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Walk Alongside A Lake At This Easy Trail In Kansas
There’s something so magical about a waterfront trail. Walking along the shoreline, whether it’s the ocean, a river, or a babbling brook, is an experience that makes you really feel connected to nature. Despite being as landlocked as it gets, we’ve got some beautiful waterfront trails in Kansas that are worthy of a visit. One of our favorites is the Prairie Center Nature Reserve Loop at Prairie Center Park in Olathe, KS. This is a beautiful (and easy!) trail that won’t take all day and provides some stunning scenery. Check it out:
Holy Brunch food truck has permanent home now
During the pandemic, Drue and Kat Stewart decided there was a void in food truck options – brunch. So they rolled out Holy Brunch KC, setting the truck up in spots from Lee’s Summit to Olathe. “It just blew up from there,” Drue Stewart says. “Everything is really...
Bluejacket Pool in Overland Park to shut down after 51 years
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Bluejacket Pool in Overland Park is set to close permanently on August 6. The city said the pool, suffering from significant water loss due to leaks and consequent high maintenance costs, has reached the end of its useful life. The city says the closure...
Abandoned Baby Goat With Paralyzed Legs "Capturing Hearts" At Louisville Animal Sanctuary
After a rough start, a baby goat born with paralyzed back legs is thriving and “capturing hearts” in Kentucky. Roman was less than two days old (and still had his umbilical cord attached) when he was found abandoned in a basket outside GiddyUp Horse and Wildlife Rescue in Cleveland, Missouri, earlier this month.
Word On The Street Is That Garazzo's Serves The Best Italian Food In Kansas
Italian food is one of those specialties that it seems like just about everybody loves. Really, when you combine cheese, tomatoes, pastas, and breads, nothing can go wrong. We’re lucky enough to have some pretty amazing Italian restaurants in Kansas, but if you want the best of the best, a visit to Garozzo’s is a good bet. This family-owned restaurant has been around since 1989 and has two Kansas City-area locations, with an Overland Park branch right here in the Sunflower State. Check it out:
Martin City will get a coffee shop
The Martin City Community Improvement District (CID) held its monthly meeting on July 11th at Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse. Special guest was Dos de Oros owner Miguel Cervantes, who recently relocated the taqueria, Rey de Oros, from Blue Ridge Blvd. and Holmes Rd. to 131st and Holmes Rd. While CID business owners were happy to hear of Rey de Oros’ success in the past few months, they were especially excited to hear that the Cervantes have purchased the former P.S. Coffee Shop next door. Cervantes said his brother José is in the process of applying for an LLC to own and run the coffee shop business. The coffee shop will serve coffee beverages and Mexican pastries. The brothers have no opening date, but do plan to have drive-thru only. The space is currently being used as a torta bakery for Cervantes’ two restaurants.
Best Deli Restaurants in Overland Park, KS
Overland Park boasts a vibrant culinary scene, with some of the best Deli restaurants in Overland Park offering a rich variety of flavors and traditions. In this article, we highlight three standout establishments—Meshuggah Bagels, Gert’s Grille, and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop—each known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Overland Park.
Overland Park gym opening this fall to offer one-on-one fitness training
A fitness company offering a one-on-one exercise training is on its way to Johnson County. Alloy Personal Training, a Georgia-based fitness company, plans to open a new studio this fall at the Hawthorne Plaza shopping center in Overland Park. Alloy Personal Training will be at 5053 W. 119th St. The...
First Watch opens newest eatery in this growing Overland Park development
A growing Overland Park mixed-use development has gained its latest business — a breakfast restaurant. Breakfast, brunch and lunch eatery First Watch opened its new location at the Galleria 115 development on Monday. First Watch is at 11410 Nall Ave. The restaurant built a space on the southeast corner...
New healthy eatery Bonsai Bowl opens in Overland Park
A new restaurant offering nutrition-focused meals on the go has arrived in Johnson County. Fast-casual eatery Bonsai Bowl opened its doors in Overland Park this summer. Bonsai Bowl is at 8932 W. 95th St. The restaurant occupies a space on the northwest corner of West 95th and Antioch Road, near...
At new Leawood space, music lovers can pick from 10,000+ recordings to listen to
Music museums across the country often have a focus on the visual. Think of instruments and iconic costumes like the famous white Elvis jumpsuit along the walls, with a button to press for a few snippets of a well-known tune. That’s not what you’ll find at Kelsyn Rooks’ new Leawood...
A message from EncoreKC! Foundation: Fostering artistic expression and community for adults 50+
The EncoreKC! Foundation (EKC!) fosters a love for the arts within the community by creating an inclusive and accessible artistic environment for adults aged 50 and over, regardless of their experience or ability. Established in 2021, the EKC! Foundation strengthens community bonds through diverse outreach programs, focusing on music and cultural diversity. These initiatives include performances and educational opportunities across three annual sessions: spring, summer, and fall. Each session offers a balanced mix of musical genres, featuring guest composers, artists, and ensembles in choral concerts.
Phantom Regiment comes to Cameron
Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps traveled to Cameron to practice at the Dave Goodwin Field for their show on July 15th, in Olathe, Kansas, later departing to Oklahoma for their next performance. In the scorching heat, over 180 members flooded the field to perform their latest piece, “Mynd” involving color guard, trumpet, mellophones, drumline, and props The performance incorporates different parts of the brain (the left and right brain, movements like the performance depicts the right part of the brain, where the dances and music tend to show raw emotions, creativity, and artistic ability, while the left side of the brain shows the more analytical and logical way. Both parts of the brain are dissected throughout the show.
Local children with arthritis raise funds through 'Art for Arthritis' event
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arthritis, a condition often associated with aging, also affects hundreds of thousands of children. This week, local children living with the disease are participating in a fundraiser called "Art for Arthritis." Among them is 11-year-old Natalie Ufford of Olathe, whose artwork has not only empowered...
Playwright Grace Piper Fields discusses her debut musical Lorene’s Reverie
Throughout her junior and senior years at Shawnee Mission East High School, Grace Piper Fields wrote the script, music, and lyrics for Lorene’s Reverie, a musical based on her great-grandmother’s diaries. A condensed version of the show premiered at the high school in 2023. From July 25 to...
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