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🥂 Cheers to Drink Up Month

Get ready for KCtoday’s Drink Up Month this July

We’re ready to celebrate. | Photo by KCtoday

Calling beverage-lovers of all kinds. Last year, we served up Drink Up Week — featuring local sips from coffee to cocktails. This year, we’re celebrating even bigger with Drink Up Month running all of July.

👀 What is Drink Up Month?

We want to shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Kansas City’s beverage scene special. This means July will be full of activities. Think: deals at your favