Author: Pete Dulin
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Justus Drugstore: Heritage and Purpose
Justus Drugstore: A Restaurant, located in Smithville, Missouri, has a lot riding on its name. With over one year of operation and plenty of sweat equity under their belt, executive chef Jonathan Justus and his wife Camille Eklof, general manager of the restaurant, have built the first cutting edge fine dining restaurant in this conservative…
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Six Impressions of David Basse
Vignettes past and present with esteemed Kansas City jazz drummer and vocalist David Basse. Part 1 – The Rieger I am sitting at the bar of 1924 Main in early April 2008 and nursing a glass of Malbec. The bar is situated towards the front of the restaurant near the entrance, leading to the main…
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Jazz Artist Tia Fuller
Tia Fuller shares insight into her career as an accomplished jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator. Tia Fuller, who also toured with Beyoncé as a member of the R&B superstar’s backing band, offered insight into her career as a female working in the music industry at an artist talk in KC in March 2008. While in…
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Reach Brings a New Voice to KC Hip Hop
Reach is a self-described “blue collar rapper” in Kansas City who unleashes a more personable, reality-based brand of hip-hop. Rather than rely on stereotypical and derogatory subject matter such as bling, bullets, and booty, Reach (aka Stacy Smith) puts forth a positive message backed by distinct Euro-lounge rhythms and melody with elements of soul, jazz,…