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Talking About Finances Isn’t Taboo: How Staying Quiet Could Hurt You

By Jessica Searcy Kmetty, ChSNC®, AIFA®, CPFA, C(k)P® Principal at Searcy Financial Services, a Fee-Only, NAPFA Registered Advisory Firm

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hether you’re talking about finances as a couple, as a family, or with a financial advisor, the situation can feel uncomfortable and vulnerable.

Chances are, finances weren’t talked about in your house growing up. For many, discussing such things was considered taboo, so it’s hard to start a conversation now about something you just don’t have experience talking about. But, staying quiet about finances could hurt you.

Have you ever felt the need to hide your debt from your future spouse? Ever had a hard time telling your partner you can’t pay off the credit card this month? Ever felt inadequate when asking an advisor to help you start investing?

Here’s the thing about talking about finances: it’s scary to start the conversation, and it’s scary to NOT start the conversation.

It may feel more comfortable to keep your feelings, struggles or fears tucked away, but the longer you avoid discussing them, the harder it will be to reach your goals or dig yourself out of a bad place.

I have talked with many people who spent years thinking they were in a “good place”

financially, without really doing an analysis on what that means for their lifestyle and if they’re really in a good place or not.

They let several years go by before finding out they were not prepared for a financially successful retirement.

The element of time is so important when it comes to your future goals, and you don’t want to be stuck in a place where time is not on your side.

worries you may have are universal topics that people experience at every level of knowledge or wealth. Starting with a specific goal or feeling can be a less intimidating place to start, and your comfort might grow into talking about Some people don’t want to the numbers behind each feeling. discuss finances or seek advice because they fear they don’t It’s scary to start the have enough money. They are conversation, and it’s scary afraid of being judged for not to NOT start the saving enough, for spending conversation. too much. They are afraid they will be seen as unsuccessful or foolish for not knowing how to Talking with an advisor who is manage money. willing to share in your could be a Others are afraid because vulnerability they’ve accumulated wealth comfort. You should not feel and don’t want to be taken intimidated when discussing advantage of. They are afraid financial matters, so talk with someone could prey on them someone who you feel is and they wouldn’t even know invested in your success. The sooner you start talking, the something was horribly wrong. sooner you can be on a path One way to headed start is to take toward where the numbers you want to out of the be! conversation.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 10 Local Experiences: Burgers + Bourbon Finding the best spots to enjoy a burger or bourbon in KC

14 Meet the Artist: Sikes From Street Art to Small Business

24 The Healing Power of Love A year to remember

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34 My Favorite Things Local resident shares his go-to favorites around KC.

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20 Hops & Vine 34 Our Town 38 City Scene 42 Local’s Choice 46 Healthy Lifestyle 49 Realty Report 50 Renovate & Refine

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BURGERS + BOURBON ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO GET A BURGER OR ENJOY BOURBON WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY? We have you covered this month with our list of go-to spots to hit. We enlisted the help of local foodie, Kasim Hardaway, to share his favorite spots to enjoy a burger around KC. Bourbon lovers, Noelle Manica and Frank Paskiewicz weighed in on some of their favorite spots for bourbon. Let us know of some of your go-to local establishments, and visit CityLifestyle.com for more suggestions of where to enjoy a great burger or bourbon.

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BURGERS

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+ Town Topic Hamburgers: If you want a simple, no-frills burger that’ll hit the spot without breaking the bank, head to Town Topic. + Tay’s Burger Shack: 100% grass-fed burgers that are melt-in-yourmouth good. . + Ravenous: A nice-thin patty dressed with muenster cheese, charred onion and a smooth aioli that I’ve literally dreamt about. + Westport Flea Market: Consistently delicious with just the right amount of grease, Westport Flea Market’s burgers always hit the spot.. + The Mason Jar: This is a family-owned from scratch kitchen featuring fresh burgers.

