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Monday, June 30
Kansas City comes back in dramatic fashion
BALTIMORE - Miguel Olivo homered off George Sherrill with two outs in the ninth to force extra innings, and Jose Guillen singled in the tiebreaking run in the 11th to give Kansas City a 6-5 comeback victory over Baltimore on Monday night.
Royal roller coaster
K.C. tough to peg after streaky 1st half
KANSAS CITY - They opened the season by sweeping the Tigers in Detroit, and long-suffering fans sat slack-jawed, wondering if the Kansas City Royals had finally turned the corner. But the first half of the season had the Royals taking the faithful on a roller coaster ride: a seven-game losing streak, a five-game win streak, later a 12-game losing streak, then an 11-1 stretch that included a three-game sweep of the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
K.C. fizzles in finale
Ex-Royal LaRue hurts former team with big day, helping Cardinals take series at Kauffman
The sun, the wind, and Jason LaRue's stocky body proved too much for Kansas City to overcome. The backup catcher started his day by holding onto the ball in the first inning when David DeJesus came crashing into him trying to score. DeJesus, leading the majors with a .463 average with runners in scoring position, had to leave the game.
Saturday, June 28
Catfish tourney a wash
Flooding creates obstacle for anglers aiming for Cabela's King Kat competition
For the second consecutive year, Mother Nature placed a roadblock in the path of the Cabela's King Kat Tournament Trail, which was scheduled for a June 21st tournament date at the French Bottoms Access on the Missouri River. The roadblock came in the form of major flooding problems.
Wide open spaces against our keeper
For my weekly exercise in humility - otherwise known as this edition of Put Me In, Coach - I played goalkeeper to John Chavez's striker at the Riverside Soccer Complex. Chavez is a 30-goal scorer each of the past two seasons for LeBlond, earning first-team, all-state honors as a senior, and will play for Cloud County (Kan.) Community College in the fall.
Royals bogged down
Paced by rookie starter, Cardinals pitchers silence hot Kansas City bats
KANSAS CITY- The deeper he gets into his first big league season, the better Mitchell Boggs seems to pitch. Working his way out of some tough spots early, the rookie right-hander went six innings Saturday night, allowing four hits and one run and leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over a Kansas City team that had won 11 of 12.
A world of change might not be far away for us
Switzerland's new law clarifying treatment of "social animals" borders on ridiculous
Animal rights extremists must be dancing in the streets after a law in Switzerland recently passed. With utter disbelief and a little laughter, I read through this new law imagining the Swiss people dealing with some of the outlandish details they will have to put up with starting this September.
Striking similarities
After watching Peter Crouch score goals Liverpool and England the past few years, I'm convinced I missed my calling as a soccer player.
Friday, June 27
Royals utility man Callaspo arrested
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Utility infielder Alberto Callaspo of the Kansas City Royals was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence and spent more than seven hours in jail.
Royals keep on rolling
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - So how can the same bunch of guys who lose 12 in a row in May turn around and win 11 of 12 in June? Simple. "We weren't hitting and we weren't pitching at the same time," said right-hander Gil Meche, who went seven strong innings Friday night in a 7-2 victory over St. Louis. "Both parts of our game went downhill. But guys stayed positive and luckily, we got out of it. Now good things are happening."
Open bar
A look at a few of St. Joe's new and upcoming bars
Sure, St. Joseph's got a ton of parades, but do you know what else they've got plenty of? Bars. ¶ A town with too many bars is rarely something people complain about. Let's face it, there's a lot of people who want a place to go to knock back a few cold ones, listen to some live music, shoot some pool or just hang with friends and talk it out. ¶ In the past few months, a couple watering holes have opened, and at least one establishment will begin to welcoming nightlife lovers in the upcoming weeks. ¶ Here are a few of the new and coming bars you can check out in St. Joseph.
Eats: Pizza Royal
The Royal treatment
Pizza Royal's trademark is their thin, cracker-crust pizza with homemade sauce and lots of toppings. It's not like anything you'll find at the chain pizza places. Neither is the decor.
Briefs for June 27, 2008
Briefs for June 27, 2008
What's in that?: Pineapple upside-down cake shot at Norty's
What's in that?: Pineapple upside-down cake shot at Norty's
Versatility is the key
Big Woody offers a little something for everyone
Every great band knows that they have to play to their audience. For the Big Woody Blues Band, it's second nature.
Becoming free
Despite 'commercial' success, Ingrid Michaelson wants to set her own rules
Indie pop songbird Ingrid Michaelson may not be dominating Top 40 radio, but if you own a television, you've no doubt heard her work.
This is: Colossus of Rhodes
This is: Colossus of Rhodes
What are you 'Honk'ing at?
Young actors put a modern twist on the Ugly Duckling in 'Honk Jr.'
When Hans Christian Andersen wrote "The Ugly Duckling" in 1843, this probably wasn't what he had in mind. But the spirit is still there.
That game we play: The ex files
I have a handful of ex-boyfriends, but there is one that is The Ex. I'll call him Jay. Jay and I broke up for the first time in college. For the year and a half we were apart, we decided we'd try to be friends. We failed miserably. Our version of being "friends" meant talking (and drunk dialing) a lot, hanging out and watching movies in his room at the frat house - which always lead to making out - and getting incredibly jealous anytime there was even a hint that the other was seeing someone else.
