TODAY Kansas City - Fall 2022 by TodayKansasCity

The automobile’s future is electric. And, Mercedes-Benz leads the charge.

The new EQC is the first vehicle produced under the product and technology brand “EQ.” It is also the first in what will be a growing family of all-electric vehicles bearing the Three-Pointed Star. With an uncompromising blend of comfort, performance, design, intelligence and technology, the EQC blazes a new path for electric driving, and for Mercedes-Benz. Go to MBUSA.com to build your own all-electric Mercedes-Benz.

The region has world-class hospitals, universities, and junior colleges. Our symphony is vibrant and flourishing; we have one of the oldest Chamber Music Series in the country; our ballet is alive and growing; and the Lyric Opera, Folly Jazz Series, and the Negro Leagues Museum are community institutions. The Nelson Atkins, the Kemper, and the Nerman Museums of Art are all recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of their collections and exhibitions.Ilookforward to seeing you at the many venues mentioned but also at the numerous charity galas, the Plaza Art Fair, and other events that occur every fall. This is a vibrant and amazing city, and we are proud to be a small part of it.

The real springboard for this focus, which crossed state lines, was the restoration and reopening of Union Station. A building whose history tied the coasts together by rail, now sits as the gathering place for the city. Whether it is Championship parades for the World Series or Super Bowl, holiday celebrations with the Kansas City Symphony and fireworks, or family weddings, it is our joint success story.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER by MARION BATTAGLIA

Our Regionand Our Town.

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Marion Battaglia, President

Our downtown and riverfront have been transformed already with the T-Mobile Center, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the streetcar, Crossroads District, 18th and Vine. We have seen the vision for the new Kansas City Current women’s soccer stadium, and I look forward to what might transpire on the Chief’s and Royal’s Stadiums.

With the announcement of the 2026 World Cup selection, I was reminded there is so much to be proud of in Kansas City.

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The last highlight is Joel Nichols’ interview with Kansas City’s “sultan of storms,” and the guiding light of kindness for rescue animals in our community, Gary Lezak. Gary is retiring after 23 years, and Joel gives you a look at the man, a trailblazer and true Kansas City advocate.

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If you can’t get away but want to experience the northeast coast, you are invited to Earl’s Premier. This new fresh seafood restaurant is like having the back bay transported to Brookside. Emily and Stewart Lane give you a preview of everything from the oysters to the classic American fare.

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As you move to the upper floors of the museum, you will see the history of the city and the region. As Kansas Citians, this history is so important to our collective DNA, so that we can teach our children both the good and the difficult events that have left imprints in our history, allowing us to move forward.

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Today Kansas City has a constant denominator running through it, from the cover to the interview at the back: Kansas City and the surrounding region are front and center. It’s in the title, and it’s a region and a city that we are proud of and proud to lend our support.

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I hope you enjoy the issue and please continue to stay safe.

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The museum is the backdrop for our cover and fashion section, presented in detail by Anne Kniggendorf. The museum continues its growth and will soon have its conservatory restored, as well as the Longs’ riding stable. Kansas City continues to grow, and so does our history.

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Earlier this year, the Kansas City Museum opened to the public. Its opening followed 13 years of renovations and focused on Corinthian Hall, the main building on the property. It is where you can learn about the family who built the house, the R. A. Longs, and their role in the city.

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On the other hand, if you are planning to get away, to escape the city, Patrick Mulvihill and Anna Petrow take us to Vail, Colorado, a popular destination for many Midwesterners in all seasons of the year. Patrick makes Vail so inviting that it makes an east coast fan, like me, want to experience the seasons in the Rockies.

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Porsche's 2022 Macan S. by Tom Strongman

72 EVENT CALENDAR Mercedes-Benz AMG GT53

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43 NONPROFIT

38 INTERIOR DESIGN

Gary Lezak: Weather is Only Part of the Story. by Joel Nichols

by Kim Peters

photos by Alison Barnes Martin styling by Amani Skalacki

KC Dad Day Hosted by Jack and Jill of America. by Matt Lancaster

ROAD TRIPS

And Are You a Good Friend to Yourself? by Dr. Linda Moore

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Fall Fashion.

Everything to Everyone. by Anne Kniggendorf

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Sustainable by Design. by Patricia O'Dell

The Mountains Are Calling. by Patrick Mulvihill HEALTH

Road Map to Renovations.

Once you have an idea of your priorities, cost comes into play. Many of our clients do their research on the projects they would like to complete and find general estimates for proj ect costs online or via television shows. These numbers don’t always align with expectations for finish, quality, and custom solutions.

CONSIDER THE COST

Every project needs clear goals. When consen sus is built before you begin a renovation, it be comes easier to navigate challenges related to priorities, aesthetics, and budget. Think through what you want to accomplish with your space and write those goals down. Perhaps it’s as fluid as how you want the space to feel – warm, wel coming, and hospitable – or maybe it’s direct ly related to the functionality of a room. Either way, identifying your goals will give you a true north as you move forward.

If you need help establishing these goals, start by examining your current space. Whether it’s a mud room renovation or an entire first-floor re model, jot down notes on functionality issues and problem areas. Have your kitchen counters inad vertently become the drop zone for mail, shoes, and backpacks? Has your dining room table be come a makeshift work station? Taking inventory of these problem areas will give you clarity.

Ask professionals for estimates on the spac es that are most important to you. It might be worth it to you to put more money into a cer tain area of your home because it supports your ultimate project goals. Getting a detailed esti mated budget prior to beginning design work helps ensure you are committing to a renova tion that is realistic and decidedly less stressful.

PICK THE RIGHT PARTNER

Depending on the scope of the project, you will likely need to either hire a full-service firm or find several different partners to bring your vision to life, including everyone from architects and interior designers to specialty contractors and furniture vendors. Navigating working with these different project partners is not for the faint of heart. Engaging a design-build team early will help establish scope and phasing with your budget in mind, ultimately providing value and immeasurable efficiencies.

If you choose to phase your renovation, pri oritize the updates that will have the most immediate impact on your daily life and bring you the most joy. If you love preparing meals, your kitchen might come first. If your family has a beloved weekly movie night tradition, a me dia room may be the priority. If you adore fash ion but are cramming clothes into an under sized closet, a dressing room could top the list. The priorities you settle on need to reflect your values.

CONSIDER EXECUTION + PRIORITIZE

Road Mapto Renovation.

ESTABLISH YOUR GOALS

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A renovation can feel daunting. You might know how you want your space to look, but the reality of navigating a complex, months- or years- long process feels decidedly less glamorous than any TV show makes it seem. So where do you begin? And how do you ensure a successful project when your time, energy, and money are on the line?

