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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

by MARION BATTAGLIA

"We are proud to be growing and changing right along with our hometown." If you have been at any of our locations in the last two years, you have seen changes, growth, and investment in our product and in our communities: from the new Commercial Van Service facility at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, to our beautiful new BMW/VW facility in Topeka, to the major additions to the Aristocrat Campus in the form of the expanded Jaguar Land Rover facility, to the all-new Porsche building. These changes made me think about how Kansas City and our metro area have changed in the last 20 years, and it’s an amazing ride. The population has grown by almost 25 percent, to almost 2.1 million people. With that growth has come an amazing reenergization of our community. The arts in Kansas City have seen a consistent and amazing transformation, with the addition to the NelsonAtkins Museum with the Block Galleries. The gallery’s cube of light has added a vibrant new dimension to this nationally recognized museum located directly off of the Country Club Plaza. The Kansas City Symphony has become an operational model for symphonies across the country, and under the baton and leadership of Michael Stern, its reputation and musicianship have flourished and become nationally recognized.

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Kansas City, Kansas, has added the Legends area with the cornerstones being the Kansas Speedway and Children’s Mercy Park for Sporting Kansas City, which gave us an MLS Championship. And staying with sports, we have had a World Series Championship return to Kansas City and the remodeling of the sports complex. The most amazing transformation is, of course, that of Downtown Kansas City. Twenty years ago, we were waiting for Union Station to reopen and give us a historic return to the early growth of our city. That was followed by the transformation of downtown, led by the Sprint Center, the Power and Light District, the Midland Theatre renovation, and the residential building boom that has followed, highlighted by One, Two, Three, and “more” Light apartments. I have left the crown jewel for last, and that is the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, which, proudly, we have been associated with since its opening. “The Kauffman” made a statement to the country, and to the world, that Kansas City is here, it’s proud, and it’s growing. We are proud to be growing and changing right along with our hometown.

Marion Battaglia, President

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EDITOR'S LETTER

by ROBERT HELLWEG

Every issue of Today Kansas City has been a labor of love, keeping my creative side engaged and giving you information and images to enjoy and use. I hope you appreciate our fall issue. Many of you in the Midwest have long enjoyed Tom Strongman’s automotive writing. For over 20 years, Tom’s automotive photography and reviews have graced The Kansas City Star and other syndicated publications once or twice a week. However, the other side of Tom’s career, showcased in this issue by Patricia O’Dell, is his photography, providing a glimpse into why he’s in the Missouri Photographers Hall of Fame. Front-and-center images from Kenny Johnson’s incredible work at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art offer a magical look into art and design, featuring the combination of Kenny’s eye, Amani’s styling, and the stunning fall fashions, all set in this amazing Kansas City gallery. In food, Emily and Stewart Lane revisit a historic Kansas City restaurant made new again: Golden Ox. And, according to the Lanes, it is worth the trip to the historic stockyard district of Kansas City to enjoy classic entrees with a new twist. Just in time for the football season, or maybe nonstop Hallmark Presents adaptations, Stacy Downs introduces places to escape to for relaxing and entertaining. The health and the nonprofit articles deal with human emotions at two very different ends of the spectrum. September is Suicide Prevention Month, so, hopefully, we can encourage discussion or provide a pathway to help for someone struggling or to a family who may feel left behind and be wondering why. Dr. Linda Moore discusses “happiness,” what defines it for you, how to measure it in your life, and how to add to your level of happiness. Enjoy!

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Features 8 ARCHITECTURE

The Stadium Factor: How Architects Can Help Propel Soccer’s Rising Popularity in the U.S. by Ryan Gedney

14 FOOD

Golden Ox: Everything Old is New Again. by Emily & Stewart Lane

20 AUTOMOTIVE

Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso: Italian Elegance Combined with Sparkling Performance. by Tom Strongman

26 FASHION

We The People. photos by Kenny Johnson | styling by Amani Skalacki

37 NONPROFIT

Let's Talk About You. by Kelsey Cipolla

42 PROFILE

Tom Strongman: Talent and Happenstance. by Patricia O'Dell

51 INTERIOR DESIGN His. Hers. Theirs. by Stacy Downs

58 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT Tree Huggers. by Jennifer Lapka

65 HEALTH

Are You As Happy As You Want To Be? Or Hopeful To Kick It Up a Notch? by Dr. Linda Moore

70 CALENDAR

Kansas City Events.