The Shuffle: Dinner and an indie
As comedian Dane Cook pointed out in his stand-up comedy, "who doesn't love cinematic adventures?" But a lot of the time, the mainstream movies aren't necessarily what I'm looking for. Sometimes, my inner cinemaphile would like to catch a much-buzzed-about indie flick.
Calendars for June 27, 2008
Calendars for June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26
Royals' deposed 3B Teahen finds home all over the field
KANSAS CITY - The only mitt missing from Mark Teahen's collection is a catcher's glove.
CD Review: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III"
Much-hyped album from N'awlins MC not instant classic, but exciting album
Lil Wayne is now rap's big dog. After two years of releasing online mixtapes, dozens of tracks and appearing in countless guest spots, Lil Wayne managed to capture the attention of the hip-hop masses. His new album "Tha Carter III" sold over one million copies in its first week of release, something unheard of in today's music industry. Many critics are ready to give the self-proclaimed best rapper alive that title after this release, debating the album's instant classic status. While "Tha Carter III" doesn't completely live up to that claim, it cements Lil Wayne as hip-hop's wildcard and most exciting MC.
Ready, aim, drink
Mondays are beer pong night at First Ward House
It seems that the best games are often the simplest. Tic-tac-toe, hangman, checkers, solitaire: all games that have only a few components. At the First Ward House on Mondays, they play another simple game, only this one's not for the kids. With only a table, some cups, ping-pong balls and a pitcher or two of beer, people can play hour upon hour, and pitcher upon pitcher, of beer pong.
Wednesday, June 25
Reality TV birth control
NBC's 'The Baby Borrowers' gives teens a taste of parenthood
Part reality show, part documentary, NBC premieres "The Baby Borrowers," its latest reality program tonight. But instead of pitting people against each other to win money or love, this show hopes to educate, in a very big way.
Coaching preference as varied as athletes who compete
The question lingered in Shannon Pivovar's mind despite the common sense and equality lessons meant to render such quandaries quaint long ago. Could a female coach as well as a male? Sure, it seemed ridiculous, but Pivovar didn't have much first-hand experience to dispel such a question. With the exception of freshmen basketball, Pivovar - a three-sport athlete at Ralston (Neb.) High School - never had a female coach, going all the way back through middle school. So when Missouri Western's Jen Bagley offered Pivovar a spot on the Griffons' softball team, the high school senior took pause.
Tuesday, June 24
Kansas City rocks Colorado to continue interleague roll
KANSAS CITY - Zack Greinke matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer as the surging Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 Tuesday night. The Royals have won four straight and nine of 10, all against National League clubs. Their 11-3 record is the best in interleague play.
Dorrel spreads gridiron gospel
One country at a time, Northwest Missouri State University offensive coordinator Adam Dorrel is helping to bring American football around the world. Dorrel is among six American football coaches - three each from the collegiate and high school ranks - to lead clinics through July 11 to further strengthen the sport beyond the United States.
Johnny Coy headlines all-state selections
Johnny Coy earned his second straight first-team all-state distinction as an infielder in Class 3, while two other city players made the cut for the first time on the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association all-state baseball teams, released today. Benton junior Austin Garton joins Coy on the Class 3 squad, making the second team as a designated hitter/utility selection. Bishop LeBlond senior Ethan Lueckenhoff made first team infield on the Class 2 squad.
Western's Javois voices other side of argument for female coaches
Most of the sources interviewed for this story - male and female - supported the premise that women are better suited to coach women, but that's not a view to which Yanique Javois adheres. After playing for two different women at St. Louis University - Jill Pizzotti and Shimmy Gray-Miller - Javois transferred to Western her junior season to play for coach Josh Keister, whom she described as a brother to her.
Al Green - Lay it down
When the album "Let's Stay Together" came out in 1972 it was on everybody's turntable and car 8-track player. And the title tune seemed to play continuously on every juke box in town.
Monday, June 23
Royals on hots streak against National League
KANSAS CITY - Brian Bannister picked up his third straight victory, Mark Teahen hit a three-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Monday night for their eighth win in nine games.
Roles conflict for female coaches
She stayed away for all of two weeks.
Is Mike Myers on the edge of extinction?
"The Love Guru," his first comedy is years, opens poorly
After a six-year comedy hiatus, it seems Mike Myers no longer knows what's funny
Sunday, June 22
Aviles' 2-run double keys Royals' long comeback
Down seven runs with San Francisco ace Tim Lincecum on the mound, things sure looked bleak for the Royals. Once they got him out of the game, though, all bets were off. Mike Aviles had three RBIs and Joey Gathright drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, capping one of the best comebacks in Royals history in an 11-10 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Softball remains MIAA's lone female coaching stronghold
Of the schools that responded to the annual Women in Intercollegiate Sport study, all reported female coaches in charge of their synchronized swimming programs. Of course a quick perusal of NCAA.org's list of schools that sponsor the sport turns up only eight programs. On a local level, the closest the MIAA can come to synchronized swimming's numbers is softball.
Saturday, June 21
Meche, Royals get back on track
KANSAS CITY - Gil Meche's worst throw was to second base, but it didn't prevent him from picking up a victory. Meche won consecutive starts for the first time this season, Jose Guillen hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Saturday night.
Nurski, Hatten bow out in quarters
ST. LOUIS - On Friday, Brad Nurski literally lost his driver; Saturday, he figuratively lost his putter. The latter proved far more damaging to his chances at the Missouri Amateur Championship at the WingHaven Country Club.
