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Hopefully, if I’m snowed in it’s on a weekend when I can enjoy watching football playoffs with the fireplace going.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN LEE’S SUMMIT?

Third Street Social is my favorite! But for quick and casual food, I like Brick’s Pub & Grub.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR 2019 THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

I look forward to having a beach vacation with my entire family. Even though it can be a logistical challenge, it’s worth it!

THOM SCHLOSSER WHAT DO YOU DO DURING THE CHILLY DAYS OF WINTER WHEN YOU’RE SNOWED IN?

When we’re snowed in, it’s time to reorganize the storeroom, and then curl up by the fire and watch old movies.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN LEE’S SUMMIT?

We have several favorites - Olive Garden, Summit Grill, Habanero’s, and for a quick hamburger, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS IN 2019 THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

Yes! We will be cruising from Miami, Florida to Havana, Cuba.

JOSEPH HYDE

WHAT DO YOU DO DURING THE CHILLY DAYS OF WINTER WHEN YOU’RE SNOWED IN?

My Family and I moved back to Lee’s Summit from the Indianapolis area about three years ago. We definitely experienced colder weather and a lot more snow during our time in Indianapolis. I’m one of the few people that actually enjoys cold weather, so I love this time of year. When we get those “lucky” snow days, they are filled with sledding, snowball fights, and of course a grilled cheese with tomato soup!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN LEE’S SUMMIT?

Are you familiar with Andrew Zimmern, from the show Bizarre Foods? If you are, then that is how I’d describe my relationship with food. I love trying new foods, especially if the food has cultural significance. Lee’s Summit has so many great restaurants, but most recently topping my list are the ahi tuna poke tacos at Pearl Tavern.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS IN 2019 THAT YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT?

We have three kids between the ages of five and 10, so there is some sort of excitement each day in our lives! This year for Christmas we gave an “experience” to each of our kids.

These experiences include tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters, Cirque du Soleil on Ice and cooking classes for our aspiring chef. Hopefully, we’ll also be able to make time for a third annual trip to Estes Park, CO to do some hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Subdivision

