The Five Question Challenge with Sharon Irving

Sharon Irving America's Got Talent

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Chicago singer Sharon Irving’s life was changed with one push of a Golden Buzzer during America’s Got Talent (AGT) ‘s tenth anniversary season. After her powerful and goose-bump inducing interpretation of … [Continue reading]

Artists step up on night four of “The Voice: Season Nine” auditions

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, several contestants put a ring on The Voice during night three of the Blind Auditions. After a successful rendition of “Seven Bridges Road” that caught the attention of both their future coach, … [Continue reading]

“The Voice” kicks off night three of Blind Auditions

Adam and Blake The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice: Season Nine continued its Blind Auditions tonight! But, before we continue….here is where are teams stand: Adam Levine: Keith Semple, Jordan Smith, Regina Love & James Dupre Blake … [Continue reading]

Camelot & Dark Swan emerge on “OUAT” premiere

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last season, Professor Emeritus in Dark Arts Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold hatched his thesis: “If the Savior goes dark, then the villains will get their happy endings.” To support his thesis, he recruited three … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On…The 2015 Kansas City Fashion Week Finale

Lucia's Sarto's Nataliya Meyer and her models

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) wrapped another fantastic season that showcased the best designers from the city, the Midwest and around the country. Without further ado, here are my personal favorite … [Continue reading]

“Project Runway” alum Joshua Christensen headlines KCFW Friday Runway Show

Kansas City Fashion Week 2015

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Joshua Christensen is probably one of the personable and creative designers I have ever met. When I briefly visited him on at the Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) Rooftop Party and at his booth at Thursday’s … [Continue reading]

Michael Drummond returns to KCFW for Fair & Fashionable Runway Show

Kansas City Fashion Week 2015

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) is upon us! Last night, fashion fans packed into the Kansas City Union Station to see the upcoming Spring/Summer 2016 collections from local and regional designers.  KCFW also … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of September 25, 2015

David Cook Digital Vein

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into new releases from Idol alums, music legends and up-and-coming superstars. Let’s get this party started! Digital Vein … [Continue reading]

“Jake’s Take” joins “The Kansas City Jewish Film Festival”

Kansas City Jewish Film Festival

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Since 1997, the Kansas City Jewish Film Festival provides an opportunity for the Kansas City community to explore Jewish ideas and values through films that would otherwise not be shown in the Kansas City … [Continue reading]

“The Voice” welcomes back Gwen Stefani as Season Nine Blinds begin!

Gwen Stefani returns to "The Voice"

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Emmy-winning Voice is back for its ninth season! Season Seven standout coach Gwen Stefani is rejoining her partners-in-crime: Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Season Eight-winning coach Pharrell Williams at … [Continue reading]

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