Jamaican Jerk Chicken

• 1 chipotle in adobo
• 1⁄2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeño, stem + seeds removed
• 1⁄2 tablespoon 5-spice powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1⁄2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 1⁄2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
• 6-8 boneless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer)

1. Blend all ingredients except the chicken in a food processor or blender until smooth to create a jerk sauce.
2. Marinate the chicken in jerk for at least 30 minutes, or as long as overnight.
3. Remove the chicken from its marinade and discard the liquid.
4. Pat the chicken with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture and season with salt + pepper.
5. Grill or bake the chicken at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the temperature reaches 165 degrees.

• Hannover Big Band Jazz Orchestra Live in the Biergarten | Mon., Oct. 17 | 4:30 + 7:30 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $15 | All the way from Germany, this sister city jazz orchestra pairs nicely with a cold lager (just like the ones from their homeland). 🍻
• Ribbon Cutting for “Gateway” Public Art Installation | Mon., Oct. 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS | Free | Celebrate a new art installation in Johnson County + hear from the artist behind the work. ✂️

• Beginning Drawing | Tue., Oct. 18 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | Learn the basics of drawing or just work on sharpening your current skills. ✍️
• Turnstile | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $35+ | Go heart to heart with the “Love Connection” tour, with opening acts JPEGMAFIA + Snail Mail.
• Marcus Mumford | Tue., Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $30+ | Yes, like of Mumford and Sons.

• Movie at the Aztec Shawnee Theater: Frankenstein (1931) | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Aztec Shawnee Theater, 1119 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | $5.00 | Celebrate the spookiest month of the year with horror classic “Frankenstein.” 🧠

• An Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efren Ramirez of Napoleon Dynamite | Sat., Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | Yardley Hall at the Midwest Trust Center | $25+ | Join three fan-favorite Napoleon Dynamite actors for a screening and conversation of the hilarious, quotable comedy classic.*

• The Folly Theater opened in 1900 and is Kansas City’s only nineteenth century theater.
• Throughout its 123-year history, The Folly hosted a diverse range of entertainers, from Humphrey Bogart to James Earl Jones to Yo-Yo-Ma.
• The Folly was closed for demolition in 1974 until Kansas City civic leaders rallied to save the theater.
• In 2018, the Folly unveiled Phase I of its capital campaign project with new orchestra lobby areas and Patrons Lounge.

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• Riding the wave all Monday long. The KC Current came away with a 2-1 win against the Houston Dash in its first playoff game. The team will head to the NWSL semifinals in Seattle to face the OL Reign — tune in Sun., Oct 23. ⚽
• While the Chiefs may have taken a 24-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills yesterday, the record-breaking behavior did not slow down. Harrison Butker, after returning from a week one injury, set the franchise record longest field goal — drilling it 62 yards. 🏈

• KC City Council unanimously voted to list the 31st and Main Historic District in the Kansas City Register of Historic Places. This is only the second time that the city has listed a property on the local register — despite the owner’s wishes. Can you guess the first? Hint: 🚂

• KC city council officially passed an energy efficient building code. The code was recommended in part of the Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan. The goal? Move the needle forward with sustainable construction methods. ♻️

• As we say hello to autumn, we also have to say goodbye to summer — or better known as farmers market season. Johnson County farmers markets have already started wrapping up. Check here to see when the rest will officially close for the year. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• Remember Port KC — the one working on big projects like the new Current stadium, Riverfront development, and downtown housing? It is hiring for a Finance Coordinator to join the team and continue making history in KC. 💲

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