FALL 2019 | VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 3 A publication of the Soave Automotive Group.
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Respecting Our Customer's Time. We can accomplish a great deal to make our lives easier, or better. Sometimes, it takes communication, and sometimes it takes an investment. The one thing we cannot add into any day or any week is more time; therefore, one of the training goals of our dealerships is to respect our customer’s time. How many times in our daily life have we had to wait – to wait for an answer, to wait for information, to wait for service, or to wait for a response? We can all do a better job of respecting our customer’s time. One of the companies that I think about in this regard is Amazon and its success. The model it uses is to provide instant information on a product, make contact with the customer frequently, and then offer a follow-up on the transaction. These elements, no doubt, contribute to Amazon’s success . . . but, I wonder if it isn’t also because all of that saves us time. With today’s technology, we can provide instant online information about the vehicle you are interested in, the content of the vehicle, the registration, service, and any damage history. All of these answers being available to you immediately are time savers in your decision-making process. In light of these and other advances, we constantly seek to provide the highest level of customer experience. To do that, we utilize the information that is readily available; however, we are also prepared to ask you, our customer, about your vehicle ownership history and what best fulfills your driving needs. Asking those questions and providing that information to you never came to the forefront as clearly as it did recently when we took an inventory of the models of vehicles offered just at our Aristocrat campus. You can select from 54 different models of sedans, 23 of sports cars, 20 of coupes, 39 of convertibles, and 63 of SUVs. Knowing your driving history and your needs in a vehicle allows us to offer more options that will best fit your needs. We know you have many choices, and what we strive to offer is the best possible purchasing and ownership experience. We are constantly striving to improve in all aspects of our service. That starts with Respecting Our Customer’s Time.
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EDITOR'S LETTER
by ROBERT HELLWEG
Welcome to Fall! I have been fortunate to have seen so many great Kansas City performing artists over the years, but there are only a few who I got to watch the first performances of, the germination of a concept. In this issue you will find an article on a Kansas City “original,” called Quixotic. Conceived as a way to keep ballet dancers employed in the off season, the troupe has become a staple of Kansas City’s burgeoning art scene. If it was on the side of the Nelson-Atkins, the 100th anniversary of Union Station, or the opening of the Kauffman, if it was a “big deal,” Quixotic made it bigger. Now they are embarking on a new venture for the community, their own theater to showcase their signature performances. I hope you enjoy the article by Patricia O’Dell. We also have a little extra in the automobile review. Tom Strongman not only tested two different levels of performance of the all-new Porsche Macan sport utility, but he took the Macan road test one step further, reporting on his experience as a Macan owner over the past three years. Tom is a great writer and we have highlighted his photographic wizardry in past issues, but this time, he gets to add a unique “living with” perspective to his article. Ovarian cancer survivors are the focus of the nonprofit article, and please take a moment and read about the “Overrun” efforts. It is a cause that our auto group has supported; however, more immediately, the writer of the article, Kelsey Cippola, said the message of help from this organization almost brought her to tears. Enjoy the fall issue, filled with fashion and “trends” and content by writers whose work we are very proud to exhibit.
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INSIDE Fall 2019
Features 10 KC ORIGINALS Rogue Show. by Patricia O'Dell
16 ARCHITECTURE
New Tech Workplace Takes Center Stage. by Eric Linebarger
22 FOOD
1900 Has Our Number. by Emily & Stewart Lane
28 AUTOMOTIVE
2019 Porsche Macan: The Sports Car of SUVs Gets Refreshed. by Tom Strongman
38 FASHION
When More is More with Fall Fashion. photos by Kenny Johnson | styling by Amani Skalacki
51 NONPROFIT
Running for Research. by Kelsey Cipolla
58 INTERIOR DESIGN
A Menu of Design Ideas. by Stacy Downs
65 HEALTH
Do You Really Want to Know What Other People Think About You? by Dr. Linda Moore
70 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
A Rarity: A Dressmaker. by Jennifer Lapka
76 CALENDAR
Kansas City Events.
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Rogue Show. While many Kansas Citians have seen the artistic collaboration of Quixotic at events around town, some are unaware of the reach and scope of the performance company’s work. For the first time since its inception, the company will be offering regular shows near the Crossroads district. Quixotic calls Kansas City home. The performance group began in 2005 as an annual creative collaboration to provide an outlet for local ballet dancers and stage professionals to work in the off season. “We did one show a year in abandoned buildings,” says executive producer Mica Thomas, who managed production at the beginning. “We’d clean up the space and figure out a way to run power and put on a show. It was fun and people loved it.” The community response was positive and Thomas, in conjunction with founder Anthony Magliano, began producing regular shows. About three years into the project people began approaching them to perform at events. “They’d say, ‘We could give you $500.’ It was only $500, but that made it a paid gig.” In 2011, they received a call from Mike Lundgren, director of innovation strategy at VML. He introduced the group to TEDx. “That was a game-changer,” says Thomas. The exposure from the TEDx performance led to international bookings. Suddenly, this group of local technicians and performers was traveling to Spain, China, India, and the Middle East. The bigger opportunities and bigger budgets allowed for a broader scope of work. They began to explore aerial performance, projections, and animation. “We know that in Kansas City most people have seen us at Crossroads or the West Bottoms, the Nelson – and we love that, but I don’t think they know we’re doing video mapping for the Smithsonian.” The company went from one performance a year to employing 15 to 20 people in a residency with a regular show in Miami, which is a riff on cabaret. It’s been remarkably successful. While Kansas City has always been supportive of Quixotic, the group has performed some of its bigger, more complex material away from home. That is about to change. The group has two new projects launching in the fall. They are bringing Quixotic to Kansas City in a bigger way. “Our first project is with the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens,” says Hilary Rambeau, producer. “I know when some people think about Quixotic, they think about sitting down and
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KC ORIGINALS watching a show. This is going to be a like a luminary walk, but times a thousand. It’s about a mile and a half path through the grounds with innovative installments, musicians, and aerialists.” The group is excited to perform for people who might not have seen them in the heart of the city. “This is a great way for us to get to Johnson County and have something that is for everyone. We think there may be a lot of people who don’t know who we are in this part of the city,” Magniano says. The group is equally excited about a collaboration closer to Crossroads. “So, we opened the show in Miami and it was supposed to run for two months,” Thomas says. “We’ve been down there for two and a half years. We’re ready to bring our performers back – and some of our new Miami family – and do a show here in Kansas City two nights a week.” Quixotic will be performing in the Heartland Theatre at Crown Center.
