Johnson County February 2017

Johnson County JohnsonCountyLifestyle.com

FEBRUARY 2017

L

I

F

E

S

T

Y

L

E

â„¢

MUSIC TRANSCENDS LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS EXPAND THEIR COFFEE BUSINESS JOHNSON COUNTY ILLUSTRATOR SHARES HIS ART

PRESIDENT’S DAY SALE PRESIDENT’S DAY

PRE-SALE

50% OFF

ALL CLOTHING, BED/BATH, AND SHOES

(CLUB CARD MEMBERS ONLY)

February 19th (11AM- 7PM)

PRESIDENT’S DAY SALE

50% OFF

ALL CLOTHING, BED/BATH, AND SHOES

February 20th (9am-9pm)

SAVERS IN OLATHE - 913.782.8939

13509 S. Mur-Len Road - Ste. 125A, Olathe, Kansas 66062

SAVERS IN OVERLAND PARK - 913.649.4381

5441 West 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66207

Celebrate the New Year at Gameroom Concepts!

Take advantage of special pricing on all Pool Tables, Shuffleboard Tables, Pinball Machines, Arcade Games, and much more!

Largest selection in the city with the lowest prices GUARANTEED!

SHUFFLEBOARDS

O MO VER 5 0 D CHOELS TO FRO OSE M!

Starting at

$999

Holiday Doorbuster Price:

Starting At

$

Retail $4,999

K-State

KU

Royals

GHOSTBUSTERS PINBALL

$2,495 1,999

Starting at

MU

COCKTAIL MULTI-ARCADE

$5,999

KU Pool Balls

K-State Pool Balls

KC Chiefs

Starting at $199.00 WE OFFER PARTY RENTALS AND DESIGNER DISCOUNTS!

BUY AMERICAN, BUY LOCAL, BUY FUN, BUY GAMEROOM CONCEPTS!

YOUR SHUFFLEBOARD HEADQUARTERS 10440 Metcalf Ave | Overland Park KS 66212 | 913.322.GAME | www.Gameroom-Concepts.com

Lifestyle Letter

Letter from the Creative Director

F

or as long as I can remember, I have always been a person who likes to come up with new ideas. I am a bit of a dreamer and a problem solver, and I constantly find myself thinking up new business startups, inventions or ways to make products better. I can’t help it, and I have a hard time turning it off, and often times I wait too long, and someone else has the same idea and creates it first.

(I’m still kicking myself about that Google thing. Ha!)

My brother is an entrepreneur, so I often times text him ideas of things he should do. Some are great ideas and some aren’t. He is a risk-taker and visionary but makes very smart decisions in the midst of just jumping and going for it. It has served him very well, and I admire him greatly for his adventurous and confident spirit. Throughout the years he has encouraged me to pursue some of my ideas, but the ones that have stuck with me have always been the ideas that I am personally connected to and have a passion towards.

In our February issue, we wanted to share with you some of the local entrepreneurs and artists that started with a little idea and have turned that dream in to a reality.

Whether it is a business owner, musician, artist or maker, each person featured took an idea and a chance and jumped. I admire the work of each person we had the privilege of interviewing this month, and their hard work, creativity and dedication to their trade is impressive and inspiring. We all have gifts and talents that are unique, and it’s never too late to explore those gifts and use them, whether it be with the world or with just those around us that we love. If you are sitting on an idea or dream, I want to encourage you to not give up on it. You never know what could come of it till you try.

FEBRUARY 2017 CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Angela Broockerd | Angela.Broockerd@LifestylePubs.com PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR

Paul Versluis | Paul.Versluis@LifestylePubs.com SALES DIRECTOR

Matthew Perry | Matthew@LifestylePubs.com ADVERTISING SALES

Frank Flores | Frank.Flores@LifestylePubs.com Danny Seay | Danny.Seay@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Gregg Hall, Amy Appleton Dreyer, Lauren Korte, Judy Goppert CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Paul Versluis, Janie Jones, David Uhlig

CORPORATE TEAM | Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF SALES OFFICER

| Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGERS

| Sara Minor

| Nicole Sylvester, Nicolette Martin

OPERATIONS MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

| Janeane Thompson

| Cyndi Harrington, Chelsi Hornbaker, Megan Seymour, Chad Jensen

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

| Cyndi King, Jessica Sharky, Dana Rudolph

DESIGN SPECIALIST

| Ashleigh Thomson

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

| Melanie Carlisle

EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT

Angela Broockerd, Editor

APPLICATION ARCHITECT

Angela.Broockerd@LifestylePubs.com

| DeLand Shore | Brad Broockerd

WEB DEVELOPERS

| Randa Makeen

| Michael O’Connell

| Hanna Park, Scott Lavigne

by Community ™

Proverbs 3:5-6 Contact us at: JOIN US

ON THE COVER Post Coffee expands to Goat Hill.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL VERSLUIS

JohnsonCountyLifestyle.com 6

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

7373 West 107th Street Overland Park, KS 66212 913.599.4300 | JohnsonCountyLifestyle.com Johnson County Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Johnson County’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.

