Out & About in Missouri ! The Faces of the Missouri Cannabis Industry
Photos by Clayton Stallings
▲ Timeless Cannabis celebrated the launch of its diamond-infused Tumble pre-rolls at its 7 / 10 event . Cannabis consumers and industry workers took in the smooth , soulful reggae , rock , hip-hop , and the strong island vibe of the KC native band “ 77 Jefferson ” at Lemonade Park in KC while consuming some of Missouri ’ s freshest and newest concentrates to hit the market . Tumble pre-rolls can be found at dispensaries statewide . Pictured in the background ( left to right ): Dylan Buddeke , Director of Cultivation , and Patricia Woodard , Propagation Supervisor for Greenlight . In Foreground ( left to right ): JD King , a driver for Next Wave Transportation , with friends Paige King and Joseph Spray .
▲ Ben Zabin , magician and the creator of Smokus Pocus , pulls Brad Waltrip ( on left ) on stage for Zabins ’( on right ) final magic act at Crown Center in KC , MO , in June . Zabin , a cannabis connoisseur performs innovative feats of magic infused with the world of weed taking audiences on a journey of Dank Debauchery . Waltrip is the owner of The Country , the go-to hydroponic store and grow shop in Belton , MO . Zabin ’ s magic act is entertaining , fun , and for Mature audiences Only ! Be sure to catch his show next time he ’ s touring the KC area !
▲ Jeff Krupokowski ( left center ) and Kassie Ferrero ( right center ) celebrated 7 / 10 with their former work family from Kansas City Cannabis Company . When Local Cannabis Company , their new employer , respectfully approached KCC ’ s CEO , Dan Nelson , about hiring Ferrero , KCC ’ s purchasing manager at the time , Nelson recognized the growth opportunities not only for her career with Local ’ s vertical licenses but also petitioned for Krupokowski ’ s career move within Local ’ s top tier grow facility where he could better utilize his geneticist degree , skill sets , and passion for growing . Hard work doesn ’ t go unnoticed , whether it ’ s your current or your potential future employer . Joining them for the 7 / 10 event was Clayton Stallings ( far left ) and ( on far right ) Tara Holm with CLOVR Cannabis . Congratulations to Jeff and Kassie on their new career paths !
▲ Alchemy Consumption Lounge hosted its soft opening on 7 / 10 and will be Eastern Jackson County ’ s first cannabis consumption lounge . Its grand opening is planned for the week of August 16th . “ The goal for Alchemy is to integrate cannabis culture into mainstream lifestyle seamlessly by creating a members-only environment that caters to a very under-served and deserving cannabis community . We embrace and welcome all things legal cannabis ,” said Simmons . If you ’ re more of a cannabis smoker than a drinker , this might be your go-to for the upcoming football season . It ’ s a Gem ! Left to right : Marcus Smith , co-owner / chef ; Marcques Simmons , primary director of operations ; and Andre Williams , co-owner / GM . For more information , visit alchemyloungekc . com .
14 August 2024 While at dispensaries , grab a copy of The EVOLUTION Magazine for a friend .