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BEHIND THE SCENES OF

BIG SLICK

PATIO EATS & TREATS INTERIOR TRANSFORMATIONS

STEMS a garden soirée 2016

Thank you to our major corporate partners and featured restaurants!

Presenting Sponsors:

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Saturday, June 25th was a gorgeous evening for the ninth annual Stems: A Garden Soirée. Guests, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors wined and dined in the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. All proceeds benefit The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and their support of Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, the OP Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and public art and art programs. We hope to see you there in 2017!

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Lifestyle Letter

Letter from the Creative Director A

AUGUST 2016 creative director

Angela Broockerd | Angela.Broockerd@LifestylePubs.com photography director

ugust, to me, signifies the end of summer and squeezing in last minute plans. The relaxed schedule of summertime is coming to a close, and what starts to sink in is the realization that hectic mornings of rushing out the door to get all four of my kids to school is in my near future. It’s a time for new school supplies, fresh new back to school haircuts and finishing up as many of our summer bucket list items as possible before the inevitable happens…the first day of school arrives.

I have such fond memories of spending my summers at our family lake house as a child without a care in the world. The cabin wasn’t much to speak of at all, and didn’t even have air-conditioning, but with the very large size of my immediate and extended family, most of us camped in tents outside anyways. We ran around barefoot all day, playing croquet and volleyball, swimming off the dock and trying to knock cousins off of a giant inner-tube the size of a tractor wheel in to the water, or taking the paddle boat out and almost always regretting how far we went, because we had to paddle back. We spent our evenings roasting marshmallows in the fire-pit while enjoying the night sky without the glow of city lights, telling funny or embarrassing stories and playing charades. As a child, I didn’t realize how special those memories would be for me for my lifetime, but what it has taught me is how things don’t have to be extravagant to be special.

The moments and time spent enjoying each other is what truly has stuck with me, and some of the most simplistic moments are what I remember the most.

As a parent, sometimes it feels exhausting after vacations of cramming in fun activities for our kids and hoping that we have helped facilitate an unforgettable summer for our family. We have definitely had our mix of summers that are extraordinary and then others where I feel like we weren't able to do as much, whether it be because of baseball, work schedules or an unexpected life event. What I need to remember is that although those extravagant trips are fun, sometimes the simple family traditions of a fire-pit or family game night can be just as memorable to a child, and the care-free feeling of a barefoot summer night of catching fireflies in the backyard can be a memory that lasts a lifetime.

Angela Broockerd, Creative Director

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Now Open

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Local Limelight

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Hot Spot

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Food & Wine

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Sold Properties

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Open House

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Trend Setter

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Inspired By

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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Red Door Grill expands menu and boasts a beautiful new patio.

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Good Times

Leawood Rotary 5K Run/Walk

The second annual Leawood Rotary 5K run/walk took place on a sunny Saturday in June. The event helped the local Rotarians raise more than $20,000 which will be used to support a number of area children's charities in the next year. To learn more, visit LeawoodRotary.org. PHOTOGRAPHY KIRK NELSEN

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Cy Financial has Client Appreciation Event and Sponsors BBQ Team

Cy Financial invited a number of their clients to join them in a client appreciation event at the "Great Lenexa BBQ Battle".

They sponsored the BBQ team, "Coach's Decision".Cy's clients enjoyed an array of Coach's Decision's specially made, incredibly tasty, award winning BBQ'd delights. Drinks and a general good time followed.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN INTRODUCING ALY AND RYAN BURNETT

A Taste of Leawood is Leawood's biggest celebration of food, drinks, and fun. Taste menu items from more than 30 fabulous local restaurants, and dance the night away with live music by Souled Out! Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Town Center Plaza. Tickets are available at LeawoodChamber.org.

LEAWOOD CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY Leawood resident, Lisa Harrison, has been appointed to the Leawood City Council to represent the residents of the Third Ward.

Mr. and Mrs. Aly and Ryan Burnett cele-

A vacancy occurred when Councilwoman Carrie Rezak moved out

brated a May 21, 2016 wedding. Aly grew up in

of the community in the spring. Lisa has been a resident of Leawood

Leawood, KS and is the daughter of Suzie and

for 15 years.