Information in Johnson County Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

February 2017

20 38 Departments

20 David Uhlig

Johnson County illustrator shares his talent with us.

24 Goat Hill Coffee & Soda

Coffee that embodies perfection

38 Amina Marie Millinery

Local hat maker creates works of art and international attention.

42 Calvin Arsenia

Music that transcends

24 42

10

Good Times

12

Healthy Lifestyle

16

Trend Setter

20

Artist’s Palette

34

Hops & Vine

38

Locally Owned

42

Backstage Pass

46

Lifestyle Calendar

50

Local’s Choice

Lifestyle Publications Arizona | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Kansas | Minnesota | Missouri Montana | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Utah

SELECT RESERVE HOMESITES

NOW OPEN FOR PURCHASE

WOODS, WINERY and WIDE OPEN SPACES!

Only 3 Vineyard View Homesites Left in Overland Park #1 Ranked Blue Valley School District Private Treed Homesites Available

NEW ‘CAPE COD’ MODEL NOW OPEN WED-SUN, 12-4pm and By Appointment 2588 W. 162nd Terrace | Overland Park, KS 66085

LETTIANN SOUTHERLAND River Ridge Communities Specialist 816-898-5477 | Lettiann@Lettiann.com www.Lettiann.com | RiverRidgeKS.com

Good Times

Holiday Luminary Walk

The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens hosted the Holiday Luminary Walk. The 1.5 miles of trail was illuminated by over 2,500 hand-lit candles. Over 19,000 guests enjoyed the holiday tradition. The event is a fundraiser for the Arboretum and a great opportunity to make memories with friends and family.

Dick Hawk’s

GASLIGHT GRILL & Back Room

Exceptional Nightly Dining Featuring Kansas’ Finest Dry-aged Steaks and Seafood Lynn Zimmer & the Jazz Band Wednesday – Sunday 6:30pm Book Your Private Event Now for 10-200 Guests

Open Daily 4pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

World-Class Dining & Entertainment in Casual Elegance

5020 West 137th Street | Leawood, KS 66224 | (913) 897-3540 | GaslightGrill.com 10

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Your Imagination, Our Inspiration SPACE PLAN | NEW BUILDS | REMODELS | REDESIGNS | FURNISHINGS and more!

After

Arlene Ladegaard CertiямБed Interior Designer

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR IN-STUDIO CONSULTATION

(913) 851-8776

|

DesignConnectionInc.com

Before

Healthy Lifestyle

12

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Parks

C

Children’s Dentistry

onrad Parks, D.D.S., has been passionately leading Parks Children’s Dentistry in Overland Park for the past two-and-a-half years. It is truly what he loves to do.

After all, Parks considers himself to be a big kid at heart, so it is easy to understand why he has such a unique gift to be able to connect with kids in a way that is fun and makes them comfortable, even when visiting the dentist.

Parks grew up in Nebraska and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Dentistry. After completing his residency at Children’s Hospital in Denver, he and his wife, Kelly, moved to Overland Park with their girls to start their dental practice. Parks took over after the previous

ARTICLE GREGG HALL

PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

dentist retired after forty years in service.

Parks loves the opportunity he has to connect and serve many of the previous dentist’s patients, knowing they have chosen to put their trust in him after trusting another doctor for so long.

He considers this to be a great privilege and, earning the confidence of these patients is something he works hard to achieve.

Parks Children's Dentistry welcomes children from the time their first tooth appears until adulthood. Parks also specializes CONTINUED > in treating lip and tongue-ties on patients as February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

13

CELEBRATE

every

MOMENT

JANIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

913-568-4561

young as a few days old.

The entire staff at Parks Children’s Dentistry has a passion for working with children and genuinely takes the time to get to know each patient.

Parks says one of the things he enjoys the most about his practice is helping kids overcome any fears they might have about going to the dentist, which comes pretty naturally to him. Volunteering at after-school programs and homeless shelters for families with kids for many years has given him a unique ability to connect with children of all ages and from all walks of life.

His love for teaching and assisting people shines through in the time he takes with each patient, helping them learn to not just have great-looking teeth, but healthy teeth.

He knows healthy teeth look good, and great-looking teeth can go a long way in helping build a child’s confidence.

Parks and Kelly are true high school sweethearts who love working together.

Kelly, a pediatric nurse, manages the office.

Together they have a desire to continue to grow the practice to help and serve as many patients as possible.

The office is very child-friendly with a nautical theme, video games, a waiting area with a television, and a boat built by his father-in-law, which further evidence that the Parks’ love children and strive to help families live healthy lives.

As a patient or parent, you will find that they care about each and every patient and strive to accommodate every need. Parks and his staffs’ goal is to make a memorable and educational experience with each visit.

Parks Children’s Dentistry is located at 4601 W. 109th St., Suite 217, in the Foxhill Medical Building in Overland Park. You can also learn more about them online at ParksChildrensDentistry.com.