BDRM F/B

LEE’S SUMMIT

H/B

Architecture

Plan

Price Original

Price Sale

2

1

Traditional

2 Stories

$132,000

$132,000

3

3

0

Traditional

Raised Ranch

$188,700

$163,000

3

2

1

Traditional

Atrium Split

$189,500

$185,900

Ashton at Charleston Park

4

2

2

Traditional

2 Stories

$220,000

$175,000

Bordner Estates

3

2

1

Traditional

Side/Side Split, Tri Level

$225,000

$207,000

Condos of Oaks Ridge Meadows

3

Woods Chapel Acres Maple Tree

Princeton Heights

3

2

1

Traditional

Front/Back Split

$229,900

$225,000

Vista Del Verde

4

2

1

Traditional

1.5 Stories

$235,000

$225,000

Somerset At Charleston Park

4

2

1

Contemporary

2 Stories

$245,000

$232,250

Princeton Heights

4

3

0

Traditional

California Split

$249,900

$251,900

Lakewood

4

2

2

Traditional

2 Stories

$281,500

$258,000

Summit Wood

4

3

1

Traditional

2 Stories, Side/Side Split

$290,000

$286,000

Bridlewood

4

2

1

Traditional

2 Stories

$325,000

$278,000

Lakewood

3

3

0

Traditional

Reverse 1.5 Story, Split Entry

$329,950

$329,950

Woodland Trails

4

3

1

Traditional

2 Stories

$376,000

$350,000

Raintree Lake

3

2

1

Traditional

Ranch

$398,975

$398,975

Winterset Park

4

4

1

Traditional

2 Stories

$445,000

$388,500

Dalton's Ridge

5

4

1

Traditional

2 Stories

$439,900

$432,900

Raintree Lake

4

3

0

Traditional

Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story

$435,967

$435,967

Mill Creek Of Summit Mill

5

4

0

Traditional

2 Stories

$443,832

$443,832

Eagle Creek

4

3

0

Traditional

Reverse 1.5 Story

$446,579

$462,101

New Longview

4

4

1

Traditional, Other

2 Stories

$494,900

$465,000

Legacy Wood

6

5

0

Contemporary

2 Stories

$479,200

$472,000

Arbores

4

5

1

Traditional

1.5 Stories

$499,900

$495,000

Woodland Trails

4

3

0

Traditional

Reverse 1.5 Story

$500,540

$510,622

Lake Winnebago

4

3

1

Traditional

Reverse 1.5 Story

$799,900

$732,000

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Letter from the Editor CREATIVITY CAN BE EXPRESSED IN VARIOUS FORMS BEYOND JUST WHAT WE CAN SEE AND HEAR. It is ironic that we tend to sometimes put a box around what art is, but creativity shouldn’t be boxed in. That’s what makes it so beautiful. The

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individuality in our talents, thoughts and style is what makes us unique. When I think of the different professions or hobbies that the people in my life have, I can see the creativity, innovation or artistic expression that each person possesses that makes them successful and creative in their own way.

One of my favorite things to do is to watch my kids go through creative processes.

Sometimes it is quite literal by making up a new song on the piano, writing a story, or creating a work of art, but other times it is experiencing the gift of their imaginations while they play. One of my favorite things to watch is when my second son plays baseball in the backyard. He imagines an entire game and will throw the ball in the air to pretend he’s catching a fly ball and” throw” it in to home. He suddenly becomes the runner and slides in to home barely making it. He used to play like that all the time, but as he gets older, I see it less and less. I love watching his imagination at play, and it

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ent players on the field, as I know to drink it in and appreciate it while it lasts.

The creativity that we had when we were younger morphs into different versions as we become adults. Sometimes it seems to silence in some and comes alive in others.

Oftentimes it is easy to see that creativity in children because their imaginations are so transparent as the play out loud. If we look around at the adults in our lives, we will see creative expression in so many things besides what typically is viewed as artistic.

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Our February issue is dedicated to artists, musicians and creative innovators in our community. I always look forward to putting this issue together every year because it is so fun to learn more about the creativity expressed in our area. I hope you enjoy learning about some of our talented neighbors who are sharing their love of art, music and design with us.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

FEATURES 14 Handmade Soaps DIY Soaps by local maker, Angi Hockett

20 Behind the Brush Introducing Gary Wilkes

26 Art Around Lee’s Summit Creative inspiration abounds throughout Lee’s Summit.

41 KC Guitar Trio Lee’s Summit native,

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Lucas Bingham, and his band KC Guitar Trio.

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14 DIY 20 Artist’s Palette 36 Now Open 41

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THE ART OF SOAP MAKING HAS COME A LONG WAY

amounts of oils with lye water, at the correct temperatures, this

SINCE OUR GRANDMOTHERS’ DAY. All the nourishing oils,

triggers a complete chemical change called saponification. When

beautiful colors, scents and exfoliants would have been a dream

this process happens there is no lye in the soap.

to her. Today, it is easy to custom make soap for any skin type.

Making a batch of soap usually produces three to five pounds

Adding oils such as avocado, olive, jojoba, and argon are just a

and takes one to two hours. It then needs to cure for four to six

few ingredients to make a rich smooth bar.

weeks. The cure time allows for the water to completely evapo-

My interest in soap making began when I was gifted a bar of

rate and results in a harder, longer-lasting bar of soap.

olive oil/goat’s milk soap. It both smelled and felt so amazing.

Not only do handmade soaps get super-fatted oils to add

I am a DIYer at heart and am always on the hunt for a new

moisture, they can also include some amazing exfoliants, addi-

project, so I decided to challenge myself and began doing the

tives and scents. A few of my favorites are honey, aloe juice,

research. I must admit it was a bit intimidating to read about

goat’s milk, activated charcoal and clays.

the chemistry involved, but the benefits far outweighed the fear.