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“It’s going to be a very unique experience,” says Magliano. “It’s a classic cabaret format – edgy – it’s a late-night experience with an allstar cast of artists, many of whom have been with us for years.” But it’s not only the relationship to the performers that is at the new show’s foundation, but the connection to the city, as well. “We’re putting a Kansas City spin on it,” Magliano says. “This will be more jazz inspired than the show in Miami. Next year is the 100th anniversary of Prohibition. We want it to reflect that speakeasy vibe.” The group sees this new concept as an exciting addition to Kansas City’s nightlife. “Whether it’s people in from out of town as tourists or on business, or people who are taking friends for the third or fourth time – which was our experience in Miami – we really think this is going to add something unique and special to Crown Center, Crossroads, and downtown,” says Magliano. “It’s amazing that just a few years ago Anthony and Mica were just trying to create opportunities for artists to perform full time,” Rambeau says. “Then there were ballet dancers, musicians, and technical designers. Now we have 15 to 20 people whose primary income is performing with us in Miami while still creating experiences for more than 90 clients a year with our Kansas City cast.” “That’s been the goal the whole time,” Magliano says. “Consistent work for people in the arts.”
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Patricia O’Dell started the lifestyle blog “Mrs. Blandings” in 2007. Her curiosity led her to write about designers, artists, business owners, and industry leaders. She’s been published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Chicago Tribune, Flower magazine, Kansas City Spaces, and The Kansas City Star, as well as archdigest.com and elledecor.
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ARCHITECTURE
by ERIC LINEBARGER
New Tech Workplace Takes Center Stage. Nowhere is the rapid pace of change more apparent than in the tech sector. Fierce competition for talent, an evolving regulatory environment, and mounting privacy and data security challenges confront both well-established tech leaders and startups, forcing them to continuously adapt and innovate. Companies that succeed in this hyper-competitive market have two things in common: workforces and workspaces that can pivot to address new demands and business models. In a recent report titled "HOK Forward: Tech Workplace Takes Center Stage," HOK explored the impact tech industry challenges are having on the office space and examined design solutions that can make these spaces more responsive and successful. The report found that workplace flexibility is key when it comes to spurring innovation and collaboration. So too is personalization. Each company’s ideal environment should reflect its culture, work style, mobility profiles, and business goals and be continually reevaluated as the organization grows. Five workplace trends that are gaining popularity in the tech sector include: ActivityBased Workplaces (ABW) – This office concept encourages movement and empowers people to select the right space for the job at hand. ABW environments are typically designed to serve four major work functions: solo work, collaboration, learning, and socializing and rejuvenation. These spaces work nicely for organizations that are marketoriented in organizational structure. Neighborhood-Based Choice Environments (NCE) – A variation of the ABW model, these spaces create a neighborhood or home for teams to operate out of while still allowing people to have access to a variety of work settings. These spaces are ideal for organizations that are team-based and mobile but still seeking to build community. Agile Environments – Scrum spaces where project-based teams from different business groups or departments can gather to collaborate on special projects. These spaces are helpful for team-based organizations that desire belonging and community, because they are highly interactive and collaborative. Maker Environments for Mobile Occupants (MEMO) – These spaces are emerging in sectors where rapid development is key. They encourage experimentation and group work in entrepreneurial environments with flat organizational structures. Immersive Environments – These spaces pull the best lessons learned from ABW, NCE, agile environments, and MEMO and tailor them to meet the specific needs of a company to create custom spaces. These creative approaches meld the needs of an evolving workforce with the needs of the organization. But attracting talent extends far beyond the work styles accommodated.
