This story is not about football. True, all the elements are there. Bright lights. Friday night pressure. Physical conditioning. But at its heart, this is a story of raising young men, setting examples and following through on mentorships that can prove to be life changing. The setting is north, the newest school in the North …
Category Archive: September 2011
Second Saturdays in Northtown
Second Saturdays in North Kansas City’s will be held September 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1900 Fayette Street – just south of Armour Road in the city’s historic downtown. Live jazz will be performed from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The Northtown Art Market, which will feature 20 top regional artists, also starts at …
Culinary Specialty Store and Wacky Maze Craze Open at Zona Rosa
Two distinct retailers arrive in the Northland bringing first-of-its-kind entertainment to Kansas City families and another unique boutique to Zona Rosa. “We love being able to provide something for everyone at Zona Rosa and these two new tenants are the perfect addition,” said Rosemary Salerno, general manager of Zona Rosa. Heavenly Olive Oils and Vinegars …
The Everetts: Finding Their Family
Article by Rachel C. Murphy | Photography Brian Turner There are certain things that couples dream of—marriage, houses, kids. When high school sweethearts Christen and Victor Everett dreamed together, they knew that they wanted a family. What they didn’t know is that they would travel the world to find them. After meeting in geometry class …
Pirtle Winery Wins at Governor’s Cup Competition
Pirtle Winery, Weston, Missouri, received one of the 11 top awards at the 2011 Missouri Governor’s Cup, winning Best in Class for their Premium Port in the category of Dessert/Fortified Wine. The winery also won Silver Medals for their Norton, Effervescent Blueberry, and Mellow Red. Winners of the Missouri Wine Competition were announced on July …
KC Symphony’s “Pops in the Park”
The Kansas City Symphony will present its Annual “Pops in the Park” concert on Sept. 5 beginning at 7 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park’s The Theatre in the Park. The performance is free to audiences of all ages and will be conducted by the symphony’s associate conductor, Steven Jarvi. The parking lot opens at 4:30 …