With goals in hand, it’s now important to think through how you want a project to be executed – whether that’s all at once or phased over time. While the idea of renovating an entire home in one fell swoop seems ideal, there are budget and practical constraints that make this ap proach unrealistic for some. You will also want to identify which projects you feel capable of tak ing on yourself and those you want to outsource to trusted professionals.

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• Are reputable.

• Listen, understand, and value their goals and vision.

A SMOOTH DELIVERY

Even with the right partner(s) on board, there is still endless coordination, communi cation, and decisions involved in any renova tion. A dedicated project manager can make all the difference. Project managers serve as your day-to-day contact, funneling informa tion to you and advocating on your behalf.

• Will take care of the project and home as if it were their own.

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• Are established in the industry for several years.

Spend time interviewing potential partners. Don’t be afraid to ask for references or to see past project work. Ask contacts in the design and construction industry about the individu als you are considering hiring. The people you hire are the most critical component to ensur ing your renovation goes smoothly.

They also add value by:

Bidding and cost estimating. They advocate to ensure project costs are within budget, communicate changes along the way, and ensure there is transparency.

When advising friends, family, clients, or col leagues on hiring partners, I encourage them to prioritize working with individuals who:

PRIORITIZE SERVICE AND MAKE THEM FEEL VALUED.

• Have completed similar projects.

• Have deep knowledge of products, materials, and options.

• Bring relationships with other vendors, consultants, and partners. General contractors must have great working relationships with vetted, quality tradesmen.

• Are referred by others in the industry.

Creating a clear scope of work.

A project manager will help piece together the details and be able to present this in formation to subcontractors in a way that makes the project easier to bid and execute. This has a direct impact on ensuring a qual ity end project and a smooth construction process.

Keep the project moving.

Your initial goals and priorities should be evident in the design solution. The project manager’s role is to keep his/her eyes on that vision and protect the integrity of the design as it is built. This is one of the primary benefits of having a design-build firm, be cause the design and construction teams are under one roof.

A project manager ensures contractors are deliver ing high-quality work, reviewing progress, and main taining a standard that ensures the best craftsman ship at a competitive price in the most timely manner.

Protect the design.

Managing the details.

Scheduling, coordination, and communication. There could be more than a dozen vendors, crafts man, and trades on one project. The sequencing and efficiency of trades is vital to the project’s ultimate success. The project manager can problem solve as challenges arise and liaise between trades and the client to navigate ever-changing circumstances.

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Renovations don’t have to be dreaded – and you don’t have to put up with chaos to reach the end result you’ve dreamed of. With clear goals, the right partners and a skilled project manager, the process itself can be something that brings you joy.

Advocate for the client.

Every project has hiccups, whether a backor dered fixture or renovation discoveries. A project manager should bring the client solutions – not a problem.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

An architectural engineer by trade, Kim Peters is a construction project manager who brings a wealth of experience to id|bp’s construction services. Her analytical skills, positivity, and attention to detail play a critical role in bringing designs to life.

Finally, a good project manager ensures the de tails come together seamlessly to uphold the design intent. As a project wraps up, the project manag er works with the client to develop a punch-list, fol lowing through until every last detail is complete.

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At Earl's Premier, oysters are shipped in from the East and West coasts and have been harvested 24-48 hours before being served.

SL: Tuesday through Saturday, Earl’s Premier showcases a special meal each evening. We attended on Wednesday, which is steak night featuring a grilled hanger steak with a chimichurri sauce, simple green salad, and house-made French fries. Hanger steak, one of my favorite cuts, exploded in popularity in re cent years and for good reason. This is one of the most-tender cuts on the an imal, excluding the tenderloin, which still packs incredible flavor. Our steak was perfectly cooked, had an incredible char crust, and was finished with a complex

Sail Awayin Brookside.

EL: The signature cocktail menu at Earl’s Premier isn’t long but includes clas sics like their versions of an Old Fashioned and Martini, as well as more unique options including a Rosehip Spritz and a couple clever rum- and tequila-based drinks. They also have nonalcoholic drinks, an assortment of beers, and a lovely selection of wines. And with the charming bar, featuring Americana décor, books on seafood, and paintings in weathered bronze frames, it’s only apropos to have this classic drink menu. Again, I think of how often I would make my way down the street if only I lived in the neighborhood. This would be one of those spots where eating dinner at the bar is probably more fun than a table (although the long banquette with cozy kitchen-adjacent tables is a delight, as well). Additionally, there is a large patio if dining al fresco is more your style.

FOOD words by EMILY & STEWART LANE | photos by ANNA PETROW

Emily Lane: Tucked away at the intersection of 59th and Holmes is a neigh borhood dream come true. Earl’s Premier is the sort of place you’d love to have down the street from your house – it’s welcoming, cozy, a bit eclectic, and boasts an expertly curated food and drink menu featuring some of the freshest oysters you can get in the Midwest. Todd Schulte and Cory Dannehl, the seasoned cu linary minds behind this new Brookside addition, ensure that the oysters served are harvested 24 to 48 hours prior, and your tastebuds will know the difference.

Stewart Lane: The staff at Earl’s Premier has created a vibe of familiarity that is often missing when launching a new restaurant. From the iced trays of the raw bar with handwritten oyster tags, to the warm, weathered dark woods of the bar, Earl’s Premier feels like it has been an East Brookside staple for generations. Our server, Megan, effortlessly walked us through the menu with incredible knowl edge and passion for each dish, speaking freely and candidly as if we were old friends. We gushed over the oyster selection, deciding not to leave a bivalve be hind, and ordered a pair of each offering. Plump, briny, and incredibly fresh, the oysters were served with a little bottle of homemade white mignonette sauce to complete the tray. We paired them with my new favorite drink, the house special Frozen Gin & Tonic, made with J. Rieger & Co. Midwestern Dry Gin. It’s almost too easy to imbibe.

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a Po’ Boy get past me, and Earl’s Premier was ready to deliver. Crispy fried shrimp (or you can select oys ters) are nestled in a classic soft roll with all the tradi tional fixin’s of lettuce, tomato, herbed mayonnaise, and house-made pickles. The house fries are proudly served with “cold Heinz ketchup” and I couldn’t think of a better companion.

EL: The menu also includes other maritime main stays: shrimp cocktail, clam chowder, and mussels, as well as classic favorites including a cheeseburger and the Earl’s Premier chicken, which per my cousin is the best chicken she’s ever had. Other nightly specials include Tacos & Tequila on Tuesday, Fish & Chips on Thursday, Cioppino on Friday, and Shrimp Boil Satur day Nights. The menu also indicates a Rosé Sunday Brunch is coming soon. Sign me up for that!