Scents include essential oils and fragrances. Essential oils

There are a few different ways to make soap, but the one I use is

are the natural oils extracted from botanicals such as patchouli,

called Cold Process (CP). Simply put, CP soap is made by mixing

lavender, orange, lemon, basil and many others. Fragrances are

nourishing oils with sodium hydroxide (lye). Lye can be a scary

man-made. Some are fully synthetic while others are still natural

word for people to think about as an ingredient in the soap they

but blended together with other naturals to create a new scent.

use every day. And yes, lye by itself is a caustic substance that can

I enjoy CP soaping because it allows for the most creativity in

cause burns if it is inhaled or touches skin. You need to research

design with options for adding exotic ingredients that hold powerful

and understand a few basic principles about safety if you decide

benefits. If you want to get started making soap and want a simpler

to start making CP soap. Once soap is made by mixing exact

process, try the pour and mold recipe below.

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DIY

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lavender honey lemon soap ingredients + 2 lb. goat’s milk melt-and-pour soap

directions Chop soap into smaller pieces. It will melt faster this way. Place in

+ 1 lemon rind, zested

bowl and microwave (or double boil). Be careful to watch soap and

+ 3 tablespoons of dried lavender buds

not let it burn. If you are using microwave, heat in 30 second incre-

+ 2 tablespoons of honey

ments, stirring frequently. Once soap is melted add your essential

+ 15 drops of lavender essential oil

oils first. Once essential oils have been added and mixed thoroughly,

+ 6 drops of lemon essential oil

add the lavender buds, lemon zest and honey. Have your mold ready

+ Jar or bowl for melting soap base

to go, on a flat, even surface. You’ll want to move quickly before the

+ Silicone mold

soap cools too much. Mix everything thoroughly again, and pour mixture into mold. Let the soap cool for 2-3 hours until bars are completely solid. Wrap or package however you like.

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ARTIST GARY WILKES HAS HIS PERSONAL FAVORITES. In his Lakewood home studio, an easel faces personal portraits of Bruce Springsteen and Keith Urban. But Lady Gaga holds a special place in his heart, too.

When Gaga visited the Sprint Center for her “Joanne” world tour in November 2017, Wilkes was in his ninth year of painting the portraits of visiting artists for the concert venue. Through his job at Acme Sign, Wilkes had been contracted to paint Sprint artists’ portraits for three years.

He’d well-surpassed that original time frame, and Gaga’s portrait was to be his last.

As was their usual arrangement, his respected mentor at Acme, Greg Price, provided a photo, copy and type style for inspiration. Wilkes rendered Gaga’s concert poster in acrylic, the thick-textured and richly-hued paint lending a three-dimensional feel to the portrait. The artist, satisfied with his work, felt like at least he’d gone out with a bang.

But then Wilkes got a call from his daughter, saying that Gaga had posed on Instagram with his portrait. And the Grammy-award-winning singer went out of her way to share how much she’d appreciated the portrait, so much that the Sprint Center decided to retain Wilkes to continue the portraits.

“Lady Gaga saved my Sprint career,” he says.

“The entire time I was painting these, I was thinking that this would be my last one,” he says. “I paint each one like it’s my first and my last.”

Today, the walls of the Sprint Center suites and backstage are lined with nearly 300 of Wilkes’ portraits, signed by both the painter and the recording artists.

While the Sprint Center houses the largest body of his work, the brick walls and billboards of Kansas City have been Wilkes’ canvas since the late ‘70s. After high school, Wilkes took a job on the grounds crew at Kauffman Stadium. He was watering the grass when CONTINUED >

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

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he saw a man painting a billboard in the outfield. He remembers it was an ad for Camel Cigarettes of a man scaling a mountain.

“I said that’s what I want to do, that’s what I want to be,” Wilkes says.

Wilkes got a job with Calvin Signs doing hand-lettering and mural work. Later, he interviewed at Gannett. His “interview” was to stay overnight and hand-paint a billboard. After he worked at Gannett for eight years, the paint shop closed as billboard ads increasingly became digital prints stretched across vinyl sheets.

