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More than cut and paste
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, June 28, 2009

For kids wanting to tap into their creativity beyond paper and glue, the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library has the answer. The calendar of free summer crafts at the library branches includes everything from pirates to robots.
Assistant children’s librarian Patti Swartz says the library staff wanted to offer crafts that were a bit unusual, things that the children wouldn’t have done anywhere else.

That game we play: Movin’ on
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 26, 2009

I’ve dealt with many dating challenges. A year-long dating drought. Painful breakups. Having to re-enter the dating world after years of being part of a couple. Being part of the singles scene when I really don’t want to be. And having to convince myself time and again not to give up and resign myself to a life of bachelorettehood.

What's in that?: The red drink at Room 107
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 26, 2009

What's in that?: The red drink at Room 107

Mere amateurs
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, June 25, 2009

If you go to the Rendezvous on a Thursday night, be sure to cut the bartenders some slack if they mess up your drink order. After all, they really don’t know what they’re doing.

A year of local art
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 19, 2009

For years, the artist community in St. Joseph struggled with the frustration of not having a stable, permanent place to display work. That all changed with the opening of Gallery 7.

That Game We Play: She's got the look
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 19, 2009

I’m a worrier by nature. I worry about a lot of stuff. My worrying is only heightened when I’m getting ready for a date and am trying to find the perfect look.
I personally have fretted over (in no particular order): whether I was wearing too much or not enough eye make-up, if that zit was peeking through my make-up, if my hair was too flat, if my clothes were flattering enough, would he notice my chipped nail polish or that scuff on my boots, do the dark jeans look better with this top than the lighter jeans, is my perfume too strong and are my eyebrows plucked enough?

Pushpin marks the spot
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, June 18, 2009

When we want to get away for the day, we often head down south to Kansas City, but what about that city up north? Sure, Omaha’s a little farther, but it’s got plenty of attractions to make it worth the drive.
If you’re a first-time visitor to Omaha, the Omaha Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has created an easy way to find the city’s top 15 attractions. Just look for the 9-foot-tall blue pushpins out in front.

The lunch bunch
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, June 14, 2009

The front corner of Magoon’s Famous Delicatessen is filled with diners who, at this particular moment, are shouting back and forth across the tables and aisle. The group of former Quaker employees is trying to figure out the name of an old foreman who worked there for a couple of years.
“This happens every time,” says Teresa Hernandez, shaking her head and smiling.

We all scream for ice cream
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, June 14, 2009

On a hot and windy afternoon, there’s a line outside of Kris and Kate’s. People stand in front of the pink and white ice-cream-cone-shaped building, ordering cones and sundaes and the occasional hot dog.
Inside, Erica Garrison and Hannah Brewer are working at a frantic pace to keep up with the demand at the window and the line of drive-through orders.

Freedom through education
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 12, 2009

Juneteenth has always been a festival that celebrates freedom and justice. But this year, festival organizers want to emphasize those qualities in a new way — through education.

That game we play: Who needs a big wedding?
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 12, 2009

I’ve dreamed of my wedding day ever since I was a little girl. I always wanted the big, lavish Cinderella wedding fairy tale. Just so you know, that fantasy came complete with a big, poofy wedding dress, hundreds of guests, an amazing reception with dinner and dancing and, of course, a tiara.

What's in that?: Cowboy Crush at Buffalo Bar
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 12, 2009

What's in that?: Cowboy Crush at Buffalo Bar

Free or cheap
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Are your kids driving you nuts now that they’re out of school? Are they climbing the walls and hanging on the furniture? Are you desperate for a way to entertain them that consists of more than plopping in front of the TV, but doesn’t cost a ton of money?

Air guitar gods
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 5, 2009

Lots of people wish they could be rock stars but don’t have the musical talent it takes to get them there. For all those wannabe rockers, there is a way (and you don’t even need an instrument).
The U.S. Air Guitar regional championships will be at 10 p.m. June 9 at the Record Bar in Kansas City. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. And while there won’t be any actual guitars, be prepared to be rocked.

That game we play: My year in dating
by Lacey Storer
Friday, June 5, 2009

It’s been one year since I started writing my dating column. Since then, you’ve all been witness to the trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs my love life has endured. Much like New Year’s Eve, a one-year anniversary is the perfect time to look back and reflect.