Louie Swyden. Ryan is the son of Ray Burnett and Maxine Novotny of Wichita, KS. Ryan’s family held

Photo courtesy Andrea Nigh Photography

A TASTE OF LEAWOOD

CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

a lovely rehearsal dinner for the soon to be couple

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Ryan tied the knot at St. John’s United Methodist

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Church on a sunny Saturday at 5:00pm. They

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were surrounded by friends and family, and drove

on Friday, August 5th from 5-10pm to catch glimpses of the beauty

off in a classic Rolls Royce, where they then con-

of life around the world where children are given a place, a team,

tinued the beautiful festivities at Carriage Club.

and a path out of poverty (Clubhouse by Freshcassette at 512

Aly and Ryan honeymooned in Maui, HI, and

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currently reside in Prairie Village, KS.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle Tips by

Shawna Wright

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very time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body…snacks included. Take

a few minutes extra to plan and prep easy snacks that will fuel you & your family for the end of summer/back to school grind.

Search Google Images for “clean snack prep”. Be inspired. Cut and store fruits and veggies in advance. As you head out the door, grab a reusable container, mix and

Make your own energy balls: Basic recipe:

match the pre-cut choices, toss in an insu-

1&1/2 cup oats

lated lunch bag, add an ice pack and BOOM...

1/2 cup flaxseed meal

cool, healthy, delicious snacks to share.

You will feel better if you eat whole, healthy foods, bottom line. "You are what you eat, so try not be cheap, easy or fake".

ARTICLE SHAWNA WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

1 cup (natural) nut butter 1/3 cup honey or 8-10 dates Process it all together & form into balls.

Refrigerate.

Add ins: Hemp seed Chi seed Dried fruit Banana chips Chocolate chips Coconut Coco

Cold pressed/organic juice is a great grab & go refreshment for a quick dose of nutrients, energy & all-

Interval workout for anyone

over wellness...and perfect for replac-

Simply load a great workout play-

ing electrolytes in the heat of August.

list, and head out into your neighborhood. Every time the music picks

Summer picks for juicing-

a jog or a run into a sprint. Do not

Easy and Healthy Snack Options

slow down until the music does.

Apples

Find a comfortable starting speed,

Clementines

but get a bit uncomfortable when

Berries

you go faster. Challenge yourself for

Cherries

a few minutes every day. You will

Edamame

be impressed with how your body

Carrots

up pace, so do you. Turn a walk into

responds. Have fun!

Watermelon Nuts & seeds Air popped popcorn

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Watermelon! High in Lycopene (great for heart & skin) and Citrulline (increases blood flow). Drink post workout.

Beets! Known to raise your VO2 max (which helps endurance). Beets come from high concentration of nitrates/ nitric oxide, which helps increase blood flow & circulation. Drink pre-workout.

(Info provided by Steve Spangler, Simple Science juice)

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presentation of the brand’s latest business concept, RH Modern.

• Conceptualized as a transparent, multi-level contemporary

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Local Limelight

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GIRLS heavy days ARTICLE BY BRIAN ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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usic often changes its sound from decade-to-decade, but when Rock and Roll came onto the scene in the 1950’s, it would make its way into our hearts forever. Rock and Roll wasn’t just a genre of music. It was an outlet with lyrics more suggestive and politically charged than other genres, and people couldn’t get enough of it. It became a new standard for musical expression that is still impacting artists today.

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“Our music is rooted heavily in the blues, taking cues from the timeless guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix to the visionary songwriting of Patty Griffin, and the indie rock revivalist sound of Heartless Bastards.

It’s energetic, rocking, bluesy, soulful, and tight,” said Katy.

The band, Katy Guillen and the Girls, is one of those bands impacted greatly by the Rock and Roll movement. They are

“An immediate chemistry formed from that gig that was special. We had a great time, so we decided to keep it going,” Katy says.

everything that we love about rock and roll. Their authentic,

With their unique backgrounds and strengths, it led to the release of their

authoritative blues rock sound, mixed with their passionate stage

sophomore album Heavy Days to follow-up to their 2014 self-titled debut

presence and edgy and stylish fashion is the perfect recipe for

album, and the next chapter in their musical journey.

musical success.

