May Poetry Slam Winner and Open Mic Night at the HOFF

Patricia Hartman

Published on: 01/07/2026

May's Open Mic and Slam Poetry at the Hoff, brought guest hostess Iszie Robinson of Pink Blazer Co LLC and Dark Horse Riley Gaikowski, a 19 year old Kansas City Poet and our slam poetry winner to the Hometown Olathe Family Farm...

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July Artist Spotlight: Alexandria Mesz, Brings Jeff Knoblauch's Ark Ship Atlantis To Life

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/07/2026

Meet Alexandria Mesz, a talented Kansas City illustrator working with Midnight Garden Publishing House and author Jeff Knoblauch to bring his vision of Arkship Atlantis to life. Learn more about her unique techniques and artistic process.

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