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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2019 PUBLISHERS

Jeron Traphagan | jeron.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com Zach Traphagan | zach.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Rachel Murphy | rmurphy@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

A World Worth Saving

Rachel C. Murphy, Allison Swan, Nicci Lavine CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Joel Schneider, Ashley Elwell

YOU ARE SAVING THE WORLD. That's how I like to think of living mindfully and lowering my impact on the planet. Adding a little heroism to a concept like recycling can make taking out the trash a bit more fun. But no matter how you think about it, small changes can add up to significant impacts when it comes to conservation. And when you look at who you're saving the world for (I'm looking at you, Iris and Indra!), it's worth it.

For our annual eco issue, we've found some people that are making differences in their own ways. Take artist Alexis Webb Bechtold. Her art is multifaceted, but the visual component of her Curiosity Passport project is created with found materials and upcycled items, for a beautiful result. Likewise, the ReSale Shop repurposes your donations and transforms them into life-changing philanthropic work. Each little bit counts.

The April issue also brings thoughts of spring and new beginnings. I'm excited

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to introduce our new Publisher, Jeron Traphagan. I love working with a fellow

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

Northlander and mom, and Jeron has the energy to keep me on my toes! I can't wait to see what new stories we uncover together.

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

As I'm writing this, my crocus flowers are finally poking their heads out of the dirt, and I feel like I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Spring is coming, even after the long, long, long winter. I'll see you out and about, friends. If you see me, stop and say hello!

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Hello Neighbors SPRING IS A TIME OF NEW BEGINNINGS AND I’M TAKING THAT VERY LITERALLY THIS YEAR! I’m Jeron, the new Publisher of Northland Lifestyle Magazine.

I grew up in St. Joseph and attended Missouri Western State for college. In the early 2000s, I moved ‘south’ to the Northland and have loved it ever since! I spent seven years as a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs and still love to dance and choreograph. I work with local high schools, dance studios, and even at my old stomping grounds at Arrowhead.

So many of my big life moments have happened here--I met my husband, Zach, here, and we got married in 2014. We have a three-year-old son, Coy, who is so excited to be a big brother this year! I love being Coy’s mom and I’m looking forward to the fun and craziness that comes with two kiddos.

So why make the leap to Northland Lifestyle now? Because I’m passionate about people and community, as my father was before me. He passed away in 2017 and it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced. My father valued and acted out compassion, hard work, and generosity for others. I see the opportunity to spread the good news about the people of the Northland through the pages of this magazine and want to partner with you, our readers, to do that. Teaching my son to spread goodness, just like his Papa did, is the most fitting way to honor my father.

Rachel and I are committed to seeing stories from around the corner as much as from around the city in Northland Lifestyle. I’m so excited to grow in an area of the city that is bursting with potential. The next few years promise to be exciting and I hope that Northland Lifestyle can be the mouthpiece of our growth.

If you have a story idea or good news to share, I want to hear it! My door is always open, so knock here at Jeron.Traphagan@LifestylePubs.com. Can’t wait to meet you!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2019

FEATURES 16 Mitch e Amaro The Brothers Edwards want to help your stock the bar

20 ReSale Shop From discarded to treasured in three steps

20 30

30 Curiosity Passport Explore the art in your city!

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Publisher’s Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Now Open

26 Travel Destination 30 Artist’s Palette 32 Hot Spot 36 DIY 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Culinary Creations

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GOOD TIMES

32nd Annual Kansas City Heart Ball The 32nd Annual Kansas City Heart Ball was held on March 2 at the Kansas City Convention Center and raised $930,000 for the American Heart Association. These funds will be used to fund critical research, education, and programs in Kansas City. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, live & silent auction, and a musical performance by Lost Wax and DJ Ashton Martin.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

2.

3.

Children's Mercy Red Hot Night Gala A ‘Million Dreams’ filled the room at the 15th Annual Red Hot Night Gala held February 16 at the Kay Barnes Ballroom. More than 1,600 guests spent the evening enjoying cocktails, live music, gourmet dinner by Fiorella’s, auctions and dancing. Guests shared the love with Children’s Mercy and raised a record $2.39 million in support the hospital’s mission. PHOTOS: CHRIS CRUM AND BEN PALMER.

4.

5.