For dessert, we enjoyed the Atlantic Beach Pie which had the most satisfying combination of citrus, cream iness, and salt, as well as the house-made soft-serve ice cream, which you can enjoy with either rainbow sprinkles or olive oil & maldon salt. If ice cream is your thing, like it is mine, get it both ways.

Fried shrimp or oysters are the centerpiece of the traditional New Orleans style Po' Boy.

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Blu Hwy, located in the South Plaza area at 5070 Main Street in Kansas City, is open Monday through Friday for lunch, happy hour, and dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for brunch, happy hour, and dinner. More information and reservations can be found at BluHwy.com.

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SL: The Spanish Octopus was a must try for me. Octopus can be very difficult to work with, but in the right hands, incredible flavors can be created. The Blu Hwy chefs did not disappoint. Crispy outside skin with tender, juicy meat laid on a bed of mashed English peas, crunchy sweet hazelnuts, spicy Fresno chilies, and a simple lemon vinaigrette were crafted with knowledgeable hands. The English peas were the perfect textural and flavor complement to the bold oc topus, chilies, and tart vinaigrette.

Warm woods, worn leather, and textured fabrics span the bar, dining room, and outdoor patio at Blu Hwy.

SL: As the food service industry continues to evolve and leave behind its sordid past, Earl’s Premier stands proud as a leader in that charge. The food service world of Kansas City is exceedingly small and tightknit. Reputations, both good and bad, follow chefs, owners, and servers around the city. We talked with Megan about the environment at Earl’s Premier and how this team worked hard to create a heathy environment of mutual respect across all positions. This vibe comes from more than its interior design, menu, or social outreach. This feeling of belonging comes from people who care about their craft, their customers, and the wellbeing of each other. We will happily return to support this team and leave satiated and smiling.

EL: So whatever plans your summer holds, we hope you add a visit to Blu Hwy to your list, and take a journey through their menu without leaving the city limits.

Emily and Stewart Lane are Kansas City natives who have an affection for hospitality. Stewart, a former executive chef, makes his career in business development and loves to cook for friends and family; Emily is a communications strategist with an arts background. Along with their daughters, Evie and Catharine, they live a life filled with food, culture, and creativity.

Earl’s Premier, located in Brookside at 651 E. 59th Street in Kansas City, MO, is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended, and can be made at earlspremier.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Stewart, a former executive chef, makes his career with SMG and loves to cook for friends and family, and Emily is a marketing communications manager with an arts background. Along with their daughters, Evie and Catharine, they live a life filled with food, culture, and creativity.

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One of the most notable changes is a new center console that uses haptic touch signs instead of buttons, as before. The shorter gear lever no longer can be used to manually shift the transmission. Manual shifts are done with levers on the steering wheel. A 10.9-inch

Pricing starts at $54,900 for the base Macan, $65,400 for the Macan S and $79,900 for the Macan GTS.

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three models from which to choose: Macan, Macan S, and Macan GTS.

As you can see, upgrading a popular mod el can be a challenging task: How do you en hance the styling and add mechanical im provements without impinging on what made the vehicle such a good seller?

The S has the 2.9-liter, twin-turbo V-6 from the outgoing GTS, and it produces 375 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. It hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph. Of course, more power is always appealing and the new engine in the S delivers strong acceleration yet feels plen ty docile in everyday driving.

As an owner of the 2015 model, I can attest that the Macan excels in gobbling up miles of highway with ease. It is quiet, powerful, and has enough room for two people, a dog, and

all the relevant paraphernalia for a two-week vacation. We have driven our Macan nearly 98,000 miles with a minimum of issues other than brakes, tires, and oil changes.

The front fascia gets integrated cooling air intakes and body color trim around the grille. Around back, the black diffuser has been stretched upwards and given a 3D textured surface like the one used in the side blades.

Porsche’s Macan midsize SUV is more like a four-door sports sedan than a mudslinging utility vehicle, and that is the main reason for its popularity. It’s among the best handling utility vehicles on the market, and that is prob ably why more than 137,000 have been sold since the introduction in 2014. The Macan il lustrates 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 ver satility. What they cede to bigger SUVs (greater towing capacity and rugged off-road capabil ity) is essentially moot because most buyers rarely do either.

That skill set fits Porsche perfectly because it is legendary for developing its 911, first in troduced as a 1964 model, through numerous iterations while maintaining a profile that is immediately recognizable even today. Model changes come when they’re needed and not before, and that philosophy also applies to theThereMacan.are

A slightly sportier Macan T will be arriving later.The model driven here had a base price of $65,400. Options included a non-metal lic light-gray paint called Chalk, the interior leather package, heated steering wheel, 21inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, heated and cooled front seats, Bose surround-sound stereo, panoramic sunroof, and LED head lights. The sticker price was $80,290. Fuel economy is rated at 17 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway.

LED headlights and standard sport design exterior mirrors complete the visual upgrade. There are seven wheel designs with sizes rang ing from 19 to 21 inches.

In that light, consider the 2022 Macan. While the overall profile of this compact SUV hasn’t changed, there have been numerous styling and mechanical enhancements.

The base Macan has a 2.0-liter, turbo charged four-cylinder that delivers 261 horse power and 295 pound-feet of torque. It ac celerated to 60 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds and has a top speed of 144 mph. While this engine has the least horsepower, it delivers its maximum torque as low as 1,800 rpm, so off-the-line throttle response is surprisingly crisp. This powertrain functions perfectly for most city driving.

The GTS has 434 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. It hits 60 mph in 4.1 sec onds and has a top speed of 169 mph.

All Macans have a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The PDK transmission tends to shift into high gear quickly under light load to help fuel econ omy. I often chose the Sport transmission set ting for crisper shifting around town.

full-HD touchscreen in the center of the instrument panel offers a large map as well as screens for controlling audio selections. Leather stitching in Chalk, Papaya, and Blue is optional.

brakes are no longer available.

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The carbon-fiber chassis makes use of underbody aerody namics that help keep the top of the car sleek and sensu al with rounded contours that echo classic design. The nose contains a grille that is recognizably Maserati complete with the Trident Upward-openingemblem.“butterfly” doors pivot forward to so the and passenger can get into the cabin with a minimum of interference. The cabin is understated, and driver focused. The interior shapes are simple, with few sharp corners and the upholstery and interior materials are black to prevent re flections on the steep sloping windscreen. Plus, black lends a feeling of understated elegance. There are two LCD screens in the instrument panel, one in front of the driver for gauges and one in the center above the console. Maserati emphasiz es that “everything is laid out just like the cockpit of a racing

ABOUT THE AUTHOR / PHOTOGRAPHER

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.

