ve ever shopped at Wal-Mart, you’ll be glad at least some of your money went to this amazing cultural venue. Admission is free for the main collection. You’ll come across paintings

you’ve only seen before in books. Museum founder Alice Walton’s original interest in watercolor began a lifelong love of art. “As a child, my mother and I painted watercolors of nature during our travels to our country’s magnificent national parks,” she explains. “When I discovered the great masters of American art history and their watercolors, I understood the wide gap between what I could do and what our greatest artists have achieved, it made me want to live with their inspiration, and that’s what I began to collect.” Today, the collection includes art from America’s beginnings to modern works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Dale Chihuly, and Mark Rothko. The museum opens at 11 a.m. Enjoy a late lunch on the crystal bridge over the man-made lake to rest up before you drive home. On the grounds of the museum, you can also tour a Frank Lloyd Wright house originally built in New Jersey, emblematic of his “Usonian” architecture (advance tickets advisable). The museum is closed on Tuesdays. crystalbridges.org

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Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and Cottonwood Falls SOUTHWEST ON I-35. The southern loop of the Flint Hills calls. As soon as you get past Emporia, you’ll feel you’re somewhere else—the getaway feeling you want on a day trip. Cottonwood Falls entrances with its historic courthouse, art galleries, and the nearby Z-Bar Ranch. At the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and Z-Bar/Spring Hill Ranch in Strong City, you can hike the trails or take a 90-minute tour in a refitted school bus. Then head to Cottonwood Falls, made famous in PrairyErth by William Least Heat Moon. The picture-postcard courthouse presides over the downtown. Stop in at Tallgrass Antiques, Vintage Bulldog, and Prairie Past Times shops. Browse the art galleries and come back with a memento you can hang on your wall. On weekends, Pioneer Bluffs barn is open in Matfield Green, a short jaunt on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway, otherwise known as Route 177. chasecountychamber.org

TOOL TIME PHOTOS BY

Aaron Leimkuehler

VINTAGE TOOLS COURTESY OF

John Boyd Woodworks

A WATCH ON FATHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY IS A CLASSIC, TIME-TESTED GIFT

SNAKES ON A PLANE Gucci Le Marche Des Merveilles Snake Watch, $920; Halls Kansas City (Crown Center).

POINT IN TIME Left to right: Cartier Santos, $13,500; Tudor Heritage Black Bay, $5,075. Both from Tivol (Country Club Plaza and Hawthorne Plaza). Gucci G-Timeless Stripe, $1,100; Halls Kansas City.

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METAL WORKS Baume & Mercier Clifton, $3,900; Tivol.

CUTTING EDGE Clockwise from top: Omega Seamaster, $10,000; Meierotto Jewelers (North Kansas City). Omega Seamaster, $6,550; Mazzarese (Parkway Plaza). Oris Aquis, $2,450; Toner Jewelers (PrairieďŹ re).

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THE RIGHT ANGLES Clockwise from top: Breitling Superocean Heritage II, $7,990; Grand Seiko Snowflake, $5,800. Both from Meierotto Jewelers. Tag Heuer Link, $3,000; Tivol.

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HAMMER TIME Left to right: Panerai Luminor Submersible, $8,700; Tivol. Omega Speedmaster, $8,450; Carl F. Bucherer ScubaTec, $6,200. Both from Mazzarese.

MAKE YOUR MARK Left to right: Hamilton Khaki Pilot, $995; Meierotto Jewelers. Alpina Heritage Startimer, $1,395; Mazzarese. Shinola Argonite 5050, $875; Halls Kansas City.

WELL CHISELED Left to right: Tissot Complication Squelette Mechanical, $1,950; Halls Kansas City. Oris Divers Sixty-Five, $2,000; Toner Jewelers. Jaeger LeCoutre Master Geographic, $11,200; Tivol. Tutima Grand Flieger, $2,500; Mazzarese.

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words by

Kelsey Cipolla

WE’RE SHARING A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE SMALL-TOWN RESTAURANTS WORTH THE DRIVE

Destination Dining

Missouri

THERE IS NO SHORTAGE of great restaurants here in Kansas City. But every now and again, the road calls, and what better reason to climb behind the wheel than a little eating and exploration? Getting to these restaurants on both sides of the state line might put some extra miles on your car, but we promise the destinations are delicious.

Abigail’s

ROCHEPORT, MO

206 Central St., Rocheport, MO, abigails.com You can’t be quite sure what you’ll get at Abigail’s—that’s because the menu is constantly changing, the day’s options scrawled on a dry-erase board—but you can be confident the food will be delicious. The restaurant’s rustic interior, open kitchen, and eclectic décor make it feel warm and inviting. Whatever you order, it’s hard to go wrong, but Abigail’s luscious cakes, pies, and other confections make a strong case for eating dessert first.

Avalon Café

WESTON, MO

608 Main St., Weston, MO, avaloncafeweston.com Avalon Café’s patio is the perfect perch for looking out over downtown Weston. The restaurant, located in an antebellum home originally built in 1848, is as picturesque as the town, but it’s the food that has kept residents and travelers flocking through its door for the past 25-plus years. The bistro-style menu includes pastas, wood-grilled

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flatbreads and steak burgers along with hearty entrées, such as the acclaimed beef tenderloin grilled over Missouri apple wood and served with a McCormick bourbon mushroom sauce. Just be sure to save room for dessert in the form of the warm cinnamon bread pudding swimming in a pool of rich vanilla cream sauce or an apple torte made with locally grown apples simmered over puff pastry.

Catalpa

ARROW ROCK, MO

510 High St., Arrow Rock, MO, catalparestaurant.com A village of 46 people, Arrow Rock is perhaps not at the top of most KC foodies’ travel lists. But it should be, thanks to Catalpa. The fine-dining restaurant is located in a little red-brick house and has only eight tables (plus some outdoor seating when weather permits) and operates June through the end of September, plus during December. Despite its size, it’s gained numerous accolades for chef and owner Liz Huff ’s exceptionally executed dishes, particularly those grilled on Catalpa’s Himalayan salt blocks, like the Alaskan salmon steak, glazed with a triple citrus orange-blossom reduction.

The Hotel Frederick Restaurant & Lounge

BOONVILLE, MO

501 High St., Boonville, MO, hotelfrederick.com/dining Steps away from the Katy Trail, Hotel Frederick offers the charm of a quaint bed and breakfast alongside the chic luxury of a boutique hotel. Its stylish restaurant and lounge features a contemporary American menu that changes seasonally, featuring dishes like a 14-ounce pork steak, slow-cooked for five hours and topped with sautéed onion, as well as a selection of thick, juicy burgers. (What better way to refuel after a day of activity than the Black and Bleu Burger, drenched in gorgonzola bacon cream and piled high with crispy onion straws?) The Fred restaurant also serves weekend brunch, and guests can often enjoy live music in the hotel’s Brick Room on weekend evenings.

