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food: Fric & Frac a KC favorite for a good reason
A personal favorite of mine continues to please every Americana- style bone in my body, as it has for many Kansas Citians since the late ‘70s. Located on 39th street in Kansas City, Fric & Frac offers your everyday pub food and burgers with a great assortment of drinks To change it up, I went during the evening hours, rather than my usual late afternoon time. With the difference in time came a difference in crowd, though this was not necessarily a bad thing. The only table available in the somewhat loud, yet kid-friendly environment was a two-seater right by the front door. This worked out well, for the fact that those who entered rarely noticed us sitting down, which helped create calmness for us amidst the storm of food-goers. But it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment
Nation’s Largest LGBT college conference is headed to KC
Disclaimer: Roze Brooks and Caleb-Michael Files are U-News Staff members.Mal Hartigan and Kynslie Otte are former U-New staff members. The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference (MBLGTACC) is the nation’s largest annual LGBTA college conference. Last week, 20 UMKC students and faculty traveled to Lansing, Mich. along with representatives from Mizzou and the Kansas City Art Institute, to attend MBLGTACC 2013. The conference will require a much shorter trip for UMKC students to attend next year. The 2,000-plus person conference will be hosted in Kansas City due to the successful hosting bid that UMKC students presented at 2012 MBLGTACC in Iowa. “This conference means a lot to UMKC for several reasons,” said Amanda Hinman, UMKC student and the conference’s 2014 Director of Programming. “Newsweek rated UMKC the 5th most gay-friendly campus in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Student Life
96.5 The Buzz free V-Day concert is huge success
On Friday, Feb. 8, the line to get in the door of Afentra’s VD Party, a free concert put on by local alternative station 96.5 The Buzz, stretched down the sidewalk in front of The Midland and wrapped all the way around the next corner. The theater reached maximum capacity quickly, proving that the masses were ecstatic to see the line-up The Buzz had arranged. With IAMDYNAMITE, The Beautiful Bodies, Willy Moon and Shiny Toy Guns on the agenda, it was sure to be anything but a quiet Friday night. IAMDYNAMITE, a duo from Detroit, started off the night at 7 p.m. The group, made up of Christopher Martin and Chris Phillips, kicked off with a strong set, well received by the crowd. Not new to the Midwest, the two showed … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment
words of wisdom: How to treat your broke friends
For college students, being broke can become a fixed characteristic in much the same way as being female or Caucasian. It’s an immediately perceivable trait: tall, blonde, broke. There are stereotypes associated with the just-getting-by lifestyle, like 5-year-old shoes, substituting hand lotion for hair product, and knowing many generic substitutes to name brand products. To those living above the broke-student class line, the persistently poor can sometimes be a difficult lot to understand. What’s most bothersome to the broke is being repeatedly put in situations where one has to restate their meager means. When a more uptown friend wants to meet at a bar that serves nothing under $8 and charges $10 just to enter, the broke buddy has to explain in vague, dodging terms, that they can’t afford it From my … Read entire article »
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concert preview: Regina Spektor coming to KC
Regina Spektor’s music ranges from calm and soothing melodies to humorous and joyous outbursts. Her deep and energetic songs are complimented with inventive, thought-provoking lyrics about relationships, spirituality, society and politics. With vivid passion that exuberates from the stage, her audience can’t resist the desire to sing along. Spektor has been continually successful since the release of her debut album “11:11″ in 1991. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “Criminal Minds” have all featured her music as have numerous films, including “500 Days of Summer” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” The six albums under her belt reflect a variety of influences. Her blend of anti-folk and indie pop has struck a chord, with hits such as “Us,” “Fidelity” and “On the Radio,” selling millions of copies. The video for … Read entire article »
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music review: Local reggae band 77 Jefferson brings beachy vibe to KC
Local band 77 Jefferson combines reggae and rock to create its own signature sound. Members Joel Castillo, Miles Brown, Justin Howard, Kyle Crouse and Richard Faught have spent the past five years touring the country, playing nearly 1,000 shows. The band has also collaborated with big reggae names such as Jah Roots and Fortunate Youth. The band’s fourth album, “Truth and Love,” is a compilation of heartwarming love songs and mellow harmonies. The track “Keep on Movin’” is reminiscent of an uplifting Bob Marley song. The lyrics say, “Don’t you give up, no never give in, you got to keep on movin’.” “Keep on Movin’” is the only track with an essence of rock. A mild guitar interlude toward the end keeps in stride with the steady tempo. “Waitin’ On” is an endearing … Read entire article »
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Time to get ‘fringey’
Preparations for the 2012 KC Fringe Festival, a fun local avante-garde arts festival that debuted in 2004, are well underway. This year’s fest runs July 19-29 at a variety of venues throughout KC and will display UMKC playwright Pete Bakely’s play, “Skillet Tag.” “Skillet Tag” revolves around a group of corporate employees who are summoned to their boss’s remote house for a team building exercise. An accidental murder causes a downward spiral. “It’s another delicious dark comedy from Pete Bakely and it will offer up everything a night at the theatre should offer,” director Sam Slosburg said. “It’s timely and relevant, it’s absolutely mortifying and you may just pee your pants laughing.” Over the last eight years, FringeFest has become a local spectacular. From burlesque and theatre, to clowning and art and everything in between, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Events
SIFE Financial Corner
As the semester comes to a close, many students anticipate summer break. While some students from Kansas City use the time off to travel, others stay at home to save money. Here are some tips to make the most of your summer break without breaking the bank. Volunteer There are hundreds of charities and non-profit organizations in Kansas City that benefit both volunteers and the community. While volunteer work isn’t done for material gain, it is a good way to give back and experience the satisfaction of helping others. Not only that, this can be a great opportunity for résumé building and internship opportunities. Plan a road trip Although unleaded gas prices average $3.80 in Kansas City, it is possible to plan a day trip on a frugal budget. For a typical sedan that … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Young The Giant hits KC with ‘Guns Out’
Sold-out tour with supporting artist GROUPLOVE surpasses expectations Young The Giant and supporting artist GROUPLOVE’s sold-out performance packed thousands of eager fans into Kansas City’s Midland Theatre on Friday, causing traffic to back up Main Street for several blocks. Fans darted across the street between cars while hopefuls stood outside, begging for extra tickets. Young The Giant and GROUPLOVE have experienced enormous success during their recent tour. The Midland’s tickets sold out only six weeks after the show was announced, said Julie Lichtenstein, Director of Publicity and Media Relations at Roadrunner Records and Young The Giant’s publicist. Filled to … Read entire article »
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