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BOURBON

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+ Verdigris: Order the Sherry O's for a slight hint of lemon and blueberry at Verdigris. + SOT: Try the "You Can't Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd" that introduces an extremely subtle hint of gentle sweetness and unique flavor that is nearly undetectable. + Union Horse Distillery: Versatility unmatched, Union Horse Distillery spirits provide a great base for any and all cocktail experiences.. + Monarch Bar: For a wonderful smoky, rich flavor, try the Silver Dollars & Half-Lit Skies at the Monarch Bar. + PS: The "Blistered Aroma" has a hint of rosemary along with hints of orange sets this apart.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

from street art

to small business photo by Stet Media

ARTICLE BRAD ZOLLARS

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“ T hat sense of loud colors a nd crazy pat ter ns a nd shapes is a pa r t of what made me. I was a k id a bsorbi ng New York cu lt u re a nd then br i ngi ng it to the M idwest.”

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IT’S A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY AFTERNOON IN KANSAS CITY OUTSIDE THE STUDIO OF SIKE STYLE INDUSTRIES, WHICH IS TUCKED AWAY BEHIND A NON-DESCRIPT DOOR NEAR 16TH AND OAK STREET, ACROSS FROM THE FORMER KC STAR PRINTING PRESS AND ITS EXPANSIVE, BEAUTIFUL FACADE OF HORIZONTAL TEAL GREEN PANELS. The studio space is the former home of the SqueezeBox Theater, which, true to its name, is indeed cozy but just big enough to house muralist Phil “Sike Style” Shafer, along with his executive director, Holly Hayden, and fellow artist JT Daniels.

Shafer, who graduated from the KC Art Institute and started Sike Style Industries roughly 20 years ago, spent his early childhood in Brooklyn, NY, where modern street art was made famous.

“I always equate that experience to the foundation of my artistic style,” he explains. “In the ‘80s, New York was grimy and covered in graffiti. That sense of loud colors and crazy patterns and shapes is a part of what made me. I was a kid absorbing New York culture and then bringing it to the Midwest.”

Shafer’s grandfather, who was stationed at the former RichardsGebaur Air Force Base, near Grandview, Mo. is the reason the CONTINUED >

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Shafers found themselves in Kansas City. His

multiple forms of revenue. “Our digital designs

mother, who graduated from Southeast High

often become posters or T-shirts, letterheads, etc.

School, eventually traveled to New York, where

It’s definitely a very conscious thing that we do.”

she met Phil’s father before the family moved back

Another point of focus is giving back. Through

to the KC area years later. “I’m a product of two

the Artist INC program, Shafer mentors new artists

urban missionaries,” he notes.

about the business side of the trade, ensuring they

While his artist persona “Sike Style” is now per-

have the proper skills and knowledge to move their

haps the most recognizable muralist in the area,

careers forward. “We definitely want to change

success was built through trial and error, hard

the narrative,” Shafer notes, referring to artists fre-

work, time and focus. Shafer, whose early career

quently not being paid their worth.

was in graphic design, eventually stumbled into his current niche as a muralist.

Recently, strategic partnerships with high-profile brands, especially within professional sports,

“During Labor Day weekend in 2012, I had been

have allowed Sike Style Industries to solidify into

working with a gallery and they loved what I did

a thriving business, successfully balancing artistic

with my digital design, but they wanted me to hand

integrity with commercialized work. Projects with

paint it as well.” From there, Shafer experimented

the Royals led to opportunities with the Chiefs, via

a bit around town before a friend saw some of

their corporate partners, to commission additional

his work. “He was like, ‘Oh, you paint murals? You

murals around town. Those installations caught

should work on this mural.’” And from there, a new

the eye of global sports equipment behemoth,

career path was born. “It was a release to get away

Oakley. The company was searching for unique

from the computer and get my hands dirty again.

ways to activate their partnership with Patrick

Eight years or so later and here I am.”