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So, how can tomorrow’s tech workplace attract and retain top talent? Here in Kansas City, AREA Real Estate Advisors is collaborating with HOK, JE Dunn, and Somera Road to reimagine City Center Square into Lightwell – a new destination for the tech and creative workforce of tomorrow. The focus on flexibility and personalization is shaping the space, attracting tenants like WeWork and ensuring Class A office space for companies in the heart of downtown. In addition to personalization, amenities play a critical role. Amenity offerings should be diverse and speak to the culture of an organization. Nap pods, wellness rooms, medical clinics, and maker spaces are benefits gaining popularity in the tech industry and beyond. These amenities speak to a workforce that values convenience, works hard, and finds inspiration in unique ways. Smart workplaces are gaining popularity in the technology sector. Complete with multiple sensors that track office use – such as how often a space is used and the peak times of activity within a communal space – this advanced technology can help building owners and operators optimize a space and better understand which kinds of environments are in demand. In addition to leveraging data, tech workplaces are on the cusp of merging the digital realm with physical space. This move toward seamless technology that anticipates behavior and needs and
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Eric Linebarger is a Senior Project Designer with HOK’s Kansas City studio. With 15 years experience, he thoughtfully guides workplace, corporate and commercial clients through the design process to create spaces that celebrate their cultures and brands.
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THE RESTAURANT AT 1900
1900 Has Our Number. Emily Lane: Months before the actual day, Stewart and I had a lengthy discussion about what we would do for our wedding anniversary. When you’re married to a chef, it seems almost unfair to ask your partner to cook for his own occasion, so we decided dining out was the right decision. So off we went to The Restaurant at 1900, located at the intersection of Shawnee Mission Parkway and State Line in the mixed-used 1900 Building, which recently was restored and expanded by Karbank Real Estate Company and proudly holds the LEED Gold certification (a greenbuilding rating system). As Stewart and I reminisced about our wedding and past years of marriage, it seemed the same tenets we were personally celebrating that night – care, love, appreciation, teamwork – were also projected through the staff and the food. We were greeted warmly, the hostess welcoming us as if we were in her home. Our server, Jenna, was gracious and had a wealth of knowledge, but shared in a way that was truly genuine and never intimidating. And we were delighted to visit with General Manager Keith Goldman, who has made a tremendous name for himself as a pillar of the hospitality industry in Kansas City. In the elegant, yet contemporary, dining room we settled in for a night that was nothing of short of perfection. Stewart Lane: At The Restaurant at 1900, Executive Chef Linda Duerr and her powerhouse team of chefs (Andy McCormick and Jonathan Ponzer) are a super group, akin to the Traveling Wilburys, who create edible artistry with familiar, yet complex, flavor profiles. We began our meal with a fluke crudo, composed of tender slices of delicate near-transparent fish enhanced with sweet melon, lemon, and mint, with chopped pistachios and crisp cucumber breaking up the texture and flavors. Speaking of textures, the beef tenderloin tartare was a masterpiece of the medium. Nestled in a thin web of crispy fried potatoes, finely mixed cool beef tenderloin was augmented with fermented turnips and poached potato, giving a lightness and unique texture to the classic dish. The tartare was finished with a delicate truffle sauce, tempered with stone-ground mustard, chives, and lemon. The tomato and bulgur salad, featuring tart green tomatoes and sweet cucumbers, incorporated with root vegetables and dusted with bulgur wheat, cured olive, and banyuls vinaigrette on a pillow of creamed feta, was summer on a plate. Coriander and sesame lamb ribs, which were an inventive spin on that particular cut of meat, utilized spice and
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CRISPY BLACK SEA BASS peekytoe crab dressed with lemon aïoli, avocado purée, roasted radish, grilled scallions, white asparagus, edamame
a salt-sugar cure to create a crispy outside with tender meat that pulled from the bone. As plate after plate arrived, we were increasingly impressed by the thought and attention going into each step of the cooking and plating process. EL: Jenna strategically timed the arrival of our plates in a way that we would enjoy each course with the appropriate wine. And speaking of wine, we would be remiss not to mention the iconic Beverage Director Doug Frost (one of four people in the world who has obtained the designation of both Master of Wine and Master Sommelier), who, unsurprisingly, has culled an impressive wine list with something for every palate. Trust your server for advice on a bottle; you won’t be disappointed.
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FOOD SL: On Jenna’s recommendation, we ordered (and devoured) a small serving of the black garlic linguine in white clam sauce. Succulent clams rested on sliced sea scallops and sharp radicchio, with tender black garlic pasta adding an umami bomb to the sweet flavors. The pickled green garlic and fennel with basil and parsley kept the flavors light and fresh with a lemon crumb nestled in each open clamshell. For our entrées, Emily couldn’t stay away from the Maine lobster roll, which contained tender lobster lightly dressed and served on a perfectly toasted, buttery and airy brioche bun. The lobster meat was sweet, perfectly cooked, and enhanced with a little lemon and mayonnaise. Another nod to Chef Duerr’s New England roots was the crispy skinned black sea bass accompanied by peekytoe crab dressed in a light lemon aïoli. A savory yet light medley of roasted radishes, white asparagus, grilled scallions, and edamame created a beautiful balance with the tender and juicy sea bass. A simple avocado purée connected all the flavors into a perfect bite, and contentedly we cleared our plates.