“The inspiration for a lot of the songs on our Heavy Days record

At the age of 14, Katy Guillen began participating in blues

comes from the experiences we’ve had over the last couple of years.

jams around Kansas City. By 2010, she was writing songs and

Lyrically, some songs were a direct result of an experience the band

collaborating with veteran drummer Go-Go Ray, with whom she

had together. So there’s a lot pulled from the people and places we’ve

released her first album, When I Get Away.

met,” said Katy.

Gaining their inspiration from Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The

Katy Guillen and the Girls play a majority of their local gigs at

Beatles, Led Zepplin, to the Beach Boys, it’s no wonder their

Knucklehead’s and BB’s Lawnside BBQ along with various events

music resonates with so many fans.

and festivals around the KC metro area. Their summer tour schedule

“Our music is rooted heavily in the blues, taking cues from the

brings new festivals and destinations, including New York, Florida and

timeless guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix to the visionary songwriting

Michigan. With every new opportunity, Katy Guillen and the Girls spread

of Patty Griffin, and the indie rock revivalist sound of Heartless

their infectious and original mix of classic American genres to eager

Bastards. It’s energetic, rocking, bluesy, soulful, and tight,” said Katy. music lovers and continue to expand their already sizable fan base.

The birth of the band started in September of 2012 when

The best way to keep up with their music and where they will be

Guillen enlisted the talents of bassist Claire Adams and drum-

performing is from their website, kgandthegirls.com. You can also

mer Stephanie Williams to play a gig at the Royal Southern

listen to their music on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Bandcamp. See

Brotherhood at renowned Kansas City blues venue called

Katy Guillen & The Girls at Knucklehead's on September 17th with

Knuckleheads Saloon.

The Stone Cutters Union, to benefit KKFI.

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Thou

Mayest The Way is Open

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journey of the senses, Thou Mayest is a place that will tap into every part of the soul. Â This coffee house is unlike any

other offering a mood that will stir intelligence, promote good vibes, and provide a rich experience of complex concoctions brimful of coffee beans from the finest of crops. Nestled cozily at 419 E. 18th St. in Kansas City, Missouri, Thou Mayest suc-

cessfully meshes flavorful tastes, soothing sounds, irresistible aromas, and charming visuals that will leave a feeling of sheer satisfaction for all that have the pleasure of visiting.

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“There’s a lot of perfect timing, paired with awesome partners, sprinkled with a little bit of luck, and pickled in a mess of hard work that has brought us where we are today.”

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Thou Mayest was birthed in 2012 through the visions of Bill Holzhueter and Bo Nelson and their desire to combine good company with exceptional coffee. As described by Nelson they were, “two dudes roasting and dreaming in a garage.” The two worked diligently to develop this pastime, which in turn became a hobby that gifted friends and family with their enticing java creations. Fastforward to 2014, and the coffee house deemed Thou Mayest, which translates to

the way is open, was born. As recounted by Nelson about the transition,

“There’s a lot of perfect timing, paired with awesome partners, sprinkled with a little bit of luck, and pickled in a mess of hard work that has brought us where we are today.”

There are many words that can be used to describe their coffee, but two in particular stand out: exists within. What is particularly unique about the product Thou Mayest provides is that their coffee is roasted fresh within the shop, and their coffee beans are imported from crops found in Sumatra, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Brazil. The thoughtful selection of beans is one in which Holzhueter and Nelson take pride, and they are always in search of the most contemporary flavors including a current seasonal favorite called “Beach Party” obtained from El Salvador. Iced mixtures of lavender and honey or warm and soothing brews of creamy vanilla are all mingled with the freshest of beans. What is even more special about the keen marketing of Thou Mayest is that they offer their impressive coffee beans to consumers to indulge in the privacy of their own home simply by visiting their website, identifying their ideal match, and having it delivered right to their front door. The expansive variety of java ensures that every patron will be able to find his or her own perfect blend, and what customers are left experiencing is a closed-eyed satisfaction of robust and delightful tastes.

