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CONTENTS MAY ‘15
AROUND TOWN 10 YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR SUMMER FESTIVALS
APP OF THE MONTH 12 A PERSONAL TRAINER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
IN FOCUS 14
FATMA’S ALTERATIONS: KANSAS CITY-MADE
STYLE 18 HEALTH & BEAUTY 24 BEAUTY ON THE FLY
IN FOCUS 28
THE GIFT OF GIFT-GIVING
HOME & GARDEN 30
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KC GARDENS: SUSTAINABILITY ON THE RISE
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IN FOCUS 32
YOU...ONLY BETTER: NOW, BETTER THAN EVER
FINANCE 34 DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HOME INSURANCE?
PARENTING 36 MOM KNOWS BEST
OUR WORLD 38 COMMUNITY IMPACT IS BIGGER IN GROUPS
MIND & BODY 40 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FEAR
GOOD TASTES 42
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TRENDS 44 SPRING INTO STYLE
7 THINGS 46 HAPPENINGS 48 WHERE TO GO / WHAT TO DO
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She’s the definition of a great mom. So give her the definition of great care. Should the time come when Mom requires a higher level of care, turn to Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park for compassionate assisted living and memory care. We treat your mom like she’s our mom. Call 913-752-9551 to request a brochure. Your loved one doesn’t have to be a resident of Tallgrass Creek to receive care here.
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What happens when Mom needs extra care? How to find the right alzheimer’s or dementia care for your senior parent. She cared for you with patience and love, and you want to return her gift. But what happens if Mom requires a higher level of care? Where should you turn? Here are the most important questions to ask when weighing your options for memory care, courtesy of the senior health specialists at Tallgrass Creek retirement community in Overland Park.
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You don’t want caregivers who simply “check in” now and then. You want a skilled team of experts who are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At Tallgrass Creek, caregivers take the time to get to know each guest on a personal level. Because of this close relationship, they can coordinate Mom’s care, address her unique needs,
and celebrate her successes —no matter how small.
Will she retain her independence?
The right memory care will enhance Mom’s sense of independence, not diminish it. Ask this important question when considering the options: “How specifically will Mom stay engaged and independent here?” For example, Tallgrass Creek offers a wide range of programming and activities to keep your loved one active and involved. And because caregivers develop a personal interest in each guest, they know and respect Mom’s interests, talents, and preferences.
Will she receive the best, most experienced care?
It’s essential to find a memory care option that specializes in senior care and backs up their promises
with solid experience. As part of the Erickson Living® family of continuing care retirement communities, Tallgrass Creek is backed by 30-plus years of expertise in the field of senior health. The Overland Park community employs fulltime doctors and a team of health care professionals who understand the unique needs of older adults.
Is this a good fit for Mom?
When it comes to Mom, “one size fits all” simply won’t do. She’s 100% unique, and deserves a team who will treat her that way. Tallgrass Creek recognizes that each guest is an exceptional individual with their own interests, backgrounds, and abilities. That’s why the dedicated team develops a customized and holistic care plan to treat Mom as a whole person, not just a patient.
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Are you taking care of YOU? All caregivers experience moments of stress, sadness, and anxiety. How can you keep these feelings from affecting your own health and well-being? Follow these 6 tips: 1. Take time for you. Schedule some time to read, walk, or watch a favorite show. 2. Try laughter therapy. Watch a comedy or call a friend who makes you laugh. 3. Eat, sleep, exercise. Don’t neglect your own health and fitness. 4. Join a support group. Share your feelings with people who understand. 5. Ask for help. It’s okay to lean on family, friends, and professional caregivers. 6. Know your options today, so you won’t have to make snap decisions tomorrow.
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WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR
TO THE MOTHERS IN OUR LIVES May and Mother’s Day are synonymous in
wisdom she seemingly acquired overnight
my mind. For much of my life, May meant
of how to calm the babies, her husband, and
celebrating my beautiful mother and the
an entire hospital staff who can’t believe
sweat, toil, and tears she endured raising
everything is going so well.
three crazy daughters. More recently, Mother’s Day has expanded to include my three
As I look at her feeding not one, but two
children and whatever celebratory festivities
babies in perfect synchronization, it occurs
they cook up. (And I mean “cook” in the
to me that motherhood — no matter what
literal sense; it’s their tradition to cook me
form it comes in — is such an intangible
breakfast. If you call yogurt, berries, choco-
gift. It’s a gift to have a mother. It’s a gift to
late sauce, and whipped cream “cooking.” No
be a mother. And it’s a gift to watch someone
complaints from me, though!)
you love become a mother. This third one took me by surprise — my heart is so full
But today, as I write this very note, I’m wit-
watching my sister do what she was meant
nessing a whole new dimension to Mother’s
to do.
Day. I’m sitting in a hospital room with my sister, who has just birthed a beautiful and
I hope this month affords you a moment to
perfect set of twins. I was not prepared at
tell the moms in your life how much you
all for the joy and wonder I would experi-
love them.
ence watching her become a mother. First, there’s the sheer admiration — she nurtured and grew two humans in her belly, looked like a rock star, and delivered seven- and six-pound babies like she’d been doing it her whole life. But beyond that, there’s the
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Why go: This urban street festival touts itself as it’s “own country
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IN FOCUS her job. But the people walking in just to say hi shows that she can make you feel good, too. Konyalioglu is the owner of Fatma’s Alterations, a small shop nestled in downtown Overland Park, Kansas. She has been altering clothes in the same location for 20 years. Her presence is well-known in Kansas City. In fact, you’ve probably seen her work on Sporting KC players, local news anchors, or even on the bride at the last wedding you attended. And that perfectly fit blouse on the woman at the grocery store? There’s a chance Konyalioglu worked on it. “If you do a good job, they will find you. My work is my advertisement,” Konyalioglu says. “I take pride in what I do. Like I’m going to wear it myself.” Ready-to-wear clothing is not always ready to wear. Many stores label clothing based off their own sizing preferences. Online shopping may not result in a perfect fit. Straps break. Buttons pop off. The secret to that good fit is not a return policy — it’s a good seamstress. And if there’s one group of people that knows how important alterations are, it’s brides. Fatma Konyalioglu, of Fatma’s Alterations, has fixed clothing for Sporting KC players and local news anchors.
