Impact Fusion

So, perhaps you’ve stumbled into Kansas City, Missouri’s Power and Light District with a blindfold on and need some direction. If fun is what you’re seeking, you’ve come to the right place. The toughest question to answer is, “Which way do we go, George?” With the amalgamation of restaurants, bars, retail and entertainment venues, all you need to do is turn left or right and something as cool as the Living Room outdoor bar will be right in front of you.

However, if it’s barbeque you’re after (and let’s face it, what better reason is there for being in Missouri), then try Gates BBQ. There are six locations between Missouri and Kansas, so there’s no need to travel far. A new swanky option for barbeque is Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbeque in Kansas City’s historic Country Club Plaza. Or visit the one-of-a-kind BB’s Lawnside BBQ . As they term it, it’s where barbeque meets the blues. Owned by Lindsay and Jo Shannon, their focus is as much on the blues as it is BBQ.

Many people don’t realize that some of America’s most important jazz and blues musicians got their start in Kansas City. Orin “Hot Lips” Page, William “Count” Basie, and Charlie “Bird” Parker are among the big names. While Prohibition ended the activity at nightclubs and dance halls around the country, mob boss Tom Pendergast controlled the town enough to keep the liquor flowing and the music going, at least at the private clubs. This may be why during the 1920s and 1930s more world-class musicians reportedly made their homes in Kansas City more than anywhere else.

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