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AROUND TOWN 10 SUSTAINABLE EATING ACROSS KANSAS CITY
IN FOCUS 14
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STYLE 18 HEALTH 24 HIGH-INTENSITY FITNESS
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HOME 30 HOME COLORS: THE INS AND THE TRENDS
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FINANCE 34 5 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY NOW
PARENTING 36 LOCAL NONPROFIT UNITES ASD FAMILIES WITH THE COMMUNITY
OUR WORLD 38 THE TWO FACES OF OZONE
MIND & BODY 40 STIMULATING THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION EVERY DAY
GOOD TASTES 42 SNICKERDOODLE PERFECTION
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GARDEN 46 SPRING GARDEN: READY ... SET ... GROW!
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FARMERS MARKETS: MORE THAN JUST FRESH FOOD Tomatoes that taste like candy. Strawberries
They picked out turnips from the Shawnee
so plump you can see the juices. Flowers so
market because “they looked lonely and no
vibrant they look like they were just picked
one was buying them.” And the City Market
(and chances are they were). April marks the
is full of colorful produce and people, all of
beginning of fresh, locally grown produce
whom don’t mind taking an extra minute to
and plants begging to be snapped up at any
explain why parsnips should always be your
one of the dozen or so farmers markets grac-
secret ingredient in chicken noodle soup.
ing the city.
(They were right!)
My three kiddos and I are regulars at the
And speaking of all the delicious produce,
downtown Overland Park farmers market.
we’ve got a whole feature on local and
We’ve had this year’s opening day — April
sustainable eating in our Around Town sec-
18 — marked on our calendar for months.
tion, page 10, this month. In it, we highlight
Our Saturdays at the market almost always
several organizations that are really making
look the same. We mean to get there early
a difference in providing the metro with lo-
but can’t get it together until at least 9 a.m.
cally grown food.
We mean to stop in for a few tomatoes — but end up staying for coffee, breakfast, a culinary demonstration, music, and … What did we come for again? Oh right, the tomatoes. We get the tomatoes but somehow end up with a trunk full of flowering plants, herbs, gorgeous asparagus, and strawberries that are surely better than any dessert I could whip up. We’ve also visited farmers markets in Olathe, Blue Valley, Shawnee, and, our favorite, the City Market downtown. Each one is like a treasure hunt filled with rewards we could’ve never anticipated. The kids ate their first Photos / Lindsay Weiss
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Farmers markets are a local treasure, and my family couldn’t be more excited to start up our Saturday morning ritual. I’ve included some pics we took last year at the Overland Park market help whet your appetite!
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SUSTAINABLE EATING ACROSS KANSAS CITY BY BRIDGET MASON HESS
Farmers markets, farm-to-table restaurants, organic local produce, and community-supported agriculture (CSAs) have been all the rage in recent years. Sustainable eating isn’t just fashionable — it is good for our bodies, the environment, and the local economy. Area philanthropists also are passionate about what the sustainable eating movement can do to improve lives across Kansas City.
WHAT MAKES FOOD SUSTAINABLE? The terms “local” and “sustainable” often are used interchangeably these days to define any food that was grown or produced nearby using environmentally friendly and socially responsible methods. However, the two terms don’t necessarily mean the same thing. Sustainable food often is locally grown or raised, yet it’s best not to assume that every food produced in close proximity is healthful, fresh, and made using environmentally friendly practices.
WHY EAT LOCAL? There are many good reasons to eat local. First and foremost, it tastes good. This is likely because locally grown food is often more fresh and healthful. Why? First, it got to your plate faster and, second, it is probably more flavorful and nutritious because it was raised without the use of chemicals. Eating local also earns points for being green. That is, when your food doesn’t have to travel far and wasn’t produced using industrial farming techniques, it makes less of an environmental impact. (Industrial food-production techniques are often big offenders of wrecking havoc on the environment.) Finally, eating local can boost our hometown economy by supporting area farmers and businesses, and helping to create area jobs.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Organizations such as Cultivate Kansas City, the Giving Grove, and KC Healthy Kids are all working hard to make a difference in Kansas City by advocating for local food systems. The Giving Grove, for example, is not only advocating for healthful, locally grown food, but it is working to help remedy “food insecurity” for about 250,000 Kansas Citians who lack adequate access to nutritious food. In the past two years, the Giving Grove has planted
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53 community gardens, including 754 apple and pear trees, and has
Meanwhile, KC Healthy Kids has created initiatives such as the
trained community “stewards” on how to care for the gardens.
Greater Kansas City Food Coalition and the Farm to School Academy, both of which have made headway toward promoting sustain-
The organization’s goal is to create a sustainable food system that
able eating practices in Kansas City. Six local school districts are
produces fresh fruit and nuts for vulnerable populations, improving
currently participating in the Farm to School Academy program,
food security as well as strengthening communities. “I think we will
which aims to bring more locally grown food into school cafeterias
make a material impact on hunger in this city,” says Rob Reiman,
and teach staff members how to prepare those foods. And Cultivate
Giving Grove executive director.
Kansas City works with neighborhoods, community-based organizations, design and planning professionals and cities to design urban
While the Giving Grove community gardens have not yet matured enough to reach their full fruit-bearing potential, Reiman says that,
agriculture environments.
in about two years, their apple and pear trees have the ability to
WHERE TO FIND LOCAL FOOD
produce 5 million pounds of fruit annually. The gardens already are
With the arrival of spring weather, dozens of farmers markets are
beginning to foster positive changes in neighborhoods around town.
once again popping up around town — from the River Market to
When Reiman’s team isn’t planting trees and training community
Olathe. You also can find locally grown food and CSAs at area gro-
members on how to care for the gardens, members are working hard
cery stores. Finally, a growing number of KC restaurants are embrac-
to build relationships with organizations and planning how to best
ing the sustainable eating movement. Visit kcfoodcircle.org for ideas
help distribute the food that is grown going forward.
about where to eat and shop for local food.
