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Kansas City version of Monopoly unveiled

KC_local monopoly in front of WWI memorial

Game on, KC. | Photo by KCtoday

If you’re like us (we think you are since we get along so well), you’ve always wanted to visit the places on the Monopoly game board. Well, now you probably have.

Kansas City Edition Monopoly is now for sale on shelves and online — featuring major KC landmarks.

Hasbro has been making local versions for ~20 years, including locations like Corpus Christi, Napa Valley, and Palm Springs. This is the first one based in Missouri.

Representatives of Top Trumps (licensing partner with Hasbro) presented the game on Wed., Oct 26 — unveiling the board squares with the largest local board ever created.

“We have truly fallen in love with Kansas City,” Top Trumps rep Brooke Gorman said. “Instantly when we came here, all the locals were easily some of the nicest people we’ve ever met.”

People from featured businesses and districts were in attendance, including Blue the Dog. KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas was also invited to speak.

“I could not be any more excited [...] more than anything, being able to share the Kansas City spirit — one of success, of ingenuity, perseverance, and this exciting place in the middle of America that really is on an incredible trajectory to become one of the world’s greatest cities,” he said.

Photo of Rich Uncle Pennybags with KC Monopoly board — If we could design a game board, it would look like this.

KC Monopoly properties

In the order that they appear on the board:

The Scout
Loose Park
Fountain at Mill Creek Park
Rosedale Memorial
Western Auto Sign
Linda Hall Library
Union Station
Nelson-Atkins Museum
Power & Light District
Made In KC
Zona Rosa
BBQ Capital (staying neutral it seems...)
Café Cà Phê
J. Rieger & Co.
Museums at 18th & Vine
Crown Center
Argosy Casino & Spa
Kansas City Speedway
Sporting KC
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Country Club Plaza
National WWI Museum and Monument

Train Stations: Crossroads, Metro Center, North Loop, River Market North (Get it? They’re streetcar stops.)
Community Chest: Ronald McDonald House Charities, KC Pet Project, Alphapointe

You can find the game at Made In KC Marketplaces, The Best of Kansas City, and The Learning Tree. For other game stores, call ahead to see.

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Today

Mission Community Food Pantry | Thu., Oct. 27 | 4-6 p.m. | Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, KS | Free | This drive-through event is welcome to all every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Trunk or Treat | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W. Pennway St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Tony Aguirre and Westport Roanoke Community Centers are teaming up for music, vendors, and candy. 🎃
Halloween Fashion Show for Charity | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7-11 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO | $29+ | Featuring 50+ costumed models, live music, and special guests, all benefiting Fashion Honors Autism. 👗

Friday, October 28

Night of the Living Farm | Fri., Oct. 28 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS | $14+ | Experience the farmstead after dark — if you dare. 💀
Live Music in the Bierhalle | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Enjoy an evening of live music with Matt Clothier. 🎶

Saturday, October 29

TACC Annual Fall Festival | Sat., Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W. Pennway St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Make a scarecrow, decorate a pumpkin, and enjoy snacks at this fall festival. 🍂
Spooky Skate | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-4 p.m. | Line Creek Community Center, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO | $8 | Have you ever seen a skating zombie? You just might at this spooky skate event. 🛼

Sunday, October 30

Día de los Muertos Festival | Sun., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Free | Celebrate the culture of Mexico with dancing, music, and poetry readings.

Plan Ahead

Victor Le’Yon | Thu., Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St, Kansas City | $22.00 | Dive into impossible stunts, mind-reading, telekinesis, and more with master magician Victor Le’Yon.*

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Weather

62º | Cloudy | 3% chance of rain

Sports

Never forget your roots. Patrick Mahomes’ alma matter Texas Tech is adding him to the Hall of Fame on Fri., Oct. 28 with a ceremony on campus. On Sat., Oct. 29, Mahomes’ name will be added to Jones AT&T Stadium’s Ring of Honor. 🏅 (The Kansas City Star)
Welcome to the club. Sporting KC has signed 29-year-old defensive midfielder + Spanish La Liga veteran Nemanja Radoja to a three-year MLS contract through 2025 (with an option for 2026).
Chiefs DE Frank Clark has been suspended by the NFL for two games due to a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The team is currently on a bye week, so Clark will not return until week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. (KMBC)

Legacy

Charles Wheeler, former KC mayor and MO politician, has died at the age of 96. Charles served as mayor from 1971 to 1979, overseeing the construction of the Kansas City International Airport, Worlds of Fun, Crown Center, and the Truman Sports Complex. (FOX4)

Coming Soon

There’s a new restaurant in town. Panacea is an eclectic bistro offering unique culinary flavors, coming soon to Lightwell Strang Chef Collective. Head Chef Derek Losson pulls inspiration from European + new Americana influences into his variety of dishes. Official opening date is TBD. 🍽️

Community

Cafe Cà Phê is hosting a collaborative pop-up this weekend with UMESHISO, a spoon + chopstick small biz. The pop up is Sat., Oct. 29 and Sun., Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. — until supplies last.

Try This

Starlight Theater’s Monet & Friends Alive opens Tues., Nov 1. You can experience the sights and sounds of 19th century Europe through the eyes of Claude Monet and the Impressionist painters who immortalized them. Tickets are available here. 👨‍🎨

Plan Ahead

What better place to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar than the soccer capital of America? Watch parties for all USA and Mexico matches are happening at KC Live! Block. Reserve your dates and times here. ⚽

Drink

Don’t let wine + food pairings add to your holiday stress. Underdog Wine’s 90-minute class is here to help, with a tasting of six versatile and food-friendly wines. Sign up here for the class — happening Sat., November 12 from 3-4:30 p.m. 🍷

Stat

Location, location, location. Nationally, 32% of prospective homebuyers are willing to move out of state to get their dream home. Would you? 🏡 *

Shop

Looking to relieve muscle soreness without dropping $150+ a month on a deep tissue massage? Enter: the RENPHO massage gun. It has 17,000+ five-star reviews and is on sale for $99 (down from $249) for a limited time.*

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Parade of Hearts 2.0

Parade of Hearts to return in Kansas City

Can you feel the love? We sure can. | Photo by KCtoday

The Parade of Hearts — you know them, you love them. Luckily, there’s more to come.

The Parade of Hearts Board of Directors announced a two-year plan, including a limited edition of hearts on display in 2023, and a return to 100+ hearts on display in 2024.

Where it all began

In 2021, the organization revealed plans for an ambitious community engagement initiative. The project came to life in 2022 in the form of 155 unique artist-created hearts placed throughout the greater metropolitan area. The hearts were an immediate and overwhelming success, raising $2.56 million.

The future

Revenue from 2023 + 2024 will benefit local artists via stipend and marketing support, as well as KU Health and Children’s Miracle Network. Public charities will be encouraged to apply for consideration as the third beneficiary — applications will be available in November.

Artists are encouraged to submit designs for consideration in the 2023 Parade of Hearts here.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Bella.

Editor’s pick: Monopoly was one of my favorite games growing up — I loved getting to bargain (or argue) with my friends. I can’t wait to put my editor knowledge to the test and play this KC version. Next up: a KC themed edition of The Game of Life? In my dreams.

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