Spring Break
Makuza, now the official salsa band of UMKC, painted the Blue Room with the radiant colors of Afro-Latin music Thursday, Aug. 30. Although the Blue Room presents Makuza regularly, it hosted a significant event this time, the inaugural event of Afro-Latin Connection, the newest student organization at UMKC.
26. Union Station is actually a real train station. Taking the Amtrak for a weekend trip can be a lot of fun 25. Watch a movie at the Free Friday Night Flicks in Crown Center during summer 24. We have one of the best pro soccer teams in the U.S. Cheer on the KC Wizards 23.
Friday I walked into a fully-lit funhouse. I was still fully creeped out. Jaqwan Sirls' exhibit "Carnival" opened Friday at the UMKC African American History and Culture House. Sirls is the co-owner, founder and designer of Happy Rhino Clothing. He is attending Rockhurst University, majoring in English with a minor in theatre.
"Challengers," The New Pornographers' latest album, is ultimately a test of patience. The Canadian band has earned their super-group status with a collection of stellar solo artists including Carl Newman, Dan Bejar and Neko Case. The band's brand of well-crafted, cerebral pop rock earned them attention with 2003's "Electric Version," followed by the incredible "Twin Cinema" of 2005.
Jerry's Woodswether Café 1414 Ninth Street Hamburgers, tenderloin and pie! Oh my! Jerry's Woodswether Café is a cache of old-fashioned diner standbys done perfectly. The menu is a simple list of American favorites. The integrity and quality of the items is prime.
As a child growing up in an Italian/Irish neighborhood in South Philadelphia, I was exposed to quite a bit of opera. It would be playing in the background at various family functions. Inevitably, usually after much wine, an uncle would compose himself in a comically erect stance and give a fair rendition of a not too difficult tenor aria.
Tuesday, Sept. 4 Communique: The Shape of Things to Come: Watercolor display at Prospero's Books, 1800 W. 39th St. Boulevard Big Band: Music at Harling's Upstairs, 3941 Main St., 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus: Kemper Arena, 1800 Genessee, 7 p.
