âAlexa, play âMy Country âTis Of Thee.ââ | Photo by @not_the17thpresident
Get ready for a sticker. The 2022 midterm general election is upon us. Voting takes place on Tues., Nov. 8, and we canât wait to color in some bubbles. Hereâs how to get involved and what youâll be voting on.
đł Are you registered?
First things first, make sure youâre eligible and registered to vote. Here are tools for Missouri and Kansas, where you can check your status + polling place.
đł When and how to vote
Missouri: On Election Day, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Kansas: On Election Day, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Youâll be required to show either a photo ID or documentation that verifies your current address. Here are resources for what counts in Missouri and Kansas.
Kansas ballot measures | Legislative power over executive agencies, required sheriff elections
Metro residents will also be asked about retaining judges relevant to their location.
Finally, KCMO residents will also vote yes or no on generating $175 million for parks, fountains, pools, the convention center, and affordable housing.
At KCtoday, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation. (I.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote.) To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy.
Games at the Market | Monday, Nov. 7, Monday, Dec. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | Free | Learn from on-site game experts from TableTop Game and Hobby + Cardboard Corner Cafe as they teach new board games. đČ
Manic Mondays | Monday, Nov. 7-Monday, Nov. 28 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 424 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO | Free | Show the neighborhood what youâre made of at this open mic.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Amanda Shires | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Madrid Theatre, 3810 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $22-$45 | This singer-songwriter and fiddle player founded a country group called The Highwomen + recently released her latest album, âTake It Like A Man.â đ»
The Dollop! | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway Rd., Kansas City, MO | $35 | Laugh along to this live podcast by comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. đ
Kansas City Job Fair | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Tired of the online job boards? Meet with hiring managers face-to-face at this job fair.
Visiting Artist Speaker Patricia Streeper | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Join Streeper for a discussion about art as a force for social change in the context of her paintings of influential women. đš
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.
Is your lip gloss poppinâ? Pink Lipps Cosmetics is has a new location on the Plaza â at 225 Nichols Rd., KCMO. The business was founded in 2011, selling all-natural, vegan products like lipstick, lip balm, liners, and makeup accessories. đ
Sports
The Chiefs beat the Titans in an overtime victory, 20-17. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the top rusher for the Chiefs, running for 12 times more yards than any of their running backs. The next home game is Sunday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. đ
The University of Kansas is bowl eligible for the first time since 2008 after defeating Oklahoma State, 37-16. This video shows fans storming the field. The Jayhawks win also snaps a 12-game losing streak against the Cowboys.
Community
Bibbity bobbity buy your tickets now for the The Fairy Princess 2022, a KC tradition since 1935. The magic is back for its 36th year at the Kansas City Museum â now in the new Betty Milbank Waldrop Salon. Check out tickets ($10 per child), times, and pictures of past fairy visits. đȘ
Concert
Shania Twain tickets are now on sale, with prices starting at $47. The âQueen of Country Popâ is bringing her âQueen of Meâ tour to the T-Mobile Center on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. đ€
Seasonal
Brace yourself, winter is coming. The changing season will inevitably bring snow, and Olathe officials are banking on those flakes for some local love. Residents can guess the date of the first snow + win some #snOlathe swag. Get the drift? âïž
Travel
Picture this: Itâs a regular Monday at the office. Youâre skimming your inbox for the fifteenth time when suddenly, an email arrives: â”Malta â $400-$500s. With a flash of your credit card, youâve booked sunny skies + crystal blue waters for this yearâs summer vacation. Good thing you got those Scottâs Cheap Flights notifications.*
Real Estate
On the heels of launching in 50+ markets across the country, Opendoor recently announced their expansion into two new cities (that just happen to be home to our sister markets): Charleston, SC + Richmond, VA. đĄ *
Shop
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We sure do love this place. | Photo by @mikedayphotography
Speaking of voting, KCtodayofficially won âBest Local Blog/Substackâ in The Pitchâs âBest of Kansas City 2022" poll. The results were announced on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Thatâs the second time this year this newsletter took home the gold. This past August, we also ranked first in Kansas City Magazineâs âBest of KC â22" poll.
Weâd like to thank our readers, our readers, and our other readers. Yâall, seriously. From the KCtoday team, thank you so much for your love + support. This publication is truly a labor of love (if you couldnât tell), and weâre so honored to feel the love in return.
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