The MC20’s Sonus faber audio embodies the translation of its name, “handmade sound” that illustrates how both brands desire to pair innovative technologies and skillful craftsman ship.Committing the MC20 to production is a bold statement from Maserati about how it sees itself, both today and in the future when an all-electric version will be available. That for ward vision is necessary for a company that has such a long and storied history.

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fine-tune the aerodynamics and arrive at a chassis that has a curb weight of just over 3,300 pounds.

The 2022 Macan models come standard with Lane Departure Warning as well as front and rear Park Assist with a rear-view camera. Beyond this, it can be optioned with several driver assis tance systems. These include self-steering Park Assist, adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep Assist, and the blind-spot monitoring Lane Change Assist function.

Porsche’s adaptive air suspension with comfort, sport, and sport plus settings is now standard on the Macan S, and the ride quality is much more compliant. Wheel choices range from 19 to 21 Porscheinches. offers optional 14.2-inch, six-piston brakes with a spe cial PCSB coating that reduces brake dust. The carbon-ceramic

One of the new Macan’s more endearing traits is handling, which is more like a sedan than a crossover vehicle. It feels bal anced in corners because the all-wheel-drive system is biased toward the rear wheels. Power is distributed to the front wheels when weather and road conditions dictate.

The ride is firm with the standard suspension, but the adap tive air suspension, now standard on the Macan S, has comfort, sport, and sport plus settings that deliver a much-improved ride. Body roll in corners is moderate, and the car feels perfectly planted at highway speeds.

car, with functionality and visibility paramount.” The central tunnel is clad with carbon fiber and only carries the switches that are Maseratinecessary.andSabelt collaborated on the design and cre ation of the MC20 seats. A composite structural shell, equipped with power adjustments and lumbar system, represents the es sence of the MC20 project: sportiveness at a high quality and performance level.

An all-electric Macan is in the works as a 2024 model, but availability and official specifications have not been released. Porsche expects it to have significantly more range than the Taycan’s 227 miles.

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Recently, El Dorado was recognized as the best small firm in the Midwest by The Architect’s Newspaper. The firm has been a lead partner in major redevelopment projects in established neighborhoods in Kansas City, including the Crossroads Hotel and the Kansas City Art Institute campus.

“I’mconstraints.notanti-technology, far from it, but every approach to sustainability is, by definition, concerned with the health and well-being of people. We now know that means being concerned with the interlinked network of relationships be tween people, animals, plants, and time.

“I didn’t work much with Bob,” Dowell says, “But I did work at his old drafting table, so I think I absorbed some his teaching through my hands.”

“There were amazing people there who were leaders in the early articulation of what we now call sustainable de sign. Sim Van der Ryn was top of the list. Gail Brager, and Chris Benton were focused on thermal comfort and build ingDowellperformance.”wasingood company at a critical time in his career. Van der Ryn is a pioneer in ecological design who focuses on not only on the impact of materials and sys tems on their environment, but also how structures them selves impact people and their physical and psychological well-being.AtBerkley,

Dowell was also exposed to revolution ary ideas around sustainability and the evolution of the concepts of the impact of inclusion and social justice. He found these ideas engaging and exciting, but not nec essarily essential. However, early in his career, he and his partner Josh Shelton worked under Bob Berkebile, found er emerita at BNIM. Berkebile has devoted much of his career and personal commitment to environmental con cerns and social equity.

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David Dowell, one of two partners at the Kansas City archi tecture firm, El Dorado, remembers hearing the term, “sus tainable design,” in the early 1990s when he was pursuing his master’s degree at the University of California, Berkley, in the College of Environmental Design.

Dowell believes Berkebile’s teachings influenced Ed Do rado’s sense of sustainability, which is deeply rooted in the firm’s ideas about craft, knowing where materials come from, how to work with them, and appreciating the peo ple who do the work. He is aware that “sustainability” is a broad term that means different things to different peo ple. He and his associates spend a lot of time talking with clients at the beginning of a project – whether it is resi dential or commercial – to understand the priorities, goals, and

El Dorado works on projects that are new construction and renovations. Dowell and his colleagues think that both types of projects have the opportunity to be sustainable.

“In the end, sustainability is about how much a project takes or gives. The more a project gives back, which can be defined in a broad way, the more sustainable it is.”

David Dowell has been a studio consultant for the Kansas State University Department of Architecture for the fifth-year students in the architectural design + make studio since 2011.

“If the project is new, we consider site selection, size, and orientation. If it’s an existing structure, we try to honor the energy that went into the making the home or building in the first place and then honoring it and keeping it going for an otherIncreasingly,generation.”thearchitects at El Dorado have two things in the

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They recognize “environmental responsibility” means different things to different people, but he believes most of his clients want to do the right thing. Often, the firm’s focus as they move forward is how to make a significant impact toward sustainability.

forefront of their minds and discussions when they are consider ing sustainability. One, how to intelligently utilize resources that are free – such as wind, solar angles, seasonality, and the ther mal mass of the Earth. Second, the firm introduces ecologically oriented landscape architects in the process from the beginning.

“Someone might not think of tile around a fireplace that is neutral and matte as ‘bling,’, but it has a nice, chiseled stone face to it. You may notice the simplicity of a room, but the art work, light fixtures, accents – such as the pillows – and the ob jects on the tables add a lot of interest.”

“They’re not the plastic-y, scratchy material of the past,” she notes.

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“Buildings are part of ecosystems and endure more beneficial ly when designed with that in mind.”

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On June 11, food trucks, luxury cars, and over 50 participants gathered around the Lake Olathe Marina. But this was no or dinary day of fun in the sun. These men met to enjoy food, music, yard games and cigars, and swap stories of their expe riences with fatherhood.

Dia Wall, anchor and reporter for KSHB and associate of the Johnson County chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., was thrilled about the success of the organization’s first KC Dad Day, sponsored by companies including Blue KC and Charlie“We’veHustle.been very blessed by those that saw the spirit in what we do,” Wall says, “and I just want to say thank you to everyone that supported us.”

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healthy families and communities for more than 80 years. The organization rallies around families of color and develops programming for children (and families) centered on five core values: cultural awareness, educational development, health, civic engagement, and social/recreational development.

“The struggle was trying to find other families of color in the middle class,” Wall explains, speaking of the organization’s founding eight decades ago. “And even now in 2022, we’re still trying to create community.”