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HEALTH
BY JULIE BURTON
High-Intensity Fitness Fitness is hard. There’s no way to cheat your way out of a good workout.
followed by an active recovery.
HIIT, CrossFit, and kickboxing are three
every day.” So what does that mean in terms of exercise? Running sprints in the middle of
HIIT classes are popular because you are
a long run is considered a HIIT exercise.
told what to do in an environment with an
The same high-intensity workout also can
instructor. “In my class, I will take you to
be applied to swimming, weight-lifting, or
the point where you won’t be able to talk
any aerobic exercise. Quick bursts of an
to the person next to you but then we’ll
increased heart rate followed by an active
slow your heart rate back down again,” she
recovery are HIIT.
explains. “You could chat with your friend until your heart rate goes back up. That’s
buzzwords in the fitness industry. And they
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faster than, let’s say, someone who runs
have a reason to be — they have proven
But most people need a little guidance when
to be the quickest way to burn the most
it comes to high-intensity interval train-
amounts of calories. These workouts will
ing. A fitness instructor, usually in a group
make you look good and feel good faster
setting using a combination of cardio and
than you can run a marathon.
weights, can teach HIIT.
HIITING IT
“Any kind of HIIT workout will catch your
ated gyms around the country. “CrossFit is
HIIT stands for high-intensity interval
muscles off guard,” says Amy Diediker, an
being the fittest human being you can be,”
training. It is a training technique that
instructor at HealthRidge Fitness Center
says Anna White, owner of CrossFit Wild
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in Olathe. “You will build your endurance
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what HIIT is — peaks and recovery.”
NO TWO WORKOUTS THE SAME CrossFit is a fitness company specializing in not specializing. CrossFit is found at affili-
Every CrossFit workout is constantly varied
together. We cheer and clap for each other.
intensity interval training by using a series of
using a high-intensity workout of the day
It’s really a community and that’s why people
boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts
(WAD). No workout is the same. One day,
love it.”
moves. Workouts are unpredictable and never
you could be doing as many rounds of
taught in the same sequence.
squats as possible, and the next day, you
POWER HOUR
could be running 5k. Olympic-style train-
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in the
Trainers at Title Boxing watch and critique
ing is White’s background and she uses it
world. The combat sport — testing your
the form of their class members in order
to her advantage when coaching CrossFit.
strength, speed, and stamina — traces its
to prevent injury. “The level of difficulty is
But don’t let the word “Olympic” scare you
roots back to the first Olympics.
dependent on you and what your goals are,”
— the workouts are modified to everyone’s
Hinson explains. “You control how hard you
skill level. “I have 70-year-olds coming in
The sport of boxing has evolved, of course,
work. You’re throwing the punches. We’ll give
here doing pull ups. Everyone’s ‘high inten-
and most group boxing or kickboxing classes
you a good workout every time you step in
sity’ is unique,” she adds.
are not held inside a ring. Still, the workout is
here.”
just as effective by shocking the muscles in a CrossFit coaches are trained to closely
GET TO IT
series of kicks and punches on a bag.
monitor the form and safety of the people
Adding a few bursts of high-intensity in
in each class, which typically consist of no
“A lot of people go into a gym and don’t
your workouts is nothing new to the fitness
more than seven members. “Since the size of
know what to do,” says Don Hinson, a trainer
industry. The fitness pros know this style of
the class is small, you are getting a personal
at Title Boxing in Lenexa. “They come here
workout is effective when trying to push the
trainer watching you the whole time,” White
and they’re told how to work out.” The
body to change. Sometimes, all it takes is for
says. “The group starts together and we end
60-minute classes at Title Boxing use high-
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years. In March 2012, the company moved to its current Overland Park location, which is twice the size of its previous space. The PDR process is much less expensive than traditional bodywork because it eliminates the need for ordering new car panels. It also retains the factory paint. Using a wide variety of tools to access the inside back of the damaged panel, one of Dr. Dent’s highly trained
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damaged shape without affecting or harming the factory-painted finish on the vehicle.
At Dr. Dent, Kansas City’s paintless dent repair specialists, cars are restored to like-new conditions in a matter of minutes rather than days, and at a fraction of the cost when compared to the older, more time-consuming method. Like it or not, scratches, door dings, shopping cart accidents, hail, and other types of damage are all too common occurrences for car owners. Fortunately, Dr. Dent specializes in restoring vehicles to like-new conditions using the paintless dent-removal (PDR) process, the art of repairing minor dents and door dings without doing expensive and time-consuming bodywork. One of the original paintless dent-repair companies, Dr. Dent is a local business that has been employee-owned-and operated for 25
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When done properly by one of Dr. Dent’s skilled technicians, the final outcomes obtained using the PDR process are usually undetectable to anyone with the possible exception of some extreme cases. In those cases, the area that was damaged may have a slight “wave,” which is nearly invisible to the untrained eye. Another technique also used by the specialists at Dr. Dent is called glue-pulling. This method allows the technicians to remove dents that previously would have been unreachable due to the car’s frame or bracing. More detailed information about each of these processes can be found at drdentkc.com. Paintless dent repair for a single dent usually takes about an hour, whereas the repair process for vehicles with hail damage or multiple
dents may take a few days. For customers who choose to wait on-site while their cars are being repaired, Dr. Dent’s spacious and comfortable lobby offers a variety of magazines and other amenities such as f lat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary beverages, including water, soft drinks, coffee, and other hot drinks.