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ARCHITECTURE

by RYAN GEDNEY | photos courtesy of HOK

The Stadium Factor: How Architects Can Help Propel Soccer’s Rising Popularity in the U.S. As excitement around the World Cup lingers, designers of soccer stadiums are exploring how these venues can keep up with and even contribute to the sport’s rapid growth in the U.S. A recent Gallup poll showed that soccer’s popularity has tripled over the last decade. Founded 25 years ago, Major League Soccer now is the country’s fastest-growing professional sports league, ranking above the NBA and NHL in average per-game attendance. And the typical MLS fan is part of a demographic that is highly sought after by marketers and pro sports leagues. For adults ages 18 to 34, soccer was the favorite sport for 11 percent of those polled – tied with basketball and second only to football. The fan base is young, diverse, highly educated, and passionate about the sport. At the recently opened Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United FC has shattered MLS attendance records. This year, in just its second season, Atlanta United boasts nearly 39,000 season-ticket holders, is averaging more than 50,000 per game, and for its 2018 home opener, reported a crowd of 72,035 – a single-game high for the league. MLS is making progress in signing more top players from around the world and increasing its TV ratings. For now, though, much of the league’s

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growth is being driven by providing dynamic game-day experiences in its stadiums. The fan experience also is key for the Division II United Soccer League (USL). As architects, we’re exploring new ideas for creating soccer-only stadiums that will provide memorable fan experiences that augment the action on the pitch while contributing to the business success of these franchises and leagues.

SO, WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE? Scalability: Many MLS and USL teams have outgrown stadiums originally designed for another sport or small, community facilities shared with other users. We can future-proof the next generation of soccer-only stadiums by integrating scalability and flexibility that will enable them to change and grow along with the sport. This embedded flexibility allows for easy adaptation for high-profile games and events while extending the life of a venue. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Atlanta

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United has frequently exceeded initial anticipated capacities, this scalability to easily toggle between soccer, football, and other events has been vital. Sophisticated fan base: Soccer boasts a unique fan base, capturing a high proportion of the country’s millennials and women and children who follow sports. Though the MLS and USL are relatively young, their fans already have high expectations for a hospitality-driven game-day experience – and will pay for this. Today’s soccer stadiums can appeal to these fans by offering a wide variety of premium seat offerings; experiences that engage fans with the action and athletes; interesting vantage points and social gathering spaces; a technology infrastructure that enables fans to stay connected to their networks while immersing themselves in the game experience; and localized, high-quality food and beverage options. Building tradition: Soccer fans take the sport seriously and are eager to participate in game-day traditions.

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The stadium, itself, can enhance these experiences, which could range from setting aside areas for tailgating to providing a special section for the most avid supporters. Our design teams collaborate with team owners and their fans to understand their routines before, during, and after games. District development: As America’s growth-sport evolves, so, too, is the approach owners are taking to the neighborhoods and real estate surrounding a stadium. On game days, stadiums can be the most electric spaces in a city. Yet many will lie dormant for days at a time between events. Opportunities to build new soccer-specific stadiums on urban sites are enabling architects to look holistically at the broader district experience and attempt to use the venue to engage and serve the community 365 days a year. We’re working with the USL’s Louisville City FC to design an easily expandable soccer stadium that will anchor a 40-acre, mixeduse development adjacent to Louisville’s Waterfront Park. Here, in addition to a world-class stadium where fans can build a robust soccer culture and celebrate the sport, the goal is to create a shared living room for downtown – a public gathering space that contributes to the urban fabric.

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Ryan Gedney is a senior design principal with HOK’s global Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice. With recent projects in Atlanta, Detroit, and Edmonton, he leads the design of integrated sports facilities that anchor vibrant mixed-use districts.

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GOLDEN OX'S SIGNATURE COWBOY PUNCH.

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Everything Old is New Again. Stewart Lane: Nostalgia often comes with a price. The temples of old where memories were made and personal history created tend to fall short of our expectations. Fortunately for us, the Golden Ox is a rare exception. A revitalization of a bygone time where the best cuts of lamb, beef, chicken, and pork were the stars of the show and served with the respect they deserve. Emily Lane: After closing its doors in 2014, the team of chef Wes Gartner and Jill Myers (Voltaire and Moxie Catering) decided that they were willing to take on the challenge of bringing back this Kansas City icon under their management. Upon our visit, we were pleased to experience not only an excellently prepared meal but also the ambiance one would expect at the original restaurant. Almost a 1960s “Mad Men”-esque feel, with

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OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER IS AMONG THE TIMELESS CLASSICS ON THE MENU.