Iron Horse

BLACKWATER, MO

101 Main St., Blackwater, MO, ironhorsehotel.com You’ll find no sad scones at this hotel. The Iron Horse Hotel and Restaurant exudes southern hospitality, from its ornate wood-and-iron craftsmanship and period furnishings to the courtyard garden patio and stone-walled restaurant with its pressed-tin ceiling. The restaurant’s chef trained in Italy and lived in New Orleans, and the menu reflects those flavors. Louisiana-style Creole shrimp and smoked sausage is braised in tomatoes, onions, celery, and bell pepper, while the spaghetti and meatballs are tossed in a flavorful caramelized onion and garlic tomato sauce. Lunch fare includes hearty burgers served with Memphis-style coleslaw and sweet-potato waffle fries.

Ivory Grille

SEDALIA, MO

317 S Ohio Ave., Sedalia, MO, theivorygrille.com

Sedalia’s Ivory Grill is a throwback to the classic steakhouse, complete with a glamorous space inside the historic Hotel Bothwell, a soundtrack of live piano music, attentive service, and most importantly, lusty servings of meat. The famous hand-cut rib-eye is seasoned with a blend of truffle salt and served traditionally with a potato. On the lighter side of the menu, the Ivory Grille Salad is a signature item, with mixed greens topped with fruit, fried onions, and blue cheese and drizzled with tart raspberry vinaigrette.

Les Bourgeois

ROCHEPORT, MO

14020 West Hwy. BB, Rocheport, MO, missouriwine.com Spectacular views of the Missouri River Valley and locally produced wines make Les Bourgeois Vineyards an ideal spot to slip away for a day trip. Its aptly named Blufftop Bistro includes indoor and outdoor dining areas, where guests can enjoy Les Bourgeois wines along with other local vino, beer, and spirits. The menu is relatively simple, but the ingredients are topnotch and sourced from partner farms. For lighter fare, the vineyard’s picturesque A-Frame serves up picnic-friendly sandwiches and simple, yet satisfying, pre-made baskets. And of course you’ll want to stop by the tasting room, where tours of the state-of-theart winemaking facility are offered along with tastings.

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Hollandaise—as well as beef stroganoff, sirloin bierox, and German sausages. Specialties include the Frikadellen, a northern German-style meatloaf topped with a rich brown gravy and Rouladen, thinly sliced sirloin rolled with bacon, pickle, onion, and mustard topped with cream and baked in natural juices. All are perfect for enjoying alongside a beer from Beethoven’s extensive list of German brews.

Brookville Hotel

ABILENE, KS

105 E. Lafayette St., Abilene, KS brookvillehotel.com The Brookville Hotel does one thing, and it does it incredibly well: family-style chicken dinners. Although the restaurant moved from its original Brookville location to Abilene in 2000, the owners were sure to replicate the look, feel, and flavors. For $16, diners feast on half a chicken per person and an unlimited supply of sides, including sweet-sour coleslaw, creamed corn, baking-powder biscuits, and homestyle ice cream. Brookville Hotel has even been recognized with the America’s Classics Award by the James Beard Foundation for its timeless appeal and quality food that reflects the character of its community.

Chicken Annie’s

PITTSBURG, KS

1143 E. 600th Ave., Pittsburg, KS, chickenanniesoriginal.com

Kansas

Ad Astra

STRONG CITY, KS

318 Cottonwood St., Strong City, KS, adastrafoodanddrink.com Nestled in the rolling Flint Hills and taking its name from the Kansas motto, Strong City eatery Ad Astra fittingly celebrates its home state with local beef and bison, both available on burgers like the Prairie Burner, a fiery creation featuring American and Swiss cheese, jalapeños, apple wood-smoked bacon, spicy mayo, and lettuce on a brioche bun. Guests also rave about the restaurant’s fresh fried potato chips (try them loaded with blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and house-made ranch) and signature Brussels sprouts, deep fried and tossed with lemon pepper seasoning.

Beethoven’s 9th

PAOLA, KS

2 W. Piankishaw St., Paola, KS, beethovens9.com Even out-of-towners feel like family at Beethoven’s 9th, a cozy German gem that gives those far off culinary traditions a loving home in the heart of the Midwest. Here you’ll find a variety of schnitzels, from the more recognizable Wiener to the Ingrid—topped with sautéed spinach, crab cakes and

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It should come as no surprise that chicken is the star of the show at Chicken Annie’s. The restaurant traces its roots back to 1934, when Ann Pichler started cooking dinner for local miners out of her kitchen. More than 80 years later, the fried chicken is still prepared the same way, and its profoundly delicious whether you opt for the dark meat dinner or chicken tenders. Annie’s specials include a gravysmothered chicken-fried steak, livers, gizzards, and hearts, but whatever you order, get it with an order of onion rings, home-battered and crispy.

Keller Feed & Wine Company

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS

317 Broadway St., Cottonwood Falls, KS facebook.com/kellerfeedandwine A lot of restaurants claim to offer a little bit of everything, but Cottonwood Falls’ Keller Feed & Wine Company puts its money where your mouth is. There’s pulled pork and lasagna, brick-oven pizzas, and shrimp and crawfish boils, all of which the comfortable, casual diner does surprisingly well, adding in even more variety with special tasting menus on Saturday nights. (Keep in mind, the restaurant only serves beer, but guests are encouraged to bring their own wine or liquor for a $5 corkage fee.) Keller Feed & Wine also serves up a satisfying brunch—opt for the French toast stuffed with strawberries and cream cheese, and thank us later.

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Lark A Fare

LAWRENCE, KS

Myers Hotel Bar

TONGANOXIE, KS

900 New Hampshire St. Suite B, Lawrence, KS, larkafare.com

20 S Main St., Tonganoxie, KS, facebook.com/myershotelbar

A block off Lawrence’s historic Massachusetts Street, Lark A Fare specializes in fresh, local food. From house bacon-topped mac and cheese to the Good Natured Family Farms pork chop, menu items are familiar but executed with style by chef Chetan Michie, an alumnus of Port Fonda’s kitchen. The Idaho trout, served with a creamy asparagus and sweet pea spaetzli and pickled leek salad, is a standout. Lark A Fare also boasts an impressive bar program and weekend brunch of hearty favorites and a few surprises, like fried-chicken eggs benedict on a buttermilk biscuit.

The historic Myers Hotel in downtown Tonganoxie enjoyed previous lives as a diner, a salon and—depending on who you ask—the inspiration for a Marilyn Monroe movie. But it experienced a renaissance when Kate Frick opened The Myers Hotel Bar in the space. For now, the bar and coffee shop occupies an intimate sliver of the hotel’s space, making guests feel like they’re enjoying drinks at the home of a friend with a fully stocked bar and serious know-how. The menu is constantly shifting with the seasons and Frick’s creativity, whether it be a gin fizz punched up with rhubarb or a mescal Manhattan.

