By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to announce that Dolly Parton will be visiting Jake’s Take and my column on Examiner.com soon! In honor of Ms. Parton’s visit, I am presenting a new segment called Jake’s Top Five! This edition honors Ms. Parton’s best collaborations! 5. Dolly Parton & Carrie Underwood, “I […]
A Conversation with Garlic Jackson’s Zack Bornstein & Adam Wagner
April 10, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Comedy has taken over the Internet! Every day, aspiring comedians take to YouTube to unleash their creative energies for the delight of viewers. One particular ensemble group that has caught my eye is Garlic Jackson Comedy. Founded by Zack Bornstein, Adam Wagner and Adam Weinrib, this nontet has collectively worked for […]
Discover King Tut at Union Station
April 3, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 92 years ago, the world stood in awe as archaeologist Howard Carter found the final resting place of forgotten Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamen. Starting tomorrow, Kansas City’s Union Station will host a five-month expedition that highlights over 1,000 replicas of artifacts from King Tut’s tomb. For Premier Exhibitions’ Vice President of […]
Sinbad, Six & Henderson score at the 2014 Variety Show
March 29, 2014 By
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 table and with either a $50 or $100 payment; guests received something extra for lending their support […]
Jake’s Take On…. The 2014 Variety Show
March 27, 2014 By
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 City. The charity’s mission is to help make the dreams of Kansas City children become a reality. For […]
Thousands flock Planet Comicon
March 15, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Around 8:30 a.m. this Saturday morning, I arrived at Bartle Hall for the second day of the three-day pop culture event known as Planet Comicon. 2014 marked the convention’s second year at the downtown Kansas City Convention Center. 15 minutes before the show started a parade of Star Wars-inspired cosplayers marched […]
Ashton’s Quarterly Recap (and Preview)
March 6, 2014 By
It has been a while since we last checked in with our favorite DJ: Ashton Martin. As we head into the third month of 2014, the Kansas City-based DJ reflected on some of his favorite events of the year and previewed what he has in store for the Spring! Party Arty: Ashton kicked off 2014 […]
“It’s A Woman’s World” on “The Voice”
March 4, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, nearly a dozen artists caught the attention of four of the biggest names in the music industry (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher). However, during tonight’s episode, it seemed like the ladies were ruling the Blind Auditions. Who were these incredible ladies? Do they have the chance (and […]
Talent continues to explode on “The Voice: Season Six”
March 3, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com We are on Week Two of Season Six Blind Auditions! Before we dive into this episode of The Voice, here is where the teams stand: Team Adam: Christina Grimmie, Dawn and Hudson, Delvin Choice & Cary Laine Team Usher: Biff Gore, Bria Kelly, Madilyn Paige and T.J. Wilkins Team Shakira: Jeremy […]
Ellen DeGeneres shines at the 2014 Oscars
March 2, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There is always something magical about Oscar night! Seeing the best and brightest in Hollywood come together at the Dolby Theatre always puts a smile on my face. So who took home Oscar glory? Read on to find out… Host Ellen DeGeneres entered the Dolby Theatre stage and hit ground running […]