Wilkes moved to Acme Signs, where he painted murals and billboards and did commercial sculpture work for 24 years before his retirement in the summer of 2018.

Now sleeping in is a perk, but “retirement” represents more of a shift than a cease of creativity for Wilkes.

He sketches and paints every day alongside a hand-carved carousel horse at his home studio. Paintings by Norman Rockwell and John Singer Sargent are displayed nearby on a wall-length easel.

Like the artists who inspire his work, Wilkes’ goal is to tell a story.

His creative process begins with a photo. Sometimes it’s one captured by his wife, Rhonda, an artist in her own right who Wilkes describes as his second set of eyes. He’ll sketch the lines of the photo onto his canvas. Then comes the paint. Acrylic is blessedly forgiving. If Wilkes isn’t satisfied with part of the painting, he moves to a different part of the painting to work, then returns to the original area once it’s dried to make any changes. Each painting is typically five to six layers.

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Wilkes describes his style as realistic impressionism. He diverges from clean lines with a splash of orange here, a tick of white there. Broad brushstrokes in the background create an abstract, bokeh-like effect.

“When you walk up to a painting, and it hits you and you don’t know why, it stirs an emotion, then I’ve done my job,” Wilkes says.

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GLENDA MASTERS, THE CITY’S FIRST CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER, IS CHARGED WITH DEVELOPING NEW CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT STRATEGIES BENEFITING LEE’S SUMMIT RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. Glenda oversees the Lee’s Summit Arts Council, a citizen volunteer board. With support of the Cultural Arts Division, an initial goal for the Arts Council is to increase awareness of public art currently located within Lee’s Summit and to increase the number of temporary and permanent public art works.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION ABOUNDS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN LEE’S SUMMIT. SIMPLY WALK, OR DRIVE, AROUND TOWN TO OBSERVE UNIQUE, ONE-OF-A-KIND WORKS OF ART.

“This is an exciting time. When they created my position

in March last year, what also emerged was a new Cultural Arts Division. A large part of what I do is support efforts of the Lee’s Summit Arts Council,” she says. “Plus, the advantage of having a dedicated agency within our local government means the conversation about how arts can shape the vibrancy of our community can now be coordinated among a wide variety of stakeholders, from elected officials and city staff to community groups, artists and citizens.”

Emergence Downtown Lee’s Summit, City Hall Plaza. Green St. ARTIST: Dave Eames Commissioned to commemorate the 150th celebration of Lee’s Summit, Emergence was the creation of local artist Dave Eames. The metal sculpture serves as both public art and a time capsule, set to be opened in 2065. The sculpture is comprised of steel and glass elements and has the appearance of crystals as they are mined from beneath the earth. At night, glass panels near the top of each crystal spire illuminates with colorful fiber optic lights. The lights rotate through a variety of colors. The time capsule is hidden within the structure, keeping it safe from weather.

“The design concept was influenced from the natural beauty and upward direction of quartz crystals,” Eames says. “I wanted the steel crystal forms to rise out of the landscape. At the top of each, textured glass emits the light. The vertical elements are inspired by the optimistic ARTICLE JUDY GOPPERT PHOTOGRAPHY CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT

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and upward motion of the city and everyone that has lived or lives here. The changing colors are meant to showcase the dynamic mood and personality of the city.”

Red Mural

Downtown Lee’s Summit, Old Dayton Hotel. 9 SE 3rd St. in the alley.

ARTIST: JT Daniels This privately commissioned mural is located in the alley of the old Dayton Hotel in Downtown Lee’s Summit.

While not Lee’s Summit’s only mural, it is the most impressive and iconic, spanning the entire wall of the historic building. Realizing the opportunity for future murals throughout the community, the city worked with local business owners and Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street to develop a mural ordinance. Adopted in 2016 the ordinance helps guide the commissioning of the city’s murals both privately and publicly owned. The mural has become a focal point for Downtown Lee’s Summit as people stop and take selfies against the wall. Local photographers have found it to be a unique backdrop for engagement, wedding and senior photos.