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No surface was left untouched in the interior design of this Fairway ranch. In the living and dining areas, gray-glazed walls and ceiling are a subtle background for the bold fabrics and colorful art. Flowers here and throughout by Tessa Harrison at Trapp and Company.

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Above: In the foyer, a circa-1900 gilt mirror hangs over the 19th-century mahogany Empire chest, both inherited from the homeowner’s mother. Right: Two capacious wing chairs upholstered in a Knoll striped fabric flank a table layered with Knoll’s “Gibson” fabric topped by a Donghia plaid double-bordered in trims from Houles.

IN FAIRWAY, DESIGNER DANIEL HOUK TRANSFORMS A DATED RANCH INTO A BOLD COLOR-FILLED HOME THAT SURROUNDS HIS CLIENT WITH EXUBERANT STYLE

ucked away on a quiet street in Fairway, interior designer Daniel Houk and his loyal and stylish client have created the perfect home in what some might consider a sort of “mulligan.” His client had moved just four years ago but she decided she needed to move again. “It was a lovely neighborhood,” she says. “But it turned out to be not quite right for my dog and me.” Houk, the director of interior design with Trapp and Company, has been her designer since he decorated her first house early in his career. They have the understanding, good humor, and sensibility of old friends. It isn’t unusual that they

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Top: The homeowner’s collection of cast-glass houses by Ohgita Katsuya gleam in the sun. Bottom Powder room walls are papered in Romo’s Black Edition printed velvet. Opposite: Stripes, plaids, and florals cheerfully mix in the guest room/ office. Walls are custom-painted and glazed stripes, curtains are Sequana’s “Donegal” tweed plaid, and Pierre Frey’s “Tribu” covers the ottoman.

finish one another’s sentences. By all accounts, it seems as if they are usually on the same page. “I loved this house the first time I saw it,” she says. “It’s a little more condensed than my last one and I liked the idea of using the whole space.” The previous owner had replaced the roof and HVAC, so the client and Houk could focus on backgrounds and furnishings. She had a short wish list for the renovation, including an aversion to fussiness. “I want to be able to sit in any room and have a sandwich or a drink and relax,” she says. Also, she wanted to be able to use as much of her upholstery as she could without going through the bother of a lot of recovering. This meant the house would have something of a red thread running through it, but one that is lively and bright rather than shouting and loud. In addition, she had recently inherited some of her mother’s and grandmother’s furniture. She was excited to work these new/old pieces in to honor their remarkable taste and make them her own. Houk understood immediately her perspective and started to put together a plan. “This is the fifth house that we’ve done together,” he says. “So there is a lot of trust.” He began by tweaking the floorplan. Originally, the front door emptied into the living room with no separation. Houk and the client agreed that the space should have more structure. A doorway from the entry that frames the living room was added, while a lively and welcoming peacock-blue hue graces the foyer walls. A graphic gray-and-black geometric painted floor flows from the entry through most of the first floor. Glazed-

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Above: Bold persimmon-glazed cabinetry adds a dose of drama to the kitchen. Bottom In the den, curtains in Jim Thompson’s “Seabra” fabric frame the custom-designed sofa. Opposite: Two chairs covered in Casamance’s aptly named “Feathers” fabric flank the den’s fireplace.

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Left: The former tub area was converted to a cozy seating nook in the master bathroom. Walls and ceiling are papered in a Schumacher wallcovering.

gray paneled walls provide a chic, subtle backdrop for the client’s art and furnishings that range from antique to modern black lacquer. “She’s very brave with color and texture,” Houk says of the homeowner. “So, we played with the glazing of the squares on the ceiling and the color of the paneling to allow for that.” Antique sterling, oil paintings in gilt frames, and a collection of modern Ohgita Katsuya cast-glass houses coexist happily with chrome vases, Clarence House cut-velvet pillows and blueand-white porcelain. “And books!” notes the homeowner. “I kept telling Daniel, ‘I need more space for my books.’” He wholeheartedly agreed, and provided a substantial bookcase in the living room and bookshelves that flank the fireplace in the Hermes-orange den, a room clad with the classic Scalamandre Zebras paper, which adds a shot of spicy chic. This juicy color appears again on the kitchen cabinets providing a zesty dose of cheer morning or night. The private quarters of the house received the same thoughtful attention. Matouk bedding graces the upholstered bed in the master bedroom. Gray-and-white carpeting, hound’s-tooth Holland and Sherry fabric—reminiscent of Chanel—on the walls, and a green tortoiseshell-papered ceiling create a soothing cocoon. “We really wanted this room to be quiet,” Houk says. The same careful planning went into the office. A hand-painted, striped glaze adds subtle texture to the walls, while rich, gray wool covers the sofa and hangs at the windows. “This room doubles as the guest room,” Houk says. “The sofa continued on page

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In the master bedroom, the custom-designed bed conceals a TV in the base, and Matouk linens adorn the bed. The bedside tables and antique desk hold meaningful photographs and objects precious to the homeowner.

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In KC

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STAYCATION

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SOMETIMES THE BEST GETAWAY HAPPENS RIGHT HERE AT HOME

BEER AND BARBECUE: THE ULTIMATE STAYCATION COMBO

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ink your teeth into crunchy yet pillowy San Francisco-style bread. Snap a selfie in front of the first building in North America to use NASA’s dichroic (light-bending) glass. Sample all-natural, Michoacan-style ice cream in flavors like Mexican peanut butter, dragon fruit, and avocado. Before you start searching for airfare, good news! All of these experiences (and so many more) await right here in Kansas City. Whatever your travel passions—food, drink, art, shopping, sightseeing, or recreation—you can plan the perfect summer vacation right in your hometown. Ignite your local wanderlust with a sampling of must-see destinations. The possibilities are so enticing, you just might find yourself packing your bags before you’re done reading. It’s time to reintroduce yourself to Kansas City. EAT THIS Yes, Kansas City barbecue is world-renowned—and rightfully so. Yet there’s much more to the city’s delicious, award-winning food scene, including an impressive array of global cuisines. Start your culinary expedition at the City Market, which, in addition to hosting one of the region’s largest farmers markets, offers an eclectic mix of specialty grocers and restaurants. Grab a gyro at Habashi House (ask for a side of hot sauce), then take a tub of house-made hummus to go. You’ll smell City Market Coffee Roasters before you see it. Coffee is a must, but don’t sleep on the grilled-to-order breakfast

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As you’re planning your Kansas City staycation, what about making it a themed adventure like beer and barbecue? Thanks to a tour and an app from Visit KC, it’s easier than ever to explore two Kansas City favorites. Visit KC recently launched the third season of the Kansas City Tap Tour, which guides you through a tasty selection of local breweries. Head to visitkc.com/taptour to get your guidebook, then start sampling! Be sure to get a stamp in your guidebook at each stop, then turn in your completed guidebook at Made in Kansas City’s Crossroads location to collect prizes. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, download Visit KC’s KC BBQ Experience app, a digital resource for all things barbecue. Check into more than 100 barbecue restaurants, then earn badges as you rack up meals (no pun intended!). The app also includes Trails, themed expeditions that include categories like patio perfect, barbecue bucket list, and as seen on TV. It’s going to be a delicious staycation!