A neighborhood display
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, June 4, 2009

Artists always are looking for a place to show their work. On the first Friday of each month, they have an entire neighborhood to display in.
The First Friday Art Crawl, which will be from 5 to 9 p.m. June 5, offers artists, working in all mediums, a chance to show their stuff. Think of it as pub crawl meets gallery showing. A different artist shows his or her work at each participating business. Maps of the artists and where they are showing are available at the businesses.

That game we play: Cute or crazy?
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 29, 2009

If you watched the VH1 show “Tough Love,” you might remember an episode where they participate in a game show called “Cute or Crazy.”

What's in that?: The Fruit Bomb at Kelly’s Pub
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 29, 2009

What's in that?: The Fruit Bomb at Kelly’s Pub

Narnia comes to life
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, May 28, 2009

The land of Narnia is a magical place, filled with talking animals, witches, kings and queens and epic battles. Now, Narnia is coming to life through “Narnia: The Exhibition” at Union Station in Kansas City.
Sarah Biles, director of community relations for Union Station, says it’s anticipated the exhibition, which opened last weekend, will draw 70,000 to 80,000 people during the summer. Ms. Biles says she expects many people will stay closer to home this summer and will make the exhibition part of their “stay-cations.”

A DIY kit of a different kind
by Lacey Storer
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

You can buy almost anything on the internet, including your own coffin.

An auction for the arts
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Missouri Western Center for Community Arts has hosted fundraisers in the past, but this year it’s doing something different.
The Center for Community Arts will be having an “Off the Wall” silent auction and trivia tournament starting at 6:30 p.m. May 28 at the Missouri Western Downtown University Center.

A few of my favorite things
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 22, 2009

Here's a look at a few new things that I'm in love with this week.

Inventing an icon
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 22, 2009

When you visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, there are a few things that catch your eye immediately. They are bright, looming and perched directly in front of the museum. They are the shuttlecocks.

That Game We Play: Status symbol
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 22, 2009

Last week I received a late-night text message from my friend Dave. He had a relationship/break-up dilemma.
“What is the protocol for changing your status on Facebook after a break-up?” he asked.
Now, some might be tempted to say “Just do it. Once it’s done, it’s done.” I disagree with this statement.

A spooky supper
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Atchison is proud of its reputation as one of the most haunted cities in Kansas, but that usually gets the most attention around Halloween. Now, the Atchison Chamber of Commerce wants to celebrate the town’s haunted history a little earlier.
The Atchison Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Ghostly Dining Experience at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at the Hoof and Horn River House in Atchison.

The gift of time
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Tabitha Nichols and her daughter, Kayla, were hunched over their table at the InterServ Wesley Center. Ms. Nichols watched as Kayla intently painted pink and green lines on the wood frame in front of her.
“That’s pretty, Sissy,” Ms. Nichols told Kayla.

Retro in a can
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 15, 2009

Pepsi Throwback offers a sweeter, smooth taste, just like in the '70s.

Review: 'Angels and Demons'
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 15, 2009

If you remember much about the blockbuster movie “The Da Vinci Code,” you likely remember two things: 1) Tom Hanks’ horrid mullet and 2) how incredibly slow the movie was, with entire scenes of nothing but dialogue. Director Ron Howard took heed of the criticism and does not make the same mistake in “Angels and Demons.”

That game we play: Meet the pals
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 15, 2009

When you’re dating, there’s only one thing that can be more nerve-wracking than introducing your new special someone to your parents — introducing them to your friends.

What's in that?: X-rated Melon at Hammerjacks
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 15, 2009

What's in that?: X-rated Melon at Hammerjacks

Wine tasting in Riverside
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, May 14, 2009

If you head over to the Riverside Red X in Riverside, Mo, on the third Thursday of the month, be prepared for a crowd. The store’s monthly wine tastings draw wine lovers from all over to sample wines, spirits and a buffet table — for free.
“It’s a circus,” says wine consultant Ron Paradise. “... You’re offering free food, free wine, free liquor and free beer, you’re going to get a lot of people in the store.”

On the brink
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, May 10, 2009

Within the next couple of weeks, hundreds of seniors will graduate from high school. Five graduating seniors talk about what it’s like for them, standing on the brink of the rest of their lives, and what they think about what lies ahead.

Living the dream
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 8, 2009

We all want the chance to make our dreams come true. In the musical revue “Forever Plaid,” four friends get the ultimate chance: They get to come back from the dead for their dreams.

