Event Planning + Services

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Planning the office holiday party doesn't have to be another project. Rosehill Winery is your one-stop shop. Get a unique greenhouse venue, full bar, live music, activities like cornhole & games, and custom catering—all in one place. Perfect for teams of 20 to 150. Limited dates are available. Reserve your stress-free event today!

Education

What Makes a Great Game?

If you grew up playing video games in the '80s or '90s, you probably remember a time when a game could fit inside a cartridge, a CD, or even a handful of pixels on an arcade screen.Then things started changing.Games became bigger. Worlds became more detailed. Characters became more expressive. Stories became more complicated. And technology gave game designers the ability to create experiences that once seemed impossible.I grew up playing The Legend of Zelda series, and Ocarina of Time remains...

Beauty

A New Chapter for a Leawood Med Spa

Some career moves begin with a job posting. Ashley Williams’ started with an Instagram post.Nearly a year ago, Williams - an award-winning Aesthetic Nurse Injector with more than 12 years of experience in aesthetic medicine - came across a post from SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness in Leawood about the practice’s core values.At the time, she wasn’t looking to make a change. Still, something about what SOKO was building caught her attention.She sent the team a message saying she wasn’t ready to...

Life + Culture

Halls Reimagined

for a New Era of Kansas City Style Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Janie Jones For 110 years, Halls has been part of the Kansas City shopping landscape, evolving with the times while staying true to a simple philosophy established by founder J.C. Hall in 1916: “To be first with the best in Kansas City.” Today, that philosophy can be seen throughout Halls’ women’s fashion department, where classic luxury meets contemporary designers, emerging brands and plenty of options for building...

Food + Beverage

Worth the Trip

The Parker Hollow Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones A trip to Parkville comes with a delicious new destination, courtesy of one of Kansas City’s most celebrated chefs. James Beard-nominated chef Jonathan Justus, known for the acclaimed Justus Drugstore and Black Dirt, has traded the familiar for something entirely new at The Parker Hollow, an intimate sustainable seafood restaurant and raw bar tucked inside a beautifully restored historic building. With a thoughtfully...

Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Italian Table

Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Provided There are countless ways to experience Italy, but some of the most memorable moments happen far beyond the famous landmarks and bustling restaurants. These moments happen around a family table, learning to make pasta from someone who learned the recipe from her grandmother, sharing stories over a meal or discovering the traditions that make one Italian town different from the next. That is the idea behind Cesarine, an immersive culinary...

Food + Beverage

Dating through the Alphabet

Article by Dara Witte | Photography by Provided Three local restaurants, one letter at a time, chosen for their atmosphere, cuisine, and ability to turn a simple night out into something memorable. Y-Z Yayas- South Overland Park 7021 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223 https://overlandpark.yayaseurobistro.com/ Summary: A longtime Overland Park favorite that blends Mediterranean and European-inspired cuisine with warm hospitality and an upscale yet approachable atmosphere...

Education

Ask the Expert

Longevity Medicine with Samantha Ramsey of Vitale Health Photography by Provided What exactly is longevity medicine, and how is it different from traditional healthcare? Longevity medicine shifts the conversation from treating problems after they occur to taking a proactive approach to staying healthier, stronger and more capable as we age. Rather than focusing solely on disease, it looks at factors such as metabolic health, muscle mass, body composition, cardiovascular fitness, hormones...

Food + Beverage

Flower Child’s Fresh Take on Everyday Dining

Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Provided At Flower Child, healthy eating meets food you genuinely want to eat. The new fast-casual restaurant in Corinth Quarter with plenty of options for diners who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or simply looking for a meal that leaves them feeling good. “Flower Child is a fast-casual restaurant built around the idea that healthy food should be craveable, accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” says Kenny Barsalou, Regional Manager of Restaurant...

Entertainment

Raise a Glass in the Gardens

A fall afternoon of local brews, seasonal bites and garden views at the Overland Park Arboretum. Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Provided Fall colors, locally crafted drinks and an afternoon spent exploring the gardens come together at this year’s Botanical Brewfest, returning to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens on Saturday, October 17. Presented by Friends of the Arboretum, the event invites guests to sample beverages from approximately 20 breweries and vendors while...