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Hop wings

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007

From what I've heard, the hip hop scene in Lawrence has slowed some in the last couple years.

Living in KC, I'm not sure if this is true. But I do know a vibe like I remember from Lawrence is alive at The Peanut, every Sunday at Hip Hop and Hot Wings.

Those who remember Project Groove from a few years ago, will recall the spirit and energy of
the night—up and coming local artists, touring groups, and the community all together in a weekly hangout.

The Peanut's atmostphere is friendly and full of characters—imagine a hip hop version of Cheers. However this environment is not just for those in the know. All those people interested in experiencing the atmosphere and energy—and the hot wings—are made to feel welcome. Next time you're in KC, hop off 35-N at Broadway and make a left—the smell of
wing sauce will guide you. In the meantime, enjoy this aural sample...

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What to wear

Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007

The Midwest isn’t known for high fashion—maybe for being home to down-to-earth folk who enjoy sunsets and open plains, but not for fashion. Street wear is a segment of the fashion world that has largely been ignored until recently, gaining mainstream attention for brands at the forefront, like ALife, aNYthing, and Leroy Jenkins—brands that now have an outlet in the area at KC’s new store Phenom. Miles Bonny sits down with the proprietors of Phenom and local street wear designer Sike to learn more about the culture behind the clothes.

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A Whole Life: 15 minutes with Necia Gamby

Monday, Jan. 1, 2007

"You can be in total denial of your body, but you've got to walk around." Necia Gamby lives in Kansas City and has her own opinions about massage therapy. A practicing massage practitioner for 40 years, she has traveled around the world with her art and has gained a clear perspective on what it's all about. She sits down with Miles Bonny to lend us her insights on many things including why practicing massage is very different in Missouri than in Kansas, as the n8soundcast returns to lawrence.com.

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Goin back 2 Lawrence

Monday, Nov. 14, 2005

Host Miles Bonny talks with two friends who have moved from Lawrence around to various cities trying to find a place to settle down and call home — but to no avail. Fresh from moving back to Lawrence (despite their apprehension of the job market here), the amigos sit down and try to put a finger on why this place is so appealing.

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Sacred Sword

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005

Unless you’re a sword collector, you’ve probably wondered how a retail sword shop can survive amid downtown’s high rent. Since opening in 2003, Sacred Sword has not only survived, it’s expanded its stock of holistic healing classes, gem stones, herbs and of course — swords. The co-owners of talk about their niche market and why their store is thriving.

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Scribble Jam 2005

Monday, Sept. 12, 2005

Miles Bonny hits the road to Cincinnati for the Midwest's premier hip-hop festival, Scribble Jam. Highlights include commentary from Lawrence artists Mac Lethal, Oscar Slugworth, Joe Good and Johnny Quest, who competed in the MC battle for $10,000. View Miles' photogallery from the festival.

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Extreme Christian Clothing

Monday, Aug. 15, 2005

The co-owners of one of the most talked about stores downtown — Extreme Christian Clothing — talk about the foundation and motivation for their business. The store’s ‘hip’ Christian attire often sports in-your-face proselytizing (i.e. My God can kick your God’s butt) that has provoked the ire of many window shoppers, but is it also meeting a popular demand?

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The White Chocolate Experience

Monday, Aug. 1, 2005

The next stop on Miles' mini tour of new downtown businesses — White Chocolate — a mom and pop-style skate shop imported from Hays, Kansas, following the recent end of Let It Ride's 10-year-run. The one employee at White Chocolate's 1005 Mass. location, biz partner Rod Smith, breaks down what the store's about — it's not just for skaters, it's youth culture, it's like candy you don't eat, it's the White Chocolate Experience.

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KOJO Workshop

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Miles Bonny speaks with Carl Masters, owner and principal designer of KOJO (8th and New Hampshire), the store and future furniture line based in Lawrence. KOJO is giving retail floor space to industrial art from local artisans, as well as international products.

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Astrokitty :: New comic book store guys not at all like that dude on The Simpsons

Monday, June 27, 2005

Host Miles Bonny talks with Astrokitty owner Joel about how his comic book store aims to break the stereotype of being 'dark, scary, inaccessible, and leering...'

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