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KANSAS CITY STRIP - THE STEAK THAT WAS BORN AT THE GOLDEN OX.

dark wood, punched-tin lighting, and rich, warm colors in the linens and fabrics, you instantly feel transported to another time. It seemed almost too perfect; there was a man sitting at the table next to us in a large white Stetson. With a glass of dangerously potent cowboy punch in hand, the scene was set for our meal. SL: The Golden Ox pays homage to its roots without being stuck in the past. Classic starters are elevated to the modern table. The rumaki, a dish with Tiki origins, is built with bacon-wrapped water chestnuts dusted with brown sugar and chicken livers grilled perfectly, placed on a bed of warm, sautéed pineapple. The textures of crisp, smoky bacon, moist and tender livers, the snap of water chestnuts, and the warm pineapple come together in each bite. The steakhouse classic Oysters Rockefeller pairs the house-smoked bacon with plump, juicy oysters, spinach, onions with a touch of Pernod, and toasted breadcrumbs. The oysters arrive straight from the broiler, bubbling around the edges, on a bed of rock salt. EL: Our meal was coursed out in a timely fashion, and whenever we looked up, pausing for what might be next, an enticing dish would appear. The staff was attentive and thorough in the descriptions of the menu and bar items and ready and willing to share recommendations. There’s something so steakhouse about Caesar salad and shrimp

cocktail preceding the main course; so naturally we had to sample those dishes. SL: The Caesar salad gets an upgrade befitting of the environment, featuring crisp romaine leaves tossed with a light and creamy dressing, thinly shaved shallots, sundried tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and house-made croutons. The salad is finished with a few delicate white anchovy filets draped over the greens. The chef even put his own twist on shrimp cocktail in the homemade cocktail sauce with shredded horseradish and diced green olives. EL: I couldn’t help but think how much my “meat and potatoes” father who hails from Pennsylvania would have loved every aspect of this traditional menu, but at the same time, it’s been elevated so even the finest foodie would find it engaging and satisfying. I think that’s a good way to assess the client base we observed – you had tables of businessmen, couples of all generations, and families sharing stories (and bites of food) across the table. It seemed everyone felt at ease in this warm habitat. SL: Steak is, of course, the focal point on the menu, which features flat iron, skirt, filet, dry-aged bone-in ribeye, porterhouse, and, of course, the KC strip to name a few. Chef Gartner proudly touts the local cattle farmers who supply the steaks. We opted for the namesake KC strip, and

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HAND-BATTERED ONION RINGS ARE AMONG THE GENEROUSLY PORTIONED SIDES OFFERED.

it was perfection. Textbook medium-rare inside with a crackling crust and a crispy fat cap on the edge, finished with a delicate béarnaise sauce. Handbattered onion rings and a loaded baked potato with house-smoked bacon completed our steak experience. But there are more than steaks meeting the flame here. Emily couldn’t resist the Scottish salmon with a citrus beurre blanc sauce and fennel caper slaw, which was executed with the same finesse and care as any steak. EL: And what’s a meal without dessert? I loved how they took a nod from the original Golden Ox menu of the ’60s and featured a classic banana split as one of the dessert options. We opted for another classic – the strawberry shortcake – and it was every bit as nostalgic and indulgent as I could have wanted. On our way out the door, I asked Stewart, “When do we get to come back?” We hope the Ox keeps its doors open for years to come.

The Golden Ox is located at 1600 Genessee Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64102, and is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday starting at 4:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

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Emily and Stewart Lane are natives to Kansas City. Stewart is the research and development chef for Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions catering. Emily’s career has been designing marketing and events for various arts and sports organizations. Together, their lives are surrounded by food, culture, and friends. The incredible accompanying food photos by Anna Petrow are both indulging and captivating works of art. Anna is a freelance photographer whose work has been seen in The New York Times.

AUTOMOTIVE words and photos by TOM STRONGMAN

MASERATI QUATTROPORTE S Q4 GRANLUSSO

Italian Elegance Combined with Sparkling Performance. Quattroporte is a name revered by Maserati aficionados because it denotes a fourdoor sedan with the chops of a sports car and it comes from a brand whose history dates back to 1914. Just as Italians are known for their passion and charisma, so too are the cars from Maserati, Ferrari, and Alfa Romeo, brands that now fall under the corporate umbrella of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Maserati is one of the world’s most iconic automotive manufacturers, rich in tradition and sporting successes. It was founded on December 1, 1914, in Bologna, Italy, when Alfieri, Ettore, Ernesto, and Bindo Maserati opened a car-engineering workshop called Officine Alfieri Maserati. In 1926 Maserati was transformed from a workshop that modified or developed cars built by other companies into a company designing, constructing, and selling its own vehicles. The Maserati brothers adopted the Trident symbol as their logo, created by the artist of the family, Mario Maserati, with inspiration from the famous statue of Neptune

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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2018 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE S Q4 GRANLUSSO Engine: 3.0-liter, 424-horsepower Twin-Turbo V-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic Q4 all-wheel drive Wheelbase: 124.8 inches Curb weight: 4,233 pounds Base price: $118,600 As driven: $129,020 MPG rating: 16 in the city, 23 on the highway