The paintless dent-removal process is much less expensive than traditional bodywork because it eliminates the need for ordering new car panels. In addition to the well-appointed lobby area, a large window between the lobby and the repair shop enables customers to keep an eye on their car while it is being repaired. “People want to know what you’re doing with their car when you take it away from them,” explains
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Office Manager Karen Green. “This way, they can see exactly what’s going on.” Dr. Dent also is one of the few shops able to handle minor paint work in-house, which is perfect for when your car gets scratched or dinged in a parking lot. “We do specialize in paintless dent repair, but if needed, touch-ups and painting are also available on-site,” Green says.
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HOME
Home Colors: The Ins and the Trends
BY BETHANEY WALLACE
Paint color really can say it all. It can grab attention — in all the right or wrong ways — and it can make or break décor in any room of the house. And once painting is finished, it can be quite an ordeal to change it up. No surprise, then, that so many people feel stressed when choosing wall colors. So how do you choose the best fit? With an eye for detail … or outside help.
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Color consultant Diane Stewart says choosing is as simple as looking at current décor and finding a mix that works. But that’s where a professional can really help. After you’ve pointed out your favorite belongings, she helps you determine the solution that best compliments those items. “In general, people keep the stuff they have and just want to paint around it,” says Stewart, founder of Color Sense Consulting. Completely redecorating a home — new knickknacks, wall décor, etc. — calls for a considerable budget. Adding a fresh coat of paint instead is a much more wallet-friendly option. But, Stewart stresses, “it has to be harmonious of what’s there.” As for trends, Stewart says each colorconsulting venture is a custom experience. But underlying tones often stay similar, she shares, such as earthy or autumn palates. This has shifted, albeit slightly, over the last few years from beige and browns. More vibrant colors, such as teals and reds, are a rare request, Stewart says. And although
she says she never tries to talk her clients into (or out of) a certain color, she instead suggests certain shades for different rooms. For instance, bright hues work best in smaller rooms with less clutter, such as a bathroom, office, or guest room. Calmer tones are better for larger, busier spaces, such as the kitchen or living room. THE OUTER SHELL Exterior home colors have gone darker in the last few years, says Tommy Nigro, owner of Nigro Painting Specialists. He and his team of painters custom coat homes in the KC area, while also providing repair services. “Dark earthy tones are very popular,” Nigro explains. “Colors that look like dirt. That doesn’t sound attractive, but really rich browns have made a comeback.” He says these hues are his personal favorite as well. They add a classy, universal look to all styles of homes without being too trendy. In years prior, Nigro says homeowners opted for light colors for the house and dark trim. That’s since reversed. Most popular today, he
says, are dark browns with light-colored trim, which he has seen throughout the metro area. However, homeowners tend to choose lighter colors, like beige, when they are looking to sell their home, Nigro notes. “I think they just feel comfortable and safe [with light colors].” This also allows new buyers to more easily update to their preference, he adds. One drawback of a darker exterior color is that you will have to paint your home more often. Because it attracts more UV light, Nigro says, a dark home typically has 75 percent of the lifespan of a lighter color paint. Finally, it is important to note that many homeowner’s associations have regulations concerning house colors. Many associations require that you seek approval before painting your home, which means bright or “loud” colors might not get the pass. Paint colors are one of the first things you notice about any home. Follow these experts’ advice — while following your own taste — to find the best possible home décor outcome.
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BEAUTY
Skin Myths Debunked BY MELANIE KNOPKE
There are many “old wives’ tales” about skincare and cosmetics. With all of our advances in technology, we have learned so much about products and the effect they have on our skin. Here are some popular myths debunked by three Kansas City experts.
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Myth: Acne goes away after you enter adulthood. Fact:
“The root cause of acne is the same no matter the age,” says Kylie Mullinix, a licensed aesthetician at Skinology Skincare (skinologyskincare-llc. com) in Overland Park. “Acne is twofold. It is caused by excessive oil from the sebaceous glands that mix with dead skin, and debris that traps the anaerobic P. acne bacteria underneath, causing breakouts.” Adult acne can continue in to one’s 20s, 30s, and 40s; yet the ratio of females vs. males suffering acne issues decreases with age. Roughly, by mid-30s, females are 50 percent more likely to still be suffering from adult acne compared to males, thus “males do tend to outgrow acne,” Mullinix says. Adult acne is more influenced by bad cosmetics, sun damage, slowing of the cellular metabolism, diet, smoking, medications, lifestyle, and stress. Not to mention hormonal fluctuations from birth control, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause. No wonder women are 50 percent more likely to suffer from acne as adults than men.
Myth: You only need to wear sunscreen during the summer. Fact: “Ninety percent of
ultraviolet rays are present all year and in all climates,” says Dr. Meggan Newland, a dermatologist at St. Luke’s (saintlukeshealthsystem.org/doctor/meggan-r-newland-md). “These rays are the same ones that go right through your windshield. You definitely should wear an SPF 30 every day.” She recommends Image Skincare Prevention+ Daily Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 for dry skin, EltaMD SPF 40
Daily Moisturizer for oily skin, and Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 for oily, acne-prone skin.
Myth: Everyone needs to use toner in a good skincare regimen.
Myth: The best cosmetics and skincare products are the most expensive. Fact:
Levi suggests investing in a quality primer, a foundation that suits your skin
type, and a great powder. The most important thing is to find a professional-quality product that is going to protect your skin from the elements and keep it looking radiant. “Sunscreen is your best friend, and can be found at any price point,” she says. If you are looking to save some money, Levi suggests skipping eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick.
Fact:
Originally, toners were used to clean skin, restore a pH balance, and dry out oily skin, Newland says. “Cleansers today are much better and less apt to change your pH or leave a film, and the astringent properties may irritate sensitive skin,” she explains. “Newer, gentle toners (without fragrance or alcohol) can be hydrating and even calming, but you can get these attributes in creams and serums too, leaving the toner often an unnecessary step.”