WRINKLE

FREE F R I D AY Every Friday in February

Botox $10. 50 /unit Reg. $12 .75/unit Dysport $5.00 /unit Reg. $ 5.75/unit

We are 100% Physician Owned

913-322-3433 | ReflectionsBodySolutions.com 7824 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

15

Trend Setter

EDIT

Travel

Glamping- Moab Utah

Kyi Kyi pom pom hat NordstromRack.com

Army by Yves Soloman parka ShopBop.com H&M chunky knit HM.com

ARTICLE AMY APPLETON DREYER Pack your camping bags in style, and head out west for an adventure in Glamping with Steps of Style blogger Amy Dreyer.

Destination: Moab, Utah

Pendleton throw and carrier Pendleton-usa.com Redone Levis denim Redone.com

Alex water bottle AlexBottle.com

Montelliana Boots MatchesFashion.com

Zara Poncho Zara.com

J. Crew men's socks Jcrew.com

Le Kasha cashmere leggings Farfetch.com

Into the Wild

by Jon Krakuer

Equipment star pajamas Netaporter.com

Cuyana weekender bag Cuyana.com

Australia Luxe boots TheOutnet.com 16

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Aromaflage perfume/insect repellent ShopTerrain.com CONTINUED >

ecafé is the perfect place to Meet, Work and Refresh! Part Coffee House and part Coworking Center, we’re the next generation Internet Café.

TLF! THINK LOCAL F I RST CHECK

WHEN YOU SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

IN JOHNSON COUNTY LIFESTYLE, YOU GET TO: Shop Businesses Conveniently Located Near You

OUT THE

Enjoy Special Offers Only Available to Our Readers

DIRECTORY!

Support Our Local Economy

BUSINESS

Experience the Overland Difference.

| PREMIUM FLEET, BEST-IN-CLASS VEHICLES ONE-CALL SOURCE FOR WORLDWIDE CHAUFFERED SERVICES | COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL/SAFETY STANDARDS AWARD-WINNING SERVICE

Locally & Family-Owned and Operated Since 1979 • Mobile & Online Booking • 913-381-3504 • www.kclimo.com February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

17

Velvet REIGN

Trend Setter

(CON TI N U ED)

14.

ARTICLE

1.

15.

AMY APPLETON DREYER

1. Mango velvet blazer 39.99 Mango.com

2. Tibi velvet tank $99 NordstomRack.com

3. Roberto Cavalli trousers $330 MatchesFashion.com

2.

4. Indian Summer Collection Lariat $40 IndianSummerCollection.com 5. Zara velvet ankle boot $54.95 Zara.com 6. Stella Mccartney bag $1116.50 Spring.com

Add a luxurious and regal feel to your wardrobe with this season’s reigning queen — VELVET.

3.

7. And Other Stories velvet sweatshirt $64 AndOtherStories.com 8. H&M skirt $24.99 HM.com

4.

13.

7.

9. Sanayi 313 velvet slide MatchesFashion.com

5.

10. Chanel velvet effect makeup $50 Nordstrom.com

12.

11.

11. Gianvito Rossi velvet pump $675 Farfetch.com 12. The Reformation velvet wrap dress $370 Reformation.com 13. Lipstick Queen “velvet rope” lipstick $50 Nordstrom.com

8.

10.

6.

14. DVF velvet wrap jumpsuit $575 DVF.com 15. H&M velvet scarf $5.99 HM.com 18

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

9.

Artist’s Palette

Introducing D.E. Uhlig Johnson County Illustrator

PHOTOGRAPHY LORA UHLIG 20

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

D

.E.Uhlig is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous publications including the Kansas City Star, Christian Science Monitor, University Daily Kansan, Editorial Humor Magazine and World Policy Journal. Commercial illustration and design clients over the years have included Samsung, Sprint and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate, among others—and his Starbucks red cup illustrations have been featured on the company's Pinterest and Facebook pages.

In 1989, David Uhlig co-founded Uhlig LLC, a leading provider of cross-media publishing and communication services in industries ranging from residential housing to book publishing to cancer care. Uhlig is married with three children and resides in Overland Park. He is currently working on children’s books, e-books and apps, and enjoys playing guitar in his spare time.

CONTINUED >

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

21

Artist’s Palette

(CON TI N U ED)

How He Got Started For as long as Uhlig can remember, he has loved to draw. Years ago, he gave his wife a hand-drawn card for their anniversary, and she loved it so much she made him promise to always hand-draw her cards. Shortly following, his three kids made him promise to do the same with their birthday cards. After posting some of his drawings online, people began asking

22

how they could see more of his work—so he created a free, weekly email newsletter called “The Happiness of Art.” He sends one email per week on Friday. Typical issues include new artwork, prints for sale, interesting links and a weekly doodle. Subscribers are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for a free, limited edition fine art print. Subscribe today at HappinessOfArt.com.

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Our family invites yours to TRUST in Scott’s Diamond Designs.

We buy gold.