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AUTOMOTIVE in Bologna. At the end of the 1930s, following its acquisition by Modena-born entrepreneur Adolfo Orsi, Maserati moved to Modena. Racing was important, and one of the first cars to bear the Maserati name won the 1926 Targa Florio sportscar race. A Maserati 8CTF won the Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940, the only Italian manufacturer to ever do so. Maserati has been part of the Fiat Group – now FCA – since 2005 and is a prestigious sports-car and luxury-sedan brand, exporting to more than 70 countries, where it continues to epitomize Italian sophistication, elegance, and style worldwide. The current Quattroporte was redesigned for 2016. The S has a 3.0-liter, 424-horsepower, twin-turbo V-6 that was designed with input from Ferrari and the GTS has a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 with 523 horsepower. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. I drove an S Q4 with all-wheel drive that assures year-around drivability. With this iteration of the flagship sedan, Maserati offers its clients two unique trim options: GranLusso and GranSport, luxury or sport. While the Maserati name connotes Italian luxury and performance to those in the know, the long-nose, short-trunk proportion communicates power and strength to the uninitiated who might not be familiar with Italian cars. The 124.8-inch wheelbase gives plenty of room for backseat passengers and a good-sized trunk. The restyled Quattroporte has a grille that is more pointed and imposing with chrome elements that enhance the shark-nose effect. Electrically adjustable air shutters are fitted in the grille to provide optimal control of the engine temperature while reducing aerodynamic drag by 10 percent. The GranLusso is identified by a new front-lower fascia with a floating bridge element and a delicate spoiler and a body-color bumper. The profile incorporates side skirts while the rear has a sculptured reflector and a body-colored spoiler. The 20-inch Mercurio wheels sit in front of black brake calipers. If the Maserati brothers could have looked into the future, they would have been astonished at the level of performance from today’s engines. While the 3.8-liter V-8 is tantalizing with its morethan-500-horsepower output, the test car’s 3.0-liter V-6 has more than enough brawn. Turbochargers help the engine deliver power across a wide power band so throttle response is nearly immediate. The car steps away from a stop with plenty of vigor accompanied by a nice growl from the exhaust. The eight-speed automatic transmission glides through the gears, yet it can be shifted manually for sporty driving. A new package of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is available as an option. It includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision

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Warning with Advanced Brake Assist, and Automated Emergency Braking. An additional new Surround View camera is available as an option in combination with the Driver Assistance package. While the Quattroporte is definitely a sports sedan, its luxury pedigree delivers a quiet, smooth ride without feeling soft or mushy. The car has an ideal 50:50 weight distribution, electronically controlled shock absorbers, and extensive use of aluminum in the chassis and suspension. At highway speeds, it feels taut and purposeful, as if connected to the road by an invisible force. The beauty of the Q4 all-wheel-drive system is the way it adds security in nearly any weather or driving condition. Slip behind the wheel and you’re aware that Maserati has tweaked the interior design with the addition of a new 8.4-inch, multi-touch infotainment screen in the center of the instrument panel. This high-resolution touchscreen is

intuitive and visually pleasing because it is nicely integrated into the rest of the cabin. The system is compatible with both the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring functions. The lower-center console has been redesigned with a rotary knob for volume and function control, a new lid, and phone storage compartment. Maserati has equipped the Quattroporte with an air quality sensor that calculates external pollution and prevents polluted air and toxic gases from entering the cabin. This system is one more way in which the company gives priority to the comfort of the vehicle’s occupants. The Quattroporte is not a high-volume vehicle so you’re not likely to see many others in your daily comings and goings. That uniqueness, along with its Italian character, is part of what makes it attractive to buyers who want style, performance, and passion in a four-door sedan.

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Nari Ward (Jamaican-American, born 1963), We the People, 2011, shoelaces, 7 minutes, 51 seconds. In collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, Speed Art Museum. Gift1961 of the Speed Contemporary, 2016.1. Courtesy of Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong. MercedesBenz 190SL Makeup, Ashley Marie Hazelwood, Headcase Salon Hair,Female Nichole Hobbs, Salon Reaction attire, Models, HallsJonathan & Ashley, Voices& Location, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Jewelry, Mazzarese Female attire, Gown Gallery | Male attire, Halls | Jewelry, Meierotto 26 | TODAY KANSAS CITY | Fall 2018

FASHION photos KENNY JOHNSON | styling AMANI SKALACKI

ABOUT THE KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

With a mission statement, “Enriching lives through the experience of contemporary art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits, collects, and educates in a free and welcoming environment.” The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Gunnar Birkerts, was opened to the public in October 1994, and its permanent collection has as its core the Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection and a gift from the museum’s co-founders, the late R. Crosby Kemper and his wife, Bebe Kemper, and the Kemper Foundations. These collections are complemented by close to a dozen special exhibitions in the Kemper galleries each year. In shaping its Permanent Collection, the museum strives to reflect the vitality, complexity, and unfolding patterns within modern and contemporary art. In selecting its exhibitions, the museum strives to represent national and international aesthetic and cultural diversity.

