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Patrick Mahomes becomes co-owner of KC Current
Photo of Patrick and Brittney Mahomes holding a Current scarf
Name a more iconic duo. We’ll wait. | Photo via Kansas City Current
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is making moves — and we’re not talking about his improvised passes or snow globe trick plays. We’re stepping off the field and onto the pitch for this one.

The Kansas City Current announced Mahomes as a new co-owner. He’s the first active NFL player to have equity in an National Women’s Soccer League team, according to the club.

Patrick follows his wife, Brittany Mahomes — who was a part of the original ownership team — along with Angie and Chris Long.

“Brittany and the Longs have done an incredible job building a world-class organization,” he stated. “I am excited to join another championship-caliber club as it continues to make history.”

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Renderings showcase the upcoming Current stadium, planned for the 2024 season.

Images by Generator Studio

Patrick Mahomes’ business ownership

This isn’t the first (or second) time the football MVP has invested in local sports.

Kansas City Royals | July 28, 2020 | Mahomes joins the MLB team’s ownership, stating it was an opportunity to “deepen my roots in this community.”

Sporting Kansas City | July 27, 2021 | Mahomes buys a minority stake in pro soccer, stating he was “excited to continue supporting the growth of soccer in Kansas City.”

The record-breaking athlete isn’t only concerned with sports, either. Mahomes has used his money for several other community-focused initiatives.

15 and the Mahomies | April 1, 2019 | Mahomes announces his new foundation on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, saying, “It’s a foundation that’s designed all around kids, kids from underserved communities [...] or who are in the hospital with chronic illnesses or have suffered major injuries.”

Election | Nov. 4, 2020 | Mahomes helps split the cost of voting machines, turning Arrowhead Stadium into a polling place.

KMO Burger, LLC | Aug. 10, 2021 | This one just leaves a good taste in our mouth. Mahomes joins a Whataburger investment group with plans to open 30 locations in the KC area by 2028.
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Today, Jan. 11
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | KC Chamber, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO | Free | Use the code “KCChamber” to sign up for a time slot. ⛑
  • Wizarding Wine Flight | Wednesday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 22 | 12-5 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $16 | Enjoy Hogsmeade-inspired treats, and check out bingo and trivia as the Wizarding World visits Weston for two weeks. ⚡️
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • Baby its Cold Outside! Soup & Chili Cookoff | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 5-8 p.m. | 416 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS | $15 | You be the judge of who has the best soup or chili in downtown Leavenworth.
  • Myq Kaplan | Thursday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W. 103rd St., Kansas City, MO | $20-$180 | Pregame this comedy event with Kaplan’s one-hour special on Netflix, “Small, Dork, and Handsome.” 🎤
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Pastry Tasting | Friday, Jan. 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | BlendWell Community Cafe, 10725 US 24 Hwy., Independence, MO | Free | Taste Chef Erin’s amazing creations + help choose the pastry menu items to serve full time in the cafe. 🥐
  • General Tire Arenacross Outlaws | Friday, Jan. 13-Saturday, Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO | $15-$37 | Arenacross (read: dirt bike racing and freestyle motocross) comes to the West Bottoms in one of its ten seasonal race events.
  • Live Band Emo/Punk Karaoke | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7-11 p.m. | The Rino, 314 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | $15-$18 | Sing your favorite punk rock song alongside a live band (like you’ve always dreamed), presented by Sweet EMOtion KC.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • 2023 Chinese New Year Gala (KCCA) | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $18 | Experience talented performers + a celebration of cultural traditions. 🐰

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Arts

Watch this local rock band record a live album at the Folly Theater
Presented by a KCtoday Partner
Making Movies Folly Theater Nov 22
Making Movies crunches classic rock into Latin American rhythms with African-derived percussion.
| Photo by Travis Young
According to NPR, they’re “one of the most unique groups around today,” and in just a few short days, you can watch them record an album — live.

Making Movies, an Afro-Latin/rock fusion band based right here in KC, will play at the Folly Theater on Saturday, Jan. 28 for a live recording of XOPA, their new album (which is really fun, by the way).