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Bottoms is like traveling to the past. Dim lighting and an elegant wooden bar exude a Paris of the Plains ambiance. The dinner menu changes frequently to make the most of seasonal ingredients like a spring blackberry salad with local petite lettuces. Brunch is available on weekends so you can fuel up for a day of staycation fun. DRINK THAT Ditch the car and instead plan a bar crawl along the Kansas City Streetcar line. Start with a glass of wine or a cocktail at Pierpont’s in Union Station, which might have the most eye-catching bar in Kansas City. Then, catch the northbound streetcar to the Kauffman Center stop. When you disembark, walk a block south to Tom’s Town, Kansas City’s first legal downtown distillery. The Art Deco-inspired interior is a nod to the distillery’s namesake, Tom Pendergast, who famously declared, “The people are thirsty.” Among the seasonally rotating cocktails are staples like the Pinky Blitz — Tom’s Town vodka, blood-orange ginger shrub, and ginger beer. Or try a distiller’s flight and taste the Tom’s Town difference. Another short jaunt east to Walnut Street leads you to Tannin, a wine bar with impeccable service and an even better selection. Stick with a favorite, or let your server guide you to a new discovery. Snack on a seasonal cheese plate while you sip. Then, head back to Main Street to catch the northbound streetcar at the Kauffman Center stop. It’s a short ride to the next stop, Power & Light. Disembark and you’ll be across the street from The Chesterfield, a delightful bar tucked inside the Alamo Drafthouse the-

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burrito (available all day). Beloved butcher Local Pig relocated to the neighborhood last fall with more space for free-range, locally sourced meat, plus curated kitchen staples like farm eggs, local cheeses and condiments. Order the namesake sandwich at Local Pig’s sandwich outpost, Pigwich, and take it on the spacious patio for prime people-watching. Then, head up to Carollo’s Grocery & Deli and feel like you’ve walked through the door to New York City’s Little Italy. A tub of freshly made ricotta will change your life. Add a crusty baguette, a few slices of your favorite Italian deli meat, a sampling from the in-house olive bar, and an assortment of Italian cookies, and you’ll have the perfect picnic. If your travel style is “off the beaten path,” delight your taste buds with these hidden gems. It’s fitting that Bay Boy Sandwiches is tucked off a steep hill by the Country Club Plaza, since they make their sandwiches with house-made, San Francisco-style Dutch Crunch bread. It’s crunchy yet soft, the perfect enclosure for sandwiches like the Crown Town Club, pastrami, or veggie. Try the daily special, especially on Fridays and Saturdays—the El Jefe is one of the best Cubanos this side of Havana. A nondescript exterior in a North Kansas City strip mall will lead you to authentic Thai food at Spices Asian Restaurant. The best approach: order multiple dishes, then pass them around. Favorites include the garlicky grilled Asian Tiger Cry beef, Thai-style Som Tum papaya salad, Massaman curry, and Pad See Eew noodles. Don’t leave without sweet sticky rice for dessert. Another unassuming strip mall location—this one in Waldo—has a sweet surprise in store. Neighborhood Café offers a menu of traditional diner fare, and every table gets free, homemade cinnamon rolls. Yes—free! They’re among the best in Kansas City, so buy a few to-go on your way out. Keep your sweet tooth happy with a stop at Paleterías Tropicana on Southwest Boulevard in the Westside, which features homemade, all-natural, Michoacan-style ice cream in flavors such as avocado, Mexican peanut butter, rose petals, and dragon fruit. Refreshing fruit popsicles come in flavors like mango with chile, hibiscus, and fruit cocktail. Or opt for creamy popsicles, such as rice pudding, pina colada, strawberries and cheese, or coffee. In a larger outdoor retail district, Zona Rosa, awaits some of the best Indian food in the city at Swagat. If you’re new to Indian food, try the daily lunch buffet for a sampling of meat and vegetarian dishes. The dim lighting, comfortable seating, and ornate interior, complete with wood scrolling on the ceiling, also makes Swagat a date-night destination. And next door, you can take home your favorite Indian groceries and spices from Swagat Spice Bazaar. For many, a vacation is a time to splurge. Why should a staycation be any different? Located in the former Kansas City Board of Trade building just south of the Plaza, swanky steakhouse Stock Hill’s stylish interior, complete with velvet banquettes, a soaring ceiling, and a towering, two-sided bar, is almost as yummy as the food. Start with the lobster gratin, an indulgent dip served with freshly fried chicharrones. And whatever steak you choose, make sure to order a side of the fluffiest whipped potatoes on the planet. Stepping into Voltaire in the West

Above: Saturdays and Sundays are the City Market’s busiest times. Left: The glass bridge at the National WWI Museum hovers over a symbolic poppy field representing the more than nine million people that died in the war.

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ater. Keep the Paris of the Plains vibe going with a Horsefeather—Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime. Or try a refreshing Gin-Gin Mule with gin, lime, mint, and ginger beer. Get back on the streetcar and settle in for your longest ride yet. You’ll loop around the River Market and get off at the River Market West stop. Grab a patio seat if possible at Tribe Street Kitchen. A global mix of flavors extends to the cocktail menu, where margaritas mingle with Manhattans, caipirinhas, and sangria, not to mention a rotating selection of mostly local taps. Oh, and one other thing: daily late-night happy hour! Prefer a brew of the coffee variety? Blip Roasters, built on twin passions of coffee and motorcycles, opened a second location on Troost Avenue earlier this year in The Wonder Shops and Flats. As the temperatures climb, try Blip’s bottled cold brew, Blip Blast. Then swing by Ruby Jean’s Juicery, located catty-corner from Blip, named for the late grandmother of founder and CEO, Chris Goode. Grab a bottle of cold-pressed juice from the fridge, or opt for a handcrafted juice, smoothie, or shake. GET MOVING Unleash your inner kid with a host of recreational opportunities throughout the Kansas City metro. Explore your favorite part of the city on a rental bike through KC BCycle. Stations span North Kansas City to Waldo, so you can design your own route. When you’re done, simply dock your bike at the closest station. Enjoy hiking? Head to the Overland Park Arboretum &