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EL: If you’ve ever read our column before, you’ll know that I have quite an affection for desserts. But on this occasion, writing about the conclusion of your meal is particularly near to my heart, as I am proud to call Elizabeth Paradise not only a firstrate pastry chef, but also one of my closest friends. Chef Paradise creates sweet treats that appear beautifully simple, not overdone or excessively complex, yet made with an abundance of precision and care. She touches on nostalgic flavor profiles and then reaches beyond for the complementing flavor you never knew you needed, exemplified in her blueberries and cream with crushed meringue and lemon verbena. When you visit, indulge in several of Chef Paradise’s desserts; you’ll be glad you did. After all, it doesn’t take an anniversary for you to go out to dinner and let the team at The Restaurant at 1900 show you some love. The Restaurant at 1900 is located at 1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Mission Woods, Kansas. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, as well as Monday lunch. Reservations strongly encouraged. therestaurantat1900.com
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Emily and Stewart Lane are natives to Kansas City. Stewart is the Executive Chef of Inspired Occasions catering, and Emily does freelance marketing and communications for arts organizations in the KC metro. Along with their one-year-old daughter, Evie, they live a life filled with food and culture.
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2019 PORSCHE MACAN
The Sports Car of SUVs Gets Refreshed.
Since its introduction in 2015, the Macan has been one of Porsche’s best-selling vehicles and it’s not hard to see why. It is a near-perfect blend of a sports sedan and a utility vehicle: fun, yet practical, never boring. Think of it as a sports car you can take to The Home Depot. The Macan illustrates why midsize crossover-utility vehicles, as a class, keep growing in popularity and, in some cases, are pushing sedans out of the market. They ride and drive like a car, have an upright seating position, and deliver cargo versatility. What they cede to bigger SUVs (greater towing capacity and rugged off-road capability) is essentially moot because most buyers rarely do either. The 2019 looks wider due to revised front air intakes and new front lights. The parking sensors have been relocated in the front fascia. One of the most visible changes is found in back where a full-length light bar connects the taillights similar to the rest of the Porsche lineup. Twenty-one-inch wheels are now available for the first time and there are four new exterior colors, including the high-impact Miami Blue and Chalk, a soft, warm gray, straight from the 911 palette. For this review I drove both the base Macan and the Macan S. The base model starts at $49,900 and has a turbocharged 2.0-liter fourcylinder that delivers 248 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The S begins at $58,600 and has a new 3.0-liter, single-turbo V-6 that is also used in the base Cayenne and Panamera. It develops 348 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. The engines are sourced from corporate cousin Audi but have been tuned with Porsche software. Both models use the same seven-speed PDK transmission that can be shifted manually with paddles on the steering wheel. Allwheel-drive is standard. While the Macan S is one second quicker to 60 miles per hour, the base four-cylinder actually feels a tad more responsive in stop-and-go
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2019 PORSCHE MACAN Engine: 2.0-liter, 248-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder 3.0-liter, 348-horsepower turbocharged V-6 Transmission: Seven-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Wheelbase: 110.5 inches Curb weight: Macan - 4,099 pounds Macan S - 4,239 pounds Price: Macan - $49,900 As driven: $62,400 Macan S - $58,600 As driven: $74,380 MPG rating: Macan - 19 in the city, 23 on the highway Macan S – 18 in the city, 23 on the highway
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AUTOMOTIVE traffic because throttle tip-in is sharper. That could also be a result of being a couple hundred pounds lighter. One observation about the transmission in the S: under light acceleration it shifts into high gear at low rpm to help fuel economy. It often pulls away from a stop in second gear and can need a good prod on the throttle to get it moving quickly. Selecting Sport mode makes the car feel much livelier. One of the Macan’s more endearing traits is handling that is more like that of a sedan than a utility vehicle. Because the all-wheel-drive system is biased toward the rear wheels, the Macan feels more balanced in corners than most vehicles in this segment and that day-to-day agility is appealing. Power is also distributed to the front wheels when weather and road conditions dictate. The ride is fairly firm with the standard suspension. Body roll in corners is moderate and the car feels perfectly planted at highway speeds. There is a bit of low-speed harshness on rough surfaces. Porsche’s optional height-adjustable air suspension and active damper control system, PASM, deliver a slightly more compliant ride. The air springs also enable the driver to raise the car’s ride height slightly for off-roading. Slip behind the wheel and you’ll notice a new 10.9-inch infotainment screen that spreads across the center of the instrument panel. Center air vents now reside below the screen. The new infotainment system is a marked improvement over the previous model. The driver can choose a full-width navigation screen and a three-dimensional view provides a visual context that is missing with the base onedimensional map. Numerous apps show nearby fuel stations, lodging, and restaurants, all items that would be very handy on trips. Up front, under the skin, Porsche chose stiff aluminum pieces to replace steel units in the front suspension and increased the width of the 19-inch and 20-inch front wheels. The result is sharper corner turn-in. The brake pedal has been redesigned for better feel and the Macan S gets slightly larger front brake rotors. The 2019 Macan also gains the new Traffic Jam Assist function as a component of the optional adaptive cruise control system. When so equipped, the Macan can accelerate, brake, and keep itself within a marked lane at speeds up to 40 miles per hour.
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The Porsche Connect app and Porsche Car Connect app enable the driver to communicate with the Macan via a smartphone. The Offroad Precision app can be used to improve and even record off-road experiences in the Macan. An expanded range of options and assistance systems are also available. The optional GT Sport steering wheel, wrapped in Alcantara, echoes the one found in a 911. The Sport Chrono package includes a mode switch integrated into the steering wheel, and a sport response button that boosts the power of the Macan for 20 seconds at the push of a button. Other options include a heated windshield and an air ionizer that improves the quality of the air inside the vehicle. Voice input of navigation destinations is simple thanks to the new Voice Pilot. Using online voice recognition, commands are now much more intuitive than before. For example, a navigation destination can be entered without stating address details. The system also understands voice commands for controlling music and vehicle functions.