On the court, sincerity comes with a grain of salt
Western's Jill Johnson provides latest challenge for our reporter
For this edition of Put Me In, Coach, I challenged the recent Missouri Western graduate to a basketball game of one-on-one. Johnson started for the Griffons squad that went 30-4 in 2006-07 and averaged 17.7 points and 7.8 rebounds last season en route to All-MIAA, second-team honors.
Jill Johnson's Put Me In, Coach blog
R.J. and I were geared up for a one-on-one match-up. Being two months out of basketball and not playing, I was in for a challenge. So easily I forget that running outside to stay in shape is much, MUCH different than being on the basketball court and using skill-plus-strength-plus-endurance and lastly mental concentration.
Pioneers of women's collegiate coaching recall how times changed
With a simple trip to a local sporting goods store, Missouri Southern launched its women's basketball program. In the fall of 1974, Sallie Beard sat in her office, still wearing a leotard and tights from the gymnastics class she taught, when a group of girls approached her with an idea. "It was four or five girls who walked in and said, 'This is what we want to do. Can we do it?'" Beard said. "I said, 'We'll find out,' and here we are 34 years later."
Friday, June 20
Royals' winning streak snapped by Giants
KANSAS CITY - The Royals finally met their interleague match - not near the top of the standings like previous opponents - but residing well below .500. After sweeping the NL Wild Card-leading Cardinals this week and taking the series from former and current first-place teams like Florida and Arizona, respectively, earlier in the season, Kansas City lost its good vibe from the senior circuit thanks to a 9-4 loss to San Francisco on Friday at Kauffman Stadium. The loss snapped the Royals' five-game win streak, which came on the road, and extended a disheartening statistic for the Kansas City faithful. Royals (31-43) are 1-5 to start homestands this season and haven't won a homestand opener since April 8 against the New York Yankees.
Coy plans to play at Arizona St. no matter what
Johnny Coy will play basketball at Arizona State and baseball - somewhere. A recent seventh-round draft pick of the in Major League Baseball's first-year player draft, Coy still must decide whether to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies or take Arizona State's offer of also playing collegiate baseball. That decision will be decided by money. Brian Kohlscheen, Phillies central regional supervisor, met with the Coy family for the second time this week. In an hour-and-a-half conversation, the Phillies offered $50,000 more than their original offer, but according to Coy's older brother, Dickie, it's still not enough to assure the signing.
Nurski advances at Missouri Amateur
ST. LOUIS - Brad Nurski misplaced his driver during his morning match at the 101st Missouri Amateur Championship against St. Louis' Darren Lundgren, then responded with his best golf of the week while his caddie looked for it. Needing a win in the afternoon to reach the match play quarterfinals for the first time, Nurski was glad to have it back. Nurski won both of his match-play tilts Friday at WingHaven Country Club, the second a 19-hole victory against Mitchell Gregson of Waterloo, Ill. On the first playoff hole against Gregson, Nurski blistered his drive down the fairway and put the pressure on Gregson, a golfer at Kansas State. Nurski eventually two-putted for par, while Gregson three-putted the win to Nurski.
Getting mo' Hawk
The 10th Annual Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival is this weekend
Even though roasting temperatures would indicate that the season started weeks ago, today, June 20, is the first official day of summer. Coincidentally, things also will be heating up in downtown St. Joe starting tonight with the beginning of the 10th Annual Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival at Coleman Hawkins Park in Felix Street Square.
All that and a bag of chips
Kansas City quartet The Brisbanes mix pop, punk and funk with a modern sensibility
One night in 2005, friends and musicians Jeff Kinney and Jeffrey "Bowski" Cowan were watching a movie when they heard a noise in the kitchen. When they went to inspect the matter, they found a man stealing chips out of Cowan's pantry. They threatened to arrest him ... unless he could play the drums.
A road less traveled
Jeremy McComb has had a unexpected path to country music
While most young kids spent their bedtime curled up with teddy bears, Jeremy McComb spent his sleeping next to his father's guitar amp during one of his many gigs in the Pacific Northwest.
A space of their own
At long last, visual artists in the St. Joseph area have a space to exhibit and sell their pieces. Gallery 7, located at 118 N. Seventh St., will make its grand opening today at 10 a.m.
Review: 'The Love Guru'
Mike Myers' role as a Hindu self-help spiritual advisor in "The Love Guru" is his first big screen gig in five years. The question is not only whether Myers is as bankable as the hundreds of millions of dollars he made from the "Austin Powers" films, it's a question of comic relevance. ¶ Since audiences have grown accustomed to the R-rated Judd Apatow brand of adult humor and heart from hit films like "Knocked Up," "Superbad" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," does Myers still matter? ¶ Can he still make audiences laugh with his brand of comedy? ¶ "The Love Guru" answers that question with a resounding... "sort of."
MoJo Cafe
Michael Lieffring and his mother, Sue, opened MoJo Cafe about five weeks ago in downtown St. Joseph. Although the previous tenants changed so much it gave fast food a new meaning, Michael says they hope to have better luck by offering larger portions and lower prices.
The Shuffle: Missing the Lil things
On Feb. 5, 2005, I made a trip to my alma mater, Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, to visit a few of my college buddies. While I was there, I got tickets to see a co-headlining concert featuring R&B/soul pianist John Legend and New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne.
