Plus, Tupelo Honey opening in Lenexa.
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KC, put your records on 🎶

Explore Kansas City music genres with Every Noise at Once
A record player.
Queue these up — we think you’ll feel right at home. | Photo by Adrian Korte via Unsplash
Every good story needs a soundtrack, and ours is no exception. We could just pick one — but you know we love a deep dive.

Every Noise at Once is Spotify’s algorithmically generated scatter plot of music genres, from “German dark minimal techno” to “neo-trad doom metal” to “classical saxophone quartet,” and literally everything in between.

Here’s where Every Noise sorts some of our favorite local artists, plus national acts from the same genre — perfect for a walk along the riverfront.

The Greeting Committee | KC indie
Spotify recommends:
Charlie Parker | Cool jazz
Spotify recommends:
Janelle Monáe | Afrofuturism
Spotify recommends:
Puddle of Mudd | Post-grunge
Spotify recommends:
Tech N9ne | Kansas City hip hop
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How did it do? Explore Every Noise yourself and tell us your pick for KC’s top genres.

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Thursday, Feb. 23
  • State of the City | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 4-6 p.m. | Aztec Shawnee Theater, 11119 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | $28-$38 | Hear Mayor Michelle Distler give the State of the City while enjoying hors d’oeuvres.
  • Away From Home: A Brief History of Boarding Schools, 1870s-1920s | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $8 | Explore the creation of the federal off-reservation boarding-school system and its evolution to a Native-centered university.
Friday, Feb. 24
  • Annual Western Farm Show | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9 a.m. | Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO | $10 | Celebrating 60+ years as the regions top farm show — including 400+ exhibitors.
  • 00s Girl Power Movies Trivia | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $7 | These 2000’s movie trivia questions (and free wine samples) will have you saying “Bring It On.”
Saturday, Feb. 25
  • A Cat-urday Event | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | First City Creatives, 200 S. 5th St., Leavenworth, KS | $10-$35 | Create pet-themed arts and crafts while supporting adoptable kittens.
  • Full Contact Lightsaber Tournament | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 2-4 p.m. | Redux Society, 215 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO | Free | The force is strong with this lightsaber battle.
Sunday, Feb. 26

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.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather
  • 34º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain
Announced
  • Lenexa’s Restaurant Row development — at 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard — announced its first tenant. Tupelo Honey, a Southern food eatery based in North Carolina, is bringing its brunch, lunch, and dinner service to KC in 2024. 🍽️ (Shawnee Mission Post)
Pets
  • Woof, there it is. Scenthound, a dog grooming salon, has officially opened its first location in Johnson County — at 6519 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS. Grooming packages include a bath, ear cleaning, nail clipping, and teeth brushing. 🐾 (Blue Valley Post)
Arts
  • We just keep on winning. The Nelson-Atkins Museum is welcoming Thomas Eakins’ painting “Sailing” to the museum after the Chiefs Super Bowl LVII win. The piece will be on display temporarily, arriving by Thursday, April 27, just in time for the NFL Draft. 🖼️ (KHSB)
Opening
  • Drybar is bringing its blow-outs to the Kansas City metro. The styling-focused hair salon is opening its first KC location — at 3937 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS — by May 2023. The salon offers blowouts or hot tool styling, no cut or coloring treatments. 💇‍♀️ (Shawnee Mission Post)
State
  • EMP Shield plans to bring a new $1.9 billion computer chip manufacturing facility to Coffey County, KS. The company manufactures devices that protect other electronics from destructive magnetic pulses. The new facility expects to bring 1,200 jobs to the 300-acre campus. (FOX 4)
Eat
  • Bring your empty stomach to the Power & Light District’s Downtown Brunch Walk on Saturday, April 22. General admission includes a brunch cocktail and small plate at each of the participating venues. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. 🥞
Concert
  • Who’s ready to rock? Guns N’ Roses will perform at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.
Listen
  • Calling all bibliophiles. Level up your reading routine with an Audible Membership. Why we love it: we can listen to our favorite books and discover new titles while doing everyday tasks like commuting, walking the dog, cooking, and cleaning. Sign up for your first 30 days free. 📚*
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Calling all fashionistas 👗

2023 Kansas City Fashion Week plan ahead
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Local designers on local models? We’re in. | Photo via KC Fashion Week
Kansas City Fashion Week is right around the corner. It’s time to get your outfits and your calendars prepared for the week full of fashion-forward events.

Bubbly and Bow Ties Kick-off Cocktail Party | Saturday, March 4 | 6-11 p.m. | Kansas City Club, 918 Baltimore Ave., KCMO | $30

KCFW Gallery Collections: An Immersive Designer Presentation Experience | Tuesday, March 7-Saturday, March 11 | 2-5 p.m. | Weinberger Fine Art, 114 Southwest Blvd., KCMO | Free | The opening event is sold out, but the gallery will be open to the public during KCFW.

Runway Show | Wednesday, March 8 | 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. showtime | Union Station | $35-$105

Runway Show | Thursday, March 9 | 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. showtime | Union Station | $35-$105

Runway Show | Friday, March 10 | 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. showtime | Union Station | $35-$105

Finale Show | Saturday, March 11 | 6 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. showtime | Union Station | $35-$105
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bella.


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