1. Ray & Jill Kowalik and Lisa & Barry Ginter | 2. Front Row, Left to Right: Jackie Foy, Julie Kelly, Catalina Thompson, Suzy Hall, Nancy & Randy Pope, Diane Gallagher, Felisha McDougald, Leslie Breer, Clare Blasi, Meagan Dowell. Back Row, Left to Right: Cindy Muller, Walter Porter, Bruce Anderson, John Michaels, Rod Eisenhauer, Joe Podrebarac | 3. Lisa & John McLaughlin, Cara McLaughlin, Paul & Jonalee McLaughlin, Steven & Anna McKee | 4. Maureen & Paul Kempinski and Ramin & Ashley Cherafat | 5. Paul & Jonalee McLaughlin, Dustin Colquitt

Enjoy delicious bites from the following restaurants Amigoni Urban Winery Belfonte Ice Cream & Dairy Foods Co. Big Momma's Bakery - Cafe Bizz & Weezy Confections Bo Lings Brasserie at the Westin Crown Center Bristol Seafood Grill Carmen's Café Charlie Hooper's Chicken N Pickle Coco Bolos Wood Fired Grill & Cantina Cornbread Buffet District. Pour House + Kitchen Edible Arrangements El Indio Pollos Al Carbon Fuzzy's Taco Shop Gates Bar-B-Q Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Hiland Dairy Co. Houlihan's Hy-Vee Catering I Am Frozen Dessert Cafe 12

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Ignite Wood Fire Grill J. Gilberts Joe n' Hash Kingswood Senior Living Lakeview Village Levy Restaurants Lew's Grill & Bar Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina Louisburg Cider Mill Luther's BBQ Mad Man's KC BBQ Magnolia's On The Move Midici The Neopolitan Pizza Company Morgana's Gluten Free Bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes O'Neills Restaurant & Bar Parker at The Fountaine Pig & Finch Pinstripes Polar Oasis

RA Sushi Saints Pub + Patio Shatto Milk Sheridan's Frozen Custard Sheridan's Unforked Southside Bar & Grille St. James Winery Taco Hangover Tavernonna Italian Kitchen at Hotel Phillips Ted's Cafe Escondido Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Thai Orchid The Classic Cup The Homesteader Cafe The Melting Pot The Roasterie Café The Well Bar, Grill & Rooftop Twin Peaks Waldo Pizza Zebra Room at the Aladdin Hotel

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AROUND TOWN Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita. This year’s Janet K. Miller Award will be presented to Mayor Sly James for his passion, dedication, and commitment to and for youth and the arts.

THEATER IN THE PARK HOLDS OPEN AUDITIONS The Gladstone Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department, and North Star Community Band are proud to announce the 32nd Season of Gladstone’s Theatre in the Park Summer 2019 productions.

“42nd Street” will be presented July 5, 6 and 7. “Tarzan” will be presented Aug. 2, 3 and 4.

Auditions for both presentations will be held at Antioch Middle School, 2100 N.E. 65th St., on

TRI-COUNTY HEART AND SOLE 5K COME TO MACKEN PARK

Sunday, April 7 and Saturday, April 13. Times vary depending on participant ages as of June 1, 2019.

Tri-County Mental Health Services invites the

For more information, please contact Gladstone

community to raise awareness and reduce stigma for

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts at 816.423.4200

children and families challenged with mental illness

or view Gladstone Theatre in the Park website at

at its annual 5K run/walk. This year's Heart and Sole

GladstoneTIP.com.

5K Run/Walk will happen at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at Macken Park in North Kansas City, Mo. at the corners of Clark Ferguson Drive and Howell Street.

This event will support Tri-County's Children's

The City of Gladstone, in conjunction with the

Services. Proceeds will help sustain holiday assis-

City of Kansas City, broke ground on an extension

tance programs for children and families as well as

to the existing Shoal Creek Trail on March 8, 2019.

This new section of the Shoal Creek Trail will

other end-of-year initiatives for youth.

To register online: https://runsignup.com/ heartandsole5k .

expand the trails in Happy Rock Park and connect to North Brighton. This addition of 1.1 miles to the MetroGreen Network will connect to the M-1 Trail

KC FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY’S ANNUAL GALA RETURNS

which will eventually connect to Pleasant Valley Park. The ten-foot wide trail will be constructed of

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) has

concrete and can accommodate walkers, hikers, and

a lot to celebrate this year and is doing it in style!

bicyclists. The project is funded with a federal grant

Everyone is encouraged to ‘dress to the nines’ for

that is matched by Capital Improvement Funds from

KCFAA’s 35th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May

the Cities of Gladstone and Kansas City.