Nari Ward (Jamaican-American, born 1963), Breathing Panel: Oriented Right, 2015, oak wood, copper sheet, copper nails, darkening patina, 96 x 120 x 1 1/4 inches. Collection of Allison and Larry Berg, Los Angeles, California. Courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong. Male attire, Halls | Watch, Meierotto

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Nari Ward (Jamaican-American, born 1963), Mango Tourists, 2011, foam, battery canisters, Sprague Electric Company resistors and capacitors, mango pits, three figures, each approx. 120 inches in height. In collaboration with MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts. Courtesy of Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong. Female attire, Gown Gallery Jewelry, Halls Opposite page, Matthew Ritchie (British, born 1964), Experienced Time, 2003, enamel on Sintra and vinyl, 102 x 384 1/2 inches. Collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection, Museum purchase, Enid and Crosby Kemper and William T. Kemper Acquisition Fund, 2004.09. © Matthew Ritchie. Male attire, Halls

Matthew Ritchie (British, born 1964), Experienced Time, 2003, enamel on Sintra and vinyl, 102 x 384 1/2 inches. Collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection, Museum purchase, Enid and Crosby Kemper and William T. Kemper Acquisition Fund, 2004.09. © Matthew Ritchie. Male attire, Halls Watch, Meierotto Sunglasses, Eye Style Optics 32 | TODAY KANSAS CITY | Fall 2018

Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen (American, born Sweden, 1929, and Dutch, 1942– 2009), Architect’s Handkerchief, 1999, polyester gel-coat and polyurethane clearcoat on steel and fiber-reinforced polymers, edition 3 of 3, 1 AP, 149 x 144 1/2 x 89 inches. Collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri. Bebe and Crosby Kemper Collection, Museum purchase, Enid and Crosby Kemper and William T. Kemper Acquisition Fund, with additional funds provided by the Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation, 2006.17. © Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen Female attire, Halls Sunglasses, Eye Style Optics Jewelry, Meierotto 2018 Black Mercedes-Benz GT

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Let’s Talk About You. Sometimes you choose a cause, and, sometimes, tragically, a cause chooses you. That was the case for Sylvia and Nathan Harrell, whose teenage son, Chad, died by suicide on June 12, 2017. “When Chad died, our first innate reaction was that we wanted to dig a hole and we wanted to curl up in a ball and bury ourselves in that hole as deep as we possibly could,” Nathan says. “But we also knew, based on what we were going through, that we would not be able to lay our heads on our pillow at night if we did not do something to help.” Through their Keep the Spark Alive Foundation, the Harrells are honoring their son’s memory while raising

funds for suicide awareness and prevention initiatives. The foundation’s inaugural golf tournament in May raised more than $150,000 for the Blue Valley School District’s K–12 resiliency and suicide prevention and awareness curriculum. The family also started a support group for teens who have lost a loved one to suicide. Unfortunately, the Harrells are just one of many local families whose lives have been touched by suicide. Missouri and Kansas are ranked 13th and 15th in the nation when it comes to states with the most deaths by suicide, and the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics show suicide rates are on the rise.

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NONPROFIT SUICIDE AND TEENS In recent years, suicide among teens has become particularly prevalent – between 2006 and 2016, there was an almost 70-percent increase. In addition to the program at Blue Valley, a growing number of schools are also incorporating Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City’s You Be You campaign, developed in collaboration with Bernstein-Rein Advertising. The campaign is designed to reach teens with a positive message of self-worth and value and includes a website with resources, school-specific videos, social media, posters, stickers, T-shirts, and more. Student organizations at each of the schools help roll out the campaign and host events that align with its message, says Sarah Link Ferguson, Jewish Family Service’s mental health coalition coordinator. “We want students to really establish buy-in and become advocates for other classmates who they see are struggling,” she says. You Be You launched last year at 13 schools on both sides of the state line and will be in 23 schools this fall. One of the biggest takeaways from focus groups conducted during the first year was the need for programming and resources for parents. Students said they were comfortable talking about mental health among their peers but were afraid to talk to adults, including their parents, because they didn’t necessarily seem to want to hear it or know how to respond. Link Ferguson is now working to develop resources for parents with program partner Speak Up, a local foundation created by two families who lost loved ones to suicide that works to bridge the gaps between community,

