The glow of the Power and Light Building has lit up downtown for almost a century. | Postcard via Bill McDevitt, founder of the KC Art Deco Society
Kansas City has no shortage of buildings and artwork inspired by Art Deco style, as civic leaders and architects in the 1920s and 1930s were working to establish KC as a major metropolitan city. It has the fast-paced spirit of the early 20th century that continues to embody the nature of KC.
History
During the Industrial Revolution, the shift from heavy agriculture to mass factory production caused an increase in architectural importance, especially as World War I was ending. Enter the mid-1920s — enter Art Deco.
Art Deco held an admiration for the modernity of the machine and the inherent design qualities of machine-made objects. Think: chrome, stainless steel, stucco, terracotta, and opaque plate glass.
Nelson-Atkins Exhibit
The Nelson-Atkins Museum’s current feature exhibit “American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939” runs now through Jan., 8, 2023. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Municipal Music Hall opened in 1936, with a large proscenium theater showing off a streamlined Art Deco interior — seating an audience of 2,363. Fun fact: the hall is home to the 1927 Robert-Morton Theatre Pipe Organ, originally located in the Midland Theatre.
City Hall is currently the third-tallest building in the city + one of the tallest city halls in the US. The interior of the building is where the Art Deco style really shines with marble stairways, intricate light fixtures, and bronze features nodding to KC’s history. Our favorite part? The brass elevator doors, sculpted to depict the four major modes of transportation that serve the city.
Drum roll, please. The Drum Room is a cocktail lounge located inside The Hotel President. The hotel itself was built in the 1920s and is not Art Deco, but The Drum Room was added in the early 1940s with late, streamlined Art Deco design details throughout.
Tabletop Tuesday for Adults | Tues., Sept. 27 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | Free | Need a mid-day break? Stop by this library branch for games like Uno, chess, and trivia. ♟️
Arts and Identity | Tues., Sept. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | Free with registration | Participate in this lecture series about identity in media.
Wednesday
KCK Women’s Chamber Network Fall Networker | Wed., Sept. 28 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | 2842 W. 47th Ave., Kansas City, KS | $10+ | Network with women professionals in KCK while enjoying drinks and appetizers.
Reyes Brothers Organ Trio | Wed., Sept. 28 | 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Green Lady Lounge | $5 | Enjoy music + one of the signature cocktails. We recommend the Lady Loves Chai. 🎶
Thursday
Brookside Sip and Shop | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 5-7 p.m. | 63 W. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Sip on wine samples + shop at your favorite boutiques. 🍷
Keith Urban | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $25+ | Jam out to songs like “You’ll Think of Me” and “Better Life.”
Friday
Cocktails for CASA | Fri., Sept. 30 | 6-10 p.m. | 2500 W. Pennway St., Kansas City, MO | $75+ | Help raise money to provide trained volunteers + advocate for children in the foster care system.
Studio on Main West Coast Swing Social | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | 123 S. Main St., Independence, MO | $10 | Dance into the weekend at this night of learning + social dancing. 💃
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and the KC Streetcar Authority will host three public meetings in October for the KCATA East-West Transit Study. This study will evaluate a high-capacity transit connection in two new possible locations — one of which includes Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums.
Meet members of the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension project team at Pizza 51 this Wed., Sept. 28, to ask questions about this project + eat a slice (or two) of pizza.
Festival
The American Royal World Series of Barbecue is the world’s largest barbecue competition — and it takes place right here in KC. Enjoy live music, demos, and a barbecue marketplace, all for a good cause. The competition takes place Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 at the Kansas Speedway. 🍴
Drink
Pour Coffee House celebrates its eighth year of business this week. Stop in for a coffee + a sweet treat to wish them a happy birthday — located at 11120 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS.
Boulevard Brewing Co. is saying hello to boozy beer season with its latest barrel-aged mix pack. The pack features three dessert-inspired beers. We can’t wait to try the Chocolate-Cherry Dipped Imperial Stout.
Environment
Bee’s Knees Week is one of the largest sustainability initiatives in the spirits industry — and it’s happening now: Sun., Oct. 2. For every photo of a Bee’s Knees cocktail, Caledonia Spirits will plant 10 sqft. of pollinator habitat. You can participate at Affäre KC, a modern German eatery located at 1911 Main St., KCMO. 🐝
Film
It’s almost spooky season, and Screenland Armour Theater is wasting no time to prepare. The all-you-can-eat buffet of horror films kicks off Sat., Oct. 1, with an eight-movie marathon of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
Gallery
The Kansas City Royals put on more than one show this weekend — check out these photos from the post-game drone show.
Art
Kansas City Artist Coalitionextended the deadline for the “Art for All” exhibit submissions to Fri., Sept. 30. The exhibit will run Fri., Nov. 4- Sat., Nov. 26. Applications must be original work, completed in the last two years, and not previously shown in The Artists Coalition’s Galleries. 🖼️
Plan Ahead
The Oktoberfest Art + Craft Show is right around the corner on Fri., Oct. 7 + Sat., Oct. 8, at 520 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO. Check out 100+ booths with a wide variety of products to find the perfect items for your fall festivities.
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Correction
Can we laugh this one off? Yesterday, we told you that Fountain City Comedy Festival runs Oct. 13-15. That’s correct, but those days are Thursday-Saturday, not Friday-Sunday. Clearly, we had the weekend in mind. Here’s where you can get tickets.
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Nothing like sitting under a big tree with a good book. | Photo by KCtoday
The Kansas City, KS Public Library is hosting it’s 2022 Library in the Park. The free event celebrates local literature + the library community in KCK. What better way to enjoy literature than at a park on an autumn day?
Here’s what you need to know about the event:
Where
📚 Huron Park, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 📚 There is free parking in the City Hall Health Center lot to the north of the park, the UMB Bank lot east of the park, and on the street in front of the Main Library.
When
📚 Sat., Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Must see
📚 Grab a free signed copy of local author + teacher Daniel Miyares’ book “Hope at Sea,” which takes place in Lenexa, KS. 📚 Shop the giant book and movie sale with hundreds of items priced at just $1 each. This sale is cash only. 📚 Groove to live music. 📚 Bring your kids for face painting, bubbles, and craft kits.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Bella.
Editor’s pick: I don’t know about you all, but I could not be happier that football season is back. It’s a great excuse to visit my favorite bars to watch the Chiefs, plus I am currently 3-0 in my fantasy league.
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