1 0 5 1 0 W. 1 0 3 r d S t r e e t , O v e r l a n d Pa r k , K S 6 6 2 1 4 | w w w. s c o t t s d i a m o n d d e s i g n s . c o m | 9 1 3 - 4 9 2 - 0 0 1 1 12 Months. No Interest Financing with Approved Credit

H T A I LL O G

coffee & soda coffee that embodies perfection ARTICLE JUDY GOPPERT PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAVID UHLIG

K

ansas City is full of great dates spots, unique shopping, amazing restaurants and, thank goodness, a plethora of coffee shops. Whether you are going downtown for a day at Crown Center or to meet friends for a bite out, a stop at Goat Hill Coffee & Soda is a must. Located in the Westside, local co-owners Tanner Stevens and Levi Holland have created a space that draws coffee connoisseurs of all ages and genre. This coffee duo began their partnership at Post Coffee in Lee’s Summit where they roast all of their beans, and the attention to detail and carefully crafted technique of roasting is evident upon first sip. Their beans are used in several spots around the city, including McClain’s Bakery in Leawood.

“When it comes to roasting coffee, sourcing is the first key to having success. We source the majority of our beans from BodhiLeaf Coffee Traders in Orange, California, and also from Midwest Coffee Traders in Lenexa, Kansas,” Holland says.

24

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

“The process of selecting the best green coffee allows us to have excellent roasted coffee. With each specific coffee, I roast many samples to determine the optimal profile for that particular bean, meaning, for example, with a natural Ethiopian, I want to nuance the blueberry characteristics, wand for a Sumatra, the earthy, spicy, chocolaty characteristics.

Each coffee has a different density, different moisture content, and responds to the heat of the roasting process differently, so we set our profiles and then record them with computer software, which allows us to roast each specific coffee with consistency every time.�

CONTINUED >

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

25

GOAT HILL (CON TI N UED)

We have always loved the Westside area and the local businesses that are doing such a great job with incredible products and services.

26

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

They get green samples in from their importers, roast and cup, or taste, and evaluate them, then select the coffees that impress their palate most.

“We then can add our signature to the coffee by roasting the different beans in slightly nuanced ways that optimize the characteristics and flavors of each single origin bean. Then, that coffee makes its way to our bar, where we are pleased to serve you the best product we can,” he says, smiling.

The name Goat Hill has historical significance. Specifically, “goats” were supports of political bosses Joe and Tom Pendergast, who once lived in this neighborhood. The pair wanted to brand their shop in a way that could truly belong to the neighborhood.

“We have always loved the Westside area and the local businesses that are doing such a great job with incredible products and services. The space was formerly occupied by Little Freshie. In efforts of supporting local ‘tradition,’ we are thrilled to continue offering Little Freshie syrups! Lindsay’s creations are incredible, and we will be rotating her staple and seasonal flavors,” Holland says.

“The space was already amazing, but we did make a few practical renovations. We added an additional five bar seats, a hand-painted mural by Beth Laird and some custom bar pieces.

Our desire is for it to be Westside’s coffee shop. Goat Hill is an extension of the Post Coffee family. It’s locally and family owned, and we will continue to seek ways of serving the neighborhood, CONTINUED >

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

27

750 specialists. 120 years. 1 focus: Your child.

For over a century, Children’s Mercy has been here for children — like yours.

We have nationally ranked pediatric specialists and nationally recognized pediatric nurses.

All dedicated to healing the whole child, body and mind. And to ďŹ nding answers that will lead to better outcomes, for children here and everywhere.

Find your answers at childrensmercy.org.

For children. For families. For answers.

SM

Myles Kansas City

Concierge

for Your Home Plans Available in Your Neighborhood

Ask once and consider it done.

Painting | Lawn Care | Cleaning Gutters | Home Maintenance Winterizing | Carpet Cleaning | Fences | Drywall | Deck Repair Honey Do Lists | Hand Rails | Updating | Checking on Your Home

Schedule a Complimentary Consultation Today!

816-723-7439

SnowbirdMaintenance.com

f Connect with us on Facebook!

Feb. 15th at 6:00 PM March 16th at 6:00 PM

Feb. 22nd at 6:00 PM March 22nd at 6:00 PM

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

29

GOAT HILL (CON TI N UED)

"This year we are excited to be offering nitro coffee in select bars and a different collaboration of coffee beers."

30

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

offering excellent products and being a part of the betterment of Kansas City.”

They are expanding their menu, with an option called the Glencairn. This specif ic drink will continuously rotate through different recipes— everything from the coffee and tonic water to espresso and ginger beer. Though it will change throughout the year, it will continue to be served in the Glencairn glass it is named after.

These coffee guys are currently working with many like-minded people in the Kansas City area: Colony Espresso and Beer, Hammer Hand in Liberty and The W in Lee’s Summit. They are collaborating with a number of local offices and churches, as well as a couple of breweries.

“This year, we are excited to be offering nitro coffee in their bar sections and a different collaboration of coffee beers. We love working with people outside of the café setting and are looking forward to focusing on growing the wholesale side of our business,” Holland says.