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The chronic stress and strife associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to community devel opment initiatives. But even before the shutdown, Wall saw a need to bring families together for the benefit of their children. “We operate in these silos, and then we step out and say ‘Oh wow! My community needs a little bit more sparkle,’” she says.

Jack and Jill is a national organization that represents more than 40,000 family members and has worked on promoting

Dia and other area moms have banded together to bring that sparkle to area families. In an effort to “raise kids who are informed, civically minded, and engaged in the commu nity around them,” teens associated with the Johnson County chapter of Jack and Jill have participated in competitions and speech-writing, raised money to address teen mental health, engaged in leadership development education, participated in community service, and learned from (and been inspired by) others in their community.

“You need both,” she says.

“We amplify our resources when we band together,” Wall says. Her organization has amplified their reach to more than 200 families by partnering with The Family Conservancy – a local organization that focuses on whole family support and education – in part because of a group Wall identified as needing support – dads.

“There are a lot of organizations for moms,” she says. Jack and Jill itself was started by mothers and maintains executive leadership and membership by and for moms. Through partner ing with The Family Conservancy – which provides whole family support, parenting classes, and programming around father hood – Wall says that the local chapter has begun the work of reaching out to “fathers who didn’t grow up with their own dads,” and lack role models for successful fatherhood.

And so KC Dad Day was born. At the first event, over 50 local fathers – largely dads of color, in keeping with the organiza tion’s mission – came together to network, learn from each

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Though tickets cost $50, Jack and Jill facilitated nomina tions for deserving dads, bringing in fathers who benefit them selves and others in the program even if they didn’t have the ability to Lookingpay.tothe future, Wall is hopeful about increasing the scope and reach of the organization’s work toward building community and support for BIPOC (black, indigenous, and peo ple of color) families and children.

“We want to see people coming out to our events, to our fundraisers, and getting engaged,” she says. “We want to pull in more like-minded families. We want to build long-stand ing partnerships with other organizations like The Family Conservancy, and even start setting up play-dates with our kids. Next year’s KC Dad Day is already planned for June 11, 2023, and promises to bring in even more families.

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other, establish bonds, and celebrate. Organizations, such as Aristocrat Motors, La Cultura Cigar & Social, Blue Note, and Riv erset volunteered time and resources so that attendees could bond over food, music, and bourbon tasting.

Though dads (and their kids) look different and lead different lives, for Dia Wall and Jack and Jill, it’s about building a commu nity families can be proud of. “We wanted to bring us all together for those things that do make us the same,” she says.

As most parents can attest to, it truly takes a village to raise a child. Through Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Dia Wall and many other moms – and dads – are working to build that village right here in Kansas City.

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Visit jackandjillinc.org to learn more about or support the organization, and visit kcdadday.com for details about next year’s event.

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After the road trip, you’ll need some rest, so make sure you’ve got your accommodations settled. For arguably the best stay in the greater Vail area, check out the Four Seasons Resort and Residences. Most of the rooms, suites, and private residences come equipped with working fire places, plus balconies or terraces with views across the mountains and Vail Village so you can get a healthy dose of mountain air whenever the mood strikes.Pound-for-pound, the Four Season’s amenities cannot be beat. To start, the heated pool is open year-round, and the two additional hot tubs will help you cool down and warm up after any long hikes up the mountain. The hotel’s spa & wellness center and fitness center also have something for everyone. Most importantly, the Four Seasons is dog friendly, mean ing you’ll have a trusted companion for your road trip and any ensuing adventures.Thedining options at the Four Seasons can go head-to-head with the best restaurants and eateries throughout all of Vail, too. Grab a morning pick-me-up at Bean & Gone or check out The Remedy Bar for happy hour

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The Mountains Are Calling.

Three pieces of advice from someone who has made the drive several times in recent years? Leave at the crack of dawn (or earlier), queue up a couple podcasts (or a book on tape), and pack a couple of good snacks. I promise, you’ll be 8,150 feet above sea level before you know it.

But in order to go, you first have to get there. Admittedly, the first nine hours of the trip might be a bit excruciating – no one has ever described the drive through Kansas and Eastern Colorado as exciting – but the entire prolonged straightaway that is The Sunflower State’s stretch of I-70 will be well worth the final 100 miles as you ascend from Denver into the moun tains. The final portion of your drive will take you along some of the most spectacularly hair-raising stretches of road in the entire United States, including a trek through the Eisenhower Tunnel, the highest point of the entire Interstate Highway System. From there, it’s more or less downhill (speaking literally, of course) to get to Vail.

For the most adventurous jetsetters who want to trade in a plane ticket for a pitstop or two in rural Kansas, a road trip to Vail might just be what you need. As famed naturalist and preservationist, John Muir once said, “The mountains are calling and I must go.”

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There’s something about driving through the Rocky Mountains –windows down, John Denver blasting and crisp mountain air streaming through the car – that’s good for the soul. Settling down in Vail, Colorado, for a much-need vacation? That’s just the icing on the cake.

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(or a life-changing hot chocolate). For an incredible dinner, snag your reservation for some show-stopping steak and seafood options at Flame Restaurant. The steakhouse offers fresh and aged cuts, com plete with an angus beef chart on the menu showcasing where each selection comes from on the cow. Even the poolside food and cock tail menus are worth the trip alone, if getting out of your lounger seems like too much effort. We won’t judge you.

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For an elevated yet dog-friendly atmosphere, consider Mountain Standard, where you’ll find a vibrant and inspired menu – and a cocktail and wine selection to match. Sweet Basil is always worthy of a visit, but be sure to snag your reservation early: this award-winning restaurant has an excellent selection of small bites and entrees alike, which have brought back repeat customers since they first opened their doors in 1977.

Of course, Vail has so much more to offer than accommodations. While ski season doesn’t officially begin until mid-November, that doesn’t mean the mountains are closed for business this fall. The greater Vail Valley is home to some of the most beautiful hiking found within half a day’s drive of Kansas City, so it’s best not to miss the chance to take in the views.

If you’re simply looking to wet your beak, Vail has plenty to offer. For wine lovers, Root & Flower is a must-visit, with 50 by-the-glass pours ranging from vintage Old World vinos to new-age natural wines. Beer snobs can take refuge at Vail Brewing Co. – either at their tasting room in Vail Village or their original brewery in Eagle-Vail,

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Booth Falls (4.2 miles) and Strawberry Lane (2.7 miles) are both easy to get to and provide moderate challenges. Vail’s neighboring towns have plenty more trails options for beginner and intermediate hikers, including the Beaver Lake Trail in Beaver Creek (6.3 miles) and Lionshead Rock Trail in Minturn (6.0 miles). Of course, you don’t have to hike up a mountain to take in the sights and sounds Vail has to offer. Vail boasts more than 15 miles of paved paths, including the Gore Creek Path, a breathtaking 1.8-mile point-to-point route great for walking, running, and biking.