Mahomes, initially by adding a mural element to the

Murals, once considered a form of elevated graffiti,

Arrowhead Pro Shop. That venture led to additional

have slowly and steadily been normalized and are

collaborations between Oakley and Sike Style,

now embraced by the public at large. In fact, more and

including posters, point-of-purchase displays that

more, these one-of-a-kind works are being leveraged

included custom Sike-designed footballs, and even

by marketers looking to break through the clutter and

an on-site activation in Tampa Bay the week lead-

deliver their message in a unique and authentic way.

ing up to the Super Bowl. Both Shafer and Hayden

They are also commissioned by schools, businesses,

made the trip and interacted with fans while man-

and other public entities to enhance and beautify

ning the space. For an ascending artist, aligning

shared communal areas. Sterile spaces go from drab

their brand with the Chiefs’ superstar and one of

to fab, creating “Instagramable” moments which in

the world’s biggest companies has been a boon to

turn attracts more patrons, helping organizations

the future of Sike Style Industries.

elevate their offerings.

Even with all the recent success, however,

Shafer, along with Hayden, who joined Sike

Shafer remains grounded. “We’re just two people

Style Industries two years ago, fully understand

with a small building and a small business who’ve

the importance of branding within their overall

come up with a few great ideas. We’re growing,

strategy. Shafer routinely shares his “Sike Style”

we’re learning, we’re changing constantly.”

creations on social media and even conducts

The perception of street art has clearly changed

custom spray paint can giveaways for fans

as well. Not long ago, creating a mural might get

via Instagram. Licensing his artwork is also a

you in trouble. Now, creating one might just get

focus, allowing a project the potential to deliver

you a new client.

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After quarantining for two weeks in Iowa, Katharine made the trip to Mark’s home in Shawnee, Ks. The two were unsure if their connection would remain strong outside the emotional weight of Mark’s health crisis. What was planned as a sojourn turned into a lengthened, 11-day stay, as admiration quickly solidified into love.

“He was such a smart, introspective man,” Katharine says. “During that initial visit, we went to Loose Park on a beautiful afternoon, laid ON FEBRUARY 10, 2020, MARK PASSARO CHECKED INTO

on a blanket and took a walk around the Nelson (Atkins Museum). I

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER. Nearly three

fell in love with him that day at that park.”

years prior, he’d undergone a successful double lung transplant, the

Mark had come to the same conclusion. “When I took Katharine to

last resort for those that live under the shadow of Cystic Fibrosis, a

my parents’ house, I noticed how caring she was with my mom, who

genetic disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. The

had recently suffered a stroke. Being around her calms me.”

reason for his hospitalization (chronic lung rejection) was not an uncommon occurrence for those who have undergone a transplant.

In fact, Mark hoped his stay would be a brief one as just a few days prior, while visiting a friend in Iowa, he had met a nurse anes-

In fact, the bond between the couple coalesced so quickly, Katharine has since moved to the Kansas City area.

Now a licensed CRNA at Overland Park Regional Hospital, she calls the charm of Old Overland Park her home.

thesia student. The two exchanged phone numbers and shortly

As for the usual “how did you two meet?” question, the couple

after returning home and being admitted to the hospital, he shot

knows they have a story that will be hard to top. “It’s pretty crazy. It’s

her a text, proposing the two get together when he returned to

nuts. We fully acknowledge it,” Mark admits.

Iowa in a week or so. Fate had other plans, however. Over the next

Katharine agrees. “Our story is insane. At the time, everything was

50 days and under constant medical care, Mark would face the

falling together too easily, but I didn’t care. I would have rather met

prospect of death while discovering the healing power of love, all

this man and felt this way for however long it lasted than to have

against the backdrop of a global pandemic. It would prove to be the

never had this experience at all.”

most transformative two months of his life.

