By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I walked into the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland last night, hundreds were already registered and mingling in the lobby. While they were socializing, several donors went to the Mystery Box … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take On…. The 2014 Variety Show
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Friday evening, hundreds will be heading to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland for the 2014 Variety Show. Every year, the Variety Show benefits Variety, the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas … [Continue reading]
New Music Releases: Week of March 24, 2014 (The Albums Edition)
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the Albums edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into a brand new album from one of my favorite Voice coaches, a posthumous album from a music icon and new material from three acts that … [Continue reading]
The Voice Season Six Battle Rounds ends with a Steal
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! The first round of the Battle Rounds concluded tonight! Who won their battles? Who was the lucky artist that received Usher’s final steal? Read on to find out…. Of all the battles that … [Continue reading]
The Season Six Battle Rounds continue on “The Voice”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The competition is heating up on the Voice’s sixth season! Before we get to tonight’s battles…. here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins, Delvin Choice, Jake Barker (Stolen) & Brittnee … [Continue reading]
Rapunzel makes her “OUAT” debut while Wicked schemes
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Wicked Witch of the West has invaded Storybrooke! Zelena recently dropped a huge bombshell…she is Regina’s half-sister! In addition, she claimed that two of the series’ greatest evils: Cora (her mother) … [Continue reading]
A Conversation with Brian Raider

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What would happen if you accidentally found yourself on a film set? Brian Raider turned that accident into an opportunity, when he traded in his financial career at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan for various … [Continue reading]
A Night at the Theatre: The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Recently, One of my favorite playwrights debuted a new play in Kansas City. Vicki Vodrey’s The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines focuses on a trio of elderly Southern Belles, who live in Shady Pines Retirement … [Continue reading]
The Five Question Challenge with Nick Stefanacci
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Nick Stefanacci is set out to bring pop fusion to another level of excellence. For the past 10 years, Nick and his own jazz group traveled across the country to play in venues in New York City, Hawaii, Miami … [Continue reading]