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schools, and parents. Rennie Shuler-McKinney, director of clinical services at Shawnee Mission Health’s Behavioral Health Center, encourages parents to start having conversations with their kids early, to create an environment where they feel comfortable telling you what’s going on. “Teenagers, just as their brains are developing, don’t have that ability to really think down the road into the future,” she explains. “They see the here and now as the absolute.” Although it can be difficult for people struggling to see any hope, Shuler-McKinney says those who do seek help are able to find relief from some of their symptoms. Kevin Timmons, co-owner of Nick & Jake’s, wants to better connect local youths to mental health resources, after his son, Nick, the restaurant’s namesake, died by suicide last year, Timmons and company created the Nick’s Voice Fund, which aims to create a dramatic effect on the suicide rates in the Kansas City area. Through Nick & Jake’s annual golf fundraiser, Fore the Kids, more than $450,000 was raised, funding immediate psychiatric help at Children’s Mercy Hospital. “We wanted to try to put kids in a position where there’s a better chance to talk to psychiatrists about their problems,” he says.

FINDING SUPPORT, FIGHTING STIGMA One of the biggest barriers to suicide prevention and awareness continues to be that suicide is so stigmatized. “When we don’t talk about something, we can’t change something; we can’t make something better,” says Kevin McGuire, the mobile crisis response team leader for Johnson County Mental Health Center and co-chair of the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

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Tom Strongman Tom Strongman's 49-year career as a photojournalist started with a click of a button on the sidelines of a college football game next to his father, who was also a newspaper photographer. “When I was around 15 years old, my dad had me come along to the University of Illinois football games to be his caption writer. I would squat down behind him, and he would take a picture of something and tell me what frame it was and I would write it down,” remembers Strongman. Eventually, his father expanded his job description. “The next year, he got a telephoto lens and he would let me use his Rolleiflex. He’d say, ‘Stay by the line of scrimmage, and if they run your way push the button.’” Strongman followed his father’s lead, pushed the button and ended up with a picture on the front page of the sports section of the Decatur, Illinois, paper. He was 16 years old. “That triggered my interest,” he says. He joined the yearbook staff, where he was assigned group shots of the athletic teams and clubs. While this did not give him a lot of creative freedom, he’d caught the bug and went on to pursue his journalism degree at the University of Missouri with a major in photojournalism. After graduating in 1966, he worked at the local paper in Flat River, Missouri, for a year waiting for his girlfriend – and soon-tobe wife – to finish school, and then the newlyweds headed west to Colorado. Strongman took a job with the The Free Press (later the Sun) in 1967. He’s modest about his assent in the ranks.

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“I was there a year or two before I became chief of photography. There were a bunch of old guys who retired, and I ended up with the job.” Seven years later, it was off to a bigger market with smaller mountains for a stint with the Denver Sentinel suburban papers. “I had great experiences. I worked at papers where I could cover city hall, and I might have had to lay out page one. But I was ready to be a photo editor.” In 1979, Strongman moved to Kansas City as assistant photo editor at The Kansas City Star. He became the art director of the Sunday magazine and eventually director of photography. “I wasn’t really shooting that much. I was focused on administration – managing and hiring people. That’s when I started doing car reviews,” he says with a smile. “Then I talked my way into becoming automotive editor.” While Strongman loved cars – both writing about them and driving them – he didn’t have the opportunity to do much photography whose subjects didn’t have wheels.

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“When you’re working professionally, there’s so much emphasis on being objective,” he says. “It took me a long time to stop thinking about that and just make an interesting picture. Now I have the opportunity to play around, fool with an image in Photoshop. It’s fun!” Despite his 49-year career behind the camera, Strongman finds himself reaching for his iPhone. “I don’t hesitate to use my phone now and then. Sometimes things happen and it’s so easy to take the picture with your phone. It has its limitations, but it’s so easy to use.” Whether he’s using his phone or a more sophisticated camera, this willingness to explore new technology and subjects has opened up Strongman’s photography to include nature and family and friends. “I live near a small lake, and I started walking my dog by there in the morning. The fog would be coming up over the water or the sun would be rising and I’d be able to get a picture.” His images ended up in a Shutterfly book for the home association owners who live nearby.

Bob Strongman, left, gave Tom his start in photography by asking him to help photograph University of Illinois football games. Bob, the chief photographer of the Decatur, Ill., Herald & Review, would shoot from a distance with his Leica and telephoto lens while Tom stayed close to the line of scrimmage with a Rolleiflex.