NOW OPEN

The Coworking Movement Comes to Overland Park Say goodbye to the windowless box, the colorless cubicle farm, the clutter that arises from combining home and office. The GRID offers coworking space designed to catalyze connection, engagement and collaboration in a vibrant, creative community.

FLEXIBLE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Private Offices Reserved Desks ■ Coworking Space ■ Virtual Office

Photography Studio Conference Rooms ■ Event Space ■ Commercial Kitchen

■

■

■

■

FREE DAY PASS

Work for a day on us. For use on Monday, Wednesday or Friday when you schedule a tour. Sign up today!

Photography Studio

Event Space

Whether you find yourself in the Westside of Kansas City for first Fridays, shopping downtown or enjoying one of the many great eating establishments in that area, stop by Goathill for one of their signature drinks. The experience will impress upon you the importance of atmosphere and community and, most of all, the value of a cupful of goodness.

Stadium Seating

Team Space

Coworking

Commercial Kitchen

Reserved Desks

Conference Rooms

Private Offices

Contain costs, minimize overhead and grow at your own pace. Contact us to get started today!

913-754-4743 | jennifer@ConnectAtGrid.com | www.ConnectAtGrid.com 12022 BLUE VALLEY PARKWAY | OVERLAND PARK, KS February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

31

Save 30-60% off Big Box Retail Prices

Of Kansas City

Ask About Blinds too!

Kansas City's

Best Deal in Flooring

Serving All Your Flooring Needs Carpet • Tile • Vinyl Hardwood • Laminate

Brand Name Flooring Masland • Fabrica • Shaw StainMaster Royalty • Moda •Tuftex

Call Chuck At

(913) 927-1001 save@carpetdirectkc.com

carpetdirectkc.com 32

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Hops & Vine

BREW OF THE MONTH SAMPLED BY:

BEER NAME:

BREWERY:

STYLE:

Angela Broockerd

Hardway IPA Martin City Brewing Company

India pale ale

WHAT’S THE FLAVOR:

An American style IPA, smooth malt backbone with a touch of toasted malt flavor which accents the hop forwardness. Strong citrus and pine flavors and aroma come from the triple dry hopping.

PRICE TAG:

ABV:

$8.99 per six-pack

7.5 %

APPEARANCE: LIGHT

DARK

FINAL COMMENTS: AROMA:

Citrus and pine WOULD TASTE BEST WITH:

BBQ, fried chicken, pizza and pretzels OVERALL:

A perfect combination of approachable yet complex. Food-friendly yet delicious on its own

34

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

This beer was influenced strongly by ownership. It took close to 30 batches of Hardway to get it dialed into the specific nuances Matt and Chance wanted. After fine-tuning, it is a spectacular beer. We fought the big guys for the naming rights. It now is a market leader in Kansas City IPAs and can be found on liquor store shelves everywhere.

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

35

STRATEGIES FOR A MORE CONSISTENT RETIREMENT INCOME

PLEASE JOIN US AVAILABLE DATES & LOCATIONS

11900 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66213

4835 NE Lakewood Way Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

15085 W. 119th St. Olathe, KS 66062

19721 S. Jackson Dr. Independence, MO 64057

Thursday, February 2nd or Tuesday, February 7th 6:30 pm

Thursday, February 2nd or Wednesday, February 8th 6:00 pm

Wednesday, February 15th or Thursday, February 23rd 6:00 pm

Thursday, February 16th or Tuesday, February 21st 6:00 pm

All insurance presentations begin promptly - please arrive 15 minutes early.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Discover Proven Strategies To:  Protect your assets from market declines.  Potentially increase your retirement income.  Lock in interest gains.

 Avoid unnecessary risk to your retirement money.

CALL TODAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT! 913-333-3107 This is an informational workshop, where insurance products will be discussed, but no products will be sold. It is not intended to provide individual tax advice - for ways these strategies might impact you, see a tax professional. While attendees are welcome to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a financial professional, there is no obligation to do so. Insurance licenses are held in KS, MO and CO.

1600163

ANNUAL CHAIR

SALE Take advantage of these savings during the month of February.

6960 W. 105th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 913.438.3868 www.AMHomeFurnishings.com 36

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

We are committed to providing you Individual attention and superior service in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

Michelle Olson, D.D.S

Special

11740 West 135th Street Overland Park, KS

$100 Off Dental care or Whitening for life

913.955.2300

With a comprehensive exam,Cleaning And x-rays.

www.quiviraparkdental.com

New Patients only. Mention this ad.

(around the corner from Price Chopper)

Paid Advertisement

Waiting for a trial date in your divorce or family law matter Stange Law Firm, PC

A family law or divorce matter can end up being overwhelming and stressful for many. For those who are going through these cases, in many instances, they want finality as soon as possible. In addition to this finality, many want their desired result to happen.

Getting a quick, desired result is certainly a worthy and understandable goal on the surface level. The reality is that not all individuals actually achieve the result that they want at the exact pace they want.