Myth: To match your makeup, use the skin on your wrist. Fact:
There are better options than your wrist. “Your hand or inner wrist can have different undertones than your face, get no or little sun exposure, and your hand or inner wrist contains a lot of large veins,” says Samantha Levi, a local makeup artist and SIMPLYkc Magazine photographer (samanthalevi.com). For example, if your skin has yellow undertones and you matched to your wrist, you might end up choosing a foundation with pink undertones, running the risk of making you look unnatural or older. Skip your neck (since that part of your body is typically shadowed), and use your chest instead, Levi says. Your chest typically receives the same sun exposure as your face and will age the same as your face.
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FINANCE
5 Ways to Make Money Now BY BRIDGET MASON HESS
There’s no better time than after filing taxes to take a close look at your finances and make headway toward being more financially fit and organized. If you’re not already doing these, you can’t afford to put off these simple money moves any longer. 1. Clean up your act Spring-cleaning is not just for shining windows and shampooing carpet. Set aside
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some time to clean up your financial files
tweak the way you spend your money a little
too. Find your own system for organizing
bit at a time. Try these two simple steps:
your bills and financial papers. Do you prefer an accordion file and binders or an allelectronic system? You be the judge of what your perfect organizing system may be; but clean up your act and make an effort to keep it organized. Shred and recycle papers you don’t need, and stay on top of de-cluttering. Most of us are inundated with unwanted paper daily; the best tweak I’ve made to my own system recently is to not even bring junk mail into the house. It goes straight from the mailbox to the recycling bin.
2. Spend more wisely It takes time and effort to form new habits. Don’t set yourself up for failure by making extreme changes in your spending habits (if you don’t have to), but make a conscious effort to
• Give up just one thing this month that you don’t need. Maybe it’s the premium cable channels, a club membership no one is using, or a lesson your kids wouldn’t miss. Or, maybe it’s the choice not to buy the concert tickets or the steak dinner, yet opt for a fun, more frugal outing. Giving up one thing is not about depriving yourself, it’s about making a choice to keep more cash in your pocket that you’ll use in a different way. • Avoid rash purchases. Instead, be conscious about your spending by asking yourself a few simple questions when you shop: Why do I need this? How often or for how long will I be able to use it? Can I find it at a better price? Would I rather have something else?
3. Lose the debt
4. Save more
5. Invest in your (future) self
If you have debt hanging over your head,
Hand-in-hand with forming good habits so
When is the last time you evaluated your
there’s no time like the present to tackle pay-
you don’t fall into debt, focus on stashing cash
401(k) or IRA allocation? And are you invest-
ing it off. The snowball method, made popu-
for rainy days — and big purchases you hope
ing as much as you can into your retirement
lar by personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, has
to make (the fun part of saving!). Life can be
account? Many Americans will not have
been a successful debt-payoff approach for
hectic and full of unexpected expenses, so
enough to live on when they retire. Don’t be
many people. The snowball focuses on paying
saving more may seem daunting. But every
one of them. If you aren’t sure how to allocate
off debts smallest to largest as a way of achiev-
little bit adds up over time. Any time you come
your retirement fund, take advantage of any
ing “quick wins” that help build motivation
across unexpected cash, such as a tax refund,
advice your employer or 401(k) provider may
and modify behavior, as well as focusing the
resist the temptation to spend it all and instead
offer, talk with an outside financial advisor,
intensity of paying off one debt at a time. If
save at least a portion of it. This goes for any
or use a low-cost “robo-advisor” service, such
you prefer another approach, so be it. The key
bonus, rebate, gift, garage sale earnings, and the
as the local firm blooom.com, that will do the
is not to fall back into the habit of living out-
little bit you regularly save by spending more
work for you. Spending just a small amount
side your means so debt doesn’t happen again.
consciously. Consider automatically putting a
of time making some wise decisions now can
Even if you have a long way to go before you
portion of your paycheck into a savings account
equate to thousands (even hundreds of thou-
become debt-free, start with baby steps and
if that makes it easier for you. A doable goal for
sands) of dollars more for future-you to live
a game plan. You’ll sleep better at night and
many people is to save just $170 per month, for
on. You’ll thank yourself later.
free up new opportunities once this burden
example, which will add up to $2,040 by this
is lifted.
time next year — a decent stash of cash to have available for unexpected expenses.
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PARENTING
Local Nonprofit Unites ASD Families With the Community BY DEBORAH EAKIN OSBORNE
Grade school is a time of self-discovery and emotional learning. It’s when kids hone their social and problem-solving skills. But for Chase Wilkinson, mastering those skills proved more challenging than for most other kids. Chase was born with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has made it difficult for him to make friends. After his diagnosis, Chase’s parents moved into another school district they felt had more resources available to help children with ASD. Although Chase and his new teachers were making progress, his parents discovered that kids in his fourth-grade class didn’t understand him. So, with help from the school counselor, Chase’s parents organized a presentation about autism. “Sharing this information allowed Chase to get inside the gates of his social circle, as opposed to being a complete outsider,” says his mom, Amy Wilkinson. After seeing immediate results, the presentation became the basis for an autism awareness education program in Chase’s school, and eventually gave birth to the
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nonprofit organization, Community Help for Autism Spectrum Everywhere (CHASE). Through three initiatives, CHASE aims to increase awareness, promote tolerance, and expand meaningful participation in all environments. In its Autism Education and Awareness Program, CHASE provides personalized, age-appropriate learning through small-group conversations in the classroom in order to educate nonautistic, or neurotypical, families and students about the unique gifts and challenges of students with autism. “It ‘puts it out there’ so other kids can relate,” Wilkinson explains. She stresses that both the child and parents as well as the school have to be on board with sharing this information.