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She’s been called “the dress doctor that makes miracles happen” and “the best in the Midwest.” And the compliments don’t stop there.
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Fatma Konyalioglu’s job is to make sure you look good. Her desk, scattered with pictures and thank-you notes, shows just how talented she is at
A BRIDE’S SECRET For many, after the dress is chosen, alterations must follow. Handing someone your wedding gown to take apart and put back together again takes a great deal of trust. One local bride discovered that not every seamstress would do certain requests. Konyalioglu remembers the distraught bride bringing in her wedding gown to be altered. The problem: Other seamstresses refused to work on the dress due to its intricate, scalloped lace at the bottom. Konyalioglu altered it without hesitation. “I told her, ‘Sure. I
can do that. There is more work involved but this is what I do. I will alter the dress. No problem,’” Konyalioglu recalls. The happy bride walked out of Fatma’s Alterations later that year with her altered wedding gown with the scalloped lace, and walked down the aisle with the trust of Konyalioglu sweeping along behind her.
And in return, her friends are well-dressed. Fatma’s Alterations is located at 7305 W. 80th St. in Overland Park, Kansas. She can be reached at 913.341.1855. Fatma’s Alterations is also on Facebook.
“You bring me a problem with your clothes and I will fix it,” she explains. “I won’t turn down anyone. When I sit at the sewing machine, I can’t explain it — my mind just knows what to do. I put your clothes back together again.”
“ M y work is my advertisement. I take pride in what I do. Like I’m going to wear it myself.” — Fatma Konyalioglu A DREAM OF HER OWN Growing up in Turkey, Konyalioglu learned the art of reconstructing clothes from her mother, also a seamstress. When Konyalioglu arrived in the U.S. with her husband in 1971, she was pregnant, jobless, and did not speak English. But she dreamed of starting her own business. Soon, her humble beginning turned into a successful business career, thanks to her regular clients. “I don’t consider anyone a client. I consider them a friend. They are my family,” Konyalioglu remarks. Her “friends” have been supporting her for more than 30 years. They have seen her go through hard times throughout the years, both personally and professionally. They have seen her go through happy times as well. Their support overwhelms Konyalioglu to the point of tears. Those friendships are paramount to thriving in the smallbusiness world, and Konyalioglu nurtures them all. You cheer her on and she will cheer you on. Konyalioglu will tell you she loves coming into work at Fatma’s Alterations every day. She loves working with the technology that has changed very little since she began learning how to sew in Turkey.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
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Beauty on the Fly As a mom who works part time, I feel pretty accomplished if I can get everyone
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IN FOCUS
Debbie Jansen (at right) and her daughter, Taylor, opened Mango Moon earlier this year.
THE GIFT OF GIFT-GIVING
Debbie Jansen spends her days putting thought into gift-giving.
You can see the Southern trends sprinkled throughout Mango Moon. About a quarter of the selection is from local stores in Mississippi and the South. Jansen likes looking for products from companies that have a stories behind them. Products include Jennifer Thames original handmade jewelry; Hydra’s Chill Pill, a moisturizing bath bomb; and the World’s Softest Socks.
Life’s biggest celebrations usually come bearing gifts. Mango Moon gifts offer just that — gifts for every celebration. But it gets better — Mango Moon brings the “Where did you find this?!” factor that so many people search for.
“It’s so funny. In Kansas City, the people here love socks,” Taylor says. “But I understand why. It is much cooler here than down south. We can’t keep The World’s Softest Socks on our shelves long.”
Jansen opened Mango Moon gifts in the Rosana Square shopping center in Overland Park earlier this year, bringing with her the hot trends from the South.
Jansen just knew that socks would be popular. Sometimes, popular items can be discovered by trial and error, but, for the most part, it’s old-fashioned research and hard work, she says.
Jansen and her daughter, Taylor, moved back to the Overland Park area after living in Jackson, Mississippi, where Jansen held a job as the retail buyer and director for a local hospital. “It was my responsibility to buy for a gift shop and two large medical spas. I was also fortunate enough to open a cancer boutique to help the needs of cancer patients in the surrounding area.”
“It seems like I’m constantly reading retail or industry magazines,” she shares. “I attend the Atlanta Mart & New York Gift Show each year. They both display the current trending merchandise for the upcoming seasons. I also consider the local demographic and what specific items my customers would like to see in the store. We’re always watching the buying habits of others.”
After living in Mississippi for three years, Jansen moved back to assist her mother in caring for her father who is living with mid-
Always a trend-spotter, Jansen promises her store will ref lect popular culture. In fashion, for example, Mango Moon is carry-
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Mango Moon’s inventory is constantly changing to keep up with the trends.
ing one-piece jumpsuits, long maxi dresses, Aztec-print leggings, crochet shorts, and oversized tanks. Jansen says tie-dye also is coming back in style. In retail, you will find Unwined candles, made from recycled wine bottles, and Freakers, a one-size-fits-all can, wine bottle, or sippy-cup insulator.
ing a gift in itself. You can find Mango Moon in the Rosana Square shopping center at 7108 W. 119th St. in Overland Park, Kansas. Contact 913.608.5568 for more information. Also look for Mango Moon on Facebook and Instagram (@MangoMoonGifts).