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Tom Strongman has a degree in photojournalism from the University of Missouri and was formerly the director of photography and then the automotive editor of The Kansas City Star. Tom, a member of the Missouri Press Association Photojournalism Hall of Fame, has written about and photographed cars for more than three decades.
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Life with a Macan S. My personal Macan story began in early 2016 when I purchased a silver-over-black 2015 Macan S with 17,000 miles. It is quiet, fast, and comfortable and gobbles the miles effortlessly. It is such a fantastic road car that today, three and a half years later, the odometer reads a touch over 69,000 miles, because my wife and I, frequently accompanied by our Schnauzer, Pete, have driven it to Wyoming, Colorado (twice), Chicago, South Padre, Dallas-Fort Worth, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and twice to Anna Maria Island in Florida. I like to say we’re doing our best to wear it out. My fascination with the Macan started with a test drive in late 2014 when the 2015 model first went on sale. Porsche created a compelling car that marries the performance of a sports sedan, the versatility of a wagon, and the utility of an SUV. The twin-turbo V-6 has 340 horsepower, a seven-speed PDK transmission and powerful brakes. I was initially impressed with the car’s performance, handling and lack of wind and road noise, but its ability to quietly and quickly swallow miles has earned it a warm spot in my garage. The ride is tight without being harsh, the precise steering is a delight, and the cockpit-style ergonomics are excellent. While the splash of buttons that surround the shift lever on the center console might look busy, they are perfectly logical and enable the driver and passenger to easily choose their own climate settings by barely moving their hand. The all-wheel-drive system has proven adequate for snow and rain. Dedicated winter tires would be a good addition if all of our winters were like last year’s. Good seats are important for long hours behind the wheel and those in the Macan fit me well. The headrests can be moved fore and aft and under-thigh support is adjustable. After countless hours, the seats still feel firm
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and look almost as good as new. The back seat is adequate for adults for short jaunts but a bit small for a long ride. It is perfect for Pete. The rear hatch easily accommodates enough gear for two people on a two-week vacation, and the back seat folds down so I can carry photo props. The EPA fuel economy rating is 17 miles per gallon in the city and 23 on the highway. I almost always get better mileage than that. In the city, I frequently get 19 mpg, and on the highway I average 24 to 25 mpg while cruising at 75 mph. Maintenance consisted of routine oil changes and new tires and front brakes. I had a ceramic coating applied to the paint, and while it is expensive, it helps keep the car clean and it still shines like new. What would I change? It’s a bit tedious to enter a destination in the navigation system, and my car was not equipped with blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, or Porsche’s Adaptive Suspension Management, but the next one I buy will be.
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much worse, in part because there is no form of early detection, like a mammogram, Cannova says. Aiming to keep their donations in the Kansas City community, Cannova and O’Keefe partnered with the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s ovarian cancer research program, overseen by Deputy Director Andy Godwin. In the seven years since the foundation launched, OVERRUN has raised $300,000, most of which has gone to research, including potential therapies, overcoming chemotherapy resistance, new mechanisms of disease spread, and identifying several repurposed drugs and novel compounds. “We can get money to the young researchers who are willing and able to think outside the box that the government wouldn’t necessarily fund so they can try new research projects with our money,” Cannova explains. “There’s a lot of red tape, and it takes a long time for grants to go through – this way, things can kind of move a little more quickly.”
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The community is invited to help be part of that cure through the annual OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Teal Trail Walk. This year’s race will take place October 20 at Southcreek Office Park in Overland Park. T o register for this year’s race or to learn more about sponsoring or volunteering, visit overrunovariancancer.com
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A Menu of Design Ideas. Even before you’re served a cocktail at the new Fox and Pearl restaurant, you’re treated to a feast for the senses. Soaring 16-foot ceilings paradoxically feel warm and soothing like a hug from an old friend. The glow of light from leaded-glass windows and vintage fixtures shine on dozens of tall plants that envelop the entire space. Numerous details entice you to run your hand across them: The brown leather and green velvet banquettes. The smooth, cool marble bar. The rustic 16-foot-long 1800s wooden farm table. “All of this mimics the cooking here – simple and preserving classic style,” says Chef Vaughn Good, who owns the Kansas City restaurant, known for meat-curing, canning, and pickling, with his partner,
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Kristine Hull, who studied architecture and interior design. “People always point to a detail and ask ‘was this originally here?’” Hull says. “I love that question.” The couple discovered the unusual space – originally a Swedish community center built in 1907 – in the city’s Westside neighborhood. They loved its potential and retained its maple flooring, metal columns, and windows. They added a large bar and a spectacular open-fire hearth on the main floor. A spiral staircase leads to a cellar-style bar in the basement where a turntable spins tunes from Good’s own vinyl collection. “We want it to feel comfortable and homey but a little bit exotic,” Hull says. Mission accomplished.
