They came from all over the galaxy. Some beamed down in their Star Trek unis. The Empire and Rebellion joined together to bring the Force to Kansas City. Even “Spaceballs” joined the fun, as thousands of “geeks, nerds and wannabes” filled the exhibition halls as Planet Comicon returned after a 21/2-year hiatus caused by the […]
Dinosaurs. Indigenous people. Lewis and Clark. Wagon trains hauling White settlers westward. Hopping aboard a train and traveling to new adventures. Growing up in rural Shawnee. These are among the interesting discoveries we encountered during a month-long tour of some of the Kansas City area’s historical attractions on the KC History Trip. We teamed with […]
Kansas City loves its art. Between museums and galleries offering free admission to street art, murals, architecture and water fountains, you can spend days soaking it all in. Now, there are guided tours to take you through some of the city’s amazing art scene. Urban Hikes Kansas City combines exercise with people’s love of art. […]
They’re coming from everywhere to help celebrate Planet Comicon’s 20th anniversary in Kansas City March 29-31. Admiral Kirk is beaming down from the intergalactic future, Superman is flying in from not one Metropolis and Smallville but from at least two universes. And let’s not forget Westley and his nemeses are going to visit Bartle Hall […]
Walking along a mud-packed path topped with wood chips amid shops and attractions at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival harkens back to what life must have been like during Medieval times. With authentic-looking buildings, the faire is the closest to authenticity I’ve seen for a renaissance event. Knights, jesters and fairies highlight the 16-day event […]
Voted to the Omaha Storm Chasers All-Franchise team as the shortstop by fans, Buddy Biancalana returns that love to the fans. Biancalana spent parts of five seasons with the then-Omaha Royals, while also seeing action with the parent Kansas City Royals 1982-87. “I enjoyed and really appreciated the great fans, who also were very knowledgeable and […]
Ranked among the world’s best, it’s easy to see why people enjoy visiting the St. Louis Zoo. From viewing some of North America’s popular animals to standing an arm’s length from penguins, you can see why the zoo rates so highly. Considered one of the top three zoos in the United States, it continually battles […]
In the fall of 1967, the Athletics said goodbye to Kansas City and hopped a bus for greener turf on the West Coast, calling Oakland their new home. The A’s dominated Major League Baseball for the next decade winning three World Series titles. Meanwhile, Kansas Citians wondered what was to become of them in the eyes […]
“When you care enough” remains one of the most famous taglines for any company in the world. With Hallmark, caring means sending the right card, giving the perfect ornament or producing an emotion-inducing television special. Heck, Hallmark even has its own television network. The story of Hallmark comes alive at its visitors center at Crown […]
You’d expect nothing less than a train-themed holiday celebration at Kansas City’s Union Station. From a mini-train ride for children to decorated train exhibits, the holiday season is in full swing at the downtown depot. As you enter the multi-use facility, including an Amtrak station, the annual Christmas tree display and holiday music greet you. […]