Handbells ring, are you listening?
Handbells ring, are you listening?
'Madden 08' Tournament begins this weekend
'Madden 08' Tournament begins this weekend
St. Joseph Commemoration of the Civil War prepares for re-enacted battle
St. Joseph Commemoration of the Civil War prepares for re-enacted battle
That game we play: The waiting game
It's one of the oldest rituals of dating: You meet someone, you give them your phone number, and then you wait (and in some cases you wait and wait and wait). Depending on how interested you are in the person, it can be a nerve-wracking period between the phone number exchange and the first phone call for a date. It's even more nerve-wracking when they don't call you right away and make you sweat. The question is, just how long should you have to wait for a phone call?
This is... Wine stoppers created by Steve Horn
This is... Wine stoppers created by Steve Horn
What's in that?: Chocolate martini at Fosters
What's in that?: Chocolate martini at Fosters
Calendars for the week of June 20
Calendars for the week of June 20
Thursday, June 19
Collins files motion to set aside ruling
LAWRENCE, Kan. - A new lawyer for Kansas guard Sherron Collins has filed a motion to set aside a judge's ruling in a lawsuit concerning an assault a woman alleged took place on an elevator.
Cardinals come up empty
Kansas City completes 3-game sweep behind strong showing from Greinke
ST. LOUIS - Somehow, the AL Central's last-place team also is one of the best in interleague play. After the Kansas City Royals swept the St. Louis Cardinals for the first time since 2001, pitcher Zack Greinke guessed that players' unfamiliarity with the National League was probably helpful.
Local golfers Nurski, Hatten advance to Round of 32
Haskell, Roberts out as match play begins at Missouri Amateur tourney
ST. LOUIS - Brad Nurski survived the first-round of match play Thursday at WingHaven Country Club. But now he finds himself with a familiar opponent for today's round-of-32 matchup in the 101st Missouri Amateur Championship. The St. Joseph native tees off at 7:54 a.m., against Darren Lundgren of Grover, Mo. The two were paired during the first two rounds of stroke play; plus Nurski knows Lundgren beat Vincent Kurth 7-and-6 today in their first-round match.
Missouri All-Stars fall to Kansas
But Kansas took advantage of two first-half turnovers and built a 10-point halftime lead and held on for a 20-9 victory at Blue Valley Northwest High School in the exhibition presented by the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association. "I didn't care that we lost; I just had so much fun playing and making so many friends," said Hill, who will play at Missouri Western next season.
Thursday's prep sports 06-19-08
Thursday's prep sports 06-19-08
You might be a redneck ...
The Kansas City T-Bones host the third annual Redneck Weekend
Come on, you can admit it: You're a redneck, aren't you? If not, you probably are related to one or know someone who is. Let's be real, we're from the Midwest, Redneck Country. There's no need to be ashamed of your redneck ways; they should be celebrated. That's what the Kansas City T-Bones think, anyway. The independent minor league team is hosting its third annual Redneck Weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, complete with mullets, hunting gear and keg rolling.
Wednesday, June 18
Four locals qualify for Missouri Amateur match play
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The putter continued to work for Brian Haskell during Wednesday's second round of the 101st Missouri Amateur Championship. If not for a couple of errant shots from his other clubs, the 42-year-old St. Joseph resident might have shared medallist honors.
DeJesus, Gordon homer in 8th to lead Royals past Cardinals again
ST. LOUIS - For the second straight night, the Kansas City Royals leaned on the long ball to reward their starting pitcher. This time, Brian Bannister was the beneficiary. David DeJesus and Alex Gordon homered for the tying and go-ahead runs in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping Bannister and the Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2.
Phillies come to St. Joseph, offer chance of hoops and pro baseball
Division I college basketball or professional baseball? That's the choice Benton graduate Johnny Coy has faced since Major League Baseball's first-year player draft earlier this month. But the Philadelphia Phillies, who picked Coy in the seventh round, tried this week to make that choice somewhat easier.
Tuesday, June 17
Locals in the hunt at Missouri Amateur Championship
ST. LOUIS - All six local golfers competing in the 101st Missouri Amateur Championship have a shot to make it to match play. But they're all chasing a player from Kansas.
Aviles' blast gives K.C. first game against St. Louis
ST. LOUIS - Two players who were minor league teammates until late last month gave the lowly Kansas City Royals' another dose of interleague success. Mike Aviles homered to snap an eighth-inning tie and Kyle Davies worked seven sharp innings in a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Monday, June 16
Local men take swing at Missouri Amateur
ST. LOUIS - Brad Nurski's last major venture turned into a one-stroke disappointment. The St. Joseph amateur golfer enters this week's Missouri Amateur Championship knowing the strokes don't mean everything. The five-day tournament begins today at WingHaven Country Club with the first of two rounds of stroke play. On Thursday, the field is trimmed to 64 and placed into a match-play bracket. The winner of five 18-hole matches and one 36-hole final will be the champion.
Firefox attemps to set world record today
Tomorrow morning, Mozilla is planning to set a new world record with the latest version of their internet browser Firefox.
Naturally clean
A few things around your house can help you clean up without the chemicals
You know that smell? When you walk into a space, and someone has cleaned? It's a little overwhelming, maybe it gives you a headache, but you also know the job's been done. But maybe you don't want the chemicals in those household cleaners hanging around your home. "A lot of our customers are concerned about the toxins in the air, the toxins in the water, the toxins everywhere," says Jim Fly, owner of A-Z's FreshAir Fare Natural Market. "They really have detox on the mind."