4 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

The project is another cooperative project

The 2019 Gala celebrates a diverse community

between the two cities which has utilized federal

united by dance. Because of KCFAA, more than

funds to better connect our citizens. Once com-

1.2 million Kansas Citians have experienced the

plete, the Shoal Creek Trail will be nearly 3.3 miles

Ailey Magic since 1984.

from Barry Road to North Brighton and will better

The

35th

Anniversary

Gala

theme

is

“Generations of Revelations” and will feature a special performance by Alvin Ailey dancers, an elegant dinner and dynamic dance party. The Gala promises to be a night to remember with

connect the neighborhoods in Gladstone and Kansas City to Happy Rock Park.

SHATTO MILK BRINGS HOME GOLD Shatto Milk Company brought home five awards from the 2019 Los Angeles International Dairy

Dance, Diversity, and Inspiration.

In addition, there will be special appear-

Competition. Shatto Milk Company was awarded

Dance

Gold Medals, defined as an outstanding product of

Theater’s Robert Battle, Artistic Director and

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SHOAL CREEK TRAIL EXTENSION BREAKS GROUND

from

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Butter Category; Lily Cheddar Cheese in the Open Class Hard Cheese Category; and for Shatto Cheese Spreads in the Spreadable Cheese Category. Shatto received

a

Silver

Medal

for

their

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Shatto Milk Company offers four

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and Unsalted, six varieties of cheese including a milk cheddar, hard ched-

Re c r e a t i o n

dar, gouda, Havarti as well as a couple

Competition from Academy to National Shows

of their own unique cheese offerings.

They also offer four cheese curd products that are of the fresh cheese cat-

Camps Adults & kids

egory. Shatto plans to introduce their Gold Medal winning spreadable cheese to the market very soon.

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JOWLER CREEK WINS AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY Northland native winery, Jowler Creek,

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and

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Jowler Creek has been committed to sustainable practices like using sheep, bats, and hens to control pests and maintain undergrowth, fostering beehives to encourage local fauna, using

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NOW OPEN

From left to right: Ben and Josh Edwards are making cocktailing easy at home.

Mitch e Amaro THE BROTHERS EDWARDS WANT TO HELP YOUR STOCK THE BAR ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

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“ TO US, IT SEEMED LOGICAL. IF YOU WANT TO TRY NEW SPIRITS, YOU HAVE A BAR TO TRY THINGS. WE WERE PLEASED TO FIND OUT WE COULD HAVE A BAR COMBINED WITH THE RETAIL SPACE. THAT WAY, IF THERE WAS SOMETHING YOU WERE INTERESTED IN BUYING YOU COULD TRY IN A COCKTAIL FIRST. OR IF YOU FIND A COCKTAIL THAT YOU LIKE, YOU CAN TAKE THE INGREDIENTS HOME,” SAYS BEN.

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F ONE WANTS TO PROCURE A BOTTLE OF SPIRITS FOR CONSUMPTION AT HOME, ONE NEEDN’T LOOK TOO FAR TO FIND A LIQUOR STORE, GROCERY STORE OR GAS STATION. But for someone looking for exactly the right spirit for a particular cocktail, it can be a bit of a challenge, especially if your tastes run to the bitter or smoky flavors of Amari or mezcal. That’s

how the Northland became home to Mitch e Amaro, a home bartending wonderland. The shop is the brainchild of brothers Ben and Josh Edwards. After receiving the Death and Co. cocktail book, they started searching for some of the harder to find ingredients. What they found was that for the home bartender, certain things were just impossible to find. Seeing an unfilled need prompted the brothers to launch their own shop dedicated to the more obscure things in cocktailing culture.

It would be easy to write Mitch e Amaro off as just another liquor store, but that’s not the case. The shop stocks an array of bartending tools (jiggers, bar spoons, strainers, etc.), a large selection of cocktail books, and even non-alcoholic beverages such as artisan tonics and non-alcoholic spirits. And bitters? They have a huge variety to spice up any cocktail.

The centerpiece of the concept though is the bar. Hiding behind rows of implements and hard to find Amari, whiskeys, gins, liquors, and mezcals, is a small bar with a large menu of drinks made using the ingredients in the store. The bar serves as a laboratory of sorts, a way to try out unknown spirits before taking the plunge. The menu isn’t full of the most creative cocktails in town, but it is the greatest variety of a single type. Take, for instance, the humble gin and tonic.

