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get some culture // EXPERIENCE LIVE JAZZ
it's not all about fast food and beer pong
It's one thing to listen to old Miles Davis records, but to truly get the experience of jazz music, you have to see it performed. Luckily, the culture of Kansas City conveniently offers a rich tradition of jazz performance and influence. This gives you the opportunity for discovery and enrichment for your musical taste and night club ventures.
"Jazz offers a little different type of style from what you hear on the mainstream radio." says Matt Jones, owner of the Phoenix Jazz Club, 302 W. 8th St., Kansas City, Mo. "It exposes listeners to something that is a bit old fashioned, but it can be fun, sexy and exciting."
The experience of a live jazz show can be as exhilarating as a rock concert, but it can also be as refined and pensive as chamber music performances. It is fascinating to see jazz musicians work together to create their music. Watching the performers communicate and make decisions almost telepathically through the rhythms and melodies is practically mystical.
If you need to get your feet wet in the deep potential of jazz clubs, The Blue Room, 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., is a good place to start. According to the web site, it is part of the American Jazz Museum, the only museum in the world that focuses entirely on the presentation
and advancement of jazz. The club also features local favorites as well as out-of-town tities that are sure to both please and educate.
The entrance into the nightlife of downtown jazz venues is very different from that of local dance clubs, but a night of live jazz will leave you with an unmistakable feeling of class.
// TAYLOR BROWN
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Jazz it up. Venues such as The Blue Room and the Phoenix Jazz Club in Kansas City, Mo., offer a vibrant and historical live jazz scene. Experiencing live jazz can be a classy, fun way to broaden your musical and cultural horizons.
essential life skills // WINTER DRIVING
in case of emergency, read quickly.
Just because there are mountains of snow on the road, doesn't mean you have to get stuck in a rut.
Jim Hanni, executive vice president of public and government affairs for AAA Kansas, says the key to winter driving is simple—take it slow. Before attempting to get on the road, first warm up the car and clear ice and snow off the windows and lights.
If your car is stuck on a particularly nasty snow bank, Hanni says to try clearing a path out for both the front and back wheels. Avoid spinning the wheels at all costs, he says. This puts the car in a deeper rut. Instead, gently accelerate the car slightly and roll back, and then accelerate again. The rocking motion will pack the snow and make a ramp, allowing you to build momentum and get the car unstuck.
While on the road, take it slow. Don't accelerate or brake too quickly and try to stay in a clear lane. Try to keep all motion smooth. Suddenly cranking the wheel or slamming on the brakes can cause a loss of traction and send your car flying.
If you do lose traction, Hanni says not to panic or slam on the brakes. Steer the car in the direction that you want the vehicle to go so you regain traction and the car will continue going straight. Keep the ball of your foot on the floor and apply firm, even pressure to the brake pedal.
Eventually your tires will grip the road again and you'll be in control.
// BEN SULLIVAN
If you give plenty of extra stopping distance, take it slow and keep stock of your surroundings, winter driving should be fine.
Push it. When attempting to get your car unstuck, teamwork never hurts. To avoid getting into this situation in the first place, take it slow and don't make sudden movements.
Photo illustration by Valerie Skubal
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