Sunday, June 15
DeJesus, Meche lift Royals over D'Backs
PHOENIX - With the bases loaded in the fourth inning, David DeJesus was looking for a fastball from Micah Owings. He delivered one and DeJesus hit it into Chase Field's pool area for his first career grand slam, lifting the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. DeJesus also doubled and singled and had a career-high five RBIs. "He threw a changeup down for the first pitch, and then I was just ready if I saw a fastball," said DeJesus, who hit his seventh homer and his second in as many days. "And I was able to get a good swing on it and it went out."
Like father, like sons
Elardo family shares a passion for fast cars and fancy wheels
They say a father is a guy who has snapshots in his wallet where his money used to be. If that's the case, Jay Elardo would certainly qualify. Not only does he have snapshots, but he has dozens of photos on his walls, both at home and in his office. If that's not enough, there are hundreds of trophies, in storage and on display, to remind him of the many hours spent with his two sons over the years - and the dollars it took to make their dreams happen. "Jay saw talent in both boys and wanted them to get to do it," says Patricia Elardo, his wife. "Whatever it took, that's what he would do."
Saturday, June 14
Royals manhandle Diamondbacks
PHOENIX - Rookie Mike Aviles had four hits and the Kansas City Royals hammered Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-3 on Saturday night. Playing in his 10th career game, Aviles doubled twice and singled against Johnson, then homered off reliever Billy Buckner. The 27-year-old Aviles entered the game hitting .290 (9-for-31).
Wrestling through it
I've heard most of my life the virtues of patience - usually from an annoyed authority figure - and I now know it also could have saved me from some disgrace and pain. After just 20 seconds of circling the Benton wrestling mats with Spencer Brown, my legs burn and I'm not sure how much longer I can stay in a crouched position.
Long-anticipated win finally earned at Country Club Invitational
Needing a birdie to force a playoff, Brian Haskell cleared a tree and flew the ball 210 yards onto the 18th green with a 7-iron. He finished a two-putt birdie and headed back to the 18th tee with partner John Thomas for the first extra hole against defending champions Brad Nurski and Mark Korell. After Thomas saw Haskell stripe the green with a monster drive, the result was almost inevitable. Haskell sent his eagle putt to the left but made the 4-foot birdie coming back. Nurski and Korell only managed par giving the 56th annual St. Joseph Country Club Invitational championship to Haskell and Thomas, who was in the event for the 31st time.
Friday, June 13
Roberts brothers lead St. Joseph Country Club Invitational
Before many of the favorites in the 56th annual St. Joseph Country Club Invitational teed off, Harry and Ted Roberts posted a score to beat.
Dynamic duos
A pair of artistic couples are featured at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Beginning today at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, the featured exhibits will be all about couples. A pair of couples, actually. ¶ One consists of two St. Joseph artists who developed their love for art and each other in the Missouri Western State University art department. The other is a pair of influential Kansas City artists whose work on the canvas and within the city have been instrumental to the development of Kansas City's current art scene. ¶ And St. Joe will get a chance to celebrate both when "Philomene and Lou: A Tribute" and "Teresa and David Harris: Vessels, Constructions and Related Objects" go on display this weekend.
Proper translation
Midwest singer/songwriter Scott Allan Knost performs at Cafe Acoustic tonight
Singer/songwriters are everywhere now, heard on radios and playing in coffee shops and open mic nights all over the country. Scott Allan Knost is one of them, and the Wichita-based artist wants to make a mark without having to change for his audience.
Home in the dark
Alt-rockers OURS marry soaring guitars with melancholy
Sadness is an emotion often explored in rock music. And for OURS singer/guitarist and songwriter Jimmy Gnecco, it's territory he's happily resided in his entire musical career, and he doesn't know how some of today's bands can be such shiny happy people all the time.
This is: "Barn With Purple Flowers" by Josh Thurn
This is: "Barn With Purple Flowers" by Josh Thurn
A celebration of freedom
Juneteenth festival takes over John Lucas Park this weekend
On June 19, 1865, the last of the slaves received word of the Emancipation Proclamation and were told they were free. Since then, Juneteenth celebrations across the world have commemorated the event. ¶ "It's an uplifting event for our community," says Juneteenth chairman Ramadan Washington. "... The main purpose is we celebrate freedom."
That game we play: Where the guys are
... and just where is that
If you read last week's column, you're aware of the fact that I have been single for one year, seven months, three weeks and one day, which roughly equals the entire time I've lived in St. Joe.
The Shuffle: St. Joe Live?
In the past one year and three months, I've managed to check out my fair share of live music locally. But what started off as promising when I got here seems to have taken a turn for the worst. ¶ So, I have to ask. What the heck is going on with St. Joseph's music scene?
Maryville Young Players to Present School House Rock LIVE Jr.
Maryville Young Players to Present School House Rock LIVE Jr.
The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet to Perform in Brownville
The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet to Perform in Brownville
Calendars for the week of June 13, 2008
Calendars for the week of June 13, 2008
Art in the Park winners announced
Art in the Park winners announced
The Clocky
Unless you're a bear and it's winter, you've got to wake up and get out of bed on a daily basis. Some people can easily spring up when that alarm goes off.