You can try one of 13 variations, utilizing different combinations of gins, tonics, and garnishes.

“To us, it seemed logical. If you want to try new spirits, you have a bar to try things. We were pleased to find out we could have a bar combined with the retail space. That way, if there was something you were interested in buying you could try in a cocktail first. Or if you find a cocktail that you like, you can take the ingredients home,” says Ben. The best part? If you buy a cocktail and a bottle or book you receive a discount. Discounts are also available for those that work in the service industry. And if they don’t have the bottle you’re looking for, they are happy to special order things that they don’t currently carry, even if it’s a single bottle.

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NOW OPEN

(CON TI N U ED)

Mitch e Amaro has one of the cities largest collections of bitters for sale.

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WHERE THERE WAS ONCE RACK S OF BAGUETTES, NOW GLISTENING BOTTLES STAND AT ATTENTION, BECKONING PATRONS TO TRY A DRAM OR TWO.

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The Edwards’ are excited about opportunities to educate. In addition to frequent tastings, they plan to start offering cocktail classes in the near future. Since opening in early February, the Edwards say that the reception in downtown North Kansas City has been very warm.

They happened into the space when the Northland favorite LeMonde closed in September.

“I was at Colony getting coffee and was going to get a cookie and they were putting up the signs saying they were closing. I was really sad because I loved that place. Then it dawned on me that it would be the perfect spot for the shop,” says Josh.

The space has been transformed. Where there was once racks of baguettes, now glistening bottles stand at attention, beckoning patrons to try a dram or two. And the purveyors are beckoning as well, inviting home cocktail enthusiasts to take some of the risks out of buying obscure spirits.

Visit Mitch e Amaro at 306 Armour Road in North Kansas City or online at MitcheAmaro.com.

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RESA LE SHOP ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY ELWELL

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FIRS T S TOP DO YOU HAVE A DONATION CHAIR? You know the one—it’s typically covered with last year’s trends that either didn’t fit or just weren’t a good idea in the first place. Maybe it’s a box for you, one filled with odds and ends that you just can’t find a good use for and Marie Kondo says they have to go. Have you ever wondered what happened to those things after they hit ‘the pile’? We asked the Assistance League of Kansas City to show the timeline of a donation to their ReSale Shop, located at 6601 N. Oak Trafficway in Gladstone.

Donations to the ReSale Shop are processed and merchandised onto the selling floor. Their inventory changes at least once every 90 days, so there’s always something new to find. Proceeds from the shop benefit any one of the ten programs that the Assistance League supports including Operation School Bell, Operation Hug, Best Foot Forward, Senior Outreach Services, and the Assault Survivor Kit, among others.

Once a donation is dropped off at the ReSale Shop, a buzzer rings and a small army of volun-

ACCEPT

W H AT T H E Y

teers springs into action.

CLOTHING

HOUSEWARES

HOLIDAY

FURNITURE

+ Men’s

+ Dishes

+ Decorations

+ Lamps

+ Women’s

+ Home Decor

+ Apparel

+ Collectibles

+ Children’s

+ Kitchenware

+ Ephemera

+ Art

+ Jewelry

+ Linens

+ Accessories

+ Toys, both vintage

+ Books

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RESALE SHOP

(CON TI N U ED)

SECON D S TOP

WHO THEY BENEFIT + Operation Schoolbell + Operation Hug

Although the ReSale Shop functions the same way that any thrift store does, they take particular care with the items. Everything is inspected in a different department and checked for breakage, tears in clothing, stains, etc. If items are in good condition but dirty, one of the volunteers will take it home and launder the item.

+ Operation Celebration + Senior Outreach Service + Outreach + Best Foot Forward

Clean items are steamed or wiped down with cleaner

+ I'm In Charge

before going to pricing. Toys are tested to make sure

+ Scholarships

they are in good working order. Grime doesn't last long at the ReSale Shop.

After being inspected and cleaned, items are priced and moved to a staging area while they await their turn on the floor. A color coding system allows workers to keep track of how long an item has been in-store. After 90 days, if an item hasn't sold, it is added to 'fill a bag' promotions to refresh the inventory.

