By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, I headed west to learn how other content producers approach blogging and what new strategies I need to do that can improve my ability as a blogger! One of the main lessons that I learned from attending this conference was commitment! When we boarded the bus to our very […]
Jake’s Take On…The 2015 Kansas City Jewish Film Festival
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Movie buffs and members of the Kansas City Jewish community gathered at Hotel Phillips this past Wednesday for an exclusive kick-off that announced the upcoming 2015 Kansas City Jewish Film Festival. The festival will take place from Saturday, October 10 to Sunday, October 18. Throughout the evening, festival producer (and WDAF-TV […]
Jake’s Take On…Yael Adventures’ Birthright Israel
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is very rare for people to receive a second chance to do something extraordinary. Seven years ago, I traveled to the Holy Land with the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) as part of their International Leadership Seminar in Israel. While my leadership skills evolved, I caught a virus due to […]
A Word from the Publisher: Follow my Israel journey
Jake’s Take will be taking a hiatus! I will be traveling to Israel with Birthright Israel and you can follow me on my journey! Visit my Instagram and Twitter for the latest on my trip. Also, please visit my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar daily…I will be re-sharing some of my best stories and interviews! Thank you […]
Discover King Tut at Union Station
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 […]
Ashton Martin’s Top 10 Best Moments from 2013
As we edge closer to New Year’s Eve, one of the Midwest’s most popular DJs, Ashton Martin, took over Jake’s Take to reveal his favorite moments from this year! 10. Young Friends of Art (YFA) Summer White Party: Our countdown kicks off with the Young Friends of Art Summer White Party at the Nelson-Atkins Museum […]
Ashton’s October Recap & End of the Year Preview
October was a huge month for Kansas City’s favorite DJ! H&R Block Party: When tax giant H&R Block held their national conference at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri, the KC-based company brought Ashton to provide the soundtrack to their massive end of conference party. Fair & Fashionable: Sunflower Dermatology hosted their annual Fair […]
The Five Things to Do at the 2013 Plaza Art Fair
By: Jacob Elyachar This weekend, Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza will transform into a haven for art lovers across the Midwest. Since 1932, the Plaza Art Fair has become an important cultural event that introduces attendees to the rising artists of today. So as you prepare for your trip to the Plaza Art Fair, here […]
Dancefestopia 2013: Artists You Need to Watch
By: Jacob Elyachar This weekend marks the second edition of Dancefestopia! Over 60 acts will participate in this two-day music festival! Here are several of the acts that you definitely should keep your eyes out for during this year’s event: RJD2: For 20 years, RJD2’s five albums and four EPs have spawned 17 singles including […]