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Botanical Garden, which offers a range of trails from path-lined gardens to mulched trails that wind through a bird-watch area, limestone bluffs, and a cedar forest. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, take the Bluff Loop or Rocky Ridge Trails to the Arboretum’s prairie, where you can explore butterfly habitats, local plant species, and more off-trail. Golf enthusiasts, test your skills at Topgolf Overland Park, which features more than 100 climate-controlled hitting bays. Choose from several games, including Topgolf ’s signature game, during which you attempt to hit various targets and earn points for accuracy and distance. Not a golfer? Simply kick back and enjoy food or a cocktail while you watch the action. For a different type of golf, head to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and play the new Art Course miniature golf experience. Each hole of the nine-hole course is an interpretation of a work of art from the museum’s collection. Le Partie d’Artgolf, for example, is inspired by Edouard Manet’s 1871 piece, The Croquet Party, and designed by Richard Farnan. Purchase tickets online (recommended) or at the museum. The course is open every day except Tuesday. The museum also hosts Yoga in the Park on Sunday afternoons, featuring free yoga practice and a rotating roster of local instructors. STAY Unsure about booking a hotel stay in your hometown? Don’t be, especially with several design-forward boutique hotels to explore. A former Crossroads warehouse is now the polished yet still industrial

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SHOP LOCAL Whether or not you consider them souvenirs, every staycation needs a little shopping. Experience Kansas City’s impressive array of local retailers at shops like North Kansas City’s Mitch e Amaro, part amaro bar, part cocktail supply shop. Stock your home bar with liqueurs, books, barware, and an expert array of bitters. Need a sample? Head back to the bar and settle in for an afternoon of tasting and learning. Also in North Kansas City, Tyler Kingston Mercantile blends home décor with vintage goods and handmade furniture. Opt for a fun memento like a local T-shirt or KC can glass. Or splurge on a made-to-order reclaimed wood coffee or bistro table. In the Crossroads down an alley between 18th and 19th Streets are a gaggle of creative, independent retail shops. Kanso is a paragon to timeless design ranging from furniture and kitchenware to office supplies and lighting. The functional, inspiring space is an escape within itself, so be prepared to wander for a while. Between the Plaza and Brookside awaits the charming Crestwood Shops. Pear Tree Design & Antiques is one of those shops you want to live inside. French antiques mingle with garden ornaments, home decor, bath and body products, and gifts. Pop into Underdog Wine Company, a narrow shop with a wine selection that’s anything but. Bottles are carefully selected by owner Ryan Sciara and tend to favor small production, family-owned wineries. Check the store calendar for wine tastings, including weekly Thirsty Thursdays. Step into DelBrenna and you’ll think you’re in Italy. It’s the only U.S. outpost of a three-generation family-run Cortona, Tuscany, company that specializes in handcrafted fine jewelry and women’s shoes. EXPLORE, LEARN, APPRECIATE Kansas City’s arts and culture scene isn’t just growing—it’s thriving. With world-class museums, public art, and art-centric events, it’s easier than ever to appreciate local creativity during your staycation.

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If your local excursion falls on the first Friday of the month, First Fridays in the Crossroads is an ideal stop, especially in the summer. While you explore blocks of galleries, keep your eyes peeled for an increasing array of eye-catching murals (especially in Art Alley between 17th and 18th streets near Locust and Cherry streets). Grab a bite from local food trucks, shop local boutiques and sidewalk vendors. Then, find a patio table and share highlights from the evening over your favorite drink. No matter how many times you’ve been there, a trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is always inspiring and enriching. New exhibit highlights include the Walking Wall, created by Andy Goldsworthy. A stone wall that, according to the museum, will “walk” in five successive actions. You can see the wall from inside the Bloch Building or walk up to Rockhill Road for a closer view. A few blocks away is the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, where on Thursdays this summer from 5 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy live jazz (featuring drummer-lead ensembles) in the atrium, along with a happy-hour menu and cash bar. The Kansas City Museum’s Corinthian Hall is under construction, but you can visit the Kansas City Museum at the Historic Garment District in downtown Kansas City. Peruse historical items from the museum’s collections, plus see a display of contemporary work by local fashion designers, entrepreneurs, and artists. The space also houses the Historic Garment District Museum, which showcases the

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Crossroads Hotel. Comfortable, inviting rooms are bursting with local collaborations, such as Jennifer Janesko art, Melanie Sherman light fixtures, Hammerpress prints, and floral wallpaper designed by Mikey Wheeler and Megan Mac Wheeler. Part museum, part hotel, part restaurant, 21c Kansas City is a creative haven for art appreciators. The hotel’s 21c Museum combines rotating, curated exhibitions with site-specific installations like the mesmerizing Linear Sky by Luftwerk, which lines the entryway with light fixtures programmed to reflect the changing colors of Kansas City skies. Walk in, and you’ll be bathed in the bright colors of daylight. Exit, and a muted evening palette beckons. Rooms differ in size and layout but share contemporary furnishings, high ceilings and in every room, original artwork. Billed as Kansas City’s original boutique hotel, The Raphael Hotel is a Plaza staple. The stately building exudes European charm that extends to the king guest rooms with a bed so comfortable you might stay forever! Suites are available, too. During your stay, eat at Chaz on the Plaza (and, if you can, get a cozy, cloistered booth or table for two). The dry-aged prime KC strip is a perpetual favorite, as are the fresh seafood dishes. There’s a good chance you’ll enjoy live music during your visit, from jazz brunch to evening performances. Order your favorite drink, a snack from the lounge menu and let the sultry sounds whisk you away.

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Above: A trail through the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden. Left: The dichroic glass exterior of the Museum at Prairiefire.

people who worked in the neighborhood by featuring the clothes they made and equipment they used. Kansas City is home to America’s official WWI museum and memorial, and it’s every bit as moving and significant as you’d imagine. The National WWI Museum and Memorial immerses you in the Great War through interactive displays, films, and eyewitness testimonies. It can be an emotional experience, especially as you enter the museum and memorial over the Paul Sunderland Glass Bridge, which is suspended over a symbolic poppy field that represents the nine million people who died as a result of the war. In downtown Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine Jazz District neighborhood, learn about the important legacy of African-American baseball at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Enjoy a self-guided tour as you explore photographs, artifacts, and film exhibits. When you’re done, head two blocks to the Paseo YMCA, where Andrew “Rube” Foster established the Negro National League in 1920. After a seven-year renovation, the building reopened in 2017 as the Buck O’Neil Education and Research Center. The Museum at Prairiefire is the centerpiece of Overland Park’s Prairiefire retail development. You’ll see the exterior from a considerable distance. Architect Jonathan Kharfen of Verner Johnson, Inc., designed the exterior to mimic the visual effects of a prairie fire. It’s the

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first building in North America to feature NASA-developed dichroic (light-bending) glass on the exterior, which creates a blend of red and oranges outside, and inside, cool hues of purple and blue. Natural history and science are the focal points of the museum, including full-size dinosaur skeletons, a virtual-reality Stonehenge experience, and Paleo Kansas City, which highlights locally discovered fossils that date back 300 million years. Live music is an integral part of Kansas City’s creative identity—hello, jazz! Head to the Crossroads and slip into the Green Lady Lounge or the Black Dolphin next door for jazz 365 days a year. The retro ambiance is perfect for enjoying the cool riffs of Kansas City jazz musicians. One of the best places in the city to see local and national musicians is Knuckleheads Saloon, built on the former site of Electric Park in the East Bottoms. Four stages, including an outdoor stage complete with VIP seating in a converted caboose, mean there’s always a performance happening. And if you’re an Elvis fan, make sure to schedule your staycation during the last Friday of the month. Renowned Elvis tribute artist Jeff Bergen will have you rockin’ and rollin’ as if the King himself was on stage. Whatever you do, see, sample, or buy during your Kansas City staycation, there’s undoubtedly one thing you’ll discover. There’s no place like home.