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+ Waste Not + Operation Child In Need + Assault Survivor Kit

FIN A L S TOP It's showtime! Instead of haphazardly placing all items on shelves, items are merchandised into appealing displays. Many of the volunteers that come to work at the ReSale Shop have years of experience in retail and merchandising at higher level stores such as Hall's. This attention to detail shows as displays are arranged.

Clothing is displayed on mannequins and dishes arrayed to catch the eye.

Once an item has caught the shopper's eye, it makes its way to the cash register, once again, run by a volunteer. The ReSale Shop and the Assistance League is entirely staffed by volunteers.

IF ITEMS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION BUT DIRT Y, ONE OF THE VOLUNTEERS WILL TAKE IT HOME AND LAUNDER THE ITEM. CLEAN ITEMS ARE STEAMED OR WIPED DOWN WITH CLEANER BEFORE GOING TO PRICING. TOYS ARE TESTED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. GRIME DOESN' T LAST LONG AT THE RESALE SHOP.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CRUISE HOLIDAYS OF KANSAS CITY

Your Brain on Travel

WE ARE TOLD TO DO IT WHILE WE ARE YOUNG. It makes us richer and endows us with opportunity. Those who didn’t get enough of it might feel remorse in their twilight years. I am not referring to saving money - though saving money certainly helps with the subject at hand.

I am referring to travel. Travel has a unique way of inspiring awe and curiosity regardless of age; it reminds us where our roots lie and challenges us to broaden our perspectives. Travel demands that we have flexibility because trust me, things will not go as planned. Learning to bend with unexpected challenges is not a skill isolated to travel; it extends to even our daily interactions.

Growing up in a military family meant half of my belongings were always taped up in cardboard boxes.

By the time I was five years old, I had wet my feet in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. By the time I was seven, I had already called four states ‘home’. It would be another two years before I came to recognize how different my experiences had been from my peers. This early encounter with travel shaped my view of the world and still influences my values today.

As Americans, it can be difficult for us to wrap our minds around structures and cities that are older than 300 years. Standing at the impressive foot of the Prague Castle for the first time shifted a quiet sort of ignorance I’d had about the passing of time. Walking along cobblestone roads in historic Rothenburg filled me with an appreciation for human ingenuity and perseverance. My brain sort of glitched when I learned about a particular well that had been dug before 1100 AD. The world had been around long before me and would continue to go on long after I was gone.

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The first time I visited Australia, a group of young men approached my sister and me at a beach after they heard our American accent. In talking with them, I was confronted with the realization that even though all of us spoke English, it didn’t mean we understood one another clearly. Their dialect was so different that they might as well been speaking another language entirely.

Some travel encounters have filled

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Most of us are protective of our time and money when it comes to planning, securing and experiencing our vacations.

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Whatever your travel style and destination might be, always do your research and ensure your passports are up-to-date no later than 3 months before you fly or cruise. Bon voyage, world travelers!

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

CURIOSIT Y P A S S P O R T 30

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EXPLORE THE ART IN YOUR CITY! ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY ELWELL

ALEXIS WEBB BECHTOLD HAS THE SORT OF EBULLIENT PERSONALITY THAT INVITES SOMEONE TO TALK TO HER. It’s fitting then that her art installation at the Paper Birch Landing Gallery is essentially a visual guidebook to 24 public art pieces around the Kansas City metro area.

The

project,

Passport,

has

called two

the

Curiosity

parts--the

static

installation at the gallery, and letterboxes planted at each work of art around the city. Participants can look at the clues in each letterbox at the gallery, as well as the website, CuriosityPassport.com, to find their way to the art installation. Once there, they can stamp their handmade Curiosity Passport with the stamp inside and record their names in the logbook.

Webb Bechtold created the 24 hint boxes using found materials such as old cigar boxes, often sourced from the nonprofit Scraps KC. The vignettes are created out of used plastic gift cards as well as found objects and photographs, to create a truly mixed media representation of the art.

“I am naturally more inclined to get out and explore than sit around and become bored.

Sometimes we need a little motivation or a checklist to help us get out of the day-today rut. On the personal side, the Curiosity Passport challenged me to combine my seemingly random skills - photographer, tour guide, videographer, adventurer, letterboxer, stamp carver, etc. It has been exciting to bring it to life and see people exploring our wonderful Metro!” says Webb Bechtold.