JT Daniels uses his art to support and uplift the community. His murals can be seen all over Kansas City, adorning walls of small businesses, street car stops, galleries and local neighborhoods. His work weaves together various elements, such as characters and phrases, into streamlined designs that represent the heartbeat of the urban community.

“JT Daniels and I collaborated together on ideas and landed on the lovely urban redhead I call Red, a perfect example of how an investment in public art outweighs the cost,” says Ben Rao, president, Bridge Space. “When I decided to do the mural project, I wanted to create energy, activity and a place for people to do selfies knowing that they would be tagged as Lee's Summit. I believe if we create more public art, we can create a destination to attract people who want to experience and share art and boost spending in shops and restaurants. The more art we have, the cooler or groovier we become and the more people we attract.”

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Kids at Heart Downtown Lee’s Summit near 3rd St. and Douglas ARTIST: Kwan Wu Installed January 2009

Kids at Heart is Lee’s Summit’s first permanent sculptural public art installation. The bronze sculpture was commissioned as part of the redevelopment of downtown. The statue depicts a youthful boy and girl standing while a playful little boy, having fallen on his back, chases after a high-jumping frog. The statues are perched in the middle of a fountain with bronze fish jumping from the waters to form a heart.

Artist Kwan Wu is a Chinese-American sculptor who is ranked among the top sculptors in the world and is nationally known for his bronze statues. His works have been installed at the White House, and his life-sized bronze statue of baseball player George Brett is at Kauffman Stadium.

He lives in the Kansas City area with family.

During redevelopment of Downtown Lee’s Summit, the contractor for the project, FPC Development Construction, commissioned Wu to create the sculpture. A public/private venture, installation was made possible through a public art easement agreement between the city of Lee’s Summit and Hartley Furniture and Appliance, Inc., allowing it to be located on private property while still visible and accessible to the public.

Acquiring the sculpture was a community effort as funding was raised from local businesses and individuals. The city also supported the project through the Downtown Art Fund, a temporary fund established to support the installation of permanent and temporary public art.

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Crescendo Summit Fair Shopping Center, 2010

musical compositions, so it’s not surprising that

ARTIST: Jorge Garcia Almodovar

Crescendo became the name of the sculpture. In

Installed June 2010

musical terms, crescendo means to get louder in a piece of music. While creating the whimsi-

During the construction of Summit Fair in

cal sculpture for Summit Fair, he considered its

2009, RED Development – the firm responsible

location within the main street’s roundabout and

for developing Summit Fair and Summit Crossing

how passersby may experience it while walking

– approached the Lee’s Summit Arts Council for

or driving around the circular sculpture.

support in commissioning a permanent, out-

Translucent plastics of vivid colors and indus-

door art installation to create the center’s focal

trial materials came together to create six curved

point in its roundabout green space. The Lee’s

structures mounted high in a fan-like pattern

Summit Arts Council coordinated a formal call

on three 20-foot high metal columns. Spiral

for artists seeking an artist or artist team from

effects created by these panels give a sense

Missouri and Kansas. The Arts Council also

of upward movement while translucent-col-

supported a portion of the cost of the commis-

ored panels intermingle casting a variety

sion. Local artist, Jorge Garcia Almodovar, was

of colors on surrounding landscape.

selected to create a work of public art based

Almodovar, a native of New Jersey, lives in

upon his fresh approach to site specific work.

Kansas City, Missouri. His works have been

Many of his works explore themes involving

exhibited regionally.

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“Our team of 35 pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons, together with specially trained nurses and staff members, work tirelessly to give children the best possible care and outcomes,” Bender says. “The size and scope of our program means we’re always ready to care for children, no matter how rare or complex their need.”