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And, once an item is gone — it’s gone. But if there is a certain item that can’t stay on shelves, Jansen says she will try to keep it around longer. Mango Moon is tailored to what people want but in small quantities of select items. “This store changes week by week,” she says. “We want new and fresh items because gifts should be one-of-a kind.”
“ T his store changes week by week. We want new and fresh items because gifts should be one-of-a kind.” — Debbie Jansen Mango Moon also makes custom gift baskets, which are great presents for practically anyone. The shopping and custom wrapping is done within your price range. And, Mango Moon will even make basket deliveries to businesses or homes, if needed. “People come in here and say, ‘Oh, I need you to make me a basket of things for a mommy-to-be,’” Taylor explains. “Or, one time, we had a realtor come in and ask for a bath and spa basket under a certain price point. We will pull some fun items and make a basket of gifts. It works out well for people who don’t have time to shop or need something for someone who is hard to shop for.” And with that kind of easy shopping, Mango Moon makes gift-giv-
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HOME & GARDEN
BY BETHANEY WALLACE
KC Gardens: Sustainability on the Rise Spring is a seasonal favorite for many reasons. It comes with pretty colors and eyecatching plants, allows us to get back out into nature, and brings pleasant weather. But with its upgrade in temperatures also come upgrades in the yard. After all, who wants to be cooped up indoors when there’s (fun) yardwork to be done? Gardening and DIY landscaping is as
wildlife to heirloom vegetables and
and food gardens. Foods that can handle
popular and manageable as ever, whether
herbs.” This interest comes from a better
local climate and weather changes include
you have a green thumb or prefer to plant
understanding of sustainability and carbon
vegetables, fruit trees, and native plants,
and forget. Horticulture educator Cathy
footprints, she adds.
Bylinowski says. Milkweed is especially
Bylinowski, who works at the University of Missouri Extension Service, says homeowners are realizing the hobby and edible
dening in environmentally sound ways,”
important, she notes, because it feeds Monarch butterflies — a species that’s seen its population decline in recent years.
aspects of gardening.
Bylinowski says. “People are still learning about this, but I think more and more
GET SPECIFIC
Instead of planting one or the other type
people are looking at alternatives to using
Another growing trend is garden themes.
of garden, as has been popular in previous
a lot of potentially harmful chemicals and
One example is the “cocktail garden,” which
years, gardeners are branching out. “They
practices on their properties.”
provides all the ingredients to homemade
are more eclectic and do multiple directions in their yards, planting everything from roses to native plants to support
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This has led to greener methods, such as compost piles, Earth-friendly fertilizers,
drinks — whether actual cocktails or just smoothies and teas. Barbara Fetchenhier, Heartland Harvest Garden interpreter at
Powell Gardens, says the Gardens jumped
Something that also has translated into or-
cucumbers. “I say pick three to four things
into this trend knees first. Its own showing
ganic gardening as well is interest in insects
because there are going to be some hiccups
includes berries and other fruits, herbs,
— such as pollinators and other helpful bugs
and bumps in the road. It’s easier to find suc-
chia seeds, beets, and stevia for a natural
— and how they play into the ecosystem.
cess with a few things and add on after that.”
sweetener. A single leaf is sweet enough to
“[Younger generations] understand every-
flavor an entire drink, she says, and has far
thing is tied to Mother Nature,” she explains.
Bylinowski says it’s the same for landscap-
As for those who don’t have the space, Fetch-
is successful and manageable, go on from
Along with the cocktail garden, Fetchenhier
enhier says more locals are getting creative
there,” rather than wasting money or energy
helps manage 12 acres of edible landscapes,
with how they plant. Using community gar-
on something that won’t get finished, she
making Powell Gardens home to the larg-
dens, small pots, or even bales of hay to grow
explains. But with a little more experience,
est edible garden in the country. She also
vegetables are all innovative ways to garden
gardening and landscape efforts can go
works with the public on a daily basis to
in small spaces. Hay, especially, offers serious
a long way. Not only in aesthetics, but in
help educate and inform. Visitors can take
growing abilities for those with little to no
helping preserve and protect what’s growing
tours, sample produce, learn how to cook
yard, Fetchenhier says.
right here in Kansas City, Bylinowski notes.
fewer calories than sugar.
with different plants, and view live demon-
“It’s good to take cues from your regional
strations put on by local chefs.
TAKE IT SLOW
“The statistics say that 80 percent of people
is on the rise, more success is found when
are gardeners in general,” Fetchenhier says.
easing in.
“But I’ve noticed it shifting to younger generations. They’re so much more interested in where their food comes from and how it’s grown.”
ing. “If a small or moderately sized project
Both women agree that while gardening
native plants.”
“Start small and pick things that grow well in your area,” Fetchenhier says. She recommends tomatoes, summer squash, and
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IN FOCUS
In You… Only Better’s new location, owner Laurie Black (second from left) provides weight loss, antiaging, and cosmetic treatments.
YOU…ONLY BETTER: NOW, BETTER THAN EVER
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Not only did Black’s top employees and loyal, longtime clients make the move with her, but she also rediscovered her passion. “I am there every day and love being at work again,” she says. “I enjoy seeing everyone and performing all of the services and the day-to-day operations.”