To get started, visit the Paper Birch Landing Gallery at 3740 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Kansas City, MO 64114. Pick up a Curiosity Passport book and support the project if you choose. Once you’ve been inspired by Webb Bechtold’s handiwork, visit CuriosityPassport.com, or follow her

on fb.me/CuriosityPassport or

Instagram at CuriosityPassport for hints.

Then, enjoy the city!

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T R U E F O O D

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A PLACE BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER, AND CELEBRATE A PASSION FOR BETTER LIVING ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

K i t c h e n

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN BELIEVES DELICIOUS DINING AND CONSCIOUS NUTRITION GO HAND-IN-HAND. Without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence, their menu was inspired by the philosophy that food should make you feel better, not worse. Shannon Keller, True Food Kitchen’s chief marketing officer, is excited for Kansas City to experience their vibrant culture and robust culinary scene at their newest restaurant located at the Country Club Plaza.

“True Food was co-founded 10 years ago by Dr. Andrew Weil, a graduate of Harvard Medical School and leader in the field of integrative medicine,” Keller says. “Weil wanted to show people that there’s no opposition between food that tastes good and food that’s good for you. He created the anti-inflammatory food pyramid as a way to help CONTINUED >

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consists of quinoa, ancient grains, and fresh vegetables, and our grass-fed burger is covered in a flax-seed bun and complemented with a kale salad and roasted sweet potato

fruits, vegetables and culinary utensils fea-

versus french fries.

tured in our kitchen.”

“Among our signature dishes, you’ll find

Community-centered events like yoga

those seeking the necessary foods needed

many fan favorites throughout the healthful

to fight inflammation and assist in achiev-

salads, hearty bowls, house-made pizzas,

“Our restaurants are gathering places of

ing and maintaining optimal health. Dietary

and starter selections. Our seasonal scratch

enrichment—they’re open and bright with

choices play an important role in inflamma-

bar features delicious, hand-crafted cock-

lots of windows, have a mix of community

tion, the root cause of many serious illnesses

tails, freshly pressed fruit juices and a selec-

seating and areas for more intimate gather-

including heart disease, cancer, and even

tion of beer and organic, biodynamic and

ings. Our open kitchen means that our pas-

Alzheimer’s disease. Simply put, our menu

sustainable wines by the glass and bottle.

sionate chefs and our quality, creative ingre-

includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits,

Our food looks and tastes terrific. There’s

dients take center stage. We host events

vegetables, herbs and spices including

something for everyone.”

year-round that are available to all guests in

turmeric and ginger. Eating this way will provide steady energy and ample vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber,

Guests can customize anything to meet dietary needs or preferences.

and cooking classes will be held in-house.

our dining room, including fitness and yoga classes followed by a group brunch, commu-

“We celebrate variety and encourage

nity dinners that celebrate new ingredients

any number of modifications including

and their health benefits, cooking classes,

Their menu changes with the seasons,

substitutions or omissions for those on a

gardening workshops, educational seminars

allowing guests to enjoy ingredients at the

gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo,

and lifestyle workshops. We look forward to

peak of their freshness.

low-sodium diet or more severe allergies,”

partnering with local fitness and yoga stu-

“We believe food was meant to be grown

Keller says. “Each of our servers is trained

dios as part of our ongoing commitment to

and nurtured, so we’re inspired by the

to offer recommendations and suggested

our True Wellness series.”

and protective nutrients.”

“WE CELEBRATE VARIETY AND ENCOURAGE ANY NUMBER OF MODIFICATIONS INCLUDING SUBSTITUTIONS OR OMISSIONS FOR THOSE ON A GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, KETO, PALEO, LOW-SODIUM DIET OR MORE SEVERE ALLERGIES,” KELLER SAYS. freshest, in-season ingredients,” Keller says.

modifications should you wish to make any

“We know where all of our produce is grown

of our dishes fit within your lifestyle.”

and abide by the Environmental Working Group’s guide to source 100 percent organic

With restaurants across the country, Kansas City will be their 27th location.

For those wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, Keller says it’s not just a choice.

“It’s a journey that starts with simple changes. Each time you dine in is

fruit and vegetables as necessary. All our

“The restaurant features artwork and

an opportunity to further your journey

restaurants serve 100 percent grass-fed,

décor celebrating the local community that’s

toward healthy living. The meaningful

grass-finished beef, wild-caught and sus-

inspired by our brand’s mission and values,”

experiences and warm hospitality that

tainably farmed fish, antibiotic-free and

Keller says. “Local artist Phil Shafer created

we deliver to our guests are not just the

hormone-free poultry as well as organic milk

a Kansas City-inspired mural that incorpo-

cornerstones of True Food Kitchen, but

products. We strive to make choices with

rates landmarks in the shapes of seasonal

the foundation for a life well lived. It is

the environment and community in mind by

because of our loyal guests in each one

supporting innovative, sustainable and fair

of our local communities that True Food

trade businesses. We offer popular food sta-

Kitchen continues to thrive.”