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is a sleeper as well and is incredibly comfortable as both.” The graphic and geometric cut-velvet ottoman is the perfect rest for both books and feet, proving that form and function can go happily hand-in-hand. The guest bath is equally elegant and efficient. Houk used an Asian chest as the vanity, mirrored frames hold architectural prints, and a shower door doubles as a mirror, all effects that say “powder” more than “bath.” The inside smartly taken care of, Houk and his team—which included Centric Projects, a valued partner on the project—began to look outside. The screened porch is a lovely outdoor room and a perfect spot to read or relax with friends. Just beyond you can see the horizonal panels of the red metal fence—a cheerful “pop” on the outside of the house. “You can’t help but notice the fence,” says the homeowner. “When you see it you think, “This is a happy place.”

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In the Kitchen

CAULIFLOWER

auliflower seems almost ubiquitous on menus and in cookbooks right now. Perhaps because of its wonderful flavor and versatility, perhaps because of fad diets. Its meteoric rise in popularity began when the nation discovered it could be mashed or pureed like potatoes and used as a starch substitute for those on low-carb diets. In fact, when very smoothly puréed with oil or butter and cream, it is truly delicious and velvety—even more so if you put a little cooked potato in the purée, but that breaks the anti-starch rule for those on lowcarb diets. “Riced” cauliflower—when you pulse it in a food processor until it achieves the approximate size of rice grains, can be a passable substitute for actual rice—if you can’t eat actual rice. And cauliflower pizza crust—in my book, that variation isn’t so successful—especially if what you really want is a great pizza. Tempura-battered and fried, dipped in something spicy—remarkable. I love it simply roasted, with a few simple garnishes. So for those seeking a tasty, versatile and diet-friendly vegetable, look no further. A surprising thing about cauliflower is just how nutritious it is. We’ve been told so many times that deeply colored vegetables have more nutrients, but white cauliflower is an exception to that rule. Although around 92 percent water, it is extremely high in vitamin C, the B vitamins and vitamin K. If you want to take that to another level, try some of the intensely colored varieties of cauliflower available now, such as the golden “Cheddar” cauliflower (high in beta carotene) and the purple variety (high in anthocyanins). All are fascinating in appearance. The brilliant chartreuse Romanesco cauliflower (sometimes called a broccoli) with its striking fractal spirals is a truly beautiful vegetable. All are delicious and taste like, well, cauliflower. Regardless of the variety, take advantage of the season and explore our farmers markets before it gets too hot for this remarkable vegetable to grow in our climate. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the next cool season to taste the best specimens of cauliflower at their finest.

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Quarter a head or two of cauliﬂower right through the stem, trimming the stem if it is discolored on bottom. If you have multiple colors/ varieties of cauliflower it makes for a striking presentation. Place the cauliflower segments on a sheet pan or baking dish and drizzle them with extra-virgin olive oil. Season it generously with salt and a pinch of crushed red pepper ﬂakes. akes Add a garlic, and if you like— few smashed cloves of garlic and I like—a small handful of golden raisins and some type of nut like pine nuts or almonds. coarsely chopped walnuts or almonds If you want to get really crazy, chop up an anchovy or two and add that as well. Gently toss everything together in the oil until it is completely coated and arrange it with one of the cut sides of each cauliflower segment flat against the bottom of the pan. Tuck any stray bits of garlic (and raisins and nuts if using) up next to the cauliflower so they aren’t as likely to burn. Cover the dish with foil or a lid and roast at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes. Remove the cover and adjust each piece of cauliflower so that the other flat side of the segment is in direct contact with the bottom of the pan—it gets better caramelization that way. Stir the garnishes in the pan around a bit, pushing them back up next to the segments and continue to roast the cauliflower uncovered for another ten or so minutes until the cauliflower is tender when poked with a knife and has a pleasing caramelized color all over.* Serve directly from the roasting pan or arrange the cauliflower in a serving dish and sprinkle the nuts and raisins and bits of toasty garlic all over and around. This is a great dish served warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be cut into smaller bits and dressed with a vinaigrette or added to a salad, so not one single delicious bite gets wasted. Enjoy! *Note: For another variation, you could sprinkle some oiled breadcrumbs on top of the cauliflower for that last ten minutes for an added layer of crispy-crunchy texture.

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In Your Pantry

BRASSICAS Brassicas are members of the mustard family—also known as cruciferous vegetables. If you’re bored with cabbage, turnips, and broccoli, give these a try. It can never hurt to have a few more varieties in your culinary repertoire.

Romanesco The most striking of the brassicas with its pointy Fibonacci-number spirals (look it up), this cauliﬂower variety is the mildest in ﬂavor and is wonderful steamed and tossed in salads, especially with seafood and a few drops of lemon juice and olive oil.

“Cheddar” or Orange Cauliﬂower

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Thanks to the color, this named variety of cauliflower (a naturally occurring mutation discovered in a cauliflower field in Canada) is cheddar-colored—but there is no cheese flavor here. If want cauliflower and cheese soup, you’re still going to have to add cheese. But its generous dose of beta carotene would make a considerable contribution to an intensely colored cauliflower and actual cheddar cheese soup.

When a head of broccoli just seems like too much work, try this long-stemmed baby broccoli variety. There’s no need to break down the head and peel the stems, it cooks quite rapidly and contains less of the sulfurous ﬂavor quality of larger broccoli heads that children (and many adults) dislike. Extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper are the perfect companions. For a little extra savor, throw in an anchovy or two.

Baby Bok Choy Try this beautiful little green when you can’t decide between a salad and a warm side dish. Split it in half and toss it in a hot skillet with a little peanut oil, some sliced garlic, and a little Thai chili. In just a minute or two you have a slightly wilted yet crunchy, ﬂavorful vegetable. Finish it with a little salt or a good splash of soy sauce and maybe a handful of crushed peanuts.

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Flavor

IN KC Maiven KaTikii’s “Cautionary Tale”

In Your Cocktail TIKICAT

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ansas City is a world away from the Polynesian islands—or is it? A basement bar in Westport channels the isles’ tropical vibes in a riot of color, culture, and cocktails. TikiCat might not get you any closer geographically to beaches and sunshine, but time spent there does feel like stealing away for an hours-long getaway. Everywhere you look, there’s a piece of tropical décor, from tiki idols to bamboo shoots to vintage and vintage-inspired art. There’s no holding back—more is more, and stepping into TikiCat proves such a departure from the typical bar scene it’s initially almost jarring. Although it would be easy for the aesthetic to tip from kitschy worship to something more sneering, the bar oozes sincerity, not sarcasm, inspiring guests to get in on the fun too. Put on your best Hawaiian shirt or sundress (recommended. but not required), make a reservation and plan to incorporate some carbs into your evening, because the drinks pack as much of a punch as the interior.