Expanding on the classroom presentations, CHASE’s Community Organization Training initiative seeks to educate community organizations, such as scouting, athletic, and church groups, by coaching individuals with ASD and offering guidance to neurotypical peers. “The more education we have as a community, the better off we all are,” she shares. And, later this year, CHASE will implement the Professional Training and Job Mentoring initiative to educate companies and their employees as to what it means to have an autistic employee. This program also will help autistic employees understand the unwritten social and professional expectations to ensure they maneuver through the workplace successfully. Wilkinson cautions that people may not be able to see autism in those who have it because they may look just like everyone else. So when characteristics common to ASD appear, it may come as a surprise. Wilkinson wants parents and others to know CHASE exists and is here to help. “I want parents to know it’s OK to say, ‘My kid’s autistic, and here are his or her strengths and abilities.’”
GET INFORMED Each April, National Autism Awareness month recognizes the estimated 1.5 million Americans — one in 68 children — living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Learn more about autism and CHASE at the following upcoming local events.
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Every day we breathe it in, we survive on it, and we depend on it. Oxygen, simply put, is one of the most important elements we encounter. Even further, three oxygen atoms combined make up the most important protectors in our Earth’s atmosphere, and one of the most dangerous ones — ozone. There are two types of ozone. The good ozone is what protects us from the sun’s radiation. This is located in the stratosphere, and is susceptible to pollutants. The second is bad ozone, or ground-level
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Another form of protection: MARC’s SkyCast ozone forecast for our region. Like a weather forecast, it tells you what conditions are most likely to be for the next day. Find
it at marc.org/Environment/ Air-Quality. Our ozone season lasts from April 1 to Oct. 31. Much of what has destroyed our ozone layer — and what has created poor air quality that we breathe — is from large factories and power plants. However, some measures we can take to help include checking our refrigerators and air conditioners to see if they’re working properly. Newer refrigerators don’t use the ozone-depleting chemicals, and are also a great way to reduce our impact. Most importantly, being cognizant of our emissions in vehicles or lawnmowers can drastically change our air quality, according to MARC.
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BY HODDY POTTER
Stimulating the Mind-Body Connection Every Day
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Life is a blur of the needs of my two seven-days-a-week businesses and three young children. Day after day, I wash, rinse, and repeat the cycle I’ve adopted to meet the demands of my life. But then one March day, in 2014, disease came knocking — not a simple cold or even the flu, but stage 4 cancer. I still am astounded, and so are the people in my life who describe me as the healthiest person they know. I took this as a major sign that I needed to slow way down, reassess, and reconnect. I am not alone in this space. So often, people treat life as a series of continuous marathons. Sprinting from event to event, task to task — treating life as a checklist to get through every day, only to wake up and do it all over again. Engaging in this type of extreme lifestyle with a lack of consciousness is harmful. It results in disharmony, burnout, and, if you are unlucky, breakdown. But you can use daily rituals to help you unplug and reconnect to yourself again as a person — not as a parent, spouse, or worker, but your actual physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being. You
can harmonize each of these aspects of your life. Read on for four strategies to assist with recalibrating your energy so you connect more deeply to how you think, feel, and experience life.
1. BREATHE PURPOSEFULLY Breathing relaxes and restores you and connects you to your body. “Breathing is the first and last thing you do in your life, but in between, most people give it little thought,” says Laura Myer, a Jin Shin Jyutsu energy practitioner based in Mission, Kansas. Breathing stimulates your nervous system, releases tension, and calms the body. She suggests finding time every day — whether that is first thing after rising, on your commute to work, or even waiting in the car line at school — to focus on breath. Take deep, rich inhales and exhales for 10 minutes.
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Aside from a regular daily yoga practice, “Supta Baddha Konasana (reclining bound angle pose) is the best single pose to do every day,” says Susan Rodriguez, owner and teacher at Core Energy Yoga in Overland Park. To perform it, lie flat on the floor with your legs bent and feet next to each other and flat on the floor. Externally rotate your hips outward so your knees are pointing to opposite sides of the room. Take your right hand on your heart and your left hand on your belly. The hips hold a lot of emotions, Rodriguez says, and opening up in this way releases pent-up feelings and emotional blockages. This pose stimulates the mind-body connection because you can feel your heartbeat and the rise and fall of your chest.
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YouTube to find five-minute sessions to hour-long meditations. Start small, and do it once per day for seven days. At the end of the week, you should notice a difference. Meditation helps me with symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety. And, it increases positive emotions, mental clarity, and my sense of empowerment. Meditation has changed my outlook on my cancer and made me a better mom, making me less reactionary and more tranquil.
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GOOD TASTES
BY LINDSAY WEISS Photo / Lindsay Weiss
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Snickerdoodle. It’s one of my favorite words (right up there with baba ganoush). It’s also one of my favorite cookies. I love a good snickerdoodle, but I love
Browned Butter Snickerdoodles With Pudding Mix
Directions
Yield: 36 cookies
To brown the butter, heat a thick-bottomed skillet on medium heat. Add butter, whisking frequently. Continue to cook the butter until melted. The butter will start to foam and browned specks will begin to form at the bottom of the pan. It should have a nutty aroma. Watch the butter carefully because it can go from brown to burnt quickly. Remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
’em even more when they’re made
with
browned
butter.
Ingredients
There really isn’t a more per-
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
fect match — cinnamon-sugary
1 teaspoon baking soda
goodness married with toasty, nutty browned butter? Heaven. These snickerdoodles have two secret
ingredients:
browned
butter and pudding mix. The browned butter takes a few extra minutes but deepens the flavor
significantly.
And
the
pudding mix makes the cookies
2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs
puffy and crackly, giving them a
1/4 cup granulated sugar
bakery-style appearance.