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going green OUR HACKS TO LIVING SUSTAINABLY IN STYLE

I V I N G S U S TA I N A B LY

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

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DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 2016, WORLD PLASTIC PRODUCTION TOTALED AROUND 335 MILLION METRIC TONS, ACCORDING TO THE EARTH DAY NETWORK? Although you probably can’t singlehandedly change the environmental toll of the amount of plastic pollution that comes from that kind of number, we’ve rounded up a few simple ways you can curb your consumption and do your part toward a healthier environment.

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R E D U C E We’re saying goodbye to plastic wrap, Ziploc bags and aluminum foil, and hello to reusable wax food wraps you can wrap around anything your hungry (or full) heart desires. Compare this handmade version to Bee’s Wrap sustainable food storage.

01 PREHEAT your oven to its lowest setting.

02 CUT FABRIC into desired shapes. Using pinking shears so the fabric doesn’t fray, you can cut your fabric into any shape or size you’d like. Consider what size or

supplies

shape of food you store the most and use that as a guide.

+ Beeswax beads

03 PREP + MELT. Cover your baking sheet with parch-

+ Fabric + Pinking shears + Parchment paper + Baking sheet

ment paper and place the cut fabric on top. Sprinkle with beeswax beads and place in the oven to allow beeswax to melt for 5-10 minutes.

04 KEEP IT COOL. Remove fabric from baking sheet (careful, it’s hot!) and allow wax to harden and cool.

FOR REUSE, wash in cool water (you don’t want the wax to melt!) with mild dish soap and let air dry.

Tutorial adapted from ApartmentTherapy.com.

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The next time you ask for a plastic straw, grab plastic bags at the grocery store or buy a bottle of water on your way to the gym (we’re all guilty of something!), you should also know that roughly half of the annual plastic production’s lifespan ends after just a single use. And most single-use plastics aren’t even making it to landfills, let alone being recycled. Instead, the equivalent of one garbage truck full of plastic is being dumped into the

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Baggu reusable grocery bag,

French market basket,

Cotton canvas tote bag,

Bando.com, $10

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Paradise S’well water bottle,

H20 fruit infusion water bottle,

Yeti Rambler vacuum water bottle,

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Amazon.com, price varies

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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The Ribbon Cutting will begin at 4:00

19TH ANNUAL WALK 'N WAG

Cutting. Both will be held in Platte City.

pm. The After Hours event will take place immediately following the Ribbon

Happy Rock Park

The annual Walk ‘N’ Wag is an opportunity for dogs and owners to enjoy games, activities, gifts from vendors and a walk around the Happy Rock trail. Demonstrations will be provided by the Dogs’ Spot Dog Training and the

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The Northland Symphony Orchestra will perform Variations on American from

SOROPTIMIST SUITCASE COLLECTION

Ives/Schumann, Tenderland Suite by Copland, and Hanson’s Symphony No. 2.

The Grove at Zona Rosa

Bring new and gently used suitcases,

will be handed out for prizes given away

duffle bags, tote bags and backpacks

at the end of the walk.

for

county

foster

care

programs,

Synergy Services, Ozanam, The Good

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Samaritan Center and other local agen-

SPRING FLING BEER FESTIVAL attempts to raise money for charity while imbibing in locally made beers, ciders, and meads!

9 AURAS AND CHAKRAS

Who needs an estate plan? You do. In

lotion also accepted.

this workshop, Scott Schloegel, financial advisor, will introduce general

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estate planning concepts and strate-

2019 LIBERTY BIG BUNNY BASH

Power of Attorney and Healthcare

Your family is invited to enjoy spring

provided. Admission is free. RSVP to

at the annual Big Bunny Bash hosted

816.436.9939 to reserve your seat.

by Liberty Hospital and Liberty Parks & Recreation. While the egg hunts are geared toward ages 10 and under, your photo spot, inflatables, obstacle course, fire truck, police car and more!

digestive and nervous systems, but

Find out more at Liberty Hospital’s web-

what about your body’s energy system?

site: www.libertyhospital.org.