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Laurie Black, owner of You… Only Better, understands that sometimes you just need to get back to the basics. After experiencing rapid growth several years ago in her previous location, Black says she “completely downsized and kind of started over” in August, last year. “Growing so big so quickly changed the concept and the feel of my business,” she explains. “I pride myself on giving everyone special attention and knowing and retaining my clients, most of whom have been coming for 10 to 15 years — several as many as 20 years.” Yet, she confesses, there were days before the move when she saw so many clients each day 32
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Human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG (a weight-loss solution), endermologie (cellulite reduction therapy), and colonic hydrotherapy (colon cleansing) are the mainstays available at You… Only Better. Each of these services — whether completed individually or in combination — brings great results that “make people feel terrific,” she says. She also offers packages combining endermologie, the Sudatonic Slimming System (body wraps for weight loss), colonic hydrotherapy, ultrasonic cavitation (nonsurgical fat-removal procedure), and now VelaShape, which helps with skin tightening, body sculpting, and inch loss.
You… Only Better offers several types of weight-loss treatments. The clinic was one of the first in the country to offer HCG, and continues to be one of the biggest HCG providers around. Black believes the success of her clients and the clinic in those early days inf luenced the rapid expansion of HCG use in the metro. Several of her clients swear it works better for them than anything else they’ve tried. While taking HCG, it’s not uncommon for women to lose as much as 20 to 25 pounds a month. Men report losing 30 to 40 pounds a month — all without hunger or cravings.
“ I pride myself on giving everyone special attention and knowing and retaining my clients, most of whom have been coming for 10 to 15 years — several as many as 20 years.” — Laurie Black Another weight-loss solution is the Sudatonic Far Infrared Sauna treatments, which use patented lotions that form a barrier over your skin, preventing your body from sweating. This causes you to release fatty acids and burn fat and energy in order to release the sweat. A single sauna session will burn up to 1,800 calories, leaving you feeling invigorated, energized, and tighter everywhere. People are losing weight, finding help with their digestion and immune system, as well as relief from stress. For people who are significantly overweight and have been unable to shed pounds with diet and exercise alone, You… Only Better’s staff physician, Dr. James Dickie, may prescribe phentermine to help with appetite suppression. Clients taking phentermine follow a reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behaviorchange program to help them lose the weight, and come in for regular check-ins and optional B12 shots. In addition to weight loss, You… Only Better provides cellulite reduction, antiaging remedies and help with other health issues. Black says endermologie is currently making a huge comeback in Europe and now also in the U.S. “Twenty years ago it was the thing for cellulite, before Velashape and other similar treatments came around,” she explains. ”Now people are rediscovering endermologie, which I have always known works.” Clients wishing to quickly and effectively reverse the signs of aging may want to ask Dr. Dickie about sermorelin, which spurs the pituitary gland to produce more human growth hormones naturally in waves best used by the body. People taking sermorelin notice increased elasticity in their skin, better hair and nails, toned muscles, weight loss, better sleep, and joints that don’t ache.
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Finally, over the last nine years, Black has observed that increasing numbers of men and women fighting problems with bloating, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and fatigue have found colonic hydrotherapy changes their lives. Immediately after finishing a treatment, most people report feeling better than ever. “And those are usually the ones who come in scared to death!” Black says, laughing. You… Only Better is located at 600 W. 103rd St., Suite 104, in Kansas City, Missouri, just off I-435 and Wornall across from Dahmer Chevrolet. Call 816.942.3311 to schedule a visit, and go to youonlybetterkc.com for more information about services, packages, and specials available.
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FINANCE
Do You Have Enough Home Insurance? BY BRIDGET MASON HESS
Imagine this horrible scenario: Your house catches on fire, and the damage is devastating. What if the house is burnt to the ground, furniture and belongings trashed, memories up in smoke. Would you be prepared to handle this? Do you have the insurance coverage to get your life back in order without burning through your financial assets, too? When is the last time you took a close look at your homeowner’s insurance policy and took stock of what the belongings inside your home are worth?
Understand your policy
For example, Bo Govea of Community Insurance Consultants in Overland Park, says that for his metro-area clients, the most common claims they make after wind and hail damage are those due to sump pump or sewer back-ups. Both water back-up and mold coverage don’t usually come standard but are optional or add-on coverage. He makes sure his clients have this coverage — it’s a small price to pay considering the potential repair costs.
Typical homeowner’s insurance covers damage or loss due to fire, theft, accidents, wind, ice, lightning, and other disasters. However,
It’s worth mentioning that a standard policy doesn’t include flood or earthquake cover-
Read on for some tips on making sure you have the right insurance — better preparing you in case disaster strikes.
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there are limits to what is covered and for how much. That said, it’s important to understand your policy. Make sure you have the coverage you may need, or you could end up with a frustrating and expensive situation.
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age. While both seem unimportant to those of us not living on the coast, Midwesterners shouldn’t be too quick to rule them out. There is a difference between flood damage versus sewer back-up damage, Govea says. While sewer back-ups happen more often in our area, he has had clients with flooding issues from groundwater. He also has clients in southeast Missouri who do consider earthquake insurance due to their proximity to the New Madrid fault line.
Make sure you’re covered A common mistake is not having enough insurance to cover the cost of rebuilding your house if it is destroyed. There is likely a difference between your appraised home value and the full cost of rebuilding it — including building supplies and labor. Make sure your replacement cost is accurate by getting more than one opinion. The two
agents I spoke with are independent and represented multiple insurance companies, and both say that when they give a client a quote on a new policy, they already gather more than one replacement-cost opinion. If your agent represents a specific insurance company, ask how your replacement cost was formulated. If you’re unsure whether the number is high enough, get a second opinion. Andrew Zebley of Olathe-based Absolute Insurance Group Inc. says he sees discrepancies in replacement costs from one insurance company to the next, with some being lower than they should be.