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FOX AND PEARL IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME There’s plenty of wall space at Fox and Pearl with its tall ceilings. But Hull prefers not cluttering up the space so diners notice the architectural details, the food, the drink, and each other. Instead, Hull keeps adding plants, mostly edible ones. There are dozens. “You can never go wrong with plants,” Hull says. “They have no genre and they add personality.” Local Tableware Photo showing the open shelves in dining room/kitchen with plates, bowls and boards; an additional detail shot there too There’s something special – almost magical – about serving handcrafted cuisine from handcrafted pieces. The earthy dishware at Fox and Pearl are made by Mike Crouch Pottery in Lawrence and Convivial of Kansas City, Missouri. Wooden foodboards are made by Navidstet Jones, carpenter at the Fox and Pearl restaurant. Most of the furnishings at Fox and Pearl are old. The 1800s farmhouse table that seats 18 is from a Mississippi farm and seed store. The wooden chairs are originally from the Texas A&M cafeteria and have been reupholstered, though you can’t tell. The marble bar top is from a military facility in Leavenworth. Even the sound is old-school analog from Good’s vinyl collection.
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Earth tones are used throughout the space. “Neutrals are timeless,” Hull says. She took palette inspiration from the concrete walls in the basement bar. Brown leather and moss velvet banquettes are the prominent hues in the space. When you group together multitudes of something, it becomes a statement. Dozens of vintage brown-glass bottles that Hull collected sparkle like stained glass in the window that peeks through the basement bar. Owners Chef Vaughn Good and Kristine Hull met when the two worked at the former Pachamama restaurant in Lawrence. They opened Hank Charcuterie in Lawrence and noticed most of their customers drove in from Kansas City. So the two moved to Kansas City to open Fox and Pearl, named for their two daughters’ middle names. Fox and Pearl is located at 2143 Summit St.; Kansas City, Missouri 64108; 816-437-7001; foxandpearlkc.com
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the Johari Window outlines a way to explore this process. The diagram of the model, created by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, involves a window with four panes. Your PUBLIC SELF; your PRIVATE SELF; your BLIND SELF; and your UNKNOWN SELF – a window pane for growth and self discovery. The Public Self is the information that is known both to you and to others – obvious things like your name, your physical appearance, where you live and work, information about your family, and your community involvement. (Well, and whether you bought your vehicle from Aristocrat!) Your Private Self includes all the information only you possess – things you must make a choice to share.
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HEALTH Your Blind Self is what others know about you – what they think and feel about you. It’s the “jackpot” for feedback from others. And the Unknown Self is what others do not know about you, and, perhaps more significantly, what you do not know about yourself. It’s an area for growth and self-discovery. When the two processes of self-disclosure and feedback are combined, we learn new things about ourselves – the UNKNOWN window opens. When you self disclose, you open your private window; and when you ask for feedback, you open the blind window. The interaction of self disclosure and feedback extend into and expand the Unknown Self. The process creates moments of self-discovery, of Wow! I didn’t realize I thought or felt or believed that. It can sometimes be painful, but it is more often gratifying, and it’s always a moment of learning about yourself that will be beneficial. If you’re frowning or even flinching a little about self-disclosure and feedback you’re having a normal reaction. People end up in my office as a result of disclosing something that created problems or receiving feedback that caused pain. Consequently, understanding the skills/tools is important. This is not an exercise to jump into; however, it’s the way to grow in all relationships, to enhance understanding self and others – and, consequently, to enrich absolutely every relationship you consider important both personally and professionally. Just know it’s challenging and needs to be practiced mindfully. For example, make a list of the people whose opinions you value. Consider what you would like to ask or explore with them about any area of your relationship. Next, make a list of some of the things you “hold back” but know you’d like to be courageous enough to share. Pick one person to start with. Reflect on a recent work project that went well and the person you worked most closely with to make it happen. Then try: I know ____ turned out well, and I’d like to know your honest opinion about my contribution. Or, What was it like to partner with me to get it done? You might also begin by pointing out one or two things you feel you could have done differently and would like feedback on what you did. The same thing applies in personal/family relationships. You know I was upset when we discussed ___ and I’m not sure I handled it well at all. I want to know how you feel and I’m open to your thoughts. These suggestions mean you take a deep breath and really listen. If at first all you accomplish is getting started on a better way of interacting, even if there’s an argument, you are, hopefully, making progress. The goal is healthier relationships and a healthier “you.”
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A Rarity: A Dressmaker As the leader of a fashion-focused organization, I often receive calls from the general public looking for a dressmaker. The person on the other end of the line has an idea of a dress she wants but needs someone to hone in and carry out her vision. Dressmakers were common in the last century but are now difficult to find. Luckily, we have Ukrainian-born Nataliya ‘Lucia’ Meyer in our community, who is a fashion designer and a dressmaker. What is the distinction between the two? A fashion designer creates garments from her own vision; a dressmaker creates garments from her client’s vision. As a fashion designer, I can best describe Nataliya’s aesthetic as exotic, feminine, meticulously constructed, and perfectly fitted. Her collections always elevate and dramatize Kansas City’s runway circuit. Launching three to four collections each year, her latest was a mix of opulent velvet, lace, crystals, and bows, all impregnated with saturated hues of pink, varying from deep fuchsia to cotton-candy pink. “I was very excited to finally produce a fabulous pink collection, after thinking about it for years,” said Nataliya. “It was a spectacular Barbie-doll-inspired runway, consisting of 25 looks, spread between two runway shows, taking place three months apart.”