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
You’ll never meet a prettier or tastier snickerdoodle. These are perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, salt and pudding mix. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugars. Mix until blended and smooth. Beat in the eggs until combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies begin to crackle and the centers don’t jiggle. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, or until set. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
Lindsay Weiss cooks from her home on the range in the outskirts of Kansas City. She’s won more than $100,000 in recipe contests, but still struggles to please her picky taste-testers Kate, Carter, and baby Cash. You can find her kid-tested, hubby-approved recipes at sugarmamacooks.com.
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MEMORY-BOOSTING
tricks
1 Watch your diet.
Eating foods high in antioxidants (apples, bananas, blueberries, carrots, dark green vegetables, and strawberries), healthy fats, and dark chocolate improve memory and cognition.
2 Play mind games.
Solving brainteasers like sudoku and crossword puzzles challenge your powers of logic. Similarly, brain fitness programs such as Luminosity and Mindsparke sharpen memory, concentration, alertness, and mood.
3 Sleep more.
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Sleep deprivation can hinder our ability to commit new things to memory. And sleeping after learning is also a critical part of the memory-creation process, according to researchers from the University of Lubeck in Germany.
4 Use a unique font.
Researchers at Princeton and Indiana University discovered that people who are trying to retain new information should read it in an unfamiliar font, like Comic Sans MS or Bodoni MT. Reading it in a different font forces you to concentrate harder, which will help you recall the info more easily.
5 Meet up with friends.
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Experts attribute some memory loss to depression and stress. But social interaction helps ward those off, so when you’re invited to go out, don’t turn down the request!
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Write it down.
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Exercise regularly.
Immediately free up some space in your brain by writing down — or typing into your phone — everything you need to do or consider. The thought behind this method is that you release the stress of trying to retain so much information, making it easier to remember the important things.
Along with improving your quality of life, regular aerobic exercise appears to boost the size of your hippocampus (the part of the brain involved in verbal memory and learning), according to a study done at the University of British Columbia.
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TRENDS
KC Threads T-Shirts Give Back to the Community
BY MELANIE KNOPKE Photos / KC Threads
Several amazing small businesses have been popping up in Kansas City lately, and KC Threads is one of them. Not only is this shop making cute and thoughtfully designed tees for kids and adults: but the owner is giving back to our community one Tshirt at a time. It certainly gives new meaning to “giving the shirt off your back.” Owner and designer Charlena Peppes had one mission: to instill in children of all age the desire to give back to their community. With this mission came the idea of “Kind Concepts.” She believes giving back is a learned trait and hopes to unite with families to help kids learn, love, and embrace the concept. So she is encouraging clients to return their KC threads apparel to the company within one year from the purchase date, and in wearable condition. Peppes will then donate the returned apparel to local Kansas City children’s organizations. Customers also will receive 10 percent off the order. The business model truly is a win-win! You support a small local company, and it gives back to the needy children in our community. Choose from cute styles inspired by Kansas City, such as “Chief Kind One,” “Like a Royal Do,” or “KC Original.” Children’s tees are $25 and adults’ are $28. Shop KC Threads at kc-threads.myshopify.com.
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GARDEN
Spring Gardening: Ready...Set...Grow! BY DEBORAH EAKIN OSBORNE
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Ready...
winter sunshine can greatly affecting whether plants will survive.
If you’re ready for spring—and who isn’t after this winter?!—you
they are planted, and their size and health are other factors that
might be getting anxious for some quality time in your bed. Your
may also influence whether a particular plant will survive.
The way in which plants are placed within the landscape, how
flower bed, that is! Perennials chosen for the Kansas City area need to be toler-
Set... Whether you prefer annuals, which grow only one season and then die; perennials, which return year after year; or perhaps a combination of each, a successful summer growing season depends upon preparations made in the flower bed during the spring. Proper preparation keeps the soil healthy and also helps to ward off disease and insect problems, especially in perennial beds.
GardenGuides.com offers the following suggestions for getting your flower bed ready for planting: • R ake any leaves or garden debris that may have accumulated on the bed over the winter. Remove any mulch or straw from the ground. • Test your soil’s pH with a home testing kit. Add lime to correct for soil that is too acidic; add sulfur if your soil is too alkaline.
ant of rapid climate fluctuations — particularly in the spring months, as well as our scorching summers and the drought. Planting perennials that are recommended for this area will produce the best outcome.
What are some of the common local favorite Perennials?
PEONIES
The peony plant produces large; fragrant
flowers in mid- to late-spring. The average peony blooms within the first three years, and may grow up to three feet tall and four feet wide when fully mature. For optimal blooming, peonies need at least six hours of sun a day. Few pests or diseases affect peonies.
DAYLILIES The daylily comes in a wide array of colors and sizes. Trumpet-shaped flowers bloom from June to October, with each flower lasting only one day. Daylilies tolerate heat,
• Fertilize annual beds with a 10-10-10 (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) analysis fertilizer. Fertilize perennial beds with the type and the amount of fertilizer recommended for a particular plant type.
drought, flooding, and various soil and lighting conditions. They
• C ompost adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil, and also improves drainage. For beds in which annuals have been planted, top with a two-inch layer of finished compost. Till the compost and the fertilizer into the soil to a depth of six to 10 inches. If nothing has been planted yet, work the compost into the soil. If, however, you have already planted some perennials in the bed, do not till. Instead, top the bed with a one-inch layer of compost around the plants and then water.