“Once the replacement cost is determined, the belongings will be 70 percent or 75 percent of that number, which is typically found to be plenty of coverage,” Zebley says.
Take stock of your stuff
“If you have specialty items that are over and above the norm, I would always take a video or picture of items and the receipts,” Govea says. “I even recommend taking a quick twominute video of your home. Now that we have a video camera on our phone it is fairly easy to do and put in your cloud-based storage. This will help you to remember all of the
After the replacement cost of your house, your policy also should have enough coverage to replace its contents — appliances, furniture, electronics, clothing, and decorations. Insurance agents like to use the analogy of, “What would fall out of my house if it was turned upside down?”
This percentage is enough for many people, but if you own special antiques, expensive jewelry, or pricey art, you may want extra insurance. It’s also smart to document your house and valuables with photos or video. The Insurance Information Institute offers an app and suggestions for doing this at KnowYourStuff.org.
items in your home. At the time of loss, you are under abnormal stress and typically do not remember all of the items in your home.” Zebley also recommends that you update your house inventory video annually to capture any new purchases made throughout the year.
Know your deductible Finally, be familiar with your deductible. Don’t assume that it’s always a flat rate, because some policies might alter it to a percentage of your coverage for certain circumstances. For example, many rooftops across KC were replaced after the wind and hail damage in 2011. Govea says he has noticed that some insurance companies have reacted to the many claims filed then by raising deductibles. He advises that people should be aware of what their deductible is so there are no surprises.
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PARENTING
BY ASHLEY PUDERBAUGH
Mom
Knows Best
Growing up, my mom seemed to have an uncanny ability to know everything that was going on with me without me saying a word … and have a great solution to any problem I might have been having. I thought — in honor of Mother’s Day — I would ask prominent Kansas City business owners and community leaders to share the bits of wisdom from their moms that they hold dear. Here are stories from six KC residents about their own moms. (And keep an eye out for June’s issue, which features quotes from others about their dads!) “My mother was a teacher in the Omaha public schools for more than 40 years. She was full of wisdom and wit and the coolest mom ever, always willing to do anything fun, spur of the moment. The best advice she shared with me was when I was 14,
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and I asked her: ‘What do you think I will be when I grow up — a teacher like you?’ She said: ‘If you find something you love and have passion for, you will never work a day in your life!’ I have never forgotten those words full of wisdom and am truly fortunate that I love what I do, getting to help others be their best.” — Kim Hoffman, president of Hoffman International Model and Talent Agency, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. “The best advice my mom gave me, with both her words and her actions, was to be comfortable in following my own path, to look for direction and validation within and not around me, to figure out who I am and what it is that I want to become and to honor that who I was created to be. She also role-modeled for me to live every day to the fullest, make the best of whatever situation life brings my way and to truly treasure the best thing in life — those relationships that are most important. All of these things have truly shaped who I am and how I approach life.” — Susana Eshleman, president of Children International, an organization that transforms lives by personally connecting people who want to make a difference with children in need to break the cycle of poverty.
“I grew up really poor in Independence, Missouri. My mother’s approach to life was to always do the best you can and help others along the way. Do what you can to bring improvement to humanity in any way. Those are the basic core values of honesty and love for humanity. Those have driven everything I’ve done.” — Judy Akers, executive vice president of the Della Lamb Community Services, which provides a variety of services to KC low-income families and those being resettled into KC from persecuted countries such as Somalia and Sudan. “She always had a bunch of phrases. One is ‘Be wary of fast money.’ Because when you make a decision to get paid right away, it doesn’t mean it’s always the best decision for longterm success. She would give me those one-off lessons while we were playing dominoes … Inopportune times for me but opportunistic times for her because she had a captive audience.” — Greg Carroll, accomplished vibraphonist and CEO of the American Jazz Museum. “Make sure the seams match. She was kind of a fashionista. I knew what a bound button was when I was 4. This advice has helped guide me in paying attention to detail.” — Jayne Torline, co-owner of 3 Women and an Oven, which offers delicious, made-from-scratch goodies. “Don’t ever compare yourself to anyone, positive or negative. Live your life, love yourself, and give unconditionally. My mom raised six of us on her own. She put us through private school and provided us with every opportunity, from sports to education. And for someone who has been through some very tough challenges, it is amazing how her positive spirit just radiates. She raised us to understand and believe we are our own persons, so stand in the mirror and be proud of that person you see.” — Jenn Nussbeck, owner of JN & Partners, which assists in nonprofit development and capital campaigns, as well as directing and managing both small- and large-scale events.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT IS BIGGER IN GROUPS Although they say one person can change the world, making a real difference is much easier in a group. Here are a few ways a community can make a larger impact on environmental consciousness: 1. A community garden — whether in a neighborhood or at a school — helps bring together groups of people for a greater cause. Not only does it teach children how to cultivate their own plants, it shows them how easy it is to eat local.
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2. T hrowing a go-green party can help bring attention to environmental impact while also having fun. Have recycling bins all around the party, use reusable plates, and hand out sustainable items like potted plants as party favors. Even using upcycled or recyclable decorations can make a huge difference. 3. V olunteer, volunteer, volunteer! Even if it’s just a couple of hours on the weekend. Clean up the side of roads, for example, or help at a
recycling center. Make a group outing out of it. Not only will you feel great that you gave back, but you’ll feel better knowing you’re living in a cleaner, healthier environment. Making a bigger impact on environmental awareness is much easier than one would think. Grabbing a group of friends and making a conscious effort to create change can easily turn into a ripple effect that spreads throughout the rest of the community.
