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 […]
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. […]
Winter Wonderland comes alive as people of all ages enjoy Worlds of Fun’s WinterFest. Holiday festivities and fun are sprinkled around the Kansas City theme park as if the Sugar Plum Fairy herself waved her wand and said, “Let the holiday fun begin.” Wait, maybe she did, since you’ll see her and a cast of […]
Tis the season football fans look forward to – the start of preseason training camp. National Football League teams start reporting to camp this weekend and everyone will be in camp by the end of next week. The regular season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 7th. The Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition game is scheduled for […]
Everyone has a story to tell, and celebrities love sharing theirs with fans…at least at comic cons. Celebrities who attend comic conventions know their fans and appreciate them. And, you can see a side of them you had no idea existed because we see them on the big screen on television shows. Possibly the biggest […]
Comic con season is well underway. The Midwest has seen its share of large and small conventions. Hundreds of conventions based on comic books, sci fi and horror movies, television series and games are being hosted throughout the United States, including dozens in the Midwest. We plan to attend a few this year. We will […]