There’s no shortage of eateries and watering holes throughout Vail Village and the adjacent Lionshead Village, where you can truly find something for everyone. Arguably the most picturesque establish ment in Vail Village, Pepi’s Restaurant and Bar (and the accompany ing Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer), is an authentic Alpine lodge and Bier hall that first opened its doors in late 1964, two years after Vail Ski Resort was founded (and two years before Vail was even incorpo rated). You can’t miss Pepi’s’ iconic yellow facade and its accompa nying billowing flowerboxes. Stop by for lunch, dinner, or even après hike for an assortment of schnitzels, bratwurst, and other European specialties – paired with a beer, of course. For the full experience, try to snag a spot in the sun on its southern-facing deck.

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Anna Petrow and Patrick Mulvihill call Kansas City home, but they have been known to find themselves off the beaten path. Born and raised in Kansas City, Anna is a culinary and lifestyle photographer with a knack for letting her camera lens guide her travels. Patrick is a writer, an enthusiastic travel companion, and a proud St. Louis native who uses each new trip as an excuse to eat five meals a day.

It’s no secret that Vail is one of the most popular and iconic ski resorts in the country, if not the entire world. The hotels, shops, bars, and restaurants have their doors open, and the mountains are calling. Luckily for us, we’re just 700 miles – less than half a day’s drive – from taking it all in.

wrong. From fashionable yet ski-forward shops like Burton and Gorsuch to stylish outdoor gear from Christy Sports, Patagonia, Lululemon, or Pepi Sports, everyone can easily find a new fit for the next day’s adventures. There’s plenty of higher-end shopping throughout the villages, including Perch and Nina McLemore, as well as menswear options at Axel’s, Grey Salt, or Luca Bruno. Finally, Sundays are perhaps the busiest (and most exciting) day to be in Vail Village, with their seasonal farmers’ market and art show, bringing dozens of food vendors, makers, crafters, and artists to town to showcase their trades. Up to 150 booths, tents, stalls, and love musicians sprawl throughout the village, bring ing the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of Colorado to visitors looking to experience all that The Centennial State has to offer.

After your belly is full and your thirst has been quenched, legs still sore from your morning hike, Vail is a prime spot for shop ping. Lionshead and Vail Village are built for walking, giving you plenty of room to spread out as you make your way through the shopping districts.

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Before anything, you’ll need to blend in by standing out in your new cowboy hat and boots (or maybe just a tasteful scarf for the less adventurous). Kemo Sabe is a high-end West ern-wear store, with an extensive collection of leather goods and jewelry that even the most hardened cityslicker can pull off. It’s worth popping your head in, if only for the tannery aro mas. After that, let your instincts take over and you can’t go

just a quick drive west from Vail Village. Finally, The George, Bridge Street Bar, Garfinkels, Bart & Yeti’s, and Shakedown Bar are all the varying degrees of divey in a mountain town way for those looking to step away for a casual pint.

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• Is it still hard to identify what I need and to then to find a way to ask for what I need?

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• Are there things I know I needed to do/ask for but delayed or neglected? And perhaps simply felt stuck in neutral?

If you’re open to an inventory, grab pen and paper and reflect on these bottom-line questions about self care. While it’s sometimes easier to reflect on your favorite de vice, the pen and paper approach truly accesses more of your thoughts, feelings, and recollections.

• Have I been sick or sad – depressed or anxious –and responded with necessary self care steps?

• Have I been able to ask for help – for attention, a good conversation, a needed appointment with a professional?

• Have I failed in any particular way? In any specific important self care, like regular doctor visits?

These are intended as starter questions, and if they are hard, it’s good to see what gets in the way of iden tifying needs, finding resources, reaching out, and being assured that “I am being a good friend to myself.” Many of us simply, basically, were never taught or learned how to put ourselves first, when necessary.

The last two years (and counting) have made this a particularly serious and important question. While it’s always relevant to explore our self care – the ways we do and do not attend to all our personal needs in a thoughtful and caring manner – the pandemic has delivered the most intense test of our ability to focus and take genuinely good care of ourselves. And I’ve found as I explore this issue with friends, family, col leagues, and clients, some have passed the test of self care with flying colors, while some have failed – and some have failed miserably.

• Did I find it hard to ask for help or attention or time I genuinely needed?

reflectionThoughtfulonourhistoryiseasierwhenyouidentifyprogressivetimeframes.

• Has my self care been daily? Or just once in a while?

• Did I do things for others that I neglected to do for myself?

• Do I offer things to others that I know I also need?

The key to good self care/being a friend to ourselves – or not – has a root system in the way we grow up. Re flecting on our history means thinking back on what was modeled in your household. Was it easy to ask for what you needed? Did adults regularly check on how you felt,

• If and when I’m taking genuinely good care of myself, what are the specific things I know I need to do?

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what you needed? Did you see adults take good care of them selves and of one another? Do you believe you learned healthy self

can, becommunity,individualsasandasathoughtfulandhelpfultoallthosearoundusasweemergefromthechallengesofthelasttwo-plusyears.

Dr. Linda Moore has been in practice in the Kansas City area for over 25 years and is a published author on personal and family issues.

Historical reflections are sometimes, hopefully, the best way to understand our behavior and our decisions when we’ve been through a specifically challenging, and often in a prolonged and depressing time. And if you or family members and friends and colleagues have faced illness , loss, and the accompany ing struggles, it can be fatiguing and debilitating to the point of making good decisions difficult.

For a simple start, a first step if you’ve never tried medita tion, is simple breathing exercises. The most simple, and you might try it now, just as an experiment, is the following exer cise: Breathe in to the count of four, hold your breath to the count of seven and release very slowly to the count of eight … release through pursed lips, like preparing to whistle. Repeat this four times. Then do it again. And take a minute to pay at tention to how you feel.

The bottom line is self care … always my recommendation, even if the message feels challenging, and perhaps repetitive. We can, as individuals and as a community, be thoughtful and helpful to all those around us as we emerge from the challenges of the last two-plus years. Reach out to one another as we work hard to be back on track … healthy in body, mind, and spirit.