Beyond the world-class medical care Mark received, he is certain

Katharine Patterson, the nurse anesthesia student, was cautiously

the deep relationship forged with Katharine during those critical

optimistic. She had just begun a two-month clinical rotation in

days contributed to his recovery. “I don’t know how I would’ve made

Dubuque, Iowa. While the man she had met had certainly made an

it out of that dark time without her.”

impression, she had grown up in the tiny town of White Lake, Michigan

2020 was a year most of the world would like to wipe from mem-

and was guarded by nature. Mark had informed her of his hospital stay

ory. But for Mark and Katharine, it’s a year they never want to forget.

but noted he’d be out shortly. The pair made plans to reconnect in

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Iowa, settling on a cozy wine bar they both loved, a proper date. In the meantime, Mark suggested they continue to text until he was released. Katharine agreed. Quickly, the texting turned into a daily FaceTime between the burgeoning couple. What had begun as a mutual interest began to evolve into something more meaningful.

“As time went on, we began to have real and deep conversations,” Katharine recollects. “He had a way of understanding what I was feeling before I could articulate it. I remember thinking that this was a very special person and that I was going to live in the moment no matter what each day presented.”

As the days turned into weeks, Mark’s conditioned worsened. Soon, he was transferred to the ICU and put on oxygen to assist his failing lungs. Around the same time, as hospitalizations exploded, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic, adding a new dimension of risk to his recovery.

“It was the sickest I’d ever been,” he recalls. “I definitely considered the possibility that I was never going to make it out of this.” Eventually, his doctors turned to plasmapheresis treatments, a process where existing blood plasma is removed and exchanged with new, healthy plasma. The procedure finally turned the tide for him, and he was released from the hospital in late March of 2020.

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THE HEALING POWER OF LOVE (CONTINUED)

“ I would have rather met this man and felt this way for however long it lasted than to have never had this experience at all.”

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TAKING THE STAGE IF YOU’RE ANYTHING LIKE ME, YOU’VE BEEN BOTHERED BY AN ITCH FOR QUITE SOME TIME. An itch you haven’t been able to scratch for over a year now. No, this isn’t an article on flea and tick season (though, -PSA, - it is here) but rather the return of live music to most of our lives. There are some things that you just can’t re-create, and the booming sound of amps, drums, and guitar riffs while mingling with strangers that share a mutual appreciation is a uniquely joyful experience.

Well, scratch no longer. As the warmth of spring settles in for good, Kansas City’s outdoor music venues are back in business, welcoming patrons once again. So, if you are looking to take in some tunes under the summer sky, you have plenty of options to choose from. Let’s break it down.

LARGER VENUES STARLIGHT THEATER Designed by local architect Edward Delk, Starlight Theater officially opened in 1951, hosting plays and musicals. Famously, former president Harry Truman, aptly playing the role of “President” in a production of Mr. President, had to be rushed from Starlight to the hospital at intermission due to a bout of appendicitis. With its sloped seating, towering brick façade, and lush surroundings, an evening spent at Starlight Theater is as delightful as they come. Listen closely, and you might just hear the roar of a hungry lion at the nearby Kansas City Zoo. UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: + Barenaked Ladies (6/30) + Alicia Keys (8/25) + The Doobie Brothers (9/14) More info at: kcstarlight.com CONTINUED >

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“ T here a re some th i ngs that you just ca n’t

re-create, a nd the boom i ng sou nd of a mps, d r u ms, a nd gu ita r ri ffs wh i le

m i ngl i ng w ith stra ngers that sha re a mut ua l

appreciation is a u n iq uely joy fu l experience.”

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GRINDERS KC Nestled between Locust and Oak Street in Kansas City’s Crossroads District, sits Grinders KC, a spacious open-air venue serving up a variety of musical acts to go along with delicious pizza, tots, and other snackable bites served from the back window of its namesake, Grinders Pizza.

As unique a venue as you’ll find, at Grinders KC, you can take in views of the city skyline while you sip on some suds and groove under a canopy of stars.

UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: + Jamie Johnson (6/18) + Sheryl Crow (6/28) + The Decemberists (8/7) More info at: grinderspizza.com/kansascity/concerts/ PROVIDENCE MEDICAL AMPHITHEATER Providence Medical Amphitheater has been a mainstay KC music destination since 1984. So much so that taking in a show here is a Kansas City rite of passage.