But it is not just about the coffee. The very premise that Thou Mayest is built upon is wonderfully achieved through ambiance, appealing aesthetics, and quality people. The hash tag takefunseriously extends along the wall, and the relaxed atmosphere 28

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provides a comfortable space to slow down and enjoy the flavors of life. It is not uncommon to find a writer penning his next creation in a corner, a couple sharing beverages and a good read on a snug couch, or an artist unwinding at the counter with a book of mosaics.

Patrons are encouraged to stay awhile, indulge in the decadent pastries, experience the lush patio, and if day blends into the night, an excellent assortment of cocktails is also part of the menu.

Thou Mayest has successfully provided downtown Kansas City with a place to gather, make new friends, and enjoy the rustic charm while taking an earthy liquid trip.

A passion for providing a superior product to all customers is the heart and soul behind Thou Mayest. It is perhaps the blurred definition between customers and friends that make everyone feel as if each cup of coffee is created just for him or her. One visit will fill the spirit with a richness that gratifies the psyche. Discover more by visiting www.thoumayest.com.

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We are all just so lucky to be a part of this.

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From left to right -Mandi Rudd, Joan Koechner Charbonneau, Mauria Stonestreet, Julie Riggle McKee

BIG SLICK Family, Fun and Saving Lives |

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nce in a great while, maybe even once in a lifetime, we can have the sense that we are touching something truly remarkable and truly good. Many in the Metro Area know that Big Slick is a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital and that celebrities, David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet and Jason Sudeikis who call KC home, come back each year to raise money for the hospital’s Cancer Center.

However, while press releases and photos focus on the celebrities, what most don’t know is the depth of heart and commitment behind Big Slick that come from the coordinators who happen to be the hosts’ family members including their sisters: Mandi Rudd, Joan Koechner Charbonneau, Julie Riggle McKee, and Mauria Stonestreet.

The are joined by Mark McKee, Gloria

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Rudd, Kathy and Dan Sudeikis, and Jamey Stonestreet, and all co-chair the event.

Family is the hidden heart of Big Slick.

In 2009, when Rob Riggle first entertained the idea of holding a celebrity poker tournament to raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospital, he asked his family for help. Today, Team Big Slick is still just that: family. The four women and their families are joined by dedicated friends, faithful sponsors and volunteers who share a passion for enabling life-saving research at the hospital’s Cancer Center.

The first year, Julie Riggle McKee and her husband, Mark, along with Gloria Rudd, Paul’s mom, all from Leawood worked with Kathy and Dan Sudeikis, Jason’s parents, of Overland Park on the inaugural Big Slick event. A lawyer, Riggle handled the

contracts and worked with Children’s Mercy Hospital, while Mark networked with venues and coordinated the event logistics. Gloria Rudd shared her skills in media and radio advertising and her personal experience planning events for another local non-profit foundation. Kathy Sudeikis brought her skills as a travel agent, along with her husband Dan’s can-do attitude. A few close friends and talented professionals also joined the team.

Beginning in March for an event in June and with a goal of raising 50K, they wondered if anyone would even show up! Much to their delight, people did attend, and they exceeded their goal three-fold with 150K in donations for Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Joan Koechner Charboneau joined the team bringing her knowledge of marketCONTINUED > ing and merchandising,

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“

We are Humbled, truly, by what the hospital does day in and day out.

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JULIE (RIGGLE) Mandi Rudd brought experience with marketing and publicity, and Mauria Stonestreet, her networking expertise.

Today, these women are more than a team that coordinates Big Slick. They are family.

Their regard for each other is obvious as is their respect for the talent and hard work that each brings to their immense task.

Local family members and those who live out of town all help as they can in the planning and come to KC for the Big Slick event.

Big Slick has grown from a poker tournament and party at Harrahs to a weekend of events around the KC area. On Friday, after a press conference, these five energetic and funny hosts bring laughter, fun and even silliness to a place where children are literally fighting for their lives. And they bring their friends. This year, 25 faces from television and movies volunteered to be in KC and took time away from their own families on Father’s Day weekend to join Big Slick. They shared their smiles, their humor, their compassion and their hugs. They played games, colored pictures, and danced with kids. They sat on their beds, and listened to their stories. The looked into the eyes of tired and frightened parents and let them know that 38

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they are not alone. For a moment, machines and tubes and wheelchairs, the trappings of illness, faded into the background, and very sick children got to laugh and feel like celebrities themselves.