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MIND & BODY
BY HODDY POTTER
Take Control of Your Fear Spiders, sharks, clowns, public speaking, ridicule, failure. What
Avoiding the root cause of fears can be detrimental to a person’s
do all these things have in common? Fear. It’s that unpleas-
health and well-being. Instead, working through fears is extreme-
ant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is
ly beneficial and can remove emotional or physical blockages
dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. And while that list in-
that may be holding someone back. Confronting fear head-on
cludes some of the most common fears, there are so many more
will provide an avenue for personal growth.
out there. All people have their own fears, but where we differ is in how we deal with them.
So, how does one start the process of overcoming fear and worry?
Fear can be a great motivator. Many times, success is driven by
1. FOCUS YOUR MIND ON THE PRESENT
fear. But, for many, fear also can be a crippling element in life. According to Holly Klein, LSCSW, fear inhibits our complete human experience and can keep us from achieving greatness. Some people obsess over their own uncontrolled intuition and imagination. They misuse these tools, hit the override button, and become paralyzed. They get into a cycle of fear and inaction and ultimately experience unhappiness.
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We, as human beings, think behind us or in front of us. It is rare for us to live in the moment. People worry about the future as a regular practice. What if people don’t like me at my new school? What if I never find a spouse? What if I never have children? What if I never make enough money? What if there is a tornado? What if I have a heart attack?
To minimize feelings of fear, it is critical to stay in the present moment and focus on the realities you can experience now. Being on the fulcrum of the teeter-totter between the past and the future takes practice. Remind yourself of the present reality. An easy way to do this is to say “I am” statements to squash your fears. I am a likeable person who has always had many friends. I am a key player at my company and make a good salary. I take care of my body to keep myself healthy. Reminding yourself of the facts today can diminish worries about the “what ifs” of tomorrow. According to Klein, a simple way to practice staying present is to use nature to help you. She suggests simply starting in your own backyard. Notice the earth, the bark mulch, the pebbles, the bushes or shrubs. Pick a tree and travel up the trunk, the branches, and examine the detail, shades, curves, knobby points and splits, peeling, and dampness. Notice the tiny buds that push out new life. Touch the leaves and notice their veins and scalloped edges. Look and experience with a sense of wonderment. As you visit the tree on different days, notice the change in color, the deep breaths it seems to take in with warm days and how its leaves retreat when winter is near. Simply observe. Use your eyes to feel things and see them as if you are experiencing them for the first time.
2. SPEND TIME WITH ANIMALS Animals are frequently used in calming fears, says Lucy Sikes, advanced practice RN and Jungian psychotherapist. Traditionally, dogs are used. But, recently, horse therapy has gained popularity. Spending time with animals can ease feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness because it encourages social interaction, tenderness, and affection. If you have a pet, simply spend more time with it or volunteer at a local animal shelter.
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3. BREATHE Deep slow breathing can ameliorate the damaging effect of stress and worry. Klein suggests you pause in a freeze-frame of time and breathe deep breaths out (down to your toes) and in (all the way in to the full expansion of your lungs). In this space, fear cannot reach you. Deep breathing triggers a physical state of deep relaxation that reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension, thereby decreasing the body’s stress response. Although deep breathing alone
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will suffice, other modalities such as meditation, yoga, and tai chi also will assist you in navigating toward that remarkable space. There is no quick fix or pill that will help you conquer your fears. Whether you do so is up to you. But, because overcoming fear and anxiety will give you the space in life to determine and achieve what you really want to be and do, it is well worth the effort.
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GOOD TASTES
BY LESLI LUNDQUIST Photo / Kelly Chamberlain
Th e Sweet
Potato — It Plays Well With Others
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Yes, it’s true! Sweet potatoes pair wonderfully with many of your existing pantry items. When I ran across this recipe, I loved the thought of using sweet potatoes in a breakfast recipe in which chili seasoning and eggs were coupled for a “to-go” option for those busy mornings. It was the perfect solution to health, fantastic flavor, and ease rolled up into one delicious burrito. Be sure to invite this vitamin-rich, orange-fleshed vegetable into your breakfast routine!
Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos Makes 4 burritos
Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3/4 cup tri-color bell peppers, diced 2 cups of packed baby spinach, roughly chopped 1 tsp chili powder 2 large eggs, beaten 2 large egg whites, beaten 4 tortillas Shredded cheddar cheese
Place wrapped burritos in a large zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a burrito, still wrapped, on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes. Use tongs to transfer wrapped burrito to a paper bag and take on the go. (Note: Baked burritos will stay warm for 15 to 20 minutes; you can eat them on the go or when you get to work. If you are reheating in the microwave, make sure to remove the foil first.) Recipe source: blog.myfitnesspal.com/sweet-potato-breakfast-burritos
Directions In a medium-sized skillet on medium heat, warm the oil. Add the potato, onion, and bell peppers, and sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and onions are translucent. Add the spinach and chili powder and sauté for 2 minutes more. Increase heat to medium high. Add eggs and egg whites. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until eggs are cooked through. Divide the egg mixture evenly into center of tortillas. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese. To wrap and serve, fold edges in, and then roll forward tightly. Option to freeze for breakfast on the go
Let egg mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Tear off four rectangles of nonstick foil and lay 1 tortilla on top of each. Divide the egg mixture evenly into the center of each. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. To wrap, fold edges in, and then roll forward tightly. Wrap the burrito tightly in foil.