Because children with heart problems often have other health conditions, the heart center team works closely with the hundreds of pediatric subspecialists available at Children’s Mercy. Having specialists work closely together helps ensure a comprehensive care plan throughout each patient’s journey.

The multidisciplinary heart center team offers many super subspecialty clinics like electrophysiology, heart failure and transplant, preventive cardiology and many more. These subspecialty clinics continue to grow. In less than four years, the area’s only pediatric heart transplant program has performed 18 heart transplants.

“We were very proud to be able to bring pediatric heart transplant to the region. The Heart Transplant Program provides care for children who have no other medical or surgical options to fix a failing heart without serious risk,” Bender says.

In addition to the Heart Transplant program, Bender highlights the following accomplishments over the past decade: + The Outreach Program helps ease the burden of frequent travel for families who live outside Kansas City by providing high-quality outpatient care at numerous cities for patients throughout Kansas and western/southern Missouri. + CHAMP has made it possible for more children with single-ventricle heart disease to safely live at home between surgeries. Children with heart conditions often need complex care and close monitoring, which used to mean a long hospital stay was inevitable. By developing the Cardiac High Acuity Monitoring Program (CHAMP) app, Children’s Mercy is leading the industry in groundbreaking technology to allow real-time home monitoring. Because of the success of CHAMP, Children’s Mercy is now sharing this technology with other pediatric cardiology programs across the nation. + The Thrive Program was launched in 2016 to provide comprehensive support for patients and families navigating the overwhelming emotions and complexities of coping with a heart condition. The Thrive team includes specialists from social work, psychology, child life, music therapy, financial counseling, chaplaincy and palliative care.

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AS WWII WAS COMING TO AN END IN 1945, MIKE DRENON AND HIS, WIFE, PANSY, OPENED THEIR FIRST JEWELRY STORE. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and a broken watch he could not afford to fix inspired him to teach himself the craft. He went on to learn everything there was to know about watchmaking and decided to open his own shop.

Their first location was in a strip center on 24 Highway in Fairmount, IN. Because they had a tight budget, Mike built his own showcases in his living room. Without a safe, he brought the jewelry back and forth to the shop in a shoebox.

Their only daughter, Karen, took over the business in 1978, along with her husband, Frankie. They moved to a second location on Lee’s Summit Road in 1999, where they continued to grow.

The current owner, Steve Frisch, is a third-generation Drenon. He and his wife, Cheryl, have owned the store since 2009. Steve started in the business at age 7 and knew from then that this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He attended Texas Jewelry Institute where he learned to be a bench jeweler. After many years on the bench, it became clear that Steve’s true talent was in sales. He has grown Drenon exponentially since 2009.

“Under his leadership, we were recently able to move to our new 8,000-square-foot store and add many highly desired designer brands, giving us one of the largest inventories in the Midwest,” says Savanna Frisch, fourth generation Drenon and a sales associate.

As times have changed, so has the jewelry business. For example, when a customer comes in to purchase an engagement ring, the photo of the desired ring is often on the customer’s phone. Steve discovered that 95 percent of engagement rings are made in China, so he set out to master the art of custom design. Instead of sending the rings out to be made, they custom-design the rings 100 percent in-house within seven to 10 days.

“We are not merchants, we are craftsmen,” Steve says. “There are thousands of jewelry stores in the United States, but less than 5 percent of them have the capability to do what we do. Anyone can sell you a ring out of a case, but it takes years of expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to make the one-of-a-kind ring of your dreams. We've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into this concept because we believe so strongly in it.”

Steve states that their shop is three times larger than average and has cutting-edge equipment: “Our state-of-the-art shop is totally glassed in, so you can watch our jewelers design on the computer, print waxes from the 3D printer and even cast at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.”

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“We can look for inspiration on the internet or around the store,” he says. “Once we get an idea of what the customer is looking for, our jeweler will take it to the CAD and create a digital image, which the customer will approve before proceeding. From there, it goes to the 3D printer, which will give the customer the opportunity to touch and feel the piece in wax form to ensure it's exactly what they had in mind. Finally, it moves into casting. Because our shop is glassed in, our customers now have the opportunity to watch their piece be casted. When the piece is completed, everyone feels as if they were truly a part of creating it, making it even more special.”