“That’s what Big Slick is about…making a difference to families.” — Joan (Koechner) Friday afternoon included a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium. Kids from Children’s Mercy cheered them on, and some of the Royals came to share in the fun.

Everyone watched the Royals play later that night with some of the kids throwing out the first ball, one to each host.

Saturday morning, again the celebrities went to Children’s Mercy. This, all agree, is the high point. Of all of the fun and wonderful events of Big Slick, being with the kids and getting to make them smile and laugh is the best part.

“The 5 hosts are all so sincere about coming back to their hometown. They go to the hospital, visit with the doctors, see the work of the staff and the doctors, and they are humbled. They will say that they get to come in town and have fun, and that it is a privilege to be a part of what Children’s Mercy is accomplishing. And we all feel that, too.

We are humbled, truly, by what the hospital does day in and day out." - Julie (Riggle) Later Saturday, everyone headed to a Block Party held at Prairie Fire in Leawood.

Kids and their families were introduced during their walk on the red carpet, followed by the celebrities. A bowling tournament at Pinstripes followed. Guests made donations for the opportunity to play in the tournament. The day finished with a Victory Party and Auction at the Midland where the majority of the funds were raised as guests bid on items donated by the hosts themselves. It was casual, off the cuff, funny, and involved the audience. Drinks, popcorn and music, along with the antics of the hosts, made for an evening of laughter, and hearing the stories of some of the kids and families helped at Children’s Mercy drove home the mission of the entire event: saving kids’ lives.!

Throughout the weekend, while cameras are aimed at the celebs and the children, in the background is this amazing team of women: Julie (Riggle), Mandi (Rudd), Mauria (Stonestreet) and Joan (Koechner), giving attention to the details that make Big Slick happen. For them, CONTINUED > it’s “go time.” Weeks and

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“ Some think it

might be surreal to us to have these brothers who are celebrities.

What is surreal to us is when we are sitting with doctors hearing what we’ve done and what that allows them to do to save kids’ lives.

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Joan (Koechner)

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even months before Big Slick, numerous emails, phone calls, and texts have been flying back and forth between them, their jobs taking a back seat. Running errands and meetings have taken the place of cleaning house and carpools. Late night calls have taken the place of sleep. Once, when they found themselves on a conference call at 1am, they remarked that some would find it a very inconvenient or even inappropriate time to have a conversation, but to them, it was just “part of the package” of what they do.

They laughingly shared that as the event draws near, they “exist on caffeine, protein bars and apologies to their children.” In reality their families proudly share in the sacrifice it takes to pull off Big Slick.

“I go to all the meetings, help run errands, and I get to be the bat boy during the softball game.” — Henry Arnold (Rudd) 8 yrs. old For Joan (Koechner), there is a personal connection that also fuels her commitment 42

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to Big Slick. Her son, Charlie, has a best friend who battled cancer and was a patient at Children’s Mercy. They know, first hand, the importance of ongoing research and innovative care, so they give back with their time and energy through Big Slick.

“Some think it might be surreal to us to have these brothers who are celebrities. What is surreal to us is when we are sitting with doctors hearing what we’ve done and what that allows them to do to save kids’ lives.” — Joan (Koechner) While some find satisfaction in power and possessions, Big Slick reveals the power of genuine care and love shown through giving one’s time.

It reveals the human connection that comes through shared laughter and smiles. This is evident both at the hospital and in meetings as the sisters run through their ongoing list of things to do. In the midst of difficult discussions and problem solving, there is laughter. These women are in themselves truly funny and laugh easily

at themselves and at each other’s antics. Sometimes, the reality of what they are trying to accomplish seems so huge, they just have to laugh in amazement. Other times, it is a funny look or clever quip shared at just the right moment that makes them all bust out laughing. And as easily as they can laugh, they can be brought to tears as they reflect on the lives of patients at Children's Mercy whom they have personally come to know. They remember battles won and lost and their hearts are deeply touched each time. They share cards and letters received from parents; they recall the names and faces of kids, and their resolve to continue Big Slick is made even stronger.