With a capacity of 18,000, this sprawling complex, located in Bonner Springs, Kansas, features both bleachers and grass seating, not to mention some prime standing (or moshing) room down near the stage. Providence makes its hay by hosting bigger, popular acts from across the sonic spectrum.

UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: + For King & Country (7/17) + Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (8/3) + The Avett Brothers (10/1) More info at: providenceamp.com KNUCKLEHEADS You’ll know you’re close to arriving at Knuckleheads right around the time you think you’re lost. This neon lit bar, its parking lot often filled with motorcycles, is tucked away in KC’s East Bottoms district, looking like it was plucked straight from the set of Roadhouse.

No worries, though - patrons will find nothing but good vibes upon entry. While it features four stages, the jewel of Knuckleheads is its large outdoor courtyard, which includes a converted caboose for VIPs, and a raised deck for patrons to look down upon the action on stage while getting a good view of the passing trains close by.

UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: + David Archuleta (5/18) + Blues Traveler (7/2) + Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters (8/20) More info at: knuckleheadskc.com 30

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CITY VENUES LENEXA OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES On select Sunday evenings from mid-May through September, enjoy some live music at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park Grand Pavilion in Lenexa, courtesy of the Lenexa Arts Council.

Concerts are free (as is parking) but don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket for maximum comfort. Bring some delectable bites and give your picnic its own soundtrack.

UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: + Jessica Paige (5/16) + Jason Craig and the Wingmen (6/6) + The M80’s (9/19) More info at: lenexa.com/concerts

SOUNDS ON THE SQUARE (GLADSTONE) If you find yourself up north, be sure to head over to Linden Square in Gladstone for “Sounds on the Square,” which kicks off in early June and features some of the best live acts in Kansas City. Grab some adult beverages at their pop-up bar, and plop down and enjoy the show. Sounds on the Square is family friendly so be sure to bring the whole gang. All concerts kick off at 7pm.

UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: + Cherry Bomb (6/4) + Funk Syndicate (7/16) + Stolen Winnebagos (8/20) More info at: lindensquare.info/sounds-on-the-square

SUNSET MUSIC FEST (LEAWOOD) Returning to Town Center Plaza’s north parking lot on select Thursday evenings this June, Sunset Music Fest is set to deliver a variety of top-notch music, including a performance from 2019 Grammy-nominated blues artist and KC native, Danielle Nicole. These family-friendly concerts start at 7pm (gates at 6) so pack your best lawn chair and circle that calendar because you won’t want to miss these lineups.

UPCOMING SHOWS: + Danielle Nicole Band with The Stolen Winnebagos (6/10) + Elton Dan & the Rocket Band with Mr. Stinky Feet (6/17) + Summer Breeze with Perpetual Change (6/24) More info at: towncenterplaza.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

MY FAVORITE THINGS

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TEVIE DOUGLAS IS A LIFELONG JOHNSON

NEW PASSION- GOLF

COUNTY RESIDENT WHO MOVED TO LOCH

Finally decided to learn the game. For years, only played

LLOYD IN 2011 AND NEVER PLANS TO LEAVE

a few rounds a year; mostly in Lake Tahoe on guys trips. I

THIS BELOVED COMMUNITY. He is a connois-

fnally joined the golf club in 2020, and the learning curve is

seur of the finer things in life, so we sat down with

steep, which I love. RMI hooked me up with a cool golf cart.

him to discover what his favorite go-to items are.

FAVORITE CAR I Currently have a 911 Carrera 4s—grey with red interior. My

GOLF SHOES I lean towards different looks than the standard trend. Just bought a pair of Adidas “old school” Superstars golf shoes.

next one will be Mexico Blue. I have all service performed by Karl Wilen at Rennsport. I Love going into his shop. I am guaranteed to see a track car or someone’s classic 911. It’s literally

GOLF PANTS Puma- I wear them on and off the course.

a candy store for car lovers.

