Makers, Fringers, fireworks and, aargh, them pirates; what’s hot in July

Fireworks, What the Fringe!, inventors and,, oh, those pesky pirates. July begins to heat up early in Downtown this weekend with the Maker Faire at Union Station. Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth—a family friendly showcase…

$20 million pledge lights the way for UMKC Downtown Arts Campus

The UMKC Downtown Campus for the Arts took 20 million steps closer to reality today. The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation today announced a pledge of $20 million toward the creation of a Downtown Campus for the Arts for the University…

Halls to expand its footprint in Downtown; will close Plaza location

In a striking retail realignment, Halls announced that it will close its longtime Country Club Plaza store and consolidate it with a relocated and expanded Crown Center store located in Downtown Kansas City, The Kansas City Star reported…

Esquire tabs three Downtown bars for national kudos

Three of Downtown's favorites watering holes have been selected by Esquire magazine or its list of Best Bars in America 2013. Two of the three -- Harry's Country Club in the River Market and Manifesto in the Crossroads -- were called…