Saw this thread and it reminded me of something I found lacking in most areas. I went to Raytown Rec or whatever poolhall back in the day. What's the thing now?

I do Arthur Bryant's most often but I do like looking at what other people recommend.

See some art? Hear some music? What's going on?

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I think this would be great. Like leave 47th, Ward Parkway, Roanoke, and Baltimore/Mill Creek Parkway open to vehicle traffic, but close everything within that bounded area to vehicles. Create some additional greenspace in the former roadways. Allow for dining al fresco...when it's not 100F for a week straight, anyway.

It's basically how it goes when the Plaza Art Fair and other festivals happen and it's fine. And that's when vehicle and pedestrian traffic is at its worst!

I hope this comes to fruition, it has so much potential.

I know it's still "hotter than two rats in a fucking wool sock," but supposedly it's supposed to rain and cool down this weekend. So maybe these outdoor events might be bearable,

Honestly, I'm just sticking with either staying at home (as usual) or doing indoor stuff. Like maybe a French Organ Music Festival XI Aug. 27 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception!

I think all of us know how bad it's about to get. Today was already pretty bad after a week of temps in the low 80s during the day and 60s overnight.

Fall can't come soon enough.

Stay cool and stay safe, people!

Is it really still closed or are all the internets confused?

Anyone have any tips on good places to view this outside of the metro area? I live in Olathe and have tried the area around Hillsdale Lake before which was alright, but still had quite a bit of glow in the horizon.

There's a couple missing on this list, one I'd recommend is International Tap House - Crossroads. It's free and the winning team/s get free beer and other items.

It’s hard to pin an exact number, but throughout western Kansas’s ~400 mi slog to Colorado, I was forced to view semi trailers with trump’s visage printed on the side, hilariously corny White Jesus signs, and Anti-Abortion signs approximately every ten miles.

I found it so disheartening, knowing that someone went through the effort of painting a semi trailer with Trump’s face on it and planting it right next to the interstate.

What does this accomplish? Who’s vote is being swayed by this garish tribute?

I have seen endless discussions online about Trump fans being culty, but this (apart from the coal rollers with flags) is the first time I’ve seen this type of undying loyalty in the wild.

The Jesus and anti-abortion signs are painful, but nowhere near as painful as these Trump shrines.

I am interested in the opinions of anybody, regardless of political affiliation. What do you think of this?

Also, I’m sorry I didn’t get a picture. I feel like the guy that claims he saw a UFO but has nothing to show for it. If anyone is driving through Kansas on their way to Colorado or vice Versa, PLEASE try and snag a picture of these Jesus signs and Trump trailers, so that people can properly contextualize this post.

A Missouri appeals court has upheld the convictions of a 34-year-old man in the killings of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions, two young women who disappeared roughly 10 years apart in Cass County.

Don't forget to vote in these elections today! Local elections are where your votes carry the most power!

I just had Grandma's Pizza from Clay & Fire last night and my god, it's one of the best pies I've ever had. I'd put it up there with Extra Virgin and Pizza 51.