Tickets start at $20 and are available on the Folly’s website. 🎸 *
GRAB TICKETS

Weather
  • 56º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Travel
  • Developers are down to the retail build-outs and other final touches at KCI — which is now within “weeks” of opening, according to aviation official Justin Meyer. The actual opening date is expected to be announced later this month. ✈️ (Kansas City Star)
Development
  • The Overland Park City Council approved a plan to turn a historic church — at 8029 Overland Park Dr. — into a 30-room boutique hotel + speakeasy, with included improvements to the sidewalk. Permits must be obtained before construction can start. 🛠 (KSHB 41 + Kansas City Business Journal)
  • A port authority committee recommended tax aid for the renovation of two downtown buildings. Developers would turn the Scarritt tower — at 818 Grand Blvd. — and its adjoining arcade into 126 apartments and a grocery store. Port KC approval could prompt work this spring. (CityScene KC)
Community
  • Feeling lucky? Downtown Overland Park is now accepting applications to be in the OP St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. The application form has a list of qualifying categories, and submissions are due by Wednesday, March 1. ☘️
Concert
  • The Band That Fell To Earth, a local David Bowie tribute band, will host its annual, three-day benefit production at recordBar Thursday, Jan. 19-Saturday, Jan. 21. This year, the multi-sensory experience will give part of its profits to violence prevention organization KC Common Good. (The Pitch)
Outdoor
  • Snow Creek is officially open... for tubes. Despite temperatures, the winter sports facility has maintained enough snow on the tubing hill. Hours have expanded to 9 p.m. while snow lasts. Skiing and snowboarding hills remain closed. Check social media for updates. ❄️
Eat
  • Food Network included two metro barbecue restaurants in its list of “50 States of Barbecue.” Joe’s was selected as the best in Kansas, and Q39 devoured the competition in Missouri. How’d the selections stack up against the local consensus? Your votes resulted in a slightly different final two.
The Word
  • Placemaking: a community-driven process that focuses on an area’s potential to increase quality of life through public spaces. The Downtown Council will host a public placemaking event regarding the Westside neighborhood at the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 6-8 p.m. 📍
Correction
  • Foul on the play. Yesterday we said the Chiefs would play the winner of the Jaguars vs. Chargers game — which is a possibility — but they will actually play the lowest remaining seed in the AFC. This means the team could face the Baltimore Ravens or the Miami Dolphins if they win their respective games.
Finance
Learn
  • If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes learning a new language — now’s your time to shine. Babbel is offering 55% off subscriptions for a limited time. How does it work? Short, 10-minute lessons (designed by real language teachers) will make you conversational in as little as three weeks of consistent practice. First step: Pick a language. 🌏 *
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But keep it dry for January 🗓

Ways to do Dry January around Kansas City
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Bistro Pomberry: Pomegranate juice, lime, soda, ginger beer + rhubarb bitters.
| Photo by Blue Bird Bistro
The new year heralds new resolutions, and for some, Dry January. The movement’s goal? Cut out alcohol for a month (and researchers suggest health benefits far exceed 31 days).

Kansas City has lots of fun ways to celebrate sobriety — without being a buzzkill.

Dry January events in KC

Mocktail Class | misc., 1447 Gentry St., NKC | Today, Jan. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | $32 | Concoct virgin creations at a bar known for its cocktail flights.

Dry Vibes Weekend | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Times + locations vary | $25-$111 | Join the Gem Bar + SipSteady for drinks, networking, demos, and a local market.

Alcohol-free drinks

In addition to our mocktails story, here are a few more spots to start sipping.
Looking for a way to make your own? KC’s City Lifestyle has three recipes, and the Six & Main shop has dry drink products that support small businesses.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Travis.


Editor’s pick: Two personal testimonials related to today’s newsletter (specifically, the Dry January story).

No. 1: I visited Brick River Cider Co. and tried the apple soda, which came across almost caramelly, like a apple-based cream soda. It blew me away almost as much as the gorgeous interior.

No. 2: I also recently visited Blue Bird Bistro for a special evening with my fiancée, and I can truthfully say the meal was one of the best I have ever eaten. Ever. Everything was perfect, and you should go there ASAP (oh look, they’re on Restaurant Week).


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