Nightout

Kansas City’s newest nightclub, Hotel, recently opened its doors at the corner of 13th and Grand in the Power & Light District, and since then curious patrons have made their way past the velvet ropes and discovered that stepping onto Hotel’s black-and-gold lacquered floors is like stepping back to a more luxe and decadent period in KC’s not-so-distant p

Eating out and eating healthy aren’t often synonymous. For those of us who are trying to keep our resolutions and are looking forward to spring and summer’s lighter fashions, it’s often tough to find a restaurant that meets our needs for staying or getting slim while still having a great meal.

During the madness of wedding planning, the bachelorette party stands out as an oasis of calm for the bride-to-be. It’s the one thing that she doesn’t have to organize, and it’s a chance for her to spend quality time with her girlfriends — as well as show off Kansas City to out-of-town guests. Rather than doing the typical drunkfest (i.e.

The magic happens on a small stage raised a few inches off the floor in the corner of the bar. As the current song comes to a close, your heart rate quickens because you know your turn is next. You make your way up to the podium, your fingers tightly grasping your cocktail for a little extra liquid courage during the upcoming instrumental breaks. 

Curtain call doesn’t mean the night is over just yet. Thanks to a plethora of drinking establishments near the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a post-concert cocktail is an easy grace note to an evening of inspiring music and performance.

For many, the night before Thanksgiving is a time to seek refuge with old or far flung friends at a local drinking establishment. Finding the right balance of great cocktails, food and atmosphere can be a struggle, but there are many great options for having a drink, a bite and great conversation. Here are three of our favorites:
 
 

In the spirit of arts immersion, why not select your pre-show restaurant based on the performance you are about to see? Think of it as the perfect blending of culinary and performing arts.

Lyric Opera’s Turandot: Persian Princess Turandot forces suitors to answer three riddles to win her hand.