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“The technology keeps evolving and I’m still curious about it,” he says. “I feel photography means more to me now than it ever did. I find I’m more involved now than I ever was.” Strongman notes that the freedom to focus on what catches his interest – in a moment or over a longer stretch of time – has been one of the joys of retirement. “I came from photojournalism where images were not manipulated, so there was a lot of pressure to be perfect. Now, I’ve stopped being so judgmental. I may take a picture of dozens of sunsets and, ‘That’s enough.’ But I’ve decided to have fun. If the sunset is cool, I’m just going to enjoy it and take the picture.” Besides capturing nature and objects, Strongman has become the photographer of record for his family. He is a fixture at his three younger grandsons’ sporting events and makes photos available to their teammates and their parents. “When I was working for newspapers, we’d look for that little interesting nugget about somebody’s everyday life that wouldn’t normally be in the paper. I used to think those pieces make the story even better. “When we were young photographers we’d say, ‘I’d rather make a meaningful picture of an everyday event than everyday pictures of meaningful events.’ I still feel the same way.”

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The brisker weather of autumn is just around the corner, so it’s nearly time to cozy up and hunker down at home. Perhaps in your own favorite spot. “I love it when homeowners can carve out a special space just for them,” says interior designer Sara Noble of Noble Designs. “It allows them to design a space that is not only functional for their specific needs, but it also lets us play with an aesthetic that really fits their tastes.”

PLANNING YOUR SPECIAL PLACE You don’t have to have a man cave or a she shed to carve out your own nook at home. To get started, whether it’s planning on your own or with a designer, the most important thing to determine is how you want to use the space – whether it’s for work, play, or both. “This helps us determine what functionality must be built into the space,” Noble says.

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TRENDS IN PERSONALIZED SPACES What Noble loves about design right now is that the lines between traditional masculinity and femininity are blurred. “Blush is being used everywhere, and men aren’t scared of it,” she says. “Women love dark colors for a more moody feel.” But when Noble and her team get the opportunity to design for just one gender, it’s fun to play up that man cave and women’s lounge. “For men, it’s great to use rich color, stains, and paint everything including the trim for a cozy feel,” she says. “For her, it’s shades of pink and softer curves.”

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Tree Huggers. Her eyes were bright and mouth quick to smile. Her dark hair was tied up loosely and her outfit simultaneously relaxed and refined. Her fingers worked precisely and nimbly as she did a final press of a garment. It was a joy to quietly observe designer Margie Hogue prepare her latest capsule collection for a shoot, which resulted in the ’70s-inspired photographs you see in this spread. A cool, collected, and thoughtful person by nature, so, too, is Margie’s brand. She loves making clean-lined clothes that make women of all shapes and sizes “feel empowered as well as at ease.” The fabrics she curates are natural and organic as much as possible, and if her garments are not made by her, then they are made by someone she has met. In fact, Margie is a thoughtleader in our community regarding sustainable fashion design. Through her research, she has gained a renewed optimism in the

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Happiness is often more elusive than it needs to be. That’s possibly because what actually makes us happy is quite different from what we are told in articles, newspapers, books, and especially in advertisements. History reminds us that the 1950s portrayed housewives literally embracing new refrigerators. And, thus, the message of “the ’frig makes you happy,” along with other appliances, and with things in general, gained a more universal foothold. Many of us grow up with an acquisition frame of mind, and research tells us that early attitudes can set us on the wrong track. Is there a right track? Debatable. However, consider some baseline thoughts and examine that question for yourself. In The Happiness Hypothesis, Dr. Jonathan Haidt provides this formula for happiness. H=S+C+V Translation: (H) Happiness equals your set point (S) plus your circumstances (C) plus voluntary activities (V). Research indicates your “set point” is something you are born with. It’s that emotional spot you typically gravitate back to – eventually – when something wonderful happens to elevate your mood or when something devastating occurs that throws you into disappointment, even depression. Regardless of the up or the down, the theory

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M = meaning, the

purposeful existence – engaging in something that is larger than the self.

the happier you are likely to be. If that seems ridiculously obvious, just take a minute and check what percentage of your time is spent actually doing the voluntary things that make you happy rather than a “quest” for what you believe (or are being told) brings happiness. Since the voluntary activities make the most impact on happiness levels, detailed exploration of what and how are examined in another formula. Consider the acronym PERMA (left), from the research of Dr. Martin Seligman in Flourish. You can use these five areas of “living life” as a checklist for what you’ve incorporated successfully in your life. Examine the areas you know you need to work on; perhaps push to a higher level or acknowledge those that are important to you. The goal is to assess for a bit of balance. Or, sometimes more achievable in our busy lives, “integration.” Ask yourself what you need to include that is missing? At least a little more often. What needs more emphasis or attention? What do you need to embrace as truly important, not to be taken for granted? I’m a huge advocate of checklists and inventories, because visuals do help. Consequently, I suggest identifying a page for each item in PERMA. Then list what you currently do that falls into each category. Then list what you have historically done but perhaps stopped for some reason. Next, what do you aspire to do that you’ve not yet done? And, finally, what do you believe you could put into practice within the next 30 days? After making the lists, sit back, take a deep breath (maybe even meditate, since research says it helps), and just see how you feel. Check yourself to imagine what needs to change to increase your happiness level. And when that is possible. One more basic piece of research: People earning under $50,000 to $75,000 yearly are typically unhappier than others. If obvious, perhaps more surprising, people who make more are typically not happier than others. Hmm! If the financial payoff isn’t a happiness guarantee, the information might make all the difference in where to put your energy. If not that convincing, perhaps it’s useful in at least contemplating and evaluating what you do that you might consider letting go of … as well as more frequently embracing what you know you do that works. Regardless, do what makes you happier!