233 Main Street, Platte City, MO

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20 THIRD SATURDAY SONGWRITERS' CIRCLE Steel's Used Books

Come for original acoustic music from KC's songwriters and check out a very

Explore chakras and auras and how

RIBBON CUTTING / AFTER HOURS EVENT

ning documents such as a Will, Trust, Directive. Light refreshments will be

You take good care of your respiratory,

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gies as well as the different estate plan-

Liberty Hospital

Corner at Zona Rosa

required at nkch.org/Class.

MCC – Maple Woods - Campus Center Building – Room #CC101

whole family is welcome to enjoy the

Event fee is $10/person; registration

ESTATE PLANNING BASICS

shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and

North Kansas City Hospital Wellness

they work with your body and emotions.

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cies. Personal care items like unopened

iWerx

support the NKC Rotary Club in our

NORTHLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT 4 2800 NE Shoal Creek Pkwy

Kansas City Disc Dogs. Raffle tickets

2019 marks our 3rd annual fest! Come

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cool used book store. Every 3rd Saturday

5TH ANNUAL BONE-ANZA

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Waggin' Trail Park

Bring man's best friend and hunt for 500 Easter eggs, pose with the Easter Bunny, and check out our vendors. A $5 dona-

afternoon. No cover.

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tion at the gate gets a goody bag filled

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with all natural doggie treats!

Sit down and read to some very good

JBLB Insurance Group, formally Olin

listeners--Pet

Miller Insurance, will be hosting a Platte

therapy pets. These special animals

City Chamber of Commerce Ribbon

will be available for 10-minute sessions

Cutting / After Hours event to celebrate

to help children improve their read-

their rebranding on Thursday, April 11.

ing skills and build self-confidence.

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27 BUBBLES AT BRIARCLIFF The Village at Briarcliff

Join us for bubbles, shopping, specials, and so much more at our Annual Spring

Silence the SNORE with

ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY!

Open House and Wine Walk!

27 16TH ANNUAL PARKVILLE MICROBREW FESTIVAL English Landing Park

Enjoy English Landing Park for one of KC’s most popular beer festivals — we’ll have the best craft beers, live music, great food, and beer-related retail merchandise.

Attendees will receive a commemorative tasting glass and a custom tasting note

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sheet. Food will be available for purchase from our local Parkville restaurants and some of KC’s best food trucks.

MAY 4 FOURTH ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP TEA Anna Marie's Teas

Celebrating milestones, family, and togetherness. We add to this sharing of laughter and shared stories. Whatever your reason this is the tea party to invite your most beloved sisters and join us over a cup of tea.

Bring your old and new friends and let the

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CULINARY CREATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSEY BISHOP CLARK

PAICHE WITH PICKLED WATERMELON SALAD INGREDIENTS + 1 lb. Paiche or other white fish (cut into ¼ lb. filets) + 2 cups watermelon, cubed + 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced (or half depending on desired heat level) + 2 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced + 1 tsp. black sesame seeds + ¼ cup red wine vinegar + ½ cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil) + 3 T. grapeseed oil, for cooking + Salt, pepper to taste

PREPARATION Let fish rest on the counter to come to room temp, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the salad.

Add watermelon, radishes, serrano, oil and vinegar to a bowl and let marinate in the fridge. Add oil to LINDSEY BISHOP CLARK IS A LOCAL CREATOR,

pan and place over medium-high heat. Pat the fish

WRITER, HOME ENTERTAINER, RECIPE DEVELOPER,

dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pep-

AND CULINARY STORYTELLER. Her motto is “Make

per. Once the oil is shimmering and pan is almost

it beautiful.” She tends to live and breathe that motto in

screaming hot, carefully add the fish to the pan. Pan

everything that she does but especially in the kitchen

fry for 4-5 minutes on each side.Plate watermelon

and on a plate. Her food is mostly healthy; however, she

salad on each plate and lay fish over the top. Finish

is never afraid to throw a little butter, cream or sugar in.

with a bit of the juice from the marinade and top with

She likes to use simple, attainable ingredients that lend

a touch of black sesame seeds and sea salt.

themselves to bright, fresh, clean flavors or that warm your soul from the inside out. She feels this style of cooking stimulates the senses and always leaves you hoping for leftovers or wanting to make it again and again.

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