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Be the broker in Kansas City, Missouri

We’re sure your suggestions will be grand. | Photo by KCtoday

Looking toward the future of the 816, there are several empty commercial spaces for sale in downtown Kansas City. We like to see it as an empty canvas to imagine what could come next to the City of Fountains — basically, daydreaming for grown-ups.

Now, we want you to be the broker: What do you envision for these properties? 🏙️

500 Southwest Blvd., KCMO | 20,000 sqft | $3,200,000 ($160/sqft)
This multi-level space offers two levels of office + flex space and an open two-story atrium — talk about natural light.

Editor’s Suggestion: Editor Bella thinks this space could be an amazing creative hub. Think: Podcast studios, photography rentals, and a small business market on the atrium level.

Be the Broker 2 KCtoday — Solar power for the win.

519 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, KCMO | 5,500 sqft | $1,295,000
The open floor plan + functional kitchenette opens up a world of possibility for this space. Plus, the building is solar powered, cutting on energy costs.

215-217 W. 19th Ter., KCMO | 16,440 sqft | $2,000,000 ($122/sqft)
Talk about character. For the first time in 25+ years, this historic and charming spot (built in 1927) is up for grabs.

Be the Broker 3 — Envisioning something special for that signage spot.

2007 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | 4,122 sqft | $968,670 ($235/sqft)
This former bank, located conveniently in the Crossroads Arts District, is fitted with a drive-thru and highly visible exterior sign.

1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO | 20,191 sqft | $3,100,000 ($154/sqft)
The available third floor + rooftop of this historic Crossroads building live above recordBar, a local music venue.

Editor’s Suggestion: Editor Travis thinks we should keep the theme going + get a rooftop bar going. Downtown could never have too many.

1428 St. Louis Ave., KCMO | 36,000 sqft | $3,240,000 ($90/sqft)
If walls could talk. This 1886 industrial space in the West Bottoms is awaiting an owner to bring the history to modern day KC.

Let us know your ideas, and we may share your responses in a future newsletter. 📧

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Tuesday, Jan. 24

Wild Hope | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $34-$69 | Photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale shares her personal odyssey in this National Geographic presentation.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

History on Tap - From Flintlock to Enbloc: US Infantry Weapons 1776–1945 | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | $5 | Explore infantry artifacts throughout the centuries alongside demonstrations, speakers, and local brews.
Refuge | Wednesday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $47 | This bilingual production, featuring original music and puppetry, follows a teen’s journey to find a new life in America.

Thursday, Jan. 26

Heartland Export Accelerator Info Session (Spring 2023) | Thursday, Jan. 26, Wednesday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | Virtual | Free | Local business owners looking into international sales and growth can learn from trade experts in this Zoom event.
Jillian Riscoe | Emma Jo | Kamber | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | The Rino, 314 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | $12-$15 | Jillian will be celebrating the release of her new single, “Decoration,” which drops the following day.

Friday, Jan. 27

Paleo Cooking Class | Friday, Jan. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Premier Integrative Health, 101 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | $5-$10 | This hands-on class will show you ways to cook with vegetables and fruits, grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, eggs, herbs, and minimally processed oils and fats.
Parent’s Night Out | Friday, Jan. 27, Friday, Feb. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO | $15 | Drop your children off to enjoy sports, games, arts and crafts, and educational activities.

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Weather

41º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain

Sports

The downtown baseball saga continues. The Royals will hold two more public meetings — Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1 — to discuss plans for a new ballpark district downtown. Community members can ask questions + public input is encouraged. 🏟️ (FOX4)

Biz

West Liberty Foods and Vertical Cold Storage — a food processing center and an accompanying cold storage facility — are both set to open in KCMO at the I-49 Industrial Center. The two will support the production of grab-and-go sandwiches, while investing a combined $199.6 million and creating 583 jobs.

Announced

Tickets for the Chiefs vs. Bengals playoff game are on sale, but don’t say we didn’t warn you — be ready to drop a pretty penny. The lowest ticket price for the historic, fifth-straight AFC Championship game at Arrowhead is ~$375. (FOX4)

Opening

Ouch. A new ear piercing studio is headed to the Country Club Plaza. Rowan, a woman-founded brand, is set to open in the spring. Fun fact: only licensed nurses perform piercings, ensuring a safe and clean environment for patrons. 🪡 (Kansas City Business Journal)

Ranked

Kansas City came in at No. 11 on Far & Wide’s “30 Most Liveable Cities in the US” list. Our bottom line? Barbecue, duh. Honorable mentions include the American Jazz Museum + Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. 🏆

Feel Good

The people have spoken. After tallying 14,421 votes (166 coming from KCtoday readers) for the Kansas City Zoo’s baby eastern black rhinoceros’ name, the results are in. Say hello to Zumi. We think the name fits — the girl sure knows how to zoom.

Plan Ahead

Monday, Feb. 6 marks the first official date for legal recreational marijuana sales in Missouri. To celebrate, Local Cannabis Company is hosting a party — at 1004 W. 45th St., KCMO — with giveaways, snacks, and a DJ, starting at 9 a.m. 🎉 (KSHB)

Try This

Shatto Milk Company’s red velvet milk is back thanks to a Chiefs playoff win. Not a milk drinker? Snag some specialty apparel including “Mahomes Dairy Cow” and “Coach Reid Dairy Cow” items — available for purchase throughout the playoffs. 🐄

DYK

Did you know you could win free tickets to the Kansas City Fashion Show for Charity? Submit your entry for the giveaway here. The event takes place Thursday, Jan. 26 at the College Basketball Experience. Doors open at 7 p.m. — and you might see two familiar faces on stage. 👀

Correction

Yesterday, we got a little too excited for KC to host the AFC Championship game. We just couldn’t wait, so we tried to speak a Saturday game into existence — but the real time for the game is Sunday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m.

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Do, re, mi, fa, so many choir opportunities

Community choirs in Kansas City

Picture proof that singing is fun. | Photo via Allegro KC

You’re never too old to sing — and no, not just in the shower. Channel your inner vocalist and participate in one of these choral groups.

Kansas City Women’s Chorus | This chorus accepts all women’s vocal ranges — those interested can schedule an audition. Rehearsals are held on Monday nights at the Central Presbyterian Church from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

Summer Singers of Kansas City | This 100-voice choir begins weekly rehearsals in June each year in preparation for a major choral-orchestral masterwork performance near the end of August.

Northland Community Choir | This non-audition group meets every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Parkville Presbyterian Church.

Allegro KC | This group is all about enriching the lives of young vocalists through choral education and performance opportunities.

Kansas City Metro Men’s Chorus | This men’s group sings concerts to benefit charities throughout the area.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bella.

Editor’s pick: Some of you may have seen me around Power and Light last Saturday all bundled up with a tiny microphone. I promise, it was for work purposes.

Actually though, I had so much fun taking to the streets to ask Kansas Citians (or in this situation, Chiefs fans) questions about the Divisional Round game before kickoff. Where should I head for Bella on the Street: AFC Championship Game edition?

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? The Buck O’Neal Bridge update you’ve all been waiting for.

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