All posts tagged "Niki Casady"
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Local Best Selling Author Geeks Out with Fans at Book Signing
Jim Butcher came out on the stage of the Unity Temple looking like an aged rock star who personally is over the hype with his...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Plaza Art Fair
The Country Club Plaza is only a mile from UMKC, and yet I never find another student who goes to the Plaza. I can...
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Challenging creative genius: Sitting down with Joshua Wolf Shenk
The large room at the Central branch of the Kansas City Public Library was packed on Wednesday night, which is not surprising considering the author...
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Restaurant Review: Char Bar
Char Bar, which opened in November of 2014 by James Westphal and Mark Kelpecertainly has delivered on its moniker of “Smoked Meats and Amusements.” While...
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Secretary of suspense: Alfred Hitchcock’s secretary talks to UMKC
The students of The World(s) of Alfred Hitchcock’s film class are used to suspense, but usually only through what they watch. This weekend’s class was...
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The exotic Midwest: Regional author speaks to students
The room was eerily quiet as Whitney Terrell, Writer-in-Residence and assistant professor of English at UMKC, held his iPhone up like a divine text while...
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Music for the mind: Famous composer answers questions
Watching a movie in a theater with a tub of popcorn in your lap and your friend constantly whispering, “Why did he do that?” can...
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Spring Break in the city: 5 ways to celebrate
While escaping to a sunny beach might seem like a good idea for spring break, the reality of traveling, grimy motel rooms and speedos worn...
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Wrinkles on the Red Carpet
When the Oscars ended Sunday night, the film awards season came to a close. The red carpets haven’t been wrinkle-free, as female celebrities continue to...
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Selma’s Oscar snub: Racist or not?
If you tuned in to the Oscars this Sunday, you will have heard the names of some movies like “Birdman,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and...
