Eric B.
Web & Database Developer/Host of Mid-day Medley (Thursdays 10am to Noon) on KKFI 90.1FM
Eric moved to Kansas City five years ago from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He spends most days at the computer developing database-driven Web sites. But he spends Thursdays volunteering at the community radio station, KKFI 90.1 FM. Eric has been hosting a radio show there for three years that focuses on music from around the world, mainly electronic musicbut also rock, reggae, ska, and more. It's the Thursday Mid-day Medley, 10am to noon.
Favorite store/shop/boutique
"Cool clothes, cool owners, and a nice used music section."
It's a Beautiful Day 3918 Broadway, Westport; Favorite coffee shop/café
"Great atmosphere right in the middle of Westport; my usual - red bean milk freeze bubble tea."
Tea Drops 4111 Pennsylvania, Westport; Open Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-10pm Favorite Restaurant
"Excellent indian food and friendly service; our usual there - chai, naan, chicken tikka masala, and rice pudding."
Taj Mahal 7521 Wornall, Waldo; Open for lunch Wed-Mon 11am-2:30pm, for dinner Wed-Sat 5-10pm & Sun-Mon 5-9pmFavorite Bakery/Sweets Shop
"This place typically has a line out the door on a summer night; lots of funny, creative flavor combinations."
Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard 6235 Brookside Plza, Brookside; Open Sun&Mon 1-10pm, Tues-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11:30am-11pmFavorite Local Event
"I love world music and I love foreign food - there is plenty of both. Kansas City is lucky to have this event every year with so many different cultures participating."
"I love world music and I love foreign food - there is plenty of both. Kansas City is lucky to have this event every year with so many different cultures participating."
Ethnic Enrichment Festival Swope Park, KCMO; Occurs Every August
Favorite Theatre/Venue
"It's a beautiful theater and not only do they have great shows, they commonly host interesting political talks and events; from Sigur Ros to Cindy Sheehan."
Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway, Uptown; Hours VaryFavorite Radio Station
"There is a wide variety of locally-produced music and talk shows during the week. It's easy to get involved."
"There is a wide variety of locally-produced music and talk shows during the week. It's easy to get involved."
KKFI 90.1FM, Kansas City's Community Radio 3901 Main St, Westport/Midtown; Airs 24/7, 365 Days a Year
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