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With Valentine’s Day upon us, Drenon is once again continuing its 35-year tradition of sending out keys to customers. They bring in their key and see if it will open their treasure chest. The chest holds prizes worth thousands of dollars.

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With most of its business coming from word-of-mouth referrals, the team at Drenon takes pride in each diamond they mount and each smile they see. And satisfying generations of loyal customers.

In a world where the internet is demolishing brick and mortar retailers, they feel blessed to still be growing. For the last decade, an average of 1,000 independently owned jewelry stores close every year, yet Drenon continues to thrive and has more than doubled its inventory and showroom.

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FOR MANY, MUSIC IS A PART OF THEIR IDENTITY. It illustrates who they are, adds meaning to what they are doing, and personifies everyday monotony. Music is the whimsy of the piccolo, the urgency of the trumpet, and the serenity of the violin. For Lucas Bingham, the versatility of the guitar is as central a part of his life as instruments are to music.

In talking about the beginning of his musical journey, Lucas Bingham chuckles as he credits his lack of enthusiasm for fourth grade study hall. When given the option of participating in strings he saw it as an easy trade-off, and although there were not a lot of musicians in his family, he studied violin through high school. It was not until Bingham was introduced to the acoustic guitar at age 13 while attending Boy Scout camp that he found his true musical passion. He left camp full of guitar curiosity and decided to save his own money to buy his own. He studied obsessively, practiced incessantly, secured a musical mentor, and started to play gigs in high school.

While studying mechanical engineering in college, a major he deemed practical, he continued to play and also joined a band. Upon his 2004 graduation from K-State he chose to pursue music full-time, playing in various bands and eventually adding vocalist to his musical repertoire. In 2008, he released his first album, “Clean Sheets,” on Pandora and Spotify.

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Bingham had no grandiose plans for fame and stardom — he simply wanted to share his love of music. He began teaching five days a week at Music House and continued to gig at night. He transitioned to manager of the school, then director, and also wrote curriculum. He had discovered a new love for music in teaching the next generation, and his admiration for Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix fueled his desire to create a program with a “School of Rock” vibe.

But as much as Bingham is dedicated to music, the same is true for his family. After marrying and expanding his family he decided to put his engineering degree to use and entered the business world. However, this did not stop him from continuing to follow his euphonious aspirations.

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Although he continued to play solo once a month, he wanted to get back to playing in a group. Along Bingham’s journey he had met many musicians, and one evening he invited guitarists James Lake and Andy Launder to join him. They played four songs together and formed an instant connection. KC Guitar Trio was birthed — a group Bingham describes as an acoustic rock experience. They use a lot of effects: distortion pedals, wah pedals, octave pedals, harmonicas, and mandolins, and they innovatively arrange everything by dividing up the parts of rhythm, bassline, and melody. This ensures they create a well-developed song with a lot depth to it. They jam out every third Friday at the Canoe Club at Lake Lotawana.

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person. Seating is limited so sign up

Rock Wall, Bumper Cars, Mini Golf and

in advance with the wine and spirits

Laser Tag Maze, a $5 fun card, and a

2801 NE McBaine Drive

department today.

personal pizza. Sponsored by Lee’s

Come out and meet the Trolls. Let

Summit CARES at Paradise Park!

the little ones take photos and play

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MUSIC + ART: FIRST THURSDAYS Konrad's Kitchen and Tap House

Live music performed by Joshua T.

TROLLS MEET AND GREET TODDLER TIME Sky Zone Lee's Summit

with their favorite movie character.

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Toddler $12.99 and one parent plays

2019 KC BREW FEST

Ages 7 and under - if they can walk

free; $5.99 for an additional parent to play. SkySocks sold separately. they can jump.