Meditation also helps with healing. Far too many have ex perienced tragic loss during this difficult time and both emo tional and physical healing is needed. Understanding what you think, feel, want, and need is important to determine what changes are both desirable and possible. The more you reflect, meditate, and write about what you think and feel, the more clarity you’ll achieve. The challenge is to make these two diffi cult years have a positive outcome when and where possible.

Meditation techniques range from simple breathing exercis es like this to silent repetition of a mantra (a word or phrase) to listening to guided instructions for deep relaxation and resting the

Thoughtfulcare?

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end? When the mind is allowed to truly quiet down … especially when applied after long term, persistent stress … feelings and thoughts emerge that are truly helpful to each of us as we contemplate where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we want to venture forward today and in the future.

Imagine time away where reflection is the primary objec tive – with a journal and pen close by for recording thoughts and feelings. Writing with pen on paper creates a valuable connection to the brain. However, if you feel better with a laptop, go for it.

You may confirm doing exactly what you are doing is great; and you may reflect on new things, options for going forward, or something right in between. It’s simply finding your own re newed sense of direction. And if you discover all you need is to stare at the water, mountains, or woods and rest somewhere other than the comfort of your home, own it. Meditation can simply affirm we are on the right path. Or, it can open hearts, minds, eyes, to something new, slightly new, or dramatically different. Meditation, retreating, allows whatever to surface.

reflection on our history is easier when you identify progressive timeframes. Reflecting on the age range of 1 to 5 can sometimes trigger simple visual recall, a basic flash of imag es. Age ranges from 10 to 15 and 15 to 20 are timeframes often far easier to access and those where formed basic beliefs and attitudes stay with us into adulthood, unless we specifically focus on changes we might want to make.

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The goal is to identify and correct old messages that negate self care or reinforce the truly good, healthy things you learned toYoudo.

can expand on this reflection, if it feels productive, by reflecting on each timeframe in more detail and a few more questions: 1) What was the best part of 1 to 5 years old, of 10 to 15, of 15 to 20? 2) What was the hardest part? 3) What would I change if I could? 4) What do I cherish and keep?

If you already do good things for yourself, affirm your ability to do so – to have learned good self care practices. And if you see

examples of being hard on yourself, give yourself permission to begin to self correct.

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In times of pressure, intense demands, the external crisis of what we’ve been through, old behavior surfaces. In psychology terms, it’s sometimes referred to as “regression.” We can, under stress, feel like we are 5 or 10 or 15 years old, making adult be havior hard to access and then practice.

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until recently that it’s truly begun to reflect the entire community.

But the igloo has been gone since 1985, and the buffalo went into storage during a decade-long collection deaccession that began in the mid-1990s. Even though exhibitions tend to both stick around the museum for years and stick in the heads of visitors for longer, the institution’s mission has evolved a lot.

Through each change, the museum has always wanted to be Kansas City’s museum – everything to everyone. But it wasn’t

Every generation of Kansas Citian cherishes a slightly differ ent memory of the Kansas City Museum, says Denise Morrison, director of collections and curatorial affairs. She’s been with the museum for 34 years – longer than any other employee.

At its opening in spring 1940, and for decades beyond that, the focus was on various veins of science, anthropology, and naturalKansashistory.City“didn’t have a children’s museum for a long, long time. So, an emphasis on that kind of early learning and play was part of what we did, because there was no one else doing it,” Morrison says.

In the 1960s, hunting and displaying big game fell out of fa vor as a practice that could fairly be categorized as “conser vation” work, though science remained a focus until the early 2000s, around when much of that work was shifted under the umbrella of the newly formed Science City.

Being a natural history museum, a science museum, and an

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Everything to Everyone.

For instance, Gen Xers may remember climbing through the museum’s igloo or on a covered wagon. Older generations si dled up to a stuffed buffalo.

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Now, that really is the aim, through something called re storative“Restorativepractices.practices means that we’re working with the community and not for the community. So, working with them to tell their story, tell their narrative, collecting ob jects,” says Paul Gutiérrez, the museum’s director of visitor experience and public programming.

One idea in the neighborhood space is that people can come and record their stories, Gutiérrez says. It’s like leaving a deposit. They record messages about growing up in the area or choosing to move there. He describes the gallery as being made up of individuals who aren’t frequently highlighted.

She has a valuable institutional memory of the organiza tion. “We always said we were everybody’s museum, but we really didn’t reflect everybody,” Morrison’s says.

Nearly seven years ago, around the time the $22 million resto ration began, the museum started working with residents from the surrounding neighborhoods, asking for feedback from the public, and hiring historians and educators to build new content. They wanted the culture and people to drive what happens with exhibitions and programming.

historic mansion was just too much for the limited space and resourcesMorrisonavailable.says,“A lot of people don’t remember that the museum created Science City, just because it’s been at Union Station for so long and it’s now run by Union Station, Kansas City. I get that a lot.”

Gutiérrez says the third floor brings the past, present, and fu ture together. A small theater now shows documentaries, and exhibitions are up in a neighborhood gallery that the museum and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Center for Neighbor hoods partnered to create.

“Because people know the Kauffmans and the Blochs and the Kempers and all of them,” he says. “But this guy really brings it closer to home where individuals like us are making a difference in Kansas City.”

Since 1988 when Morrison began at the museum, she’s technically worked for the Kansas City Museum Association; Union Station, Kansas City; the city of Kansas City, Missouri; and now the Kansas City Museum Foundation.

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In addition to this type of exhibition are more traditional ones that people remember from long-ago visits. Morrison

Anne Kniggendorf is a staff writer/editor at the Kansas City Public Library. She's the author of Secret Kansas City and Kansas City Scavenger, and a freelance writer for various local and national publications. Visit her website: annekniggendorf.com.

says a homemade turn-of-the-century motorcycle is on dis play that hasn’t been out since the 1980s, as well as a mirror ball from the historic El Torreon Ballroom.

She says they wanted to bring in elements from their farm and heritage and even experimented with cornhusks and other things that grew all around them.

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“We’ve got a lot of collections,” Morrison says. But much of what’s archived doesn’t “reflect this diverse element. You have to find the universality of some things, then you have to reach out to these diverse communities and say, ‘We would love to have those items that are unique to your heritage, but also that reflect your Kansas City-ness or your American ness that we all share.’”

make persimmon jelly,” Meg says.

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“We had an enormous persimmon tree on our property,” Meg says about her childhood home near Hermann, Missouri.

“Persimmon just really came out with something that we loved and have good memories around. Grandma used to

That’s part of getting at the “whole truth” of the city.