GOLF CLUBS GO-TO PLACE TO GRAB A BURGER IN KC BurgerFi— I love their veggie burgers, and the fries alone

I think my set is from 90’s. I am waiting on learning how to consistently swing a club, and then I”ll reward myself with a new set.

are a meal.

FAVORITE FLASK FAVORITE LOCATION TO GRAB A DRINK Verdigris Bar is a favorite of mine. I order the Green Lion or

Aged & Ore Travel Decanter - great way to enjoy bourbon on the course (just don’t tell the pro shop) www.agedandore.com

an Old Fashion. The Green Lion comes with a faux gold coin frozen onto of block of ice. (Needles to say, I have a couple of those coins.)

FAVORITE BOOK I recently finished “The Gambler” which is a story of Kirk Kerkorian’s career and life. From Cary Grant, Howard Hughes,

NEW VENTURE IN DRINKS Tequila, Clase Azul — A good friend recently gave this to me.

Andre Agassi to the infamous Mike Tyson v Evander Holyfield ear biting, Kerkorian’s life was full to say the least.

Fun Fact - Apparently the lid is made to hit with your hand. It makes a loud ring signaling time for another round for everyone.

Adictivo Tequila (www.Caskers.com) - Try it. You’ll understand.

FAVORITE CLOTHING STORE Halls - Mark (salesman) just knows how to make you look your best.

GO-TO FOR A GOOD CIGAR Cigar Lounge - Fireside Cigar (159th & Mur-Len) This a new business, and the owners are great guys. My go-to cigar

FAVORITE COFFEE Morning coffee routine: WSJ with cup of espresso coffee.

is anything full body.

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Tuesday, June 15 • 3 p.m.

Join us at Cedar Lake Village in Olathe, as we welcome the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to present an important seminar regarding f raud and scams targeting seniors. Learn strategies to identif y common scams, as well as hear an update from local law enforcement to be aware of f raudulent activity occurring in our area. All local health and safety protocols will be f ollowed.

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CITY SCENE

STEMS A GARDEN SOIREE

STEMS IS A LOVELY GARDEN PARTY IN THE OVERLAND PARK ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS AND THE PREMIER NETWORKING EVENT IN JOHNSON COUNTY. This incredible event is for a great cause: enhancing the quality of life in our community. From the moment you arrive, you know this party is something special.

Tastings of all kinds – from sliders to crab cakes, antipasto to crepes – are available at destinations along the paths and among the gardens. Fine wines, craft

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beers, and specialty mixed drinks complement the food.

Around every turn, there’s more fun to be had - don’t miss the balloon and caricature artists and stay for the fireworks. We’ve had sunny skies, starry nights, rain, and rainbows. And it has always been a lovely party.

The hand-painted Stems wine glasses, a signature of the event, are back but with exciting new designs.

In recognition that social gatherings in 2021 will continue to require precautions for the health and safety of attendees, be assured that the Arts & Recreation Foundation will follow the protocols and procedures prescribed by city and county health officials that will ensure both a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience with minimal risk.

Proceeds from Stems: A Garden Soirée ensure that The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park can continue to support and develop Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and city art installations. Your investment of time and money allows us to sustain the Foundation and our initiatives. These grants fund necessary programs and capital improvements in our cultural and recreational community gems.

This event will take place on Saturday, June 26 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

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WHAT ARE A FEW OF YOUR FAVORITE KC SPOTS FOR RECREATION? A sunny day at Kauffman stadium with

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FAVORITE PLACE TO GET A STEAK 801 Chophouse is all around the best, Capitol Grill the most fun and J Gilberts is most underrated.

at Sprint Center followed by a late night downtown. Any bar owned by David Manica.

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FAVORITE BAND OR SONG Here Comes the Sun, The Beatles

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KC BBQ? Jack Stack with Q39 as a very close second.

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I love short family trips. Whenever there is a gap in all our kids’ activities, we try to visit a baseball stadium. It’s been a great way to see so many amazing American cities. We are almost two-thirds of the way through. But anything with family and friends, whether it’s a vacation or just a meal, is by far my favorite thing to do.

