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It’s called “Joyeux Festin” in Quebec, “Cajita Feliz” in Puerto Rico, and “Xenni Min” in Ukraine. Whatever you call it, one thing is certain: kids all over the world enjoy the Happy Meal – one of the main attractions of the fast-food chain McDonald’s. This special kid’s meal first appeared in Kansas City in 1977. [...]
What’s a cowboy without a good pair of boots? The two are inseparable since cowboy boots are designed to protect cowboys from injury and possibly death while riding a horse. Thanks to the vision of one man from Kansas City, cowboys can safely ride off into the sunset. Charles Hyer learned to make boots from [...]
You know him as the author of “A Farewell to Arms”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “The Old Man and the Sea.” But are you aware of the fact that Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Miller Hemingway once worked for a newspaper in Kansas City? That’s right, folks, Before he became famous, a young Hemingway [...]
Kansas City residents have been encouraged by city officials to take extra caution this summer due to extreme heat conditions. The city warns to be on the lookout for those most at risk for health problems related to the heat, including infants, the elderly, the disabled and ill and the economically disadvantaged. Make sure to [...]
Kansas City jazz is a unique form of jazz that has a more fluid and relaxed sound than other styles. Its often influenced by blues and is known for its rather long solos. Kansas City jazz became extremely popular in the 1920s and 1930s when much travel brought many individuals to stops in the city. [...]
Kansas City is home to fantastic people, great companies and amazing food. As the 29th largest city in the United States, this metropolitan area is a great place to live or visit. Did you know the following about Kansas City? 1. It has more restaurants dedicated to barbecue per capita than any other American city. [...]
Kansas City is a great place to visit due to its numerous attractions. These include several famous museums you should visit. To help you decide, here’s a rundown of some of the best museums in Kansas City: For jazz aficionados, the American Jazz Museum is the place to be. Here you’ll learn about the history [...]
March is a merry month in Kansas City thanks to these exciting events that will delight everybody. Here’s whats in store for you at this time: If you love sausages, come to the Sausage Shiraz Wine Reception at Bentons atop the Westin Crown Center on March 26, 2010. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. [...]
Kansas City is famous for its beauty, magnificent jazz culture and culinary delights. Mostly famous for its steak and barbecue, Kansas City offers visitors world famous eateries and a variety of delightful cuisine. Fit for any budget, Kansas City is a great place to visit and dine. Known as the Barbecue Capital of the World, [...]
Kansas City Jazz began in Kansas City, Missouri and the nearby Kansas City Metropolitan Area in the 1930s. It marked the change from the structured big band style to the musical improvisation style of Bebop. The hard-swinging, bluesy transition style is bracketed by Count Basie who in 1929 joined Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra and Kansas City native Charlie Parker who ushered the Bebop style in the 1940s.