First Ward House
Built in 1878, the First Ward House claims to be the oldest saloon west of the Mississippi, a former brothel, and a hangout for the infamous Bonnie and Clyde. And now you can add home of Pinzino's Smokehouse, since Chad Pinzino took over ownership a few months ago. Charlie Pinzino, of the long-standing, but now gone, Pinzino's Meat Market in St. Joseph, is his grandfather
What's in that?: Superman Shot at First Ward House
What's in that?: Superman Shot at First Ward House
Thursday, June 12
Aviles, Gordon power K.C.
KANSAS CITY - Mike Aviles is making the most of his opportunity to be the everyday shortstop for the Kansas City Royals.
Nurski, Korrell set to defend SJCC Invitational title
Instead of teeing off at Torrey Pines in San Diego seeking a U.S. Open Championship, Brad Nurski spent his Thursday morning preparing to defend a title closer to home.
Fans get acquainted with new faces, names during Chiefs workout here
Chiefs fans need to learn these names: Glenn Dorsey and Brandon Carr, Brandon Flowers and Brian Johnston, Branden Albert and Brad Cottam.
Who needs an Emmy anyway?
'Grey's Anatomy' star says she doesn't deserve one this year
Katherine Heigl says she doesn't deserve an Emmy because the writer on 'Grey's Anatomy' was such crap this year. That's refreshing to hear from Hollywood.
Hit the pool
Area water parks offer more than just a swim
Ah, there's nothing better than diving into a cold pool on a hot summer day - especially when you can splash in a waterfall, body surf in a wave pool or shoot down a water slide. If you're looking for a place that offers more than just a pool, check out these area water parks.
Wednesday, June 11
Royals' bullpen collapses again
KANSAS CITY - David Murphy hit two home runs, including his first career grand slam, and drove in a career-high five runs to help the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5 Wednesday night. Texas trailed 5-1 after six innings, but sent 10 men to the plate in a seven-run seventh, matching its biggest inning of the season. Relievers Jeff Fulchino and Jimmy Gobble faced seven Rangers in the inning without retiring a batter.
Western prepares for NFL closeup
Missouri Western tried repeatedly over the last few years to convince the Kansas City Chiefs to hold their annual training camp at Spratt Stadium. The deal never got done. But for a day, fans will get the chance to see what that would have been like. The Chiefs will hold a practice on the St. Joseph campus starting at 11:30 a.m. today. Fans are welcome, but tickets are required - the free passes were available at St. Joseph McDonald's locations.
Tuesday, June 10
Royals blow another big lead
Ian Kinsler scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers used five unearned runs to rally from four down to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Kinsler led off the ninth with a double against Yasuhiko Yabuta (1-1), the fourth of five Royals pitchers. He advanced on a groundout and scored from third when Ramon Ramirez's pitch got away from catcher John Buck.
St. Joseph prepares to host Tour of Missouri
It's no more than a few inches wide, but that fresh strip of white paint on the street just south of Civic Center Park could have a broad significance to St. Joseph in September. Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder was in St. Joseph on Tuesday afternoon to help unveil the starting line and the official "host city" sign that will adorn St. Joseph, which is the starting location for this year's Tour of Missouri, a world-class bicycle race.
Weezer reaches out to us nerds
I know this is not a music blog, but after I watched the new Weezer video for their new single "Pork and Beans," I had to share it with everyone.
Monday, June 9
Mizzou WR could be out until Big 12 play
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander will be sidelined at least until the start of the Big 12 season after reinjuring his left knee.
Props to Guillen: Hot bat leads Royals to split with Yankees
Jose Guillen sauntered over to his locker after his postgame shower Monday and waved a towel up and down in front of him, eagerly soaking in the cool air of the clubhouse. Good luck, Jose. Tough to cool down after this series. Guillen finished off a terrific stretch against the New York Yankees in style, hitting a tiebreaking solo home run off Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 win.
Arizona State adds to Coy's decision
Just when Johnny Coy's decision seemingly reached maximum difficulty, Arizona State came back and made another offer. Coy must now consider the possibility of not only playing Division I basketball, but D-I baseball as well.
Arizona State adds wrench to Coy's decision
Just when Johnny Coy's decision seemingly reached maximum difficulty, Arizona State came back and made another offer. Benton's senior must now consider the possibility of not only playing Division I basketball, but baseball as well.
Big Apple blues: K.C.'s road woes continue
Guillen launches 3rd home run in 2 days in losing effort
NEW YORK - Joba Chamberlain mixed in some curveballs and changeups and moved one step closer to getting past the pitch-count limits that have held him back in his first two starts. All Dan Giese got Sunday was the lineup card and a souvenir ball from a game he'll never forget.
Saturday, June 7
Jumpin' Jacks: De'Andre Vandevender, boys track and field athlete of the year
De'Andre Vandevender made the most of a regained opportunity this year.
Phenomenal freshman: Lindsay Vollmer, girls track and field athlete of the year
Hamilton freshman Lindsay Vollmer arrived on the track and field scene with quite a splash. Actually, her impact more closely resembled a tidal wave.
Fantastic finish: Garrett Carver, boys golfer of the year
Garrett Carver didn't reach the pinnacle of Class 1 golf but ended his high school career at West Nodaway with his best state finish.