A = achievements, a

sense of accomplishment – reaching a specific goal or multiple goals in any area of life that is important to you.

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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.

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CALENDAR Fall 2018

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY September 22 Leslie Odom Jr. with the Kansas City Symphony, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center September 24, 25

Ben Folds with the Kansas City Symphony Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

September 29

Andrew Bird with the Kansas City Symphony, Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

October 5–7

Beethoven’s Seventh and Grieg’s Piano Concerto Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

October 25–27

Glorious Gershwin with Patti Austin Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

October 28

Halloween Symphony Spooktacular, Family Series Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

November 8

Classics Uncorked: Bach, Bluegrass, and Bourbon Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

November 10

Wynonna (Judd) and the Kansas City Symphony Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

November 16–18

Mozart, Bach, and Schubert’s Ninth Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

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November 23–25 November 30

Mozart’s “Jupiter” with Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas

KAUFFMAN PRESENTS October 3 Black Violin Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center October 5

Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour Special Guest, Gary Mule Deer Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center

October 6 Edgar Snow Memorial Concert Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center October 24

Chanticleer: Then and There, Here and Now, 40th Anniversary Tour Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

October 31 Silent Film + Live Organ: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center November 2

Crescendo: Rhythm of a City Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center

November 13

Brian Wilson, Greatest Hits Live Special Guests: Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin

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CALENDAR Fall 2018 LYRIC OPERA

September 29

MOMIX, Opus Cactus

October 13

Emmylou Harris

October 14

10 Hairy Legs, Randy James, artistic director Polsky Theatre

October 14

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

October 20

OK, Go: The Live Video Tour

KANSAS CITY BALLET

October 26

Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitilan

October 12–21

November 4

The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute

November 9

Soweto Gospel Choir, Songs of the Free: Celebrating the Centennial of Nelson Mandela’s Birth

November 10

Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles

September 22, 23, 26, 28, 30

West Side Story Muriel Kauffman Theater, Kauffman Center

November 3, 7, 9, 11

Madama Butterfly Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center

The Wizard of Oz, World Premier Choreography: Septime Webre

THE FOLLY THEATER September 21

Late Night Theatre Las Vegas Legends Show

September 27

Folly Jazz Series Ramsey Lewis and Urban Knights

November 11

Marilyn Maye, Celebrating 90 at Last

November 17

Stray Cat Lee Rocker

October 12

Folly Jazz Series Larry Carlton Quintet

November 18

The Priests

November 15

Steven Curtis Chapman Solo Performance

HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES September 26

The Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor

October 29 Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev, Conductor; Denis Matsuev, Pianist Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center November 3

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC October 12

The Pacifica Quartet 1900 Building

October 18

Vox Luminis Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral

November 2

Vikingur Olafsson, Pianist Folly Theater

November 7

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center

KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE September 7–30 Last Days of Summer, Steve Kluger World Premier October 19–Nov 11 Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck STARLIGHT THEATRE September 28

The Illusionists – Live from Broadway

October 7

The National

October 12–14

Open Spaces: The Roots, Janelle Monae, Vijay Iyer Sextet

November 16, 17

The Naked Magicians (18+ only)

KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Now–Nov. 4

Kathy Butterly, Sculptor

Now–July 28

Paul Henry Ramirez: Sweet On

Sept. 20–Jan. 6

Angela Dufresne: Making a Scene

NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM Now–Nov. 4

In the Studio with Wilbur Niewald

Now–Jan. 1

Cultivating Nature

Now–Jan. 13

The Human Body

Now–Dec. 19

The Figure of Influence

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Now–Jan. 20

Wendell Castle: Shifting Vocabularies

Oct. 26–March 3

Napoleon: Power and Splendor, Featured

September 21, 22

Oct. 26–April 7

Structured Vision,

THEATER LEAGUE November 13–18

School of Rock, The Musical Music Hall

New Dance Partners

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