This can cause many individuals to become frustrated, and this frustration can lead to a client becoming upset with their attorney.

Many clients ask questions similar to: “Why is my case taking so long?”

“Why can’t my attorney get this case settled?” “Why do I have to wait so long for

a trial date to end my case?” “Shouldn’t my case end quicker?”

Ultimately, in many jurisdictions, there can be a lot of cases pending. For instance, take a large metropolitan area with a high population in the several hundred thousand range or above. Even with divorce rates and out-of-wedlock birth rates that can be high in certain areas, it is not uncommon in many places for there to be a limited number of judges who actually hear these cases.

In addition to that, there are only 365 days in a year. Also, keep in mind that courthouses are closed on weekends and holidays. And, for most judges, if they are conducting a full trial, they may be only able to hear one case a day. In the end, this is going to result in many divorce and family law cases pending longer than a client may desire.

For many individuals going through a divorce or family law matter, this can cause frustration. They might

think there is something else their attorney can do — when maybe that isn’t the case. In other words, if your best and final settlement offer has been sent, and the other side rejects it, what is there that can be done?

You might be able to move further by sending another settlement offer. You might be able to ask if the other side will go to mediation. But what if that does not result in a settlement? In many of these cases, all one can do is simply wait for the trial date, which can take some time.

If you are going through a divorce, Stange Law Firm, PC can help. We have lawyers available to help you rebuild your life.

When you retain our firm, you will receive access to your case through Your Case Tracker in addition to receiving your lawyer’s personal cell phone number. Call today to schedule your confidential consultation.

STANGE LAW FIRM, PC

Overland Park Office Coming 2017!

7300 West 110th Street Suite 560 Overland Park, KS 66211 Lee’s Summit Office 256 NE Tudor Road Lee’s Summit, MO 66211 Kansas City Office (by appointment only) 2300 Main Street Suite 948 Kansas City, MO 64108 www.stangelawfirm.com “Experience, Focus and Vision in Family Law”

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Kirk Stange is respsonsible for the content. Principal place of business 120 South Central Ave, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.

Court rules do not permit us to advertise that we specialize in a particular field or area of law. The areas of law mentioned in this article are our areas of interest and generally are the types of cases which we are involved. It is not intended to suggest specialization in any areas of law which are mentioned The information you obtain in this advertisement is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail.

Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its merits.

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

37

introducing AMINA MARIE MILLINERY Locally Owned

PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES 38

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

A

mina Hood, a local designer and owner of Amina Marie Millinery, creates couture and one-of-kind headwear for clients and events around the world. Her designs have been featured in magazines, museum exhibits and on the runways.

She studied textile design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco and has more than ten years of luxury retail experience in merchandising, visual display and retail marketing for high-end retailers.

Marrying her lifelong passion for hats with her extensive retail knowledge, she started her headwear design business in 2014.

Hood was the only American finalist in the worldwide James Lock & Co annual millinery competition in London in 2015. Most recently her work has been selected for the prestigious London Hat Week 2016 Exhibition.

Amina Marie Millinery is launching a manufactured line of hats to reach a larger global market in this year.

To make an appointment, you can contact her at AminaMarieMillinery.com.

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

39

Open a SPEND & SIGN & SAVE account to get up to $50,* and your participating school gets $50!

BE A

LEARN MORE:

SunflowerBank.com/ABC TO OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT, VISIT:

FOR EDUCATION

7400 W. 135th St. | Overland Park 15100 Rosewood St. | Leawood

More than $1,000,000 donated to schools since 2001.

CREATING POSSIBILITY.

MEMBER FDIC

*Offer valid 1/2/17-3/31/17 and may be canceled without notice. Minimum $100 to open. Customer earns up to $50 when a new Spend & Sign & Save (S&S&S) checking and savings account package are opened. Earn $25 when 20 or more debit card purchases (pinned, signed or credit) are made with a Sunflower Bank debit card tied to the new S&S&S checking account and earn another $25 if an ACH credit (e.g., Direct Deposit) posts to the new S&S&S checking account on or before 4/28/17. ATM transactions do not qualify as purchases. Maximum payment per S&S&S checking account is $50. The new S&S&S checking must be open and in good standing as of 5/5/17 to be eligible for the bonus payment. To be in good standing, the account must have a positive balance at least one day between 4/7/17–5/4/17. Customer will receive a 1099 INT for bonus payment. All qualifying bonus payments will be paid 5/5/17 into the new S&S&S checking account. Not valid with any other offer. School must be a participant in ABC Program to receive payment.

COME IN & EN JOY OUR SE A SONAL ITEMS .

HANDMADE FROM SCRATCH TOWN CENTER CROS S IN G 4579 W 119th St 913.232.5191 N O R THITA LI A RE S TAU R A NT.COM

40

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Where beautiful floors begin.

Kansas City’s exclusive design showroom offers thousands of choices.

