We recently visited our friends at ATXtoday, and we found ourselves comparing the two metropolises.
After a healthydebate, we decided to put this rivalry to the test. You voted for the categories you wanted us to compare, so itâs time. With the help of Editor London, the City of Fountains is going head-to-head with Bat City.
Sports
That time when KC fans overran Power & Light for the Chiefsâ Super Bowl win.
Photo by KCtoday
Texas is known for its football, and Austin bleeds orange for their Longhorns. However, fans are seldom as hype (and never as loud) as they are for the Chiefs at Arrowhead. Also, if weâre comparing college sports, KC roots for two teams, KU + Mizzou (though never at the same time).
On the soccer front, Austin FC has a brand-new stadium and has performed well both seasons. Yet in comparison, Sporting KC has been around since 1995 + hoists two championships. The KC Current also just broke ground on the worldâs first pro womenâs stadium.
While Austin has Kansas City beat on pro basketball, KC wins baseball with the Royals and as the birth place of the Negro Leagues. Score one, Kansas City.
(Travis Meier, KCtoday)
Outdoors
OK, thatâs a pretty solid view from the Ann and Roy Butler Trail.
Photo by ATXtoday
Iâm told Kansas Cityhas an extensive parks system, with 221 parks in the metro area alone. Swope Park is more than 1,800 acres â twice the size of Central Park.
Although Kansas City sits on the Missouri River, waterfront access is limited compared to Austin. Plus, you canât beat Austinâs 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, or the other 130+ miles of trails + greenbelt.
Top that off with our perpetually sunny weather and the fact that the worldâs largest urban bat population lives right in our downtown, and I think we can hand this one to ATX.
(London Gibson, ATXtoday)
Barbecue
And the beans? And the cheesy corn?
Photo by @jackstackbbq
Sure, Austin has good barbecue, but it simply canât match the history and scope of KCâs scene. Who can deny a Z-Man from Joeâs or a meat platter at Jack Stack?
Okay, okay, Terry Blackâs brisket was amazing, but weâre not willing to budge on this one. Weâd take KCâs sweet + spicy sauce over Austinâs rubs any day.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders | Mon., Oct. 10 | 7:15 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium | $210.00 - $999.00 | The Chiefs take on their AFC West rivals in a hometown showdown. đ
Orquestra SinfĂŽnica do Estado de SĂŁo Paulo | Mon., Oct. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $10.00 - $18.00 | Experience a rare visit from this internationally acclaimed orchestra from SĂŁo Paulo, including a Brazilian concerto for harmonica and orchestra. đ»
Tuesday, October 11
AWOLNATION | Tue., Oct. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $35.00 | Opening for the âFalling Forward Tourâ is Badflower + The Mysterines.
The Crown Live! | Tue., Oct. 11 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Starlight Theatre | $27.00 - $57.00 | This parody of the Netflix series is a comedic reimagination of how Elizabeth Windsor became Queen Elizabeth II, complete with corgi impressions. đ
Wednesday, October 12
Garment District Grooves: After Hours | Wed., Oct. 12 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Garment District Place, 8th Street + Broadway Boulevard | Check out Sisters & Strings Infusion + bites from Cliffâs Taphouse at this happy hour event.
Movie at the Aztec Shawnee Theater: Frankenstein (1931) | Wed., Oct. 12, Wed., Oct. 19 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Aztec Shawnee Theater, 1119 Johnson Drive, Shawnee | $5.00 | Kick off the spookiest month of the year with horror classic Frankenstein. đż
Thursday, October 13
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Thu., Oct. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Gem Theater, 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City | Listen to the spookiest Halloween inspired music under the gentle glow of candlelight. đŻ
Friday, October 14
The Rocky Horror Show | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Longview Cultural Arts Center, 500 SW Longview Road, Leeâs Summit | $15.00 | Watch this cult classic + sing âTime Warpâ alongside fellow audience members.