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“I focus on building garments to fit my client’s unique personality and body style. I’m obsessed with ensuring I help show off what my clients want to emphasize and to de-emphasize what they’re not happy with.”
Nataliya hails from Dnepropetrovsk in east central Ukraine. Her mother taught her to sew at a very young age, and by eight years old, Nataliya was making doll blankets, doll clothes, and simple items. By the time she was in middle school, she was sewing some of her own clothes. Throughout her academy years, she studied fashion design, pattern making, garment construction, sewing, alterations, graphic design, art, and calligraphy. Clients will find her tidy shop called Lucia’s Sarto Custom Sewing tucked in the West Plaza area at the corner of 48th and Belleview Avenue. Depending upon the dictionary souce, the Italian
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word “sarto” can be translated to dressmaker for women and tailor for men, which is perfect, because Nataliya and her team specialize in custom sewing for not just women but also for men and children, for any event, such as weddings, business, club, day-to-day, and costume. Nataliya shares, “I focus on building garments to fit my client’s unique personality and body style. I’m obsessed with ensuring I help show off what my clients want to emphasize and to de-emphasize what they’re not happy with.” Her shop is a perfect showcase for all three dimensions of her business: custom garment-making services, her own fashion line, and full alterations services . . . a triple sartorial threat! You can find her on Instagram at @lucias_ sarto and Facebook at @luciassarto. Visit the shop Monday through Saturday and view more of Nataliya’s runway works at Etsy.com/ Shop/OblivionClothing. Her next collection, representing “a high fashion rockstar wedding at midnight” will debut at Kansas City Fashion Week on Saturday, September 21, at Union Station.
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CALENDAR Fall 2019 KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Nov. 27, 29, 30, Dec. 1 Mary Poppins in Concert Film and Live Orchestra Helzberg Hall
Nov. 16 A Tribute to Tom Petty Helzberg Hall
Dec. 6–8
Handel’s Messiah Helzberg Hall
KAUFFMAN CENTER PRESENTS SERIES
KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Sept. 13–15
The Temptations Helzberg Hall
Sept. 22
Symphony in Space Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing. Helzberg Hall
Sept. 28
Renee Elise Goldsberry with the Kansas City Symphony Helzberg Hall
October 4–6
Finlandia and Schumann’s Piano Concerto Helzberg Hall
October 25–27
Brahms’ Fourth and Bach’s Fantasia Paul Jacobs, organ Helzberg Hall
October 29
The Phantom of the Opera Silent Film and Live Organ Helzberg Hall
Nov. 1–3 Stern Conducts Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony Chorus Performs Poulenc and Stravinsky Helzberg Hall Nov. 10
Symphony Presents Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Helzberg Hall
Nov. 16
A Tribute to Tom Petty Helzberg Hall
Nov. 22–24
Also Sprach Zarathustra with Mahler and Leshnoff Joyce Yang, piano Helzberg Hall
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October 1
The Kingdom Choir Helzberg Hall
October 1
Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! Muriel Kauffman Theatre
October 2
Boyz II Men Muriel Kauffman Theatre
October 3
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today – Tour 2019 A tribute to the Beatles’ White Album Muriel Kauffman Theatre
October 9
Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer Helzberg Hall
October 10
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin Helzberg hall
Nov. 24
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Muriel Kauffman Theatre
KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA October 11
Cotton Club Revisited Helzberg Hall
Dec. 10
All Star Holidays Helzberg Hall
FOLLY THEATER 12th and Central, Kansas City, Mo. Sept. 13
The SteelDrivers The Folly + Bridge Americana Series
October 4
An Evening with Branford Marsalis The Folly Jazz Series
October 18
Ruthie Foster, “Female Blues Artist of the Year” The Folly + Bridge Americana Series
October 20
Norman Brown Starring Euge Groove A Special Event
October 26
Stefon Harris & Blackout The Folly Jazz Series
Nov. 16
Folly Frolic with the Hot Sardines Special Event
Dec. 13
Pedrito Martinez Group The Folly Jazz Series
Concerts are held in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
BIG FUN FOR EVERYONE CLASSICAL SERIES BEGINS
FINLANDIA and SCHUMANN’S PIANO CONCERTO Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, conductor Martin Helmchen, piano SIBELIUS Finlandia SCHUMANN Piano Concerto DANIEL KELLOGG The Golden Spike
(Kansas City Symphony commission, world premiere)
SMETANA “Blaník” from Má vlast Tickets from $25.
Classical Concert
BRAHMS’ FOURTH and BACH’S FANTASIA Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.
Silent Film + Live Organ
THE PHANTOM of the OPERA
Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Dorothy Papadakos, organ
J.S. BACH/ELGAR Fantasia and Fugue in C Minor MICHAEL DAUGHERTY Once Upon a Castle for Organ and Orchestra BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
This classic 1929 silent film starring Lon Chaney tells the creepy tale of a demented organist lurking in the catacombs beneath the opera house. The movie is shown on the giant Helzberg Hall screen with accompaniment by acclaimed organist Dorothy Papadokos. Sponsored by Russell Stover Chocolates. Tickets from $25.
Tickets from $25.