8170 Nieman Road, Lenexa, Kansas

913-492-2236 | www.carpetsourcekc.com

Backstage Pass

CALVIN ARSENIA

F

or nearly everyone, music seems to have an emotional power in our lives that can take us to deeper places than other art forms. This is the passion that lives within Calvin Arsenia Scott. Music is the art that lives inside him and it moves him, it inspires him, it challenges him, and he works tirelessly in hopes that his music will do the same to you.

Better known within the music world as Calvin Arsenia, he grew up locally and that is where his love for

42

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

ARTICLE GREGG HALL | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

music began. Arsenia recalls the very first time he performed in front of an audience. He was twelve years old and he was given the opportunity to sing at his church.

“I was so comfortable singing, and it just felt right,” Arsenia says.

From that moment on, he knew he was made for music. He was surprised that he got such a positive response, and that encouragement lit a fire in him to pursue this newfound love.

Though Arsenia is an accomplished musician, singing is his true love.

In fac t, he says, “I play because I sing, and sometimes it’s necessary to play an instrument with the band.”

He began playing the piano in middle school and quickly picked up the guitar and stuck with these two instruments for a decade. He has since learned to play the banjo, ukulele and now the harp.

His first real gig was at a Starbucks in 2009. He laughs as he recalls how he made such a big production of it all. He poured himself into every aspect of the environment. The show, for Arsenia, was about the whole experience, not just the music. He went to great lengths creating a holistic atmosphere—building a topiary, constructing it inside the coffee shop and hanging some of his art on it. For him, it was all about connecting with his audience through the music and creating an atmoCONTINUED > sphere to make that as meaningful as possible.

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

43

Backstage Pass

(CON TI N U ED)

He loves to be surprised by other artists, partic ularly those who are unconventional. Sufjan Stevens and Sigur Ros are two of his favorites.

Arsenia graduated in 2008, and his musical pursuits since then have taken him around the world. He performed with a band called Trelese at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2010 and 2011. While there the second time, he was approached by a pastor of the church they were partnering with and was offered the opportunity to return full-time to work with the church and reach out to the city through his music.

In Edinburgh, Arsenia's music opened doors for him to perform before politicians and alongside a group of African singers. He connected with the people of the city, and he saw how music could take down walls and build bridges between those of different classes, races and cultures.

Of the music that inspires Arsenia the most, he says, “anything I have to listen to multiple times.”

He loves to be surprised by other artists, particularly those who are unconventional. Sufjan Stevens and Sigur Ros are two of his favorites.

Some of Arsenia's more notable local shows include playing before more than 1,000 people at Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts as well as the Record Bar in the Crossroads District for his album release party. The night of our interview he was set to play at the Kansas City Museum. He currently is working on a tour to begin traveling and performing throughout the United States, Canada and Europe in 2017.

He describes his current musical style, with the harp as his primary instrument, as “urban folk.” He likes to consider himself an artist who plays a “haughty” instrument in an approachable way.

Arsenia's most recent album, Catastrophe, is an exploration of the fleeting nature of romance and is an honest assessment of where he was when he was writing the songs. He describes it as very cathartic, and Arsenia believes it will be for the listener as well. He hopes his music inspires people to think beyond the moment—the here and now—and to explore and be comfortable with their own emotions. Through his albums and immersive performances, he strives to curate transcendent moments in others when they least expect it. You can learn more about Arsenia and his music at CalvinArsenia.com

44

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Enjoy life; let US clean. You have better things to do with your time!

Cleaning Fine Homes throughout Western KC and Johnson County • Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, occasionally or one time!

• Move-Ins and Move-outs

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES One Room to a Whole House All Work Guaranteed Carefully Screened and Trained Staff Insured for Your Protection

• Remodel and Construction Clean-up

Call us for your cleaning needs!

913.649.6022 LuluandMimis.com

Special Events ~Wedding Receptions ~ Conference Facility

Adjacent Hotel Now Open 913.685.2600 137th & Antioch Road www.RitzCharlesKC.com February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

45

Lifestyle Calendar

February FEBRUARY 3-5 SCREENLAND AT THE SYMPHONY: E.T. KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Experience Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as never before with the Kansas City Symphony performing John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score in sync with the full feature film projected on a huge HD screen. Join Elliott and E.T. as they soar past the moon and beyond and relive the magic once more. Tickets start at $40 for adults and $25 for children.

FEBRUARY 4 KC WEDDINGS BRIDAL SPECTACULAR OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER The exhibitors of Unique Weddings Bridal Expo will include beauty products, bridal gowns, cakes and desserts, candles, catering, decorative products, florists, furniture, hair design products, health and fitness products, honeymoon destinations, jewelry, lingerie, photographers, skin care products, venues, videographers and the latest wedding products and services.

Tickets are $10 per person online and $12 per person at the door.

PERSONAL TRAINING $

35-$65

PER SESSION J U ST M E N T I O N T H I S A D F O R

25% OFF YO U R F I R ST T R A I N I N G PAC K AG E

N OW W I T H T W O C O N V E N I E N T LO C AT I O N S :

151ST AND METCALF | 95TH AND NALL LIVEFITKC.COM · 913-645-1353 · CANDERSON@LIVEFITKC.COM 46

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

FEBRUARY 8-19 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MUSIC HALL Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s The Phantom of the Opera will come to Kansas City as part of a brand-new North American Tour.