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This season’s ’70s inspired looks are much more wearable for women of all ages! We see the return of the kimono, high-waisted flared jeans, and flowy embroidered tops. To add a dash of boho to your look, incorporate a piece of fringe or jewelry with natural stones. Romper, fringe booties, necklace and kimono, jeans, necklace from Alysa Rene Boutique in Park Place.
Bold florals were all over the runways for spring. When opting for a bold print, keep your shoes and accessories simple. Let the print make the statement! Dress and matching jacket from EJ’s Boutique in Park Place.
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Do not be afraid to do matching prints on top and bottom. Add dainty jewelry and accessories to complete the look. Floral blazer and shorts, necklace, handbag, and shoes from Etiquette Boutique in Park Place.
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The sleeveless vest and culottes are making a comeback. To complete this edgy look, opt for bold accessories. Vest, culottes, and fringe cross-body bag from EJ’s Boutique. Sunglasses from Romanelli Sun Galleria in Park Place.
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The Color Run Kansas City: May 30
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Insane Inflatable 5K: July 18
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Foam Glow: August 15
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Electric Run: August 2
This colorful race is getting a glittery upgrade for 2015. You start the untimed 5K wearing all white, and end it wearing every color of the rainbow. Continue the fun at the Finish Festival with music, dancing, and more.
This nighttime race features multiple black-light zones and thousands of runners decked out in glow gear. Get creative — there are prizes for the craziest costumes and most spirited teams.
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This unique run boasts elaborate yet fun inflatable obstacles that will remind you of the American Ninja Warrior challenges. The 5K is untimed, so you can walk between obstacles to conserve energy if you need to.
Run, walk … or even dance across three miles while getting soaked with colored bubbles. You’ll encounter foam bogs of the colored suds at each kilometer along the course. Once you’ve finished the race, stick around for live music, dance-off contests, foam cannons, and more.
Relive childhood by having water-balloon and water-gun fights, running through blasts from fire hoses, playing at foam stations, and going down the ultimate water slide at this fun 5K.
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Like the Color Run, you wear white and are doused with colors as you complete the course. But because the event takes place at night, the green, pink, and orange will glow under the black lights along the course. At the finish line is the Foam Glow Party.
More like a rave than a run, the Electric Run features immersive “lands” of light and sound that transport you into an electric wonderland. Dress the part with glow sticks, LED lights, and colorful clothing. Once you’ve finished the three miles, gather at the main stage for an epic dance party.
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HAPPENINGS
MAY 1 Art Bra KC 2015 Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, 10 Richards Rd, Kansas City, MO
features sports and concert tickets, art items, and more. MAY 2 Camp BLOOM 12th Street Bridge, Kansas City, MO
5:30–9 pm MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 Wine Wednesdays Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS
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This unique and fun auction event showcases eclectic work-of-art bras modeled by breast cancer survivors to celebrate their triumph over cancer.
The Bloom Party is about creating and fostering community relationships as a vehicle to raise awareness and funding for the Kansas City CARE Clinic.
MAY 1–3
MAY 3
30th anniversary of The Brookside Art Annual
Cinco de Mayo Has Gone to the Dogs
MAY 7
63rd and Brookside Blvd between Main St. and Wornall
The Fourth Annual Kansas City Chihuahua Parade
Sporting Club, Sporting Park
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Barney Allis Plaza, 12th St, Central and Wyandotte Ave, Downtown Kansas City, MO
6 pm
The Brookside Art Annual is consistently ranked in the top 25 art shows. It features children’s activities on Saturday and Sunday, live music, and food booths. MAY 1–3 KC Symphony Classical: Don Juan, plus Mozart’s Piano Concert No. 20 Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
913.831.7722 / kcdogparade.com 11:30 The $5 entry fee per dog all goes to Great Plains SPCA, which staffs two no-kill shelters in the metro area. The first 100 dogs in the parade will receive a free $12 Protected Wildlife dog toy generously donated by Sergeants Pet Products.
Party on the Plains
Don Juan, a passionate tone poem about the famous fictional libertine, marked Strauss’ discovery of his preferred compositional style.
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141st Kentucky Derby Party & Benefit The Granfalloon, 608 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 3–7 pm Break out your finest dresses, hats, and seersucker suits and bowties. This benefit includes a heavy appetizer buffet, drink ticket, party favors, and a discount voucher at Salon Ado. The silent auction, with proceeds going toward the New Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center,
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6:30–8:30 pm Wednesdays are public paint nights. View the featured paintings online.
Memories in the Making Art Auction 913-558-1104 / alz.org/kansascity Benefit for The Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter; celebrates the lives and voices of the artists (individuals with Alzheimer’s) and showcases their paintings in a silent and live auction format. Guests delight in the entertainment of the Nigro Brothers auctioneering crew, cocktails and appetizers MAY 8
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4 pm Proceeds from the event benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. Enjoy games, hayrides, farm walks, music, dinner and a bonfire on a beautiful rural setting south of Kansas City. The farm will be blooming with spring flowers and the near-full moon will help light up the night as the sun sets. MAY 3 Maifest Turners-GACA Hall 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 816.322.4202 / gacaofkc.org
KC Symphony Special: Mary Chapin Carpenter with the Kansas City Symphony Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 8 pm kauffmancenter.org Mary Chapin Carpenter joins the Kansas City Symphony for a very special evening of music from her debut orchestral record, “Songs from the Movie.” MAY 8–17 KC Ballet Season: Dances Daring (Then and Now) Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
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Edwaard Liang’s Wunderland is a haunting, visually striking contemporary ballet. Emerging choreographer Amy Seiwert is gaining national renown for her surprising, remarkable work that expands the definition of ballet. George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments is pure energy. The Still Point is one of Todd Bolender’s most revered ballets.