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TikiCat’s menu was overseen by James Beard Award-winning mixologist Martin Cate and features traditional tiki drinks as well as riffs and house originals. Start with a classic, like the iconic Mai Tai, presented here as it was intended by the drinks creator, Trader Vic—with rare rums, fresh lime, orange liqueur, and a hint of almond. For a crowd, tiki punch The Luau serves two to four, depending on how enthusiastically your crew attacks the collection of rums, gin, and brandy with fresh citrus juice, demerara and orgeat syrups. The riffs play off the same flavor profile but shake things up with whiskey or gin in addition to the more expected rum, and the house flavors take it a step further with drinks like the Grog Right Meow, a blend of dark and overproof rums, cold-coffee reduction, coffee grog batter (yes, it sounds weird, but go with it), heavy whipping cream, and demerara and vanilla syrups. Drink up and get spirited away—at least for a little while. 401 Westport Road, tikicatkc.com

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Maiven KaTikii’s “Cautionary Tale”

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Serving this drink in a coupe glass showcases the layers between the cocktail and the egg foam beautifully.” —Mandi “Maiven” Murray

THE CAUTIONARY TALE is an original creation from manager Mandi “Maiven” Murray. Inspired by her favorite tiki drink, Planter’s Punch, Murray dreamt up a drink that had spice, along with an egg foam inspired by a creation she had years ago at The Pressed Penny Tavern. “I originally was wanting this to be a bourbon-based drink due to the number of bourbon drinkers in our area, but I got selfish and was on a gin kick, so I decided to go with Bombay Sapphire at the last moment, and I am so glad I did,” Murray says. “Serving this drink in a coupe glass showcases the layers between the cocktail and the egg foam beautifully.” Just like in any other cautionary tale, there’s a little danger lurking just beneath the surface—so sip with caution.

EGG FOAM: ¾ ounce egg white ¾ ounce cinnamon syrup ¾ ounce Giffard Ginger of the Indies Liqueur Dry blend with a single-spindle drink mixer for 15 seconds. Dry shake in a shaker tin until your arms fall off. IN SAME TIN AS EGG FOAM ADD: ¼ ounce cinnamon syrup ¼ ounce fresh lime juice ¼ ounce fresh lemon juice ¼ ounce allspice dram ½ ounce Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao 1½ ounces Bombay Sapphire Add ice and shake it till you break it—or it becomes cold and frothy. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an edible orchid and a trail of bitters down the center of the foam.

We’re full of it. Great food and drink, that is.

Our menu features steaks, chops and seafood, perfectly complemented with a handcrafted cocktail or wine selection from the Drum Room. Enjoy an authentic Kansas City experience at Providence New America Kitchen, in the Hilton President hotel. For reservations call (816) 303-1686 or go online to providence-kc-com. We offer Complimentary Valet Parking for our Providence guests.

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IF THERE’S a more luxurious way to spend a

summer evening than drinking in views of the city while sipping a frozen cocktail, it has not yet been discovered. Enter Percheron (2101 Central St.). The Crossroads Hotel’s newly opened rooftop bar completes the hotel’s quest to be a destination for travelers and locals alike. The Percheron takes its name from the famed horses of the Pabst Brewery, one of the building’s former tenants, and offers craft and icy cocktails as well as beers and light bites in an indoor-outdoor space that’s equal parts glam hotel bar and relaxed beer garden. Yes, it’s an enviable place to look at the skyline, but you can also play a game of bocce. ( Just don’t get too enthused—you are, after all, still on a roof.) crossroadshotelkc.com

Concerts are held in Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

(816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org

GOOD TIMES + GREAT MUSIC Michael Stern

Jason Seber

Benjamin Grosvenor

Classical Concert

Featuring Elgar’s Enigma Variations

Season Finale!

Friday & Saturday, June 7-8 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, June 21-22 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m.

SYMPHONIC METAMORPHOSIS CLASSICS UNCORKED: plus BACH and BRAHMS SECRETS REVEALED Michael Stern, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano

BRAHMS/THOMSON 11 Chorale Preludes LISZT Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major J.S. BACH/STOKOWSKI Toccata and Fugue in D Minor HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber

Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor

When the backstory is as intriguing as the music, we have to pull back the curtain! Elgar’s Enigma Variations captures the essence of his friends and even himself in 14 variations on an enigmatic theme. Includes a complimentary beer and champagne reception after the concert. Most tickets $25. Sponsored by:

Tickets from $25.

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PICTURES at an EXHIBITION Michael Stern, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano

BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 JOHN CORIGLIANO Snapshot: Circa 1909 MUSSORGSKY/RAVEL Pictures at an Exhibition Tickets from $25. Sponsors include:

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MEAN MULE DISTILLING CO. AGAVE SPIRITS have become much buzzed

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about in the drinking world—they share a base ingredient with tequila along with a similar flavor profile. Now local producer Mean Mule Distilling Co. (1733 Locust St.) has a tasting room where you can sample Kansas City-made agave spirits for yourself. The spirits are handcrafted from 100 percent Weber Blue agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico, and distilled in Kansas City. On the menu at Mean Mule’s ultra-cool Crossroads bar and distillery? A series of cocktails that showcase— you guessed it—their agave spirits, complete with unique Midwest personality and a dash of Southwestern style. A selection of beer and wine is also available, presumably for those still struggling to navigate their post-college relationship with tequila and its relatives. meanmuledistilling.co

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PIRATE’S BONE PIRATE’S BONE closed the doors at its original test

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kitchen in March in service of a fresh vision, one centered on plant-based burgers, sandwiches, and waffles dubbed Pirate’s Bone Burgers. In need of more room, both for customers and in the kitchen, executive chef and owner Zaid Renato Consuegra Sauza and company set their sights on a new location in the Crossroads (2000 Main St.). To bring that vision to life, Pirate’s Bone asked for local support, turning to Indiegogo to raise funds in addition to seeking investors and volunteers to help get the new location up and running. The result is a community-focused eatery where guests, whether they’re vegans or not, can consume fare that makes a positive impact on their health and on the planet. piratesbone.com

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Your start to summer.

