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KC Currents
4:05 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

Up All Night, All Over Town

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The 7-11 just east of Prospect on Independence Avenue is a pick up and drop off point for prostitutes and an overnight hang out for the homeless.
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An all- night Mexican food truck stays busy on Independence Avenue and Benton Boulevard.
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A self-described meth addict solicits donations on a deserted Independence Avenue at 2 a.m.
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Spontaneous composition on the guitar by Brian Muloney.
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Performance art event in the Crossroads.
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Outside an all-night rave.
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Miss Conception is a leader of The Vibe of Tribe artist’s collective. It’s putting on the performance event.
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Heading inside to groove with the late-night DJ.
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Westport is still a happening overnight hangout.
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About 2:30 AM, a policeman outside Joe's Pizza in Westport tries to break up a hostile exchange change between a group of African American and white young people.

KCUR's Laura Ziegler and photographer Claus Wawrzinek hit the streets recently to check out the overnight activity.

They stopped a few places along Independence Avenue ; a 7-11 , an overnight taqueria, and a quiet corner where a lone guitar player was soliciting donations.

They hit Westport and the Crossroads, and found late night street life in K.C. looks different across town.

Audio includes an extra track from conversations with homeless men who congregate at the 7-11 at Prospect and Independence Avenue every night, all night.

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