“What we are working toward is so meaningful. Any time you can help a family with a child who is going through something so difficult, it just makes sense. It’s an injustice not to help when you have the ability to do so.” — Mauria (Stonestreet)

“

What we are working toward is so meaningful. Any time you can help a family with a child who is going through something so difficult, it just makes sense. It’s an injustice not to help when you have the ability to do so.

“

Mauria (Stonestreet)

For more information regarding Big Slick, or to make a donation, please go to bigslickkc.org or check out their Facebook page: Big Slick KC

Big Slick has an increasingly significant impact for those at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Patients, parents, physicians and staff are all deeply affected by the efforts and intent of Big Slick.

To date, Big Slick has raised over 5 million dollars for the hospital!

“Their impact is profound. They touch these kids' lives in ways they don't understand and may never know. It's immeasurable.” — Michael Artman M.D., chairman of the pediatrics department at Children's Mercy Hospital The impact of Big Slick is far reaching.

Money raised through the event makes it possible for Children’s Mercy to purchase state of the art equipment that enables the hospital to save more lives. In year five, donations helped the hospital purchase a machine that would detect cancer earlier.

Funds have also enabled the hospital to hire staff and attract extremely talented researchers from all over the country. Findings are

shared with the medical community around the U.S. enabling other facilities to benefit from the work of Children’s Mercy.

“Big Slick's contribution in increased exposure for Children’s Mercy — to say nothing of the dollars raised for hospital improvements — can’t be expressed in monetary figures.” — Michael Artman, M.D. Big Slick is a reminder that everyone has something to share in order to make others’ lives better. The five hosts recognize they cannot do the research or treat children who are ill, but they can lend their names and their influence in a way that enables the hospital to save more lives.

Their sisters, brothers, moms and dads can use their skills, experience, time and energy and help the celebs have a greater impact. Kansas Citians can also join the mission and support these children and their families through volunteering and

through donations. Everyone can become part of the family of Big Slick.

“Our Big Slick hosts and their families have been such an incredible gift to Children’s Mercy and the patients we serve.

These amazing Kansas Citians are using their talents and good fortune to make a real and profound difference in others’ lives. I’ve never seen a more beautiful demonstration of how to handle the responsibility of celebrity with care, grace and humility. Many of the children they visit not only know them as stars from television or the movies – they come to know them as very kind, very funny friends who brighten their stay in the hospital. It’s clear that our Big Slick friends don’t come for recognition; they come to help make an impact and help make children whole again. We are blessed to have them on our side.” — Jenea Oliver, PhD, vice president of philanthropy at Children’s Mercy.

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

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pring has blooming flowers, fall has warm apple cider, and winter has crackling fires.

Although each season has a glorious counterpart, nothing seems to go together quite like summertime and a patio filled with great food and cold, refreshing drinks. And now, Red Door Woodfired Grill in Leawood is serving it up all year long.

The Food

In conjunction with a newly redone patio seating area and recently revamped menu, Red Door Woodfired Grill -- the Leawood restaurant that opened in 2013 and is described by General Manager Neal Edwards as upscale-casual with a comfortable, welcoming, cool, fun environment -- offers a variety of “comfort food done really, really well,” says Edwards.

However, in addition to the restaurant’s popular wood-fired burgers ($5 every Monday), fresh salmon and soon-to-be-famous jalapeno-dipped (or not) fried chicken (available Thursdays), Red Door Woodfired Grill is shaking things up for the summer season.

New menu offerings include revamped salads and flatbreads using different, more innovative ingredients that not a lot of restaurants are using to “create a really memorable experience for someone choosing salads and flatbreads that no one else has,” says Edwards.

