Lainie Renee

Quaint and Cozy KC (Kansas City)

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Each weekly podcast episode showcases different aspects of the quaint, cozy, and cosmopolitan side of Kansas City. Join Lainie as she reviews restaurants, explores museums, traipses through historical districts, forages through farmer's markets, and highlights the work of local artisans and other small businesses located in the Kansas City area.

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Lainie Renee

Episodes

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Six: July 4th Recap, Morton Amphitheatre Watch Party, and Cooley Park 09.07.2026 19:46

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. July 4th Recap 2. Go North KC a. Morton Amphitheatre , July 3rd Watch Party 3. Comfort Creators a. Waremoore, LLC b. HerbsnHarlem 4. Cooley Park 5. The Sheep Detectives Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠ Join me on Instagram: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/quaintandcozykc/⁠ TikTok: ⁠Quaint...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Five: MCC-Maplewoods Campus, Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site, and more... 01.07.2026 25:41

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Vivion Trail 2. MCC-Maplewoods campus 3. Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site 4. Juneteenth 5. Bit of Comfort: a. Gladstone, Mo Magazine (Spring 2026) b. North Kansas City Enrichment Catalog c. Kansas Country Living Magazine

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Four: William Jewell College tour, Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum, and more 24.06.2026 17:09

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. William Jewell College Walking Tour a. William Jewell College b. Guided Walking Tours in Liberty, MO 2. Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum 3. Trail of Heroes 4. Collect-A-Con 5. Bit of Comfort: FIFA World Cup in Kansas City Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠ Join me on Instagram: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC ⁠ ⁠https://...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Three: The Crossroads Districts, Children's Fountain, Crown Center and more... 11.06.2026 20:05

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. The Crossroads Neighborhood District 2. Children's Fountain 3. Crown Center a. Museum of BBQ 4. Rosedale Neighborhood a. Three Bees Pottery and Coffee Shop b. Holy Name of Jesus Parish 5. Finding Comfort Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠ Join me on Instagram: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagra...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-Two: Exploring Your Local Venues in the KCMO during the World Cup 04.06.2026 18:11

Join me as I chat about the following: Activities 1. Farmer's Markets 2. Community Gardens 3. Coffee Shops 4. Bookstores 5. Sports Ban 6. Local Museums 7. Kansas City Walking Tours 8. KC Neighbor District 9. Daytime Live Music 10. Karaoke 11. Arcades 12. Movies 13. Evening Local Music 14. Local Community Theatre 15. Evening Local Music North of the River 1. Liberty, MO 2. Gladstone, MO 3. Park...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty-One: Kansas City Northern Railroad, Downtown NKC, Tim Murphy Art Gallery, and more... 28.05.2026 19:18

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Kansas City Northern Railroad a. Frank Vaydik Park b. Line Creek Community Center and Ice Arena 2. Downtown North Kansas City a. City-wide Garage Sales b. Macken Park 3. Tim Murphy Art Gallery a. Merriam, KS Plaza b. Merriam Plaza Library c. Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City 4. Guided Walking Tours in Historic Downtown Liberty 5. Scrolling for Comfort...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Forty: Wyandotte County, KS, KC Glory, and Comfort Podcasts 18.05.2026 24:26

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Wyandotte County, KS Park a. Bonner Springs, KS Farmer's Market (Briefly mentioned) b. Downtown Bonner Springs, KS (Briefly mentioned) 2. Wyandotte County, KS Museum 3. Wyandotte County, KS Lake a. Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schagle Library 4. Kansas City Glory 5. Comfort Podcasts a. 15 Best Comfort Podcasts b. LeVar Burton Reads c. Thanks for Asking 6. Kansas...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Nine: Weston, MO, National Silk Museum, and more... 11.05.2026 21:50

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Weston, MO a. National Silk Museum b. The Farmer's House Market c. Jeff's Architectural Salvage at Old River Landing d. O'Malley's Pub 5. Silent Book Club of Northland KC a. Unvarnished: A Gimlet-Eyed Look At Life Behind the Bar by Eric Alperin and Deborah Stoll 6. Ben Ferrell Museum ( Downtown Platte City, MO ) 7. Brief mention of Jowler C...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Eight: Clay County Historical Museum, Sacred Creations, NYX Spirits, and more... 04.05.2026 17:47