Center of the storm: Kaylee Smith, girls soccer player of the year
Every high-powered offense needs a talented decision-maker at its core - equal parts deadly goal scorer and unselfish point guard.
Hammering it home: Johnny Coy, baseball player of the year
On the heels of an all-state basketball season, Johnny Coy put up even more impressive numbers in his "secondary" sport.
Faultless: Benton's Luke Talbot, boys tennis player of the year
Luke Talbot completed his high School transition from baseball player to tennis star last month. The Benton senior took fourth in the singles bracket at the Class 1 Tennis Championships, a finish a long way from his freshman year as a baseball player. Talbot - the News-Press boys tennis player of the year - gave up the baseball diamond for the tennis court as a sophomore.
LeBlond teammates battle at Lions All-Star Classic
Maryville, Mo. - As Bishop LeBlond teammates, Tyler Irizarry never had to worry about guarding Jonathan Wright.
Damon, Yankees steal win from Royals
NEW YORK - Johnny Damon put on a hitting display for the record books and finished it off in style. Damon went 6-for-6 with a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning, rallying the New York Yankees to a wild 12-11 victory Saturday over the Kansas City Royals.
Writer learns mini-lesson in golf
Darby Meehan emerged from the Cool Crest concession building with two pieces of paper in his hand. The course manager gave the first to Aaron Lisenbee - a buy-one, get-one free pass so Lisenbee could show off his putting skills. Meehan handed the second card to me - a free round - for some practice. Point taken.
EARNING THE RECOGNITON: News-Press staff doles out its end-of-year hardware to high school athletes, coach
The News-Press honored a male and female athlete of the year, as well as a coach of the year
Friday, June 6
Outdoorsmen heed call to support proposed global warming bill
Global warming is a hot topic in the media right now, but it's even hotter in the United States Senate. A major piece of conservation legislation is being considered. The Climate Security Act (S 3036) proposes important pollution cuts while providing a large source of funding to assist wildlife and habitats in combatting the effects of global warming.
X can mark the spot: outdoorsmen should stick to familiar areas
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice and criminals should never return to the scene of the crime, but in the world of the outdoors, getting back to a previous location may mean the difference between success and failure.
Royals part ways with Berroa
KANSAS CITY - The Kansas City Royals parted with their former American League Rookie of the Year on Friday, sending minor-league shortsop Angel Berroa to the Dodgers in a trade.
Royals halt 11-game road losing skid
NEW YORK - Yankee Stadium is the last place anyone would expect Kansas City to stop its road losing streak. Kyle Davies won his second consecutive start since being called up from the minors and the struggling Royals earned a rare victory in the Bronx, shutting down New York 2-1 Friday night to snap an 11-game skid away from home.
Calloway brings nationally televised fight to St. Joseph
St. Joseph boxing will get a night in the national television spotlight, thanks to Rob Calloway. Calloway, a local cruiserweight, will be the featured bout on a July 19 card at Civic Arena. The event will be televised on Fox Sports Net and several other channels.
Phillies draft Coy
Before the realization sank in, Johnny Coy answered his cell phone. "Welcome to the Phillies," said the voice on the other end, which belonged to Philadelphia Phillies scout Jerry Lafferty. Coy, a recent Benton graduate, barely had time to settle in at his brother's house Friday morning when his name was called during the second day of Major League Baseball's first-year player draft. The Phillies took Coy with the 24th pick of the seventh round, 226th overall.
Contreras helps White Sox complete sweep of struggling Kansas City
CHICAGO - Jose Contreras won his fourth straight decision and Jim Thome homered as the resurgent Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Royals draft 1B Hosmer with 3rd overall pick
KANSAS CITY - Help may be on the way for the weakest-hitting club in the major leagues.
McCarthy to coach Central baseball
When injuries prematurely ended his playing days at Missouri Western, Justin McCarthy struggled to find many positives in his situation.
Instrumental escape
Several regional concerts and festivals offer a chance for a musical getaway
With classes dismissed and Missouri temperatures slowly rising to pleasantly atomic levels, this time of year, people want to do one of two things: 1. Get away for a little R&R (rest and relaxation) or 2. Go check out some R&R (rock 'n' roll, country or some other type of music in concert). With gas prices as high as they are and tickets usually costing between $30 and $200 for one night's worth of music, it seems like it would be a lot easier on the ol' pocketbook to pay a near identical price and see as many acts as you possibly can, for either one night or over the course of an entire weekend. With that in mind, here are a few concerts and music festivals regionally that are a relatively short drive and will give you the most decibels for your dollar. Pack up and jam out.
Forest City Diner
The Forest City Diner is the epitome of the mom-and-pop restaurants that used to be scattered all over the Midwest. The young owners, Andrea and Bradley Sisk, have been running the place for only two years, but they have kept it pretty much like it has been for ages, with genuine retro chrome tables and stools, serving unpretentious Midwest comfort food.
What's in that?: Blueberry cheesecake martini at Snakebite Club
What's in that?: Blueberry cheesecake martini at Snakebite Club
Celebrating sun and sound
A pair of local concert series kicks off this weekend
Two free series' of concerts. Two different locations. Two reasons to get yo' butts outside. When the weekend rolls around this summer, St. Joe residents will have a reason to chill out with weekly live concerts for people wanting to hang out downtown or those on a weekend shopping trek.
