Food + Beverage

 Quaint

A Neighborhood Craft Cocktail Bar Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Janie Jones As a Johnson County resident, Matt Murphy opened his cigar store and lounge, Fireside Cigar, three years ago in the Arbor Creek Village shopping center, located just off 159th Street and South Mur-Len Road in Olathe, Kansas. Having worked for years in the cigar business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before moving to Kansas City 10 years ago, Murphy knows firsthand the importance of building a loyal...

Local Services

Game Show Battle Rooms

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Step Into the Spotlight at Game Show Battle Rooms: Where Fun Takes Center Stage If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the glitzy world of game shows, surrounded by the buzz of friendly competition and the laughter of loved ones or colleagues, Game Show Battle Rooms offers the perfect opportunity to make that dream a reality. With its unique, immersive environment, this franchise has quickly become a go-to destination for family outings...

Life + Culture

Down the Rabbit hOle

An immersive children’s literature museum Article and Photography by Katie Currid While childhood can have memories of family vacations, an obsessively-watched cartoon or a favorite toy opened on Christmas morning, there’s something uniquely transporting about opening a book you read as a kid. Children’s books are enjoyed over and over, and remind us of times in our childhood bedrooms, sitting on an adult’s lap and the coziness of that time of focus and quietude that seems reserved only for...

Life + Culture

Behind the Exhibit

The Charolette Street Visual Arts Award Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Since 1997, the Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award has supported exceptional visual artists in Kansas City. This competitive award recognizes local artists who are creating remarkable work and demonstrating both achievement and potential. The award offers financial assistance, vital recognition and greater visibility, with the goal of encouraging the ongoing artistic and professional growth of these...