Cornucopia: KCâs Ultimate Fall Festival Presented by PNC Bank | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Power & Light District | Free entry | Cross everything off your fall bucket list at Cornucopia: KCâs Ultimate Fall Festival â enjoy family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food and drink tastings + more.*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
IDEA Space is open to students across Kansas City and educators who want to enrich their lesson plans. | Photo provided by IDEA Space KC
Have you heard? The Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC, Kansas Cityâs center for Innovation, Discovery, EntrepreneurshipandArts(IDEA), is now open for K-12 students. đ§Ș
Powered by The Barstow School, IDEA Space welcomes students fromall backgrounds to ensure every child has the proper tools to succeed. Students can enhance their skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math(aka STEAM) during after-school, co-curricular, and summer courses. These year-round, hands-on educational experiences include:
Indigenous Peoplesâ Day â officially observed in Kansas City since 2017. This holiday honors the past, present, and futures of Native people throughout the US. For some background, hereâs a guide to local Native American culture. (KCUR)
World Mental Health Day â a day created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Acknowledging this day can be as simple as taking several deep, grounding breaths or phoning a friend. If youâre looking for local resources, you can find them here, provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. đ§
Biz
Kansas City-based marketing agency VMLY&R is already the largest digital marketing firm in the metro â and now itâs getting even bigger. The company just acquired Passport Brand Design, a firm south of LA that has done campaigns for Coca-Cola, Kraft and Heineken. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Transit
KC Streetcar announced its Riverfront Extension is fully designed. The next step is selecting a contractor and beginning construction in 2023, finishing in 2025. The new line will take the Grand Avenue Viaduct down + veer north of Union Berkley Apartments â nearly out to the new KC Current stadium. đ
Festival
LULA won the grand championship for best gumbo in the Gumbo Festival this past weekend. The southern cookhouse, which replaced Japanese sushi grill NARA â 1617 Main St., KCMO â received a $1,000 check (and of course, bragging rights).
Eat
Restart the burners.P Moore & Moore BBQ closed in Independence during the pandemic, but the company now reopened at a new space in Midtown â at 3260 Broadway Blvd. The owners started off making platters for church, whose members dubbed them the âKing and Queen of BBQ.â đ (Kansas City Star)
Itâs that season, KC â football season. Planning a tailgate party fit for champs? Impress your guests with this easy-to-make Charcuterie Nut Board. đ„ *
Ranked
Kansas City is No. 10 out of 89 US cities for foreign business investment, according to Financial Times. KC ranked particularly well in the business environment category (costs + incentives for doing business) and business needs category (connectivity, accommodations, flights). (Financial Times)
Cause
Did you know Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM) supports six local charities through fundraising and hands-on work? Learn more about JCYMâs work at two upcoming fundraisers: the Holiday Boutique (Thurs., Nov. 10-Fri., Nov. 11)and Home for the Holidays Tour (Fri., Nov. 11). Pro tip:JCYMâs membership drive is ongoing, which means you can join anytime.*
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Learn
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Raise a shovel to these transformative projects. | Photos via @kansascity
Kansas City officials broke ground this week on the new Zhou Brothers Art Center. The project will transform the unoccupied Crispus Attucks School â at 19th Street + Woodland Avenue â into an arts hub that includes a museum, art studios, and retail spaces.
The project is mostly privately funded, with $2 million coming from KCMO.
Thatâs only the most recent development among 14 recent + current projects in the Historic 18th & Vine District. Those include a three-phase, multi-family housing development, the Boone Theater redevelopment, and the 2000 Vine project in the old Water Department building.
Earlier this year, US Rep. Emaneul Cleaver II also announced$4 million in federal funding for a pedestrian plaza (think: no cars), which is planned for two blocks between 18th Street between The Paseo and Highland Avenue. Residents and local stakeholders recently had a public meeting at the Gregg/Klice Community Center to show potential designs and aggregate feedback.
Editorâs pick: Iâve been to Busch Stadium about as many times as Iâve been to The K, but I added another St. Louis visit this weekend to watch the Cardinals in their playoff game against the Phillies. The view was breathtaking, and it made me think about downtown baseball (gasp, I know) â do you think it could work in KC? Let me know.
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