Union Station

Merello & Ric Gordon. Art & photog-

This event will feature over 40 brew-

raphy displays from Joshua T. Merello,

eries, 100 beers, music, and food.

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Eyecare Specialties 1652 SE Blue Parkway Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

eyecarespecialties.biz

816-207-6085

Honey Hayes in

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Cuddle Up Pup is proud to present our

dog training training partnership partnership dog with DOG OBEDIENCE GROUP (D.O.G).

In cooperation with D.O.G, we are now offering

Play & Train.

Please call for more information

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS!

816.492.5533 | CuddleUpPup.com | 951 NE Wildwood Drive, Lee’s Summit February 2019 | Lee’s Summit Lifestyle

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12 PAINT NITE AT SMOKE BREWING CO.

Smoke Brewing Company

a fashion destination

Hi!

My name is Brooke and I have an online clothing boutique with easy access to clothing and accessories for women that are searching for comfort and style at affordable pricing. I am local and live right here in Lee’s Summit. Access to my clothing and accessories is quick, easy and as much fun as having your very own personal shopper! You will be treated like family.

FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Paint Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a one-of-

a-kind painting. We’ll guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing

‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part?

You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time.

15-17 KANSAS CITY GOLF SHOW

Overland Park Convention Center

Be among the first to try out 2019’s

hot new clubs on a free, indoor driving range; play fun skills contests featuring thousands of dollars in prizes, enjoy a free lesson from a top PGA pro, try beer and distillery tastings and much more.

For a complete list of hours, ticket prices, exhibitors and activities, visit KansasCityGolfShow.com

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@kccoveboutique_

Visit the website for

15%

off of your first online purchase.

we style ladies sizes 0-3XL affordable pricing fast deliver y follow us on facebook and instagram!

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ENGAGED BRIDAL EVENT The Stanley

Engaged couples join us from 11 am - 3 pm for a free bridal show. Select vendors will be featured (along with Stanley staff) to answer questions about your upcoming event. Browse through all of our spaces - including the Historic Space, Aspen Room, Kingston Room, and the Rooftop.

FEBRUARY

23 SECOND CHANCE PROM

The Historic Scarritt Building 818 Grand Blvd. Kansas City

During Heart Awareness Month, dress up and raise funds and awareness for heart failure that only affects mothers during or shortly after pregnancy. For more information or to purchase tickets to "Second Chance Prom" visit AMomsHeart.org

YO U R FO U NDAT I ON FOR EX P ERT, C O M PA S SI ONAT E C A RE

MAR 2 TASTE OF LEE'S SUMMIT

The Pavilion at John Knox Village

Join the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation at the 20th Annual Taste of Lee's Summit. This adultonly fundraising gala features local restaurants, a silent auction and fastpaced live auction. Event proceeds support Lee’s Summit R-7 student scholarships,

classroom

grants,

instructional technology, early childhood education and music programs across our school district!

DAV I D F I E L E KE , MD, FA A D B OA R D- C E RT I FI E D DE R MATOLOGI ST FE L LOW SHI P -T R AI NE D SK I N C ANCE R SU RGE ON

» E x pe rt me di cal, su rgi c al an d ae stheti c de rmatology We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at LeesSummitLifestyle.com.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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LEE'S SUMMIT LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER JANIE JONES SHARES WHAT SHE HAS PLANNED FOR THE YEAR.

WITH THE START OF THE NEW YEAR I ALWAYS LOVE TO TAKE A PAUSE AND COME UP WITH A LIST OF DREAMS AND GOALS TO HELP GUIDE ME IN THE MONTHS TO FOLLOW. 2019 is no exception, and this year is going to be great! Later in the year we are adding a daughter-in-law to the family which is so exciting, but before that happens there are some business goals to get to.

My main photography focus will be lifestyle portrait photography including seniors and families. I particularly enjoy staging shoots and finding the perfect location and props to make the shoot fit the desired style. When not behind the camera, I can be found spending time with family, designing my home, redoing our barn and traveling. We are off to a great start!

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