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Contain the Rain offers reimbursements for JoCo residents

By Tere Siqueira This spring, stormwater runoff is being tackled head-on by Contain the Rain, a program available for residents in cities across Johnson County, Kansas.Through the program, now in its 13th year, residents may be reimbursed for up to 50 percent of what they spend on rain barrels, rain gardens and other projects used […]

Entertaining on Easter

5 tips to make holiday hosting simple (FF) Easter signals springtime and provides an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate. However, hosting the get-together – whether brunch, lunch or dinner – requires planning and preparation to ensure the event is enjoyable.From the guest list and menu to the decor and activities for the […]

The magic of The Nutcracker is back to KC

La magia de El Cascanueces vuelve a KC A partir del 7 de diciembre hasta el 24 de diciembre, la magia de ‘El Cascanueces’ regresará al teatro Muriel del Kauffman Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts en Kansas City, Missouri.“Estoy muy emocionado de regresar al Teatro Muriel Kauffman para presentar nuestra maravillosa y vibrante producción […]

Roger Ortega releases third album

By Angie BaldelomarMusician Roger Ortega — who just moved back to his native Kansas after 23 years — is releasing his third album on Sept. 30.The album, “Midwest Charm,” will debut exclusively on Ortega’s website, RogerOrtega.com, and feature about 20 songs. There’s no date yet for when the album will hit streaming platforms, but it […]

Beer and animals coming together at zoo

Kansas City area adults can enjoy watching bears and sipping beers in one location in about six weeks.From 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 15, the Kansas City Zoo will host Brew at the Zoo. Tickets are $60 per person and $50 for Friends of the Zoo members. Visitors can sample their favorite beers while touring […]

How to have fun on Labor Day

Like elsewhere around the country, the Kansas City area is preparing to celebrate Labor Day, scheduled for Sept. 5 this year.Fortunately, people wanting to celebrate the annual holiday have many options. They include the following:*Relax: You’re not shirking responsibility by taking a break. Rather, you’re taking care of yourself, so you’ll have the stamina to […]

Spectacular Circus coming to KC

By Chara Circus-lovers can get their fill of acrobats, aerialists, animals, daredevils and clowns this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri.The Spectacular Circus will stage performances at 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 11); 11 a.m., and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 12); and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 13) in Hale Arena at the American […]

Mexican icon Vicente Fernandez dead at 81

By Chara Singer Vicente Fernandez, a Mexican icon, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 12), multiple media outlets reported.“He was a legend,” said Luciana Guerrero, a Fernandez fan. “We will miss him, and he will be forever in my heart. Rest in peace, Vicente Fernandez.”Fernandez, who was fighting several health problems, fell at his […]

“The Mystery of Christmas” returns

By Tere Siqueira  A familiar holiday tale is getting a new treatment.The Dramatic Truth Ballet School of Kansas City, Missouri, will present a series of performances of “The Mystery of Christmas,” a retelling of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 17-19 in the Goppert Theatre at Avila University. For the first time, it will include a Spanish adaptation […]