There is a short delay at the beginning of this episode. 1. Clay County Historical Museum ( Historic Downtown Liberty, MO ) a. Historic Downtown Liberty Farmer's Market b. Jesse James Bank Museum c. Discover Vintage America publication 2. Sacred Creations ( Historic Downtown Liberty, MO ) 3. NYX Spirits Lounge ( Downtown Gladstone, MO ) a. Fence Stile Vineyards 4. Comfort Shows a. The Forsytes...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Seven: Park University, Campanella Gallery, OSGKC Orchid Auction, and Comfort Show 27.04.2026 18:31

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Park University ( Parkville, MO ) a. Campanella Gallery 2. Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City a. Orchid Auction 3. Comfort Show a. John McGivern's Main Streets - PBS Streaming - Youtube Channel 4. Briefly mentioned in this episode: a. Historic Downtown Liberty, MO b. Clay County Historical Museum c. Platte City, MO ( Jowler Winery ) d. Downtown West...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Six: West Bottoms, Bella Patina, Comfort Reading, and 2026 Farmer's Market Season 15.04.2026 28:22

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Bella Patina (West Bottoms neighborhood) 2. Comfort reading: Harley & Davidson 3. 2026 Kansas City Farmer's Market Season ( bbcortess: Your Guide To The Kansas City Farmer's Market ) 4. Upcoming Podcast Topics: a. Park University b. Campanella Gallery Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠ Join me on I...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Five(35.1): Langston Hughes-A Lyrical Life, Johnson County Museum, and more... 06.04.2026 24:18

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life a. Lyric Opera of Kansas City b. MCPL Woodneath Library 2. Johnson County Museum ( Overland Park, KS) a. Johnson County Heritage Center b. Lanesfield Historic Site 3. Crossroads Arts District (Kansas City, MO) a. Up Down 4. Comfort Shows a. Whitsable Pearl (Season One-PBS streaming; Acorn ) b. The Other Bennet Sister ( BritBox...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Five: Sar Ko Par Trails Park, Legler Barn Museum, Basement Books KC, and more... 23.03.2026 22:48

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Sar Ko Par Trails Park 2. Legler Barn Museum (Lenexa, KS) 3. Basement Books KC (Historic Downtown Liberty, MO) 4. The Object KC 5. Briefly mentioned in this episode: Johnson County Museum Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life Lyric Opera of Kansas City Midcontinent Public Library KC Crossroads Arts District Westport Neighborhood Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Four: Englewood Arts Center, Vivilore Retail Shops, and More 13.03.2026 18:35

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Englewood Arts Center a. Englewood Arts District b. Third Friday Art Walk (March 20, 2026- 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm) c. Downtown Independence, MO d. Englewood Row 2. Vivilore Retail Shop 3. Langston 4. Elizabeth Berg Event 5. Calendar of Events a. Strawberry Hill Museum b. Kansas Country Living Magazine 6. The Puzzle Lady Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ J...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Three: The Gilded Page, Northland Symphony Orchestra Association, and Comfort Shows 27.02.2026 22:14

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. The Gilded Page 2. Northland Symphony Orchestra Association a. Beethoven Symphony No. 2 b. Cello Concerto 3. Comfort Show: Miss Scarlett 4. Comfort Reading: Seaside Cafe Mysteries Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠ Join me on Instagram: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/quaintandcozykc/⁠ Ti...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-Two: Puppetry Arts Institute, Journy.tv, and more 21.02.2026 16:57

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Puppetry Arts Institute ( Englewood Arts District, located in Independence, MO ) a brief mention of Vivilore and Englewood Arts 2. Comfort Watching: Journy.tv a. Epic Trails b. Gordon's Great Escape c. Cities Reinvented 3. Cozy Quests: a. Basement Books b. The Gilded Page c. Mid-Continent Public Library - Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents: Langston Hughe...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty-One: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and more... 13.02.2026 22:46

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art 2. Oil On Linen 3. Westport 4. Museum of Kansas City 5. Galentine's Day 6. Super Bowl Half-Time Show 7. Celebrating Valentine's Day On A Budget 8. Kansas City Cozy Neighborhoods Downtown Parkville, MO Downtown Excelsior Springs, MO Downtown Weston, MO Brookside Downtown Overland Park, KS Town Center in Leawood, KS Downtown...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Thirty: Snow Day Activities, Comfort Shows, and more... 29.01.2026 26:21

