Shutter Island When U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels arrives at the asylum for the criminally insane on Shutter Island, what starts as a routine investigation quickly takes a sinister turn. As the investigation unfolds and Teddy uncovers more shocking and terrifying truths about the island, he learns there are some places that never let you go. (Rated R) I can see... [Read more...]

By now, you're probably either knee deep in World Cup fever, or you absolutely no interest in the game at all.  This blog post is aimed at those somewhere in between - those who may not be a huge sports or soccer fan, but have noticed all the hoopla and hype in the media and want to get hip to what's going on.  No doubt.  I've got you covered. World Cup... [Read more...]

Do we have any drama fans living here?  A great tradition in the Kansas City area is the annual Heart of America Shakespeare Festival at Southmoreland Park (in the  Country Club Plaza Area at 47th & Oak Streets, Kansas City, Mo.) that takes place each summer.  The official 2010 opening is tomorrow night, Friday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.  But don't worry,... [Read more...]

Who's got the best burger in the Kansas City metro area?  According to the Food Network's new 50 States, 50 Burgers report, it's one of either two spots.  See, what they attempted to report on was the one "must taste" burger in each state.  But with Kansas City's unique geographic location right on the border of Missouri and Kansas, they actually have two... [Read more...]

If you recognize the phrase in the title, then you already know what my plans are for Sunday afternoon (I already have plans to do the whole art festival thing tonight). Is there anyone here, besides me, that is absolutely excited about The A-Team hitting the silver screen?  B.A. Baracus himself couldn't stop me from seeing it in the theatre this weekend. The... [Read more...]

Summer is right around the corner.  That means its time to get out and explore the great city of Kansas City and see what's really good with this town.  There's definitely something for everyone, from sports (well...the Royals are technically still a sports team, aren't they?  I'm a Mets fan...WHAT!) to music, to BBQ and everything in between. As I... [Read more...]

Who out there in Hampton Woods is busy? Raise your right hand. Who's stressed? Raise your left hand. Now stretch your arms up above your head as far as you can stretch them and take a deep breath through your nostrils, feeling your abdomen extend. Now take another. And another. While you are stretching your arms up think about how the breath feels coming in through... [Read more...]

The official kick-off to summer has arrived, folks!  Old Shawnee Days starts Thursday night (June 3-6) at Shawnee Town (11600 Johnson Drive) so get ready for some good family fun! There will be music all weekend features both nationally known recording artists and great local bands, entertainment for both adults and kids, crafts and vendors, the carnival... [Read more...]