Items on the salad menu include the Brookside Taproom (an ode to the restaurant's planned expansion to Brookside after three years in business), featuring wood-fired chicken, field greens, parmesan garlic croutons, cherry tomatoes, red onions, candied pecans, sea salt roasted potatoes, shaved radish, RD Green Goddess dressing and chimichurri drizzle; and the Sonoran Ranch salad (chopped romaine, wood-fired chicken, red cabbage, Boulevard Tank 7 cheddar, crispy tortillas, chili roasted sweet corn, red onions, avocado, black beans, shaved radish, queso fresco, herb ranch dressing, sorghum-chipotle bbq sauce). Additional new salads on the menu include the Fried Coconut Chicken, Panzanella Salmon, Hail Caesar, Power Steak and Tuscan salads.

The new Stone Hearth Pizzetta collection includes options such as Calamari Chimi, French Quarter, American Royal and Buf-falo.

If salads or flatbreads aren’t your thing, Red Door Woodfired Grill continues to offer its signature wood-fired favorites -- a method of cooking Edwards says adds a more smokey flavor to the meats (some are locally sourced from McGonigles and Scavuzzo’s) prepared on the grill.

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The Patio The redone heated and air-conditioned patio area is now a 365-days-a-year space that is perfect for catching a game, hanging out with friends, getting a drink at the restaurant’s weekday happy hour, or even renting out to host a private event.

With retractable walls and adequate ventilation, the space is perfect for enjoying a cold drink outside this summer. Edwards recommends Red Door Woodfired Grill’s seasonal summer brew -- a combination of lemonade, vodka and Boulevard’s lemon ginger radler -- or a Moscow Mule that stays super cold in its signature copper mug. The restaurant also offers a wide selection CONTINUED > of bottled and draft beers.

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The Specials If you still need a reason to head on over to Red Door Woodfired Grill, check out the popular and soon-to-be-famous jalapeno-dipped (or not) fried chicken -- marinated for four days in the restaurant's homemade jalapeno sauce (popular alongside more than just the fried chicken), hand breaded and pressure-fried to perfection, leaving the outside crispy and the inside juicy -- on Thursdays; $5 wood-fired burgers (additional $1 for cheese and $1 for fries) on Mondays; happy hour drink and appetizer specials weekdays from 4-7 p.m. and reverse happy hour specials Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m.-close.

Le Grand Fizz

Grey Goose, St-Germain Elderflower liqueur, lime juice, soda water

“Original” Mojito

Bacardi Silver Rum, squeezed lime, fresh mint, simple syrup, club soda

Red Door Woodfired Grill is located at 119th and Roe in Leawood’s Camelot Court and is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to Midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information and to see the full menu, visit RedDoorGrill.com.

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List Price

Sold Price

DOM*

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Beds

Baths

Tuscany Reserve

$1,950,000

$1,875,000

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96%

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91%

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Open House

Interior Transformations BEFORE AND AFTER

Kitchen and Master Bathroom Makeover PHOTOGRAPHY CHAD JACKSON

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s is often the case in remodeling and updating a home, this Leawood homeowner thought the kitchen was the only

part of the home that needed to be addressed. However, this one area was just the beginning of a complete makeover of the kitchen and master bathroom.

Because friends and family congregate in the kitchen, Arlene Ladegaard, principal designer of Design Connection, Inc., took this space from 2002 to 2016 by darkening the existing perimeter cabinets to a rich java finish, then designing and installing a new island in a classic white painted finish. Mixing the finishes created dynamism and prevented the space from looking dated over the years. Exotic granite counters added beauty and translucency and blended the colors of the space. New high-end appliances were added, as well as a beloved Wolf gas cooktop.

“Using the existing cabinets and changing out the island breathed new life into this kitchen and created a transitional new look,” Ladegaard noted.

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Left - Darkened cabinets with a brand new white island create a timeless transitional kitchen.

Above - The original kitchen had dated honey oak cabinetry and a dysfunctional island.

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“The crowning jewel of this room is the gorgeous vintageinspired chandelier that sparkles light off the polished nickel fixtures, and the unique single sconce between the mirrors offers extra allure,” Ladegaard said.

The renovation then slid into the master bathroom with a complete gut and redo. The new vanity and mirrors, in a dark java finish, achieved a classic and timeless style that blended beautifully with the gray and white porcelain Italian tiles and striking dark gray glass accents. Topping out the owners’ wish list was the addition of a freestanding bathtub.

