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• For the thrifty folk, Arizona Trading Company buys and sells clothes and accessories for a fraction of the price.
• Put your records on with Mills Record Company, an indie record store that buys, sells, and trades records, tapes, CDs, and books.

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Eat + Drink

• Beer Kitchen — burgers, brunch + beer. Must we say more?
• Known for having the best burger in KC, Westport Flea Market has a rightful spot on this list.
• Broadway Cafe is home to KC’s oldest coffeehouse and independently-owned roasting company.

Arts + Culture

• Check out a glimpse into the past at 1885 Harris-Kearney House — home to the oldest residential piano in KC.
• Do it for the ‘gram. It wouldn’t be a KC neighborhood without a mural or five. Check out the Chiefs mural at Westport Ale House for a true KC photo opportunity.
• Love karaoke but not looking to subject the entire bar to your rendition of “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield? Check out the private suites at Offkey Karaoke Lounge.

• Grass Volleyball Tournament Night | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Zona Rosa, 8731 N. Stoddard Ave., Kansas City, MO | $7 | Gather a group of friends, or come get placed on a team, for a grass volleyball tournament. 🏐
• Madison Cunningham | Wed., Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | recordBar | $20 | Enjoy tunes from her newest album “Revealer.”

• La Onda: Crossroads Hotel | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | 417 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Enjoy this rich and varied exhibition series with contributions of Latin-X artists in Kansas City and beyond. 💃
• Emerging Leaders Pickleball Tournament | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, 5901 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | $100+ | This annual fundraiser brings together young professionals for an evening of pickleball, networking, and live music.

• Boots, Bourbon and Pearls | Fri., Sept. 23 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Alexander Majors Historic Museum & Barn, 8201 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO | $90+ | Guests will enjoy a gourmet chili dinner, a signature bourbon cocktail, a silent auction + a raffle.
• Tivoli Under the Stars: Moulin Rouge | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7:15 p.m. | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $58 | Transport yourself to Paris, 1899, for a movie night under the stars.
• Broadway’s Leading Men | Fri., Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $40+ | Unleash your inner thespian with songs from favorites like Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim + Rodgers and Hammerstein. 🎭

• Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins | Wed., Sept. 21 | 7:10 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | Prices vary*

• Pep Rally: featuring Resposado tequila, allspice dram, agave, and citrus flavors
• Midtown Swizzle: a concoction of rum and lemon-lime flavors
• Tang-o: a frozen blend of tequila, mango, lime, and orange

• 88º | Partly cloudy | 9% chance of rain

• Lenexa’s 47-acre Vista Village project by West Star Development is nearing a start on its 20-year bet. Medical, retail, and apartment spaces are anticipated, among other future business developments. Vertical construction is expected to begin in October. (Kansas City Business Journal)
• Drake Development LLC is entering the owners market with its 418-home project in Overland Park — located at the NE corner of 179th Street + Switzer Road. This will be a five-phase project, beginning with construction of 82 houses. (FOX4)

• The countdown continues. Check out this video for updates on the new Kansas City International Airport terminal, including inside looks at the concourse gates. The terminal is expected to open in March 2023. ✈️

• Speaking of KCI, KC aviation leaders revealed a map + list of businesses at the new terminal. Concourse A includes a Made In KC food hall, and Concourse B includes a City Market food hall. Along with a “barbecue experience,” other shops include Martin City Brewing, Guy’s Snacks, and Buffalo State Pizza Co. 🍕 (FOX4)
• Employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm HNTB will relocate its Overland Park office to a new space within the 207-acre Aspiria campus in January 2023. The company signed a multiyear, 25,650-sqft lease.

• Waldo is getting a new apparel company created by a local, contest-winning artist. Ben Walters turned his success in the Pabst Blue Ribbon design challenge into a new company called WornAll Apparel. The fresh, KC-focused designs are available on the online store — with pop-up events planned for the future. 👕 (The Pitch)

• The City of Fountains Foundation (you know, the people who help fund + maintain the fountains) want to pay local artists $500 for coloring book designs. The books will launch has part of the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2023. Book funds will support continued fountain preservation. ⛲️

• A day trip to Excelsior Springs may result in a few surprises after major renovations at The Elms Hotel & Spa. The historic property, known for its speakeasy history, retained original mosaic tile while gaining a new café/wine bar, a new spa aesthetic, and an outdoor zen garden. (Kansas City Magazine)

• When the Menard family decided to move home, the hot CA sun wasn’t the only thing heating up Orange County. Learn how an Opendoor-backed offer landed them the house of their dreams.*

• Ban These Books? Let’s Talk | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 6 p.m. | Plaza Branch | Free with RSVP | Hear veteran librarians walk through a range of books that have been targeted for removal or restriction in public libraries.
• Community Bookshelf | All week | Central Library Parking Garage | Check out what the existing installation would look like without the banned books included.
• Interactive Display | Today-Sun., Sept. 25 | Flagship Books | Visit just one of many local indie bookstores participating in the awareness efforts.