december 2006 issue

Hunger demanded increasing attention today, while passing along 39th Street near KU Medical Center. Noticing a few options not previously recognized, a spot for parking on the street quickly opened its arms. Noon found not many spots. Tiki Taco was the spot that had actually caught attention. It turned out to be a super friendly and delectable choice, also offering some appealing and intriguing skateboard art displays. This may just be the best place in the area to grab a quick mouthful of deliciousness.

technical rose growth

by jusTodd February 28, 2025

It is almost as if one cannot take more than a handful of steps without encountering art in Kansas City. This random encounter appears on the side of Surreal Tattoo Studio in Mid-Town near State Line. Either I missed capturing the artists name, or it was not included.

midwestern farm life

by jusTodd February 22, 2025

It was all about the Deere this weekend, climbing on them, walking under them, and admiring their shiny coats at the Western Farm Show in Kansas City. It was not just all about John Deere, I suppose. They did have the biggest display in the building though, and nobody was shy about climbing aboard for a look around. That was the intent after all. Two huge halls contained a variety of technology and work equipment, while another two areas showcased an array of odds and ends in support of, and dedicated to everyday farm and ranch life, to include a few goats.

warsaw bottle cap art

by jusTodd January 29, 2025

A journey down to the Benton County Courthouse for some business in Warsaw found this one-of-a-kind piece lingering about the inside the historic building. Produced by Warsaw South students to show their respect for the US flag and all those that stand to protect the same. The assemblage of a multitude of red, white, and blue plastic bottle caps is interesting, though does not indicate any sort of production date.

miss hawaiian tropic international model search 2003 kc finals

by jusTodd August 24, 2003

The final night was finally here, and all the winners from the previous weekends, alongside their runner-up made one last appearance in their finest, then their own swim wear, and finally in swimwear provided by Hawaiian Tropic. Only one would go on to the regional contest. Shotgun Jackson provided his usual distractions on the microphone, with drinks and dancing, courtesy of beats from DJs Steve Thorell and Bill Pile, all around for those that stayed to the very end. view more photos from this event ... and if you want to see what led up to this date, the preliminaries ... Week 5 Week 4 Week 3 Week 2 Week 1

crampton april 2005 house

by phocas April 01, 2005

by Brent Crampton ~ Whether it be funky and deep, bompty and quirky, or just click-click beepy – this is your monthly house music source for what’s hot and churning on the dance floors at the moment. And with the Winter Music Conference just behind us, so many great choons are now on the market. Matthew Bandy - Man of Soul EP - Blue Iguana Starting off Blue Iguana’s first release (scheduled to come out within a month), things are on the right tack – nice and deep. With future releases and remixes by Jay-J, Halo and Demarkus Lewis, Blue Iguana is promising label for the deeper side of house. On this release, Matthew Bandy from Limestone Recordings is really coming out swinging with these great tracks. The main cut, “Man of Soul,” is a breezy track with a funk-fueled base line. The top feature in the song is the trumpet timing throughout the track. With light keys and a subtle flute in the background, this 10 minute groove gives you plenty of time to layer up your mixing or just sit...

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