FEBRUARY 10-12 FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE LEAWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER OAK ROOM The Leawood Stage Company presents From Broadway with Love, an original music revue of Broadway songs about romance in celebration of Valentine's Day.

FEBRUARY 10-12 SHEN YUN KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS A Shen Yun performance features the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West and dazzling animated backdrops—together creating one spectacular performance.

FEBRUARY 17-19 KANSAS CITY GOLF SHOW OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER Kansas City Golf Show is attended by an impressive number of professional exhibitors, displaying an extensive range of golfing equipment and accessories. Chief items on exhibit at the show are golf clubs, putting equipment, golfing apparel and other related accessories.

February 2017 | Johnson County Lifestyle

47

Lifestyle Calendar

(CON TI N UED)

FEBRUARY 18 AMSOIL ARENACROSS SPRINT CENTER AMSOIL Arenacross is one of the most extreme motocross racing environments in the world with unparalleled levels of competition and a fully engaging environment for fans.

These fearless and talented athletes will compete on man-made dirt battlegrounds built inside the country’s most well-known arenas for 19 nights of high-speed, high-flying fierce racing competition.

FEBRUARY 18 BACH ARIA SOLOISTS POLSKY THEATRE Bach Aria Soloists is dedicated to presenting the genius and talent of Johann Sebastian

WE CREATE FOR YOU:

YOU’RE INVITED!

•A Personal Retirement Roadmap • Confidence in the Retirement Lifestyle You Want & Deserve

Attend a monthly dinner seminar at Gaslight Grill!

and BachReach education.

FEB 15 or 22 - 6:30 PM

FEBRUARY 25

Call Mike “Cy” the Investment Guy

CALL 913-322-3500

KC BREW FEST

Mike “Cy” Cajthaml, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® • Mike “Cy” Cajthaml, Jr.

And mention Lifestyle Publications

Bach, his contemporaries and those he inspired through performances, collaborations ICCC.edu/TheSeries

UNION STATION The KC Brew Fest brings together dozens of craft and international breweries as well

7400 W. 130th Street, Suite 130 Overland Park, KS 66213 913.322.3500 | CyFinancial.com AW02171350 Investment Advisory Services offered through AE Wealth Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

48

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

as KC's best local breweries, featuring over 40 breweries, 100 beers, music and food.

Admission is $35 and includes beer. Food is sold separately.

Recently SOLD Johnson County Properties

Neighborhood

List Price

Sold Price

%Sold/List

DOM*

Beds

Baths

HIGHLANDS CREEK

$1,945,000

$1,750,000

90%

39

5

5.2

CORINTH DOWNS

$1,995,000

$1,600,000

80%

151

4

3.3

HALLBROOK

$1,175,000

$1,062,500

90%

65

6

5

HERITAGE HILL WEST

$969,500

$950,000

98%

142

4

3.2

FALCON RIDGE ESTATES

$850,000

$785,000

92%

106

5

5.1

LEAWOOD FOREST ESTATES $799,000

$740,000

92%

88

4

4.2

MILLS FARM

$699,950

$667,500

95%

107

5

5.1

DEER CREEK

$650,000

$665,000

102%

10

4

5.2

LIONSGATE BY THE GREEN

$650,000

$650,000

100%

1

5

4.1

WILDERNESS VALLEY

$660,000

$620,000

93%

10

5

5.2

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers.

Statistics from 12/1/2016-12/31/2016. DOM=Days on Market

Local’s Choice

Lauren Korte's Local Valentine's Gift Finds Keep your love local, and spoil your Valentine with a gift from Kansas City.

EB Leatherworks EmilyBordner.com

Kansas City Canning Co.

Cat Coquillette Catcoq.com

Nickel & Suede NickelandSuede.com

Happy Habitat throw HappyHabitat.net

Fortuity Fortuityusa.com

Sandlot Goods Card Sleeve

5B&Co. Candlemakers

Baldwin Baldwin.co

Easy, Tiger EasyTigerCo.com

Hammerpress HammerPress.net

LUSH CosmeticsBath bomb

KC Ale Trail Book by Pete Dulin KCAleTrail.com

50

Johnson County Lifestyle | February 2017

Messenger Coffee Co.

Photo Credit Janie Jones

READY FOR A HOME UPDATE?

WE DESIGN

WE BUILD

YOU ENJOY!

FULL SERVICE DESIGN AND REMODELING

B A S E M E N T S | K I TC H E N S | B AT H S | W H O L E H O U S E

913-871-6867 | MMCOMPANIESLLC.COM

Winter Driving Tips 4. You gotta coordinate.

Courtesy of:

At the intersection of the 35 and 69 freeway.

Sales 913.384.2834 | audi-shawneemission.com | 8035 Lenexa Dr. | Lenexa, Kansas 66214