Lunch Specials

Entrées under $10 Wines by the Glass $5.95 Delaware Oysters $1 (Delaware Oysters also $1 during HH)

Daily Happy Hour In the bar 3–6pm

Signature Crushes with fresh squeezed juices

Weekend Brunch 10am–3pm

PearlTavernKC.com 1672 NW Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Fresh-daily oyster bar and fish menu

816.347.1986 | @PearlTavernKC

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Reservation for One RAGAZZA

rowing up is hard. We can all remember the painfully awkward school photos, unflattering haircuts, and profoundly embarrassing social interacts. If only we had all transitioned as gracefully as Ragazza. The restaurant, which takes its name from the Italian word for girl, has grown up and into a new location on Main Street. Although it would be misleading to call its move effortless—a series of woes and delays turned a planned two-month period between the old Westport restaurant closing and the new opening into a much longer period that stretched through fall all the way into spring—the new and improved Ragazza makes owner Laura Norris’ time and energy seem well worth it.

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Although the sense of approachability and community remain at the Main Street restaurant, it’s a little more polished and confident. The aesthetic is elegant but quirky, corks suspended mid-air above tables, a family portrait on one sage-green wall and a map of Italy on another, the space between them punctuated by light fixtures in an array of funky shapes. Perhaps the biggest superficial difference is the size. A dining room that wraps around the bar allows for much more seating than Ragazza’s original location did, and it’s greatly needed. Fans eagerly awaiting its reopening flock to the Italian eatery, their chatter reverberating off concrete and glass and spilling out onto the street outside. (The noise level is borderline-problematic but already being addressed by Norris

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and her team.) Couples on dates, friends out for a glass of wine, families and everyone in-between laugh and smile over glasses of vino and sumptuous plates of food. Purists will be glad to see all their favorites are still at home on the menu. The meatball grande remains a standout, a globe of tender Italian-American joy with a generous helping of fennel and satisfying heat. While most of the reds on Ragazza’s expansive wine list can stand up to its bold flavor, the server recommends the Poggio Anima “Samael” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Medium-bodied and savory, it’s a worthy complement to the meatball and the accompanying red sauce, an expert balance of sweetness and acidity. Other antipasti include the crisp arancini, which boast a crusty outer layer flecked with bits of spinach leaves and a cheesy provolone center, and the soon to be famous garlic-infused eggplant fries served with tomato sugo and pesto aioli. For those who prefer not to lapse immediately into a food coma, Ragazza offers a selection of soups and salads, including a Caesar salad packed with umami tang from anchovies, and a light chicken broth-based soup accented with Scimeca’s sausage, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes. Spaghetti and meatballs are, of course, always a safe bet when it comes time for entrees, as is the stick-to-your-ribs lasagna—so stacked, its structural integrity puts the Leaning Tower of Pisa to shame. (Ask for extra sauce to help balance out the layers of pasta.) Comforting,

Italian classics are the soul of this menu, but there are also new additions, such as a hearty swordfish dish. The smell of garlic wafts off the plate before it even touches down on the table. The fish explodes with flavor, courtesy of a lemon caper butter sauce, as do the meaty sautéed greens and rosemary potatoes. There’s not an under-seasoned morsel on the plate. No Italian feast is complete without cannoli, and at Ragazza, an order is ideal for sharing, as it comes with two of the mini treats. Perfectly crunchy, flakey shells (courtesy of local Italian icon Vocci’s) encase a not-too-sweet and not-too-salty filling. And for $1.50, it would be borderline irresponsible not to snag one or two amaretti cookies, packed with almond flavor. The restaurant also serves up a satiating brunch, which includes a selection of panini, pasta dishes, and breakfast fare with Italian flair like the Big Gay Breakfast, smoked pastrami hash with a side of polenta and gravy, and the Ragazza Benedict-ish, polenta with poached eggs, Hollandaise, pancetta, and arugula. Lunch will soon be joining the lineup, but whatever meal you come for, it’s an experience. For those not dealt a big, boisterous Italian family of their own, a few hours at Ragazza is the next best thing. You’re not always exactly sure what you’re getting, but you are sure you want more. ragazzakc.com

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Reflecting Motion THE MAY 18 opening party celebrating

the installation of Reflecting Motion, created by internationally renowned artist Patrick Shearn and his Poetic Kinetics team, was held at Union Station. The spectacular outdoor art experience is on display through September 2. The attire was â&#x20AC;&#x153;creative reflectiveâ&#x20AC;? and the guests sparkled plenty. Quixotic entertained attendees with awe-inspiring performances throughout the evening. For more photos go to inkansascity.com/events. photos by brian rice

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Imagine what’s possible

A benefit for KidsTLC NOVEMBER 2 SHERATON OVERLAND PARK

Event Chairs: Lucy & Andy Rieger Honorary Chairs: Laura & Bobby Hennessey

Every possibility begins with the courage to IMAGINE. Join us as we give children and families the hope and courage to imagine a future where they can thrive, and their dreams are possible!

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Mental & Behavioral Health · Autism · Family Support

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Glow All Out IT WAS A MASHUP of a beauty experience

and a spring fashion show. Over three days, guests discovered the latest in fashion, beauty and wellness through live tutorials, panel discussions, a fashion show and outrageous immersive galleries. For more photos go to inkansascity.com/events photos by b.w. photography

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SAVE, Inc. Welcomes Judy Shepard THE ORGANIZATION, which offers comprehensive housing solutions to socially and medically disadvantaged people, hosted Judy Shepard, activist and mother of Matthew Shepard, as their guest speaker at their No Place Like Home fundraising event on May 8. Shepard spoke about what we all can do to make this world a more accepting place. For more photos go to inkansascity.com/events

PHOTOS BY BRIAN RICE

Dine often and dine well.

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Creating a healthy, thriving community.

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Kansas City Museum Derby Party A BEVY OF BEAUTIFUL hats were on display at the museum foundation’s annual Derby Party. Festivities on the historic grounds included live music, Southern-food bites and inspired beverages. For more photos go to inkansascity.com/events

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Midnight Espresso Coffee Liqueurs (Regular & Decaf) are vodka-based coffee liqueurs utilizing local KC Vodka &The Roasterie coffee. “ME” is handcrafted in small batches using all-natural ingredients without additives, flavorings, or colorings. Available in Kansas & Missouri. MidnightEspressoLiqueur.com Midnight Espresso Liqueurs @MidnightEspressoKC

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SAVE THE DATE

Renovation Sensation Homes Tour

The 15th annual Renovation Sensation Homes Tour, benefitting the SHARE program at Shawnee Mission East, will take place Wednesday, September 25, 2019. SHARE is one of the largest student-led community service organizations in the country, and provides more that 4,000 student service hours a year to help Kansas City area charitable organizations. Five beautiful homes in the Shawnee Mission East area will be featured on the tour and the proceeds will support the privately funded SHARE program.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it!

September 25, 2019 10am-7pm

Sponsorship opportunities are available at bit.ly/2019RenSen

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FLOWER POWER JUNE IS PRIME time for flowers in the Midwest. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty easy to just plop them in any old vase, but why not take it up a notch with a vase specially designed for ikebana, available at Museo in Midtown. Ikebana is a Japanese word used to describe the art of arranging flowers. This hand-blown glass and brass vase is designed to honor and enjoy the whole flower, not just the bloom. museo.com Ikebana vase, $246

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