Tickets from $25.
Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor Paul Jacobs, organ
Symphony Chorus Performs Poulenc and Stravinsky
STERN CONDUCTS BRUCKNER’S SEVENTH Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director POULENC “Salve Regina” (a cappella) STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms BRUCKNER Symphony No. 7 Tickets from $25.
Symphony Family Concert
YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE to the ORCHESTRA
Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor From the violins to the triangle, tuba and harp, The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra is a fun and classic introduction to orchestral instruments. Benjamin Britten inspired generations of young audiences with this catchy set of variations on a theme by Henry Purcell. Tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for children.
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Nov. 24
Boston Early Music Festival w/ Philippe Jaroussky Village Presbyterian Church, 66th and Mission Rd
Dec. 12
The Tallis Scholars Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 12th St, KCMO
CARLSEN CENTER JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sept. 27, 28 New Dance Partners: The Ultimate Collaboration Yardley Hall
HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES Sept. 14
The Four Italian Tenors Folly Theater
October 5
Randall Goosby, Violinist Folly Theater This is a free concert, online ticketing.
October 12
Kelli O’Hara, Broadway Star Kauffman Center, Helzberg Hall
October 19
Nadine Sierra, Soprano in Recital Folly Theater
October 25
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet with Pianist Han Chen Kauffman Center, Muriel Kauffman Theatre
Dec. 5
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays Arvest Bank Theatre, Midland
Dec. 15
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Cellist in Recital Folly Theater This is a free concert, online ticketing.
FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC October 12
Rolston String Quartet 1900 Building, State Line & Shawnee Mission Parkway
October 15
Fretwork with Iestyn Davies UMKC Linda Hall Library
Nov. 3
Sergei Babayan, pianist Folly Theater
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October 10
Preston Singletary and Khu.éex’ Polsky Theatre
October 11
Russian Renaissance Polsky Theatre
October 12
A Night with Janis Joplin Yardley Theatre
October 19
Illusionist Rick Thomas Yardley Hall
October 25
Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue Yardley Hall
October 26
Pablo Ziegler Jazz Tango Trio Polsky Theatre
October 27
Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele Yardley Hall
Nov. 2
National Dance Company of Siberia Yardley Hall
Nov. 8
Cirque Mechanics Yardley Hall
Nov. 9
Robert Randolph and the Family Band Yardley Hall
Nov. 10 Harlem 100 – 100th Anniversary of Harlem Renaissance Yardley Hall Nov. 22
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Yardley Hall
KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE Sept. 6–29
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo.
October 18–Nov. 10
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City Mo.
Nov. 22–Dec. 29
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, Mo.
UNICORN THEATRE Sept. 5–30
The Effect, Love, Lust or a Side Effect Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main, Kansas City, Mo.
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KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY October 29 The Phantom of the Opera Silent Film and Live Organ Helzberg Hall
THE SPRINT CENTER Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 October 4 October 13 October 23 October 25 October 26 October 28 Nov. 9 Nov. 15 Nov. 25, 26 Nov. 26 Nov. 29–Dec 1
JoJo Siwa Jonas Brothers The Black Keys Luke Combs Hugh Jackman Tour 2019 Elvis Costello and the Large Band WWE Smackdown Chris Stapleton Celine Dion Anuel AA – Emmanuel The Chainsmokers with 5SOS Hall of Fame Classic Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Jurassic World Kansas City
THE LIED CENTER 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, Kan.
Nov. 28–Dec. 30
The Wolves: A Pack of Warriors Unicorn Theatre
THE KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE Sept. 11–29
“Master Harold” … and the Boys City Stage at Union Station
January 8–26
’Night, Mother City Stage at Union Station
THEATRE LEAGUE October 15–20
Dear Evan Hansen, Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
October 23
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Muriel Kauffman Theater, Kauffman Center
Dec. 10–15
Miss Saigon Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
NELSON- ATKINS MUSEUM 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Mo. Ends Nov. 30
Andy Goldwworthy: Walking Wall
Sept. 6–January 26 Golden Prospects, photography October 19–Feb. 9
Access + Ability
Nov. 15–March 29
Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt
THE KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. Until Aug. 2, 2020
Atrium Project: Angel Otero
Sept. 12–Jan. 19
Hew Locke: Here’s the Thing
October 10–Jan. 26 Charlotte Street 2019 Visual Artist Awards Exhibition
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Sept. 17 October 6 October 19 October 24 Nov. 2
Buddy Guy Rent 20th Anniversary Tour Black Violin David Sedaris Jersey Boys
THE ARVEST BANK MIDLAND THEATER 1228 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 26, 27 October 1 October 4 October 11 October 12 October 13 October 16 October 17 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 5 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Nov. 20
Tommy Emmanuel Maggie Rogers Bert Kreischer The Australian Pink Floyd Sum 41 Skillet & Alter Bridge X Ambassadors Kevin Gates Neil Degrasse Tyson The Raconteurs w/ Casualties of Jazz John Cusack plus Say Anything Joe Bonamassa Peppa Pig Live! Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Whiskey Myers Anjelah Johnson Rezz The Neighbourhood Wilco Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker Illenium
THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (home) Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, Mo. Sept. 22 October 6 October 13 October 27 Nov. 3 Dec. 1 Dec. 15 Dec. 29
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