Check out 6 homes on the market in the Kansas City area. | Photos via Kansas City Homes, Malfer & Associates, Wardell & Holmes Real Estate, Koehler Bortnick Team, The Huff Group, The VanNoy Group
If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to look at real estate in Kansas City and our surrounding areas.
Here are six stunning homes to take a look at (and swoon over):
Sandbox Percussion: “Seven Pillars” by Andy Akiho | Monday, Mar. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Watch the UMKC Conservatory Ensemble In Residence perform a stand-alone work comprising seven quartets and four solos.
Charcuterie Board Make & Take | Monday, Mar. 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 15340 W. 119th St., Olathe, KS | $100 | Learn how to saw, route, sand, and finish a serving board that you get to call your own.
Tuesday, March 7
Little Explorer’s Club + Marvelous Minerals | Tuesday, Mar. 7, Thursday, Mar. 9, Saturday, Mar. 11 | 10:15-11 a.m. | Museum at Prairiefire, 5801 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | $0-$5 | Kids can channel their inner cave painter by making their own mineral paint.
Fan Fest at Hoops Central | Wednesday, March 8-Sunday, March 12 | 12 a.m. | Power & Light District | Free | Head downtown for college basketball tournament festivities, including pep rallies, watch parties, contests, and live music.
Subtronics | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $45 | This sound engineer’s debut album ‘FRACTALS’ came in at No. 4 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Album Chart in 2022.
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The happiest hours you’ll ever have are waiting for you at Ludo’s. | Photo by Blake Hamilton
Think shuffleboard is for your grandparents? Then it’s time you shuffled things up a little with a trip to Ludo’s Shuffleboard Bar in Martini Corner.
If you’re new to the game, shuffleboard can be played with two-10 friends in hour-long increments (aka the perfect length of game time). And thanks to Ludo’s fun tunes and full bar — stocked with curated cocktails, wine, bubbly, and draft beer — there’s something for everyone.
Pro tip: This is a great way to shake things up for date night or friend hangouts.*
De Soto City Council approved a 800-unitmultifamily project across the street from the incoming Panasonic plant. The $200 million plan would build apartments and duplexes across 100+ acres. Construction could start in 2024. 🏘 (Kansas City Business Journal)
Developers behind a 10-story apartment tower planned for the River Market could begin construction this spring. The $22 million project — at 303 Broadway Blvd., KCMO — would include 88 units, 66 parking spaces, a pool, and a rooftop deck. 🏗 (CityScene KC)
One more. Developers have their eyes set on an empty block near Lenexa City Center — across from the Public Market.The plan proposes two hotels and 10,000+ sqft of retail. 👀 (Kansas City Business Journal)
Sports
The Big 12 tournament’s schedule was released for men’s and women’s basketball teams. KU and K-State teams will compete in both tournaments. Grab some last-minute team gear before heading downtown this week. 🏀
Speaking of basketball, KU’s Jalen Wilson was unanimously voted the 2023 Big 12 men’s basketball Player of the Year by league coaches. The Jayhawks are ranked No. 1, and Wilson is the Big 12 leader for scoring (19.7 points) and rebounds (8.4) per game. (Kansas City Star)
Opening
The creators of Guy’s Snacks + Guy’s Deli will officially openGuy’s Broadway Bodega on Tuesday, March 7 — at 2101 Broadway Blvd., KCMO. The Crossroads shop will carry a variety of food and beer options. If you know someone looking for a job, here are the application emails. 🍺
Try This
The Cavalier apartment building — at 1111 E. Armour Blvd., KCMO — is hosting its grand opening event on Thursday, March 9, including a makers market, pizza, and beer from Vine Street Brewing. Attendees will also get keys leading to an apartments with prizes. Rooms start at $975. 🔑
Sporting KC is partnering with Huhtamaki — a packaging company in De Soto, KS — to introduce compostable + recyclable products in all premium spaces. The club will also add composting depositories at other club-operated facilities, like Swope Soccer Village. ♻️
Finance
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Travel
What’s your vacation vibe — cozy, luxurious, or chic? For a cozy stay, look no further than this snug and cheerful getaway on beachy St. Simons Island, Georgia. For luxury, book this lush Hawaiian resort on the island of Kaua’i. And for the chicest of stays, peep this renovated house in downtown Charleston.*
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DEVELOPMENT
Workin’ on the railroad 🔨
Construction begins for Rock Island Bridge entertainment district
This new entertainment district seeks to literally connect KC communities. | Rendering by Gould Evans via Michael Zeller.
Work is beginning on the upcoming Rock Island Bridge entertainment district — located near the Hy-Vee Arena.
Michael Zeller, CEO of the development team Flying Truss LLC, told KCtoday that LG Barcus construction crews are mobilizing today.
The project claims to be “America’s first trailhead and entertainment district over a river.” Developers plan to convert the abandoned railroad bridge into a spot for local food + drink options, entertainment, and even a zipline over the water.
Michael said an official groundbreaking ceremony will happen in April. The date has not been announced.
Leaders are targeting a spring 2024 opening.
“With the right view, it’s a great place to have a beer.” | Photo + quote via Michael Zeller
Goals
Connection: Leaders hope to bridge divided communities — using this project to spur up to 17 miles of trails in KCK.
Water sports: Developers hope to encourage more water sports like rowing, kayaking, and canoeing.
Editor’s pick: Did anyone else watch Travis Kelce on Saturday Night Live this weekend? We loved seeing him on stage — he’s still his goofy self on and off the field. If you didn’t catch it, here’s his opening monologue and a couple skits where we couldn’t stop laughing: his self-defense class and this one (featuring Jason Kelce + Kansas City-native Heidi Gardner).
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