HOSTAS
Grow! The USDA developed the Plant Hardiness Zone Map as a guide to aid gardeners and growers in determining which plants are most likely to thrive in a particular location. The zones are based on the average lowest temperatures, not the lowest ever. The Kansas City area, once considered to be Zone 5, is now considered to be Zone 6, one zone warmer than Zone 5. In addition to hardiness zones, environmental factors such as
may bloom the first year they are planted, and can grow up to five feet tall. Daylilies can live many years with average care and are generally not affected by pests or disease. Hostas are often grown for their attractive foli-
age, and they bloom with white, blue, or lavender flowers. They can vary in size, with the average hosta being about two-and-ahalf feet tall. Jeff Drew, manager of the perennials department at Family Tree Nursery in Overland Park, believes that hostas are about “as easy as it gets.” He points out that they are droughtresistant once established, and they do well in shady spots. He adds that slugs are sometimes an issue but one that can easily be controlled with slug bait. In fact, some perennials have greater disease-resistance abilities and many are better at flowering thanks to cross-breeding, Drew adds. The cone flowers are on example: They now come in colors previously unavailable, such as yellow, orange, and red. Even Irises, which Drew refers to as an “old standby,” boasts new variations in colors. Additional sources: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov; GardenGuides.com
wind, soil type, soil moisture, humidity, pollution, snow, and
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APRIL 2 The Promise of Hope Luncheon Ritz Charles, 9000 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 913-715-4034 / www.casajwc.org/POH.aspx Noon–1 pm The event benefits CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, which advocates for abused/neglected children under court protection. No cost to attend; donations welcome. APRIL 3 Vintage Prom Benefitting the Kansas City Zoo Industry Video Bar, 3700 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO social-heart.org/sh_events/ vintage-prom 8 pm–midnight The Fourth Annual Vintage Prom is truly a throwback classic. Choose from your favorite decade or even come dressed as your favorite animal. APRIL 2–19 Guys & Dolls Musical Theater Heritage, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 816.545.6000 / mthkc.com 7 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday, 2 pm and 8 pm Saturday, 2 pm Sunday Guys & Dolls kicked off the fabulous Broadway decade of the 1950s and is the finest example of a story told in the language of the American musical comedy. Follow Nathan, Sky, Adelaide, and all the Times Square gamblers as they recreate the Broadway of yesteryear. APRIL 3 First Friday Opera Preview: Tosca Lyric Opera of Kansas City,
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1725 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO kcopera.org 6–8:30 pm Learn about Puccini’s classic opera with Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s Tosca opera preview event. Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers. APRIL 4 Paws 4 Autism Funny Bunny 5K & Egg Hunts Unity Village 1901 NW Blue Pkwy, Unity Village, MO 816.875.3990 / paws4autism.org/events 9 am race and 1-mile FunRun, 11 am kids’ egg hunt, 11:30 dogs’ egg hunt This event kicks off Kansas City’s National Autism Awareness Month with a fun event for both families and dog lovers alike. There are two egg-hunting fields: one for special-needs kiddos and their “buddy” and a separate field for four-legged friends. APRIL 4 Made to Serve Spring March Madness Food Truck Rally Fundraiser New Beginnings Church, 214 NE Chipman Rd, Lees Summit, MO 816.525.7403 / facebook.com/ events/727339457365369 Order from a lot of great food trucks and vendors then come sit inside the New Beginnings Church sanctuary to eat and watch the NCAA National Semifinals together. APRIL 9 Spring Spaghetti Dinner Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, KS roelandpark.net/events 4 pm doors, 5:30 pm dinner You won’t want to miss this
long-standing tradition of delicious food, family, friends, conversation, and fun. APRIL 9 Wildwood Outdoor Education Center at A Wild Night at the Terrace on Grand 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 913.757.4500 / wildwoodctr.org/civicrm/event/ info?reset=1&id=34 7–10 pm All proceeds subsidize Summer Adventure tuition for hundreds of at-risk youth from the metro who would otherwise be unable to attend summer camp. Enjoy a stunning view of downtown KC from a beautifully renovated rooftop terrace over gourmet dinner and drinks. Features include special guest presentations, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and an exciting live auction. APRIL 10 Social Media Club of Kansas City Happy Hour with the Nelson Atkins’ Young Friends of the Art The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City 6–8 pm APRIL 10–12 KC Symphony Pops Singin’ in the Rain Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 8 pm Get ready to twirl your umbrella as legendary Hollywood musical Singin’ in the Rain is shown on a huge screen in Helzberg Hall while your Symphony performs the soundtrack live on stage, transforming your visit into pure movie magic.
APRIL 11 Coding & Cocktails Kansas City Women in Technology Sprint Accelerator, 210 W 19 Ter, Kansas City, MO kcwomenintech.org 2–5 pm This bimonthly coding series invites women to attend sessions to get an introduction to website building in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. APRIL 11 17th Annual MO - Eat Local and Organic Expo - KC Food Circle Penn Valley Community College, 3201 SW Tfwy, Kansas City, MO facebook.com/ events/818046514905 9:30 am–2:30 pm Meet with our amazing member farmers, buy delicious food that’s local, organic, free-range, join a CSA, stock up on transplants for your garden — and more. APRIL 11 BBQ and Bluegrass, Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, KS roelandpark.net/events 6–9pm Enjoy BBQ dinner by RJ’s Bob-be-Que Shack-including pork burnt ends sandwich AND BBQ chicken, baked beans, potato salad, bluegrass music by Miner’s Bluff Band, local brews by Cinder Block Brewery, and more. APRIL 11–19 Of Mice and Men The White Theatre, Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115 St, Overland Park, KS 913.327.8000 / 2014-2015 Season Brochure
Two friends, George and Lennie, drift from farm to farm, dreaming of a piece of land to call their own. When Lennie runs into trouble, George must choose between his friend or staying the course to fulfill his dreams. A story of friendship, loneliness, racism, and the struggle for personal independence; the tale of the poignant journey of two people striving for a better life and a little piece of the American Dream. APRIL 12 The Blush and Bashful Ball: Shelby’s Reception Late Night Theatre, Berg Event Space 6–11 pm Kansas City, MO APRIL 12 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 913.469.4445 / jccc.edu/ performing-arts-series Barnstorming stage performance, impromptu jams and guerrilla gigs ... They’re like Monty Python with ukuleles. APRIL 13–25 UMKC German Studies and The Hannover Committee of Sister City Association of Kansas City Presents: The 2015 German Film Festival The Student Theater of UMKC, 5100 Cherry, Kansas City, MO See films in German with English subtitles. Following the movies, there might be opportunities for “Round Table Discussions,” which will be led by native speakers in German as well as in English.