The high-end silver finish plumbing fixtures added metallic sophistication to complete the space.

“The crowning jewel of this room is the gorgeous vintage-inspired chandelier that sparkles light off the polished nickel fixtures, and the unique single sconce between the mirrors offers extra allure,” Ladegaard said.

Right - This beautiful custom furniture alder vanity and mirrors with quartz countertop completes this transitional bathroom.

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AUGUST 25 WINE TASTING ON THE TERRACE ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS Join us on the terrace with Terra Vox Winery for

AUGUST 1 - 6

sion fee. (Please note pets are not permitted

delicious wine and perfect pairings from Green

MARY POPPINS

at the event.) 816-274-8444.

Dirt Farm, all in our beautiful garden setting.

THEATRE IN THE PARK Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a

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night under the stars at Theatre in the Park

FARMSTEAD SAFETY DAY

for the August showing of Mary Poppins.

DEANNA ROSE FARMSTEAD

This local vintner will share light and refreshing whites and reds. Enjoy the gardens or cool down in the Visitor Center. Registration is required.

Safety Day provides families the opportuni-

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ty to interact with members of emergency

TRUCKIN' IT IN THE PARK

THE KANSAS CITY LPS CLASSIC

services, hospitals and safety organizations.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

Learn about back to school safety, stranger

Join Leawood Parks & Recreation for the 2nd

IRONHORSE GOLF CLUB

danger and much more. Police and firefight-

Annual "Truckin' it in the Park" Food Truck

A golf tournament benefiting the Pediatric

ers will share information on what to do in

Festival. Entrance into the event is free. Food

Brain Foundation will be hosted by IRON-

case of an emergency and children will have

and drink vendors may take cash or card, so

HORSE Golf Club. Little Sunshine Play House

the opportunity to interact with first respond-

bring both! Gordon Biersch will be selling

is proud to serve as the Founding Donor for

ers and see the equipment first hannd.

soda, water and adult beverages. No one will

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the Pediatric Brain Foundation in support of its mission.

AUGUST 23 HEAD FOR THE CURE 5K RUN AND WALK

AUGUST 5

CORPORATE WOODS (NEAR BUILDING 40)

be served without ID. Be sure to bring your blanket and/or lawn chair to enjoy the live music from 5-7.

CROWN CENTER WEEKENDER

The Head for the Cure 5K returns to Cor-

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CROWN CENTER SQUARE

porate Woods with more than 5,000 par-

MOON SHINE ON THE FARM

Cap off your work week with top local bands

ticipants expected. Last year's event raised

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and favorite food trucks. Finish the evening

$420,000 and has raised more than $6 mil-

Leave the kids at home and get ready to do

with a famous flick under the stars. The Au-

lion overall since the first 5K in '03. Proceeds

your best boot-scootin', because it's time

gust 5th WeekEnder features a performance

support the Brian Tumor Trials Collaborative

for Moon Shine on the Farm. We are talking

by County Road 5 and a screening of UP.

in the ongoing quest to eradicate brain can-

about good food, Live Music and Dancing.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m., with the movie

cer. Cost is $35 through Aug. 24; $40 for

$50.00 Per person, which includes everything -

starting at approximately 9 p.m. No admis-

late registration or day of the Run. Discounts

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Parting Thoughts

Hops in t he

K itchen

Stout Chocola te Brownies

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup stout beer • 1/4 cup espesso or strong cold brew • 10 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate chips • 1 cup butter • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 3 eggs • 1 cup flour INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven at 250 degrees F. Prepare a 9" X 9" baking pan with parchment paper allowing the paper to hang over the edges and spray with cooking spray.

• Bring stout to a boil and reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup. Set aside to cool.

• In a double boiler or a small bowl atop a small saucepan filled with 1 inch of water, melt chocolate chips and butter over high heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.

• Pour melted chocolate into a medium bowl and cool slightly. Add sugar, vanilla, salt and stout and mix well with a whisk or wooden spoon. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined before adding the next egg.

• Fold flour into mixture and pour into baking pan. Bake for one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 2 hours or overnight to firm up for best cutting. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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