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The Writers Place: A Home of Our Own
Title
The Writers Place: A Home of Our Own
Description
Photos and article about the Writers Place, a castle-like converted church at "the corner of Pennsylvania and Valentine" Roads, renovated by Gloria Hickok, and her husband, Bill Hickok, both writers, and architect Len Fusco. History of the institution since its start in 1992 as "one of 11 literary centers stretching from Seattle to New York" for writers, with information about attending writers, poets, etc. (and home to Helicon Nine Editions literary press), including the late William Burroughs.
Date
2000-11
Object Type
Magazine Article
Minding the Front of the House: Career Maitre D's May Be Passing from the Scene, but a Few Notable Exceptions Still Rule Their Rooms in Kansas City
Title
Minding the Front of the House: Career Maitre D's May Be Passing from the Scene, but a Few Notable Exceptions Still Rule Their Rooms in Kansas City
Description
Biographical article about prominent maitre d's in Kansas City restaurants, including those at Le Fou Frog, the Savoy Grill, the Metropolis, the American Restaurant, and Café Allegro.
Date
2001-02
Object Type
Magazine Article