APRIL 15–19 Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee presents the 19th Annual Kansas City FilmFest 2015 kcfilmfest.org This annual, juried film festival features more than 100 local, regional, national, and international films. APRIL 16 The Pitch’s Bacon & Bourbon Festival The Guild, 1621 Locust, Kansas City, MO thepitch.xorbia.com/baconandbourbon 6:30–9:30pm Eat bacon, sample more than 20 bourbons, and enjoy hog heaven. In addition to bacon and bourbon, party on with great live music on two stages and cold beer. APRIL 16 The Light of Hope Breakfast Sheraton Crown Center, 2345 McGee 816-984-8217 / jacksoncountycasa-mo.org 7:30–8:30 am The benefit for Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is the city’s largest fundraising breakfast. APRIL 16 – MAY 3 MET 10th Anniversary Season: The Last Night of Ballyhoo Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, Kansas City, MO 816.569.3226 / metkc.org It is December 1939. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s elitist German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season.
APRIL 17 10th Anniversary of Fashion For A Cause Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 816.404.3441 / tmcgiving. org/events-news-tmc/fashionfor-a-cause Kansas City’s premier fashion event features an emergence of trends, design, couture, expression, and style. You will enjoy cocktails, live entertainment, top local boutiques, and hometown designers. Proceeds of this year’s show will provide vital medical equipment for TMC’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). APRIL 17 Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
Presents Kenton at the Kauffman Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 8 pm Join The KCJO as it performs classics such as “Peanut Vendor,” “Street of Dreams,” “Eager Beaver,” “Artistry in Rhythm,” “Here’s That Rainy Day,” and many others. APRIL 18 Joe Locke Quartet: Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 816.474.8463 / americanjazzmuseum.org 8 pm
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The American Jazz Museum’s 2015 “Jammin’ at the Gem” concert series continues March 14. Vibraphonist Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument. APRIL 18 KC Area Mid-Way to MichFest Party & Fundraiser LikeMe Lighthouse, Kansas City, 3909 Main St, Kansas City, MO 816.753.7770 / facebook.com/ events/1021763064519227 7–11pm Enjoy live music, food, fun, silent auctions, and a raffle. APRIL 18–26 Lyric Opera: Tosca Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO Giacomo Puccini’s emotionally charged Tosca explores the dark side of human emotion while set to some of his most passionate and memorable music. APRIL 20–21 Musical Mondays and Tuesdays Musical Theater Heritage, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 816.545.6000 / mthkc.com 7:30 pm each night A high-energy evening of musical theater flavored cabaret starring KC’s top performers and backed by a full band. Each show revolves around a featured musical, with history and insight given by MTH Executive Director George Harter. APRIL 21 National Geographic Live: Photographer Joel Sartore Grizzlies, Piranhas, & Man-
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Eating Pigs Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 7:30 pm From being chased by angry and hungry animals to dancing with rattlesnakes to surviving multiple traffic accidents in far-flung places, Joel Sartore has repeatedly put himself at risk to get the story. APRIL 22–25 Ink’s Fifth Annual Middle of the Map Fest Four days of music — more than 120 bands. middleofthemapfest.com APRIL 23 KC Symphony Happy Hour: The Winds of Spring Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 6 pm kauffmancenter.org This free, one-hour casual concert of inspiring chamber music is the perfect way to kick off your weekend a day early. Selections include Poulenc’s Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, Crumb’s Black Angels, and Stravinsky’s Octet. APRIL 23 Auction and Desserts Fundraiser for Taking It to the Streets V.F.W., Lee’s Summit, MO 816.820.2993 / 2thestreets. org 7–9pm Taking It to the Streets is a 501c3, bringing hope, help, and healing to those in need, and currently serves the homeless, the poor, those struck by disaster, aid first re-
sponders, as well as partnering with other organizations who help those in need. APRIL 23 – MAY 10 Spinning Tree Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central in Penn Valley Park, Kansas City, MO 816.569.5277 / justoffbroadway.org;spinningtreetheatre. com Fiddler on the Roof deals universally with the changing of traditions from both inside and outside a community. Spinning Tree Theatre presents an intimate re-telling of one of the world’s favorite musical comedies with all the heart and humor you’ve come to expect. APRIL 24 – MAY 24 Sticky Traps Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut, Kansas City, MO 816.235.2700 / kcrep.org In a small town not far from Kansas City, a mother protects her son’s honor. Her actions have unintended consequences that will test her whole family — and the power of their love — in the face of hate. APRIL 25 Kansas City On Tap Beer Festival 816.559.3750 / americaontap.com/kansas-city-on-tap Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park, Grand Boulevard & River Front Road, Kansas City, MO 2:30–6 pm This festival features more than 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries. You will sample beers in an atmosphere filled with live music, delicious food, and great vendors.
APRIL 25 Parkville Microbrew Fest English Landing Park, 8701 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 11 am–5 pm Kick off the summer with live music, handcrafted ales, and great food in historic downtown Parkville, Missouri. Guests will be supplied with a commemorative logo tasting glass, a custom tasting note sheet, and live music. APRIL 25 Harriman-Jewell Series: Savion Glover and Ensemble: STePz Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 8 pm For his new creation, STePz, Savion Glover returns to the Harriman-Jewell Series with friends. Glover and his ensemble of dancers take tap to new heights while fusing traditional music selections with his self-proclaimed tap style and energy. APRIL 28 – MAY 2 The Fifth Annual Kansas City Burlesque Festival Off Center Theatre 816.545.6000 / kcburlesque.com
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