That game we play: What time is it?
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 8, 2009

They say timing is everything, and I don’t think that’s any truer than when it comes to dating. If the timing isn’t right, it’s not going to work. Period.

How long can you go without social media?
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, May 7, 2009

How long do you think you could go without social media? One blogger is challenging you to go cold turkey for one week.

A league of your own
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, May 7, 2009

As spring turns into summer and cold days become a distant memory, it’s natural that more people want to spend time outdoors. For those looking to participate in some organized activities outside, there are a multitude of summer leagues available.

Geocache it
by Lacey Storer
Sunday, May 3, 2009

Local resident Steve Allen wants people to take a trip along the old Pony Express route. The route, which was last used for mail delivery in October 1861, meanders through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada and California.
But Mr. Allen doesn’t want travelers to just hop in the car and go. He wants them to geocache their way there.

Review: ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’
by Lacey Storer
Friday, May 1, 2009

We’ve all been haunted by our romantic past at one point. In “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,” Matthew McConaughey is haunted not only by his romantic past, but his present and future as well.

Their legacy lives on
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Most baseball fans know the story of the legendary Jackie Robinson, about how he broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier by being the first black player to play professionally. What many might not know, however, is the story behind the league that led Robinson to that point.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, located in the historic 18th and Vine district in Kansas City, Mo., wants people to know that story. It’s a part of America that has been left out of the history books, according to Bob Kendrick, the museum’s vice president of marketing.

From exotic India
by Lacey Storer
Friday, April 24, 2009

They say art can take you to different worlds, transport you to far-off lands. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s latest exhibition is one that does just that.

Move over vampires, the wolf pack is here
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, April 23, 2009

The new 'Twilight' wolf pack gives the vampires some competition.

The Big Read
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, April 23, 2009

How long has it been since you read a good book? Whether you haven’t picked up a book since high school or you just got back from a trip to the library, the Allied Arts Council wants you to get reading. Reading “The Great Gatsby,” to be specific.
The AAC, along with the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library and St. Joseph Public Library, is hosting The Big Read during the month of May. A nationwide event, The Big Read is a program by the National Endowment for the Arts that encourages reading and literacy.

An instant international superstar
by Lacey Storer
Friday, April 17, 2009

Susan Boyle was an unknown, frumpy 47-year-old who'd never been kissed - until she opened her mouth and became a YouTube sensation.

America’s music
by Lacey Storer
Friday, April 17, 2009

With a theme of “America’s Song,” you would expect Voices of America to fill its annual spring concert with the typical patriotic, Fourth-of-July-type music. But that’s not the case.

What's in that?: Key Lime Martini at Houlihan’s
by Lacey Storer
Friday, April 17, 2009

What's in that?: Key Lime Martini at Houlihan’s

AIDS quilt coming to St. Joe
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, April 16, 2009

Statistics show that every nine minutes, someone in America is newly diagnosed with AIDS. And still, the disease is one that many people often don’t think of as something that could affect them.

History in motion
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, April 16, 2009

For Civil War re-enactor Jim Crofutt, reading books and watching movies about the war wasn’t enough to satisfy his fascination.
“I wanted to get a taste of what my ancestors had gone through,” he says. “I wanted to get out there and feel the clothes and equipment on me and experience marching and drilling.”
That lead him to re-enacting, a hobby he’s had for the past 22 years. This weekend, he’ll be playing the part of the colonial of the Muddy River battalion, commander of the Union forces in the St. Joseph, Days of Civil War re-enactment. An expected 5,000 re-enactors will participate in battles taking place at 2 p.m. April 18 and at 1:30 p.m. April 19 in the “battlefield” adjacent to Terrible’s St. Joe Casino.

In the director's chair
by Lacey Storer
Friday, April 10, 2009

Jan Lipira clearly remembers her first performance with Robidoux Resident Theatre. It was 1980, RRT’s very first performance, and she was playing Mrs. Soames in “Our Town.”
It was horrible and wonderful, she says, being scared to death about blowing her lines and then making it through the performance unscathed.

With music by Billy Joel
by Lacey Storer
Friday, April 10, 2009

You would expect a musical based on the hits of Billy Joel to have a lot of singing in it. And dancing, you’d probably expect to see some dancing. And dialogue too. Just because it’s a musical, that doesn’t mean the performers are singing every word, right?

Get your Peep on
by Lacey Storer
Thursday, April 9, 2009

It's not Easter unless you're looking at some Peeps dioramas.