Songs of sincerity
The Avett Brothers let truth and energy define their sound
When the North Carolina bluegrass/rock trio The Avett Brothers played one of the last remaining spots at the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival in Lawrence, Kan., in 2007, time wasn't on their side. "We only played 45 minutes and they shut it down," says bassist Bob Crawford, referring to how the cops ordered the band to cut their set short due to a noise ordinance. Now, The Avett Brothers are returning to play Wakarusa on June 8, only they will be one of the night's headliners following country legend Emmylou Harris.
Artist of the week: The Last Call Girls
Artist of the week: The Last Call Girls
Out of the closet
Ninth annual Art in the Park to be held this weekend
In more than one way, artists were wet behind the ears at the first Art in the Park show nine years ago. The event, sponsored by the Midwest Artists Association, consisted of a handful of exhibitors showing their work out in the open with no shelter, remembers Jackson Isaacs, MWAA exhibit co-chair. And as you may have guessed, it rained.
That game we play: Hi, my name is Lacey and I'm single
I'm not going to lie, I talk a lot about dating and being single with my friends. Maybe it's because I've been single for exactly one year, seven months, two weeks and one day. Not that I'm keeping track or anything. I'm not the kind of girl who always needs to have a boyfriend; there have been a few guys who could've filled the position if I wanted them to. But I am the kind of girl who always thinks it'd be nice to have someone to eat dinner with, go to the movies with and spend hours watching pointless TV shows on the couch with.
Where'd you get that?
Cassie Wilcox knows how to put together an good outfit, and she can do it without spending a lot of money. This outfit is typical of her going-out style. Her friend Marcia Midgyett describes her style as funky rock. Cassie says she just takes the basics and puts her own twists on them.
Coming soon to a concert venue near you for June 6, 2008
Coming soon to a concert venue near you for June 6, 2008
The Shuffle: In living color
This stuff you're reading - notice anything different? We certainly hope so. For those of you who read Off Hours, you must be informed that it has passed on; gone to that great entertainment section in the sky. We even threw it a wake as an excuse to mourn and consume some booze.
Entertainment calendars for the week of June 6, 2008
Entertainment calendars for the week of June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5
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White Sox's big hit parade keeps rolling
Royals surrender 3 more home runs in 15-inning loss
CHICAGO (AP) - Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer in the 15th inning Wednesday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Konerko, batting only .198 when he came up against Jimmy Gobble (0-1), hit his seventh homer, a drive to left field to score Carlos Quentin, who had drawn a leadoff walk.
DRAFT DAY DILEMMA: Basketball or baseball for Coy?
Johnny Coy thought his recruitment ended when he faxed his national letter of intent to Tempe, Ariz., in November. But just months after signed to play Division I hoops at Arizona State, Coy found himself back in the national spotlight for a completely different sport. His baseball statistics continued to rise, and baseball scouts became a more frequent sight at the Benton games.
Outdoor entertainment
Where to go when you want to do something outside besides sunbathing
After being cooped up all winter everyone wants to be outdoors in the summer. And if you're looking for a place where you can be outdoors and be entertained, St. Joseph has a few options.
Tuesday, June 3
White Sox blast Greinke to tune of 4 HRs
CHICAGO - Manager Ozzie Guillen stayed with the same lineup, and it turned out to be a good move for the Chicago White Sox. Carlos Quentin, A.J. Pierzynski, Nick Swisher and Alexei Ramirez homered Tuesday night, and the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5.
Rock Chalk White House: President honors champs
WASHINGTON - Nice comeback, Kansas. Pretty sweet welcome back, too. In a Rose Garden ceremony and an Oval Office tour, President Bush honored the University of Kansas as the 2008 NCAA basketball champions on Tuesday. With a remarkable flourish in the final game, KU pulled out the title for the first time since 1988, when the team was last lauded at the White House.
Maryville native learning ups and down of pro golf
Heartbreak of two different kinds punctuated the past two weeks of Matt VanCleave's golfing life.
Western releases details about next week's Chiefs workout
Local Kansas City Chiefs' fans won't have to wait until September to get an NFL fix. The Chiefs and Missouri Western announced the details for the team's planned workout at the St. Joseph campus next week. The Chiefs will hold an "organized team activity" - a voluntary offseason practice - at 11:30 a.m. on June 12.
Monday, June 2
Brad's Bad Luck: Misses Open by 1 shot
AUGUSTA, Mo. - Despite living in nearby St. Louis and playing the nearby Boone Valley Golf Club many times before, Bob Goss had never broken par on those championship links. Unfortunately for St. Joseph amateur Brad Nurski, Goss obliterated par Monday. Goss fired a 5-under-par 66 in the afternoon round on Monday to overtake Nurski by one stroke in U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying and earn the right to compete in the major June 9-15 at Torrey Pines in San Diego.
Sunday, June 1
With losing skid over, Royals start a different streak
KANSAS CITY - Nothing restores the bounce to a ballplayer's step like bringing a long losing streak to a halt. Feeling refreshed after snapping a demoralizing 12-game skid the night before, the Kansas City Royals got solid pitching from Brian Bannister and home runs from Jose Guillen and Mark Grudzielanek to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 Sunday.
Power's grand slam lifts Mississippi
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Logan Power hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to beat Missouri 9-6 Sunday and stay alive in the NCAA Coral Gables Regional. Scott Bittle (7-1) picked up the victory striking out a career-high 12 batters in 4 1/3 innings in relief.
