With so much going on, we wanted to meet the people steering this ship we call home. That’s why we talked with KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas — to learn about how his personal experiences and desires for the city fuel real-life policy.
How do your passions show through things happening in the city?
Housing’s always been an issue for me because I grew up housing insecure, although we didn’t call it that in the last millennium. Instead you were just broke [...] Through our substantial and historic investments for this city and in this region for housing (he mentioned the Affordable Housing Trust Fund), we are making an incredible difference in the world.
In terms of taking care of our staff, I grew up the child of a government worker, my mom worked for the state of Missouri [...] They do not take care of their employees like they need to [...] I wanted to say something different for Kansas City. Anybody who wears a fountain patch on their dickeys or on their shirt or on anything like that, I want people to be just as proud to work for us as they are to work for Garmin or Cerner.
What big projects are you looking forward to in the near future?
We’re cognizant of the fact that the World Cup in 2026 is coming, and I think all of us count back from there and to see what do we want to see improved by then? We want to certainly make sure that our housing is exceptional. How are we building out our infrastructure network as we explore things like east-west rail through the city, so that finally when we talk about real investment, there isn’t that Troost divide.
Pumpkin Hollow at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead | Mon., Oct. 24 - Mon., Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS | $9.00 - $10.00 | Bring the family out for hayrides, lawn games, pumpkin picking, and exploring the spider web maze. 🎃
Song Lab: Music Open Mic (Every Monday & Every Tuesday) | Mon., Oct. 24 | 7-10:30 p.m. | The Rino, 314 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | Free | Bring your instrument and share your talents at this local open mic night.
Tuesday, October 25
LeShea Wright | Tue., Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $22.00 | This homegrown vocal star has sung with Janelle Monae, Isaac Cates & the Ordained, and Grammy-nominated Cortez Vaughn & Worship Culture. 🎶
Take Your Resume from Fizzle to Sizzle! | Tue., Oct. 25 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn the common pitfalls to avoid from a professional and discover what human resource professionals look for. 💼
Wednesday, October 26
Aesthetic Perfection | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | VIVO Live Music, 7300 D W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS | $25.00 | This electronic musician and singer brings his “American Psycho Tour” to the Rosana Square.
Blue’s Clues & YOU! | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena, 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO | $29.00 - $69.00 | With Broadway-style song and dance, Blue and Josh conjure up a magical theater show. 🐾
Thursday, October 27
Trunk or Treat | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MO | Free | Tony Aguirre and Westport Roanoke Community Centers are teaming up for music, vendors, and candy. 🍬
Sunday, October 30
Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party tour | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd., Olathe | $25.00 | Join Piff the Magic Dragon, his Chihuahua sidekick Mr. Piffles, and Puddles the clown for a family-friendly musical comedy.*
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Kansas City Current won against No. 1 seed OL Reign in the semifinal round of the NWSL playoffs, 2-0. KC will face off in the finals against Portland Thorns FC on Sat., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. at Audi Field in Washington D.C. Re-live the victory at Power & Light. ⚽️
The Chiefs won against the San Francisco 49ers (aka their old Super Bowl foes) 44-23. KC advances to a 5-2 record, heading into a bye week. 🏈
Holiday
It’s Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” in Hindu tradition. Celebrated on the darkest day of the lunar month, candles, lanterns + fireworks are lit to reflect the triumph of light over darkness. It’s a five-day festival, but outside of India usually only the third day is observed.
Plan Ahead
Legends Outlets has no shortage of holiday magic coming this season. The 17th Annual Legendary Tree Lighting will take place Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5-7 p.m. Rock around its 45-ft Christmas tree, with a live holiday concert, photos with Santa, text-to-win prize giveaways, and a silent disco. 🎄
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Seasonal
Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from visiting the pumpkin patch or going to outdoor sporting events. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*
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FASHION
Shaking it on the (black) catwalk 🐈⬛
Strut your spooky stuff at KC’s Halloween Fashion Show
You never know who (or what) you’ll find on the runway. | Photos via @kansascityfashion
All flash — no frights. That’s what you can expect at The Truman this Thurs., Oct. 27 for the second-annual Halloween Fashion Show.
Yes, it’s exactly what you’re imagining. Starting at 7:30 p.m., 50+ models will strut their costumed stuff alongside live musical performers + special guest appearances (Sporting KC captain Johnny Russel was in attendance last year).
Tickets are $29 for general admission + $200 for VIP (including a VIP lounge, backstage access, photos from a VIP Photographer, and four drink tickets).
This year, host organization Kansas City Fashion has partnered with Fashion Honors Autism. A portion of the proceeds will help the nonprofit provide sensory fashion workshops + black tie events for youth with autism.
Editor’s pick: Me and my fiancee Sarah (and our dog Ollie) tried a new fall destination this weekend: Cider Hill Family Orchard — at 3341 N 139th St., KCK. We were a little late for the cream of the apple crop, but the cider donuts + kettle corn made our (au)tummies happy.
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