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Snow Day Activities a. 50 Fun Things to Do When You're Stuck Inside During Winter by Kelly Medeiros b. Union Station in Kansas City 2. Coffee Table Books 3. Poetry Books 4. Comfort Show a. Lynley (2025) b. Inspector Lynley (2001) c. Elizabeth George d. Albert Campion e. Margery Allingham Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quai...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Nine: Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Bookstore Tour, and more.. 18.01.2026 23:28

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art 2. Bookstore Tour a. Flagship Books b. Basement Books KC c. Steel's Used Books Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠ Join me on Instagram: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/quaintandcozykc/⁠ TikTok: ⁠QuaintandCozyKC⁠ Youtube: ⁠@quaintncozykc⁠

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Eight: Welcome to 2026, Gage Park, Washburn University and more... 10.01.2026 19:59

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Welcome to 2026: Life Update 2. Gage Park ( Topeka, KS ) 3. Washburn University ( Topeka, KS ) 4. Mulvane Art Museum (Topeka, KS) 5. White Concert Hall ( Topeka, KS) 6. Comfort Shows: The Madame Blanc Mysteries a. Sister Boniface b. Shakespeare & Hathaway c. Hoopla d. PBS 7. Vision Boarding 8. Small Home Projects a. Photo Sorting 9. Kansas City's Automoti...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Seven: NYE in Kansas City, Berkley Riverfront Park, and more... 25.12.2025 31:06

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. NYE in Kansas City 2. Berkley Riverfront Park a. Moonstone Bar ( briefly mentioned) b. Two Birds, One Stone (briefly mentioned) c. Origin Hotel (briefly mentioned) 3. Tim Murphy Gallery 4. Orchid Society of Greater Kansas City 5. Macken Park ( Downtown North Kansas City ) Read the blog: ⁠Quaint and Cozy KC blog⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠Quaintand Cozy KC⁠...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Six: Englewood Park, Waterfall Park, Downtown Lee's Summit, and more... 09.12.2025 25:24

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. A Return to Englewood Park (Kansas City, MO) 2. Waterfall Park (Merriam, KS) 3. Downtown Lee's Summit, MO a. Blue Heron b. KD Books 4. The Littlest Library (Independence, MO) 5. Under the Cover (briefly mentioned) 6. Englewood Arts District 7. Downtown Independence, MO 8. Farmer's Market-Winter's Market (Independence, MO) 9. Classic and Curious a....

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Five: Quick Holiday Guide 15.11.2025 21:18

Join me as I discuss ideas for this holiday season. 1. Treelighting and/or Drive-thru Light Displays 2. Festive Photos 3. Tree Decorating 4. Simple Gathering: Cocoa and Cookies 5. Holiday Open House 6. Crafting: Ornaments 7. Ice Skating or Roller Skating 8. Train Rides 9. Game Night 10. Cookie Swap 11. Secret Santa 12. Toy Drive or Adopt-a-Family 13. A Family for Xmas 14. Museum Holiday Events in...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Four: Antioch Park, The Shops of Prairie Village, Flying H Drag Strip and More... 06.11.2025 23:58

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Exploring Antioch Park (Overland Park, KS) 2. The Shops of Prairie Village (Prairie Village, KS) 3. Flying H Drag Strip (Odessa, MO) 4. Cozy Holiday Museum Exhibits (Kansas City Metro) a. Johnson County Museum: Home for the Holidays -A Homemade Christmas (All electric house) b. Strawberry Hill Museum c. Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum d. Holiday Reflections (U...

QCKC Season Three, Episode Twenty-Three: Shoal Creek Living History Museum, Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, Newsletters, and more 26.10.2025 27:13

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Shoal Creek Living History Museum 2. Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum 3. Orchid Show at the Overland Park Arboretum 4. Olathe Farmer's Market (Black Bob) 5. The Importance of Newsletters 6. Comfort Shows a. British Mysteries Sister Boniface Touching Evil Campion Dagliesh Sherlock Holmes Poirot Rumpole of the Bailey Inspector Alleyn Prime Suspect Miss Mar...