Not in Kansas Anymore
We're running for governor
I love the United States, the only country in the entire world where any little boy or girl can grow up to be governor of … Continue reading
Year: 2018
Killing Free Speech
EW’s Slant (1/25) closed with a paragraph on white supremacists by stating, “the media should and will expose those who hold reprehensible viewpoints.” Whoa, Nellie! We’re … Continue reading
Every Other Night of the Week
The nightlife scene has a weeknight for everyone
Mondays Make the Bars Funagain I’m a pretty boring 23-year-old — my idea of a fun night is sitting around a table with my friends … Continue reading
Dreamers and Nightmares
There are serious flaws in Brian Palmer’s assumptions in his letter to the editor (“Don’t Blame Trump,” 2/15.) Palmer says, “If Hugo Nicholas and another … Continue reading
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Considering the boilermaker
Look, we’re talking about drinking here, and when I’m ready to drink I don’t always want to think about hop notes or talk about mouthfeel. … Continue reading
Best Local Distillery
Thinking Tree Spirits
Thinking Tree Spirits opened about a year ago last solstice, founder Emily Jensen says. “We’ve been busting our butts, and it’s exciting to hear people … Continue reading
Kid Kreatives
Melkbelly’s rough and rowdy sound coming to Hi-Fi
An underrated little indie rock gem from last year was Nothing Valley from Chicago’s Melkbelly. Like the best of ’80s and ’90s, like The Pixies … Continue reading
Best Cocktail
Anything with whiskey in it
Jameson Sour, old fashioned, hot toddy, whiskey ginger. We admit we were looking for specifics when we asked you for your favorite cocktail in Lane … Continue reading
The Habit of Grace
Playwright Timothy Andrew McIntosh debuts his new existential thriller Sister of the Dark Heart
Playwright Timothy Andrew McIntosh’s latest drama is a strange beast indeed. Part speculative fiction, part old-fashioned detective story, the play runs its course like a … Continue reading
Divine Acceptance
Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots kicks up its heels at the Hult
Winner of the 2013 Tony award for best musical, Kinky Boots resonates with audiences worldwide. Based on a true story — the UK’s Steve Pateman was … Continue reading