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MAY 9
At the turn of the 20th century when 36th Street was the city limits, Kansas City began to expand southward into planned residential areas such as Hyde Park and its crown jewel, Janssen Place. Carol Welliver welcomes the Symphony Designers’ Showhouse to use her home for its 46th showhouse.
Hillcrest’s Hero Walk & Hawaii 5K Town Square and the streets of Zona Rosa, 8640 N. Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO hillcresttransitionalhousing.org/walk 8 am This family fun walk aims to raise awareness and support for Hillcrest in its mission to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency.
This program features Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations for String Trio, O’Connor’s Appalachia Waltz, and Mendelssohn’s Octet. MAY 9 – JUNE 7 46th Symphony Designers’ Showhouse, #96 Janssen Place, Kansas City, MO showhouse.org/?p=1769
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO kauffmancenter.org 7:30 pm Explore rarely seen undersea worlds with two photographers creating a visual voice for the world’s oceans. David Doubilet with his wife and underwater partner, Jennifer Hayes have explored the rich and diverse waters of Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, part of the “coral triangle.” MAY 14 Couples Paint Night Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 913.314.2650 / grapesandpaints. com
MAY 10
6:30–8 pm
Mommy and Me: Mothers Day Painting
Meet other couples in the area and paint a masterpiece that you can hang side by side or by itself.
MAY 9
Grapes & Paints, 7175 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS
Greater Kansas City Great Strides Walk
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Theis Park, 533 Emanuel Cleaver Ii Blvd, Kansas City, MO
10 am and 12:15 pm
MAY 15–17 KC Symphony Special: Disney Fantasia with the Kansas City Symphony
9 am
Have fun creating a masterpiece with your loved one. Each person paints his or her own canvas, which you can hang side by side or by itself.
MAY 9
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Ozanam Golf Classic
Join us for a thrilling Screenland at the Symphony performance of Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia.
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KC Diva Spring Feeva Swope Park Disc Golf Course, 6909 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO pdga.com/tour/event/20175 Women’s only disc golf tournament. We have some fun and exciting things in the works and you don’t want to miss it. MAY 12 KC Symphony Happy Hour: Mendelssohn’s Octet Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
Ironhorse Golf Course, 15400 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 816.508.3606 / ozanam.org 10 am Enjoy a day at one of Kansas City’s finest golf courses — all for a good cause. Enjoy a four-person scramble, delicious lunch, fabulous prizes and contests, silent auction, and more. MAY 12 National Geographic Live
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 7 pm Friday–Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday
MAY 16 Hillcrest’s Super Hero Walk & 5K Unity Village hillcresttransitionalhousing.org/walk This family fun walk hopes to raise awareness and support for Hillcrest in its mission to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency.
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MAY 16 30th Annual Merriam Turkey Creek Festival Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS
and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life.
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MAY 28–29
10–5 pm
A Man of Her Own
The day is filled with several familyfriendly events, including a pancake breakfast, 5K, arts and crafts, kid zone, live music, and more.
Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central St, Kansas City, MO
MAY 17 8th annual Woofstock Zona Rosa Town Center, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO
7–10 pm Kiva has dealt with rejection her whole life by men, and instead of just giving up on love, she decides to date only married men or those in relationships. Thinking she has the upper hand, her life begins to spiral out of control.
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This festival, for dogs and people, includes a one-mile dog walk and 5K run, contests, prizes, and fun.
MET 10th Anniversary Season: The Full Monty
MAY 17
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First Annual Amazing Grace Blues Festival
While spying on their wives at a “girls’ night out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo see how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work, and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash.
816.822.7427 / bbslawnsidebbq. com MAY 20 Nitro Circus Live Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 816.949.7100 / sprintcenter.com
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, Kansas City, MO
MAY 29 KC Critical Mass Bicycle Ride Sunfresh Market in Westport. 4001 Mill St, Kansas City, MO kccriticalmass.com
MAY 22–24
6 pm
Broadway National Tour Million Dollar Quartet
The point is to be in Kansas City, on your bicycle, enjoying the city. Although there is no set route, the ride typically ventures near popular areas in urban Kansas City.
Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 816.363.7827 / kcstarlight.com 8 pm
MAY 29–31
On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis
KC Symphony Classical: Zukerman, Geller, Beethoven, and Bach
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kauffmancenter.org Israeli-born conductor, violinist, and violist Pinchas Zukerman is one of the world’s great musical geniuses. He returns to Helzberg Hall to one of Bach’s most famous works, the Double Concerto, with Concertmaster Noah Geller. Zukerman also performs Hindemith’s Trauermusik, a touching work for viola and string orchestra. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Second Symphony, one of his most energetic and cheerful works. MAY 30 Blacklight Run™
7:30–11 am
BB’s Lawnside BBQ, 1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS blacklightrun.com/kansas-city-2015 This unique night experience focuses less on speed and more on glowin-the-dark fun with friends and family. Glowing participants come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds. Every participant will get glowed™ and has the time of their life. MAY 30–31 Shylock The White Theatre, Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115 St, Overland Park, KS 913.327.8000 7:30 Saturday, 2 pm Sunday One of the most controversial figures in Shakespeare’s canon and one that divides Jewish opinion is given a powerful voice in Shylock, which explores the tragic, tempestuous, often unbelievable life of fiction’s most famous — and divisive — Jew. The play provides intelligent and entertaining insight as it confronts and confounds the stereotypes of The Merchant of Venice from a Jewish perspective.
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