Moving forward, the Evanses plan to add another agricultural element to their business: growing their own agave. They’ve pur chased 40 acres in Arizona and will plant this coming December, though, Jeff says, it’ll be nearly seven years before they’ll be able to harvest and distill their crop.

Nichols was a major commercial and residential real es tate developer a century ago. Gutiérrez says that while some of his achievements are highlighted, so are his contributions to the city’s ongoing geographic segregation.

If it takes off, theirs will be the first large-scale agave farm in the United States, which sounds not only like great bragging rights for Mean Mule, but for Kansas City.

Meg says the goal is to be a single-estate manufacturer. “Ev ery part of the process of being single estate is important. So, single estate means from dirt to bottle, it is all on us.”

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botanicals in about 100 combinations before they found a recipe.Whatthey landed on does include juniper – for legal pur poses – but also white peppercorn, cardamom, lemon zest, coriander, and, mostly strikingly, persimmon.

“It’s our civic duty to have a history museum to tell the truth about our history, not to blame or shame individuals. For ex ample, on the second floor, we talk about J. C. Nichols.”

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In December, the television landscape of Kansas City will change dramatically. KSHB 41 Chief Meteo rologist Gary Lezak is retiring after 30 years.

I know I can be a goofball, but I was born to be a weatherman.

When you retire from TV, you’ll be putting all that energy into your discovery that is changing how we forecast weather.

Has your enthusiasm for weather always been there?

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I was working in Oklahoma City in 1987. We got a foot of snow in December. A few weeks later we got another foot of snow. Oklahoma City averages eight inches of snow a year. We had 24 inches of snow in two storms! I noticed that the weather pattern that produced the second storm looked very similar to the one that produced the first. I developed my hypothe sis that this wasn’t a coincidence. The pattern sets up in cycles; then it repeats over and over again until the next fall when a new pattern sets up. It’s called the LRC, Lezak’s Recurring Cycle. It will save lives and help businesses around the world. That’s what I believe my legacy will be. It’s been my dream for 35 years.

I went rollerblading for the first time. I rolled five feet, fell, and broke my wrist. When I was getting my

From the time I was 5 years old, growing up in Cal ifornia, I was fascinated by weather. I’d get excited, yelling, “Dad! Dad! Quick! Come look outside!” My Dad looked and said, “That’s a cloud.” In Los Angeles, you didn’t have clouds all the time. You might go a month without a cloud. That’s probably why I get excited to this day. When I was 10, I’d be in my bedroom creating weather games. I’d draw weather maps, and then sit there saying, ”Goooood evening! Here’s your forecast.”

You arrive in KC in 1992. Land at KSHB in 1999. That year also had you, literally, facing your own mortality.

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You started here as the pandemic was really taking hold. That must have presented special challenges right from the start.

cast on, I asked the doctor, “What’s this thing in my left arm?” because I had a little growth there. It was extra-skeletal os teogenic sarcoma or “out-of-the-bone” bone cancer. Back then, six adults a year got it. So, it was rare and, according to the 25 doctors analyzing it, as aggressive as cancers get. I was immediately excited about it.

I was excited to tell people this story. For 23 years now I’ve been able to inspire people. They can survive. Possibly be My doctor declared me cured after 15 years. It taught me to live in the now. All we have is now.

This is a hybrid institution. We’ve got the museum element for daily visitors to come in and learn about the history; but we also have a working jazz club in the Blue Room, and we’ve got the Gem Theater across the street. We shepherd them into an ex perience where they can really see and feel the effects of being in a live environment.

Joel Nichols has been interviewing fascinating people from Kansas City and around the nation for 35 years. Today, he does freelance work for a number of area organizations, as well as emcee events in our town. Please, visit Joel Nichols Communications, online.

If you worked with me, it wasn’t some big breaking news story: Gary Lezak is gay! But the average viewer might not have known. I wanted to reach people just finding out and figuring out they’re gay. You hold it as a secret for a year or two, or three or five, like I did. In my high school, I knew only one other person who was gay. It helped to know I wasn’t alone.

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We’re talking about cancer, and you’re excited about it?

My parents were getting divorced in 1982, trying to decide who was going to our Sheltie, Jamie. I said you guys can argue all you want, but Jamie’s coming back to college with me. When I start ed my career in 1985, Jamie was my first weather dog. Then, I got Windy. In Okla homa City, I’d talk about the crazy things she’d do, like the time I came home, and the TV remote control was in 35 pieces. I brought in the pieces and showed them on the air. Remote control companies contacted me saying I should come by for a free replacement. In Kansas City, Windy was on every week. Next, came Breezy and Stormy. Now, it’s Sunny and Rainbow. I love all dogs. But I really love my dogs!

I’ve always been at the intersection of arts education, of nonprofit business, and of culture. I live in this matrix. It really allows me to work hard and play hard at the same time. I love what I do and, you know, our staff loves what we all do. It’s a work of passion.

You’re the patron saint of area animal shelters. How did “The Weather Dog” happen?

In 2017 you shared a part of your life you hadn’t before: Andy, now your loving partner of nearly 25 years. You’ve said, “He’s the one who makes me whole.”

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What role does the American Jazz Museum play in keeping this important music alive?

It has been a quarter of century since the American Jazz Museum opened its doors. I know you have so much planned starting with the “In The Yard” celebration the weekend before the August 29th birthday of Charlie Parker. Then, in September, a beautiful new exhibit honoring 25 years at 18th and Vine. But, you are always looking forward, to the next 25.

It’s important for us to continue to anchor the neighbor hood. Our community depends on that. This was a vision that was started 25 years ago but it’s got to grow. It’s got to grow in a way that’s authentic and genuine. I think it’s really a won derfulPeopleopportunity.needtocome here and really understand the roots of this town. What’s in the soil. What’s in the sidewalks. Appre ciate the authentic and genuine culture that contributed to much of Kansas City history. Eighteenth and Vine. The Ameri can Jazz Museum. It’s the heartbeat of the city.

It’s not easy but let your families learn about it. They may have a hard time at first. I believe in most cases, they’re not going to stop loving you. And, you have to love yourself. The secret is to be genuine. Don’t be afraid of being yourself. That’s what I’ve always done.

There was an opportunity even during the pandemic. It makes me think of the seasons. We need the winter because there are things happening beneath the soil. Things being seeded that will burst when the spring comes. I think that hap pened with the pandemic. There was a lot of opportunity to grow, to incubate. In fact, we opened up our Jazz Incubator for the musician community, which had a tough time in the pandemic, a space for them to come in, play, learn, and get resources.

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Symphonie Fantastique, Brahms and Mendelssohn, Kansas City Symphony Chorus

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