THE WEEKEND? I prefer to start with something I can

see through.

ARE YOU A COLLECTOR OF ANYTHING? I’m collecting as many experiences as I can for as long as God will let me!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION? Indian Shores, Florida because it is super

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THE PRO GOLFER’S FITNESS JOURNEY

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SCOTT STALLINGS DISCOVERED HIS INTEREST IN GOLF AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 3.

But it was the “aha moment” for his love of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors.

Little did he know at the time, however, not just how successful he would become, but also how an unforeseen health compromise would also rock his world, and his cross training, for the better.

He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer.

Flash forward to the year 2016: It became a life-changing year he never would have anticipated; one filled with strife as he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete.

With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night.

Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed.

Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life.

“You only get one body,” he says. “Golf is a grind, but don’t let physicality get in the way of your game,” Scott says.

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SCOTT’S TOP EXERCISES

KETTLEBELL POWER SNATCH: Uses ground force to leverage the kettlebell upward, then the shoulder, arm and back support the weight as it gets pushed overhead. Also a great cardio exercise and trains the body for a good golf swing.

KETTLEBELL HALO: Start by holding the kettlebell upside down at chest height, then lift the weight to head height and rotate it around the head like a halo in both directions. This exercise focuses on shoulder mobility—which is important for a good golf swing—and warms up the muscles and soft tissue around the shoulder girdle.

CLEAN TO LUNGE: First, the kettlebell is lifted from the ground to shoulder height. Then, the foward lunge loads weight into the legs one at a time, which happens from the backswing to the downswing. The exercise increases strength in calves and forearms, which is essential for a powerful swing.

LANDMINES: LANDMINE RAINBOW: Tracing the shape of a rainbow, take the barbell down alongside each hip in a rotational movement and then back to an overhead position. Strengthens legs, shoulders and arms; improves coordination for ground-up downswing.

LANDMINE ROTATIONAL CLEAN AND PRESS: Facing the landmine, hold the bar in your right hand, then pivot your toes 90 degrees to the left, dropping into a deep lunge while still holding the bar with your straight arm. Press into your front foot and stand up as you press and lift the barbell to chest height, all in one quick motion. From the waist down, this move mimics the look of a golfer finishing a swing.

LANDMINE THRUSTER: Thrust the barbell upward from a squat position. Builds lower-body muscles, which are key for the start of the ground swing and to get longer off the tee.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

JOHNSON COUNTY

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

SIENA OF LEAWOOD

$1,825,000

$1,650,000

90%

135

5

5.3

COLTON RANCH

$1,550,000

$1,610,000

104%

1

7

7.1

HIGHLANDS CREEK

$1,490,000

$1,445,000

97%

38

5

5.1

HALLBROOK VILLAGE

$1,350,000

$1,320,000

97%

205

4

3.1

STONE POST RANCH

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

100%

1

5

5.1

HALLBROOK FARMS

$1,195,000

$1,252,000

104%

1

5

5

THE HILLS OF IRONHORSE

$1,269,500

$1,200,000

94%

0

5

5.1

MILLS FARM

$1,150,000

$1,164,000

101%

1

5

5.1

CORIHNTH DOWNS

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

93%

1

3

3.1

LIONSGATE- THE LINKS

$1,099,000

$1,090,000

100%

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5

5.1

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

STATISTICS from 04/01/2021 TO 04/30/2021. * DOM=Days on Market

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RENOVATE & REFINE

L E AT H E R + W O O D

THIS PAST YEAR HAS BROUGHT SO MUCH CHANGE TO OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MORE PEOPLE ARE WORKING FROM HOME THAN EVER BEFORE. In order to create a great home office there are a few things that are essential to making it great.

If the room doesn’t have great natural lighting then plan to add some decorative but functional overhead lights or lamps. One of the most important details is providing storage. No matter what you do, design your space with great seating and a surface large enough to accommodate your work needs. Bring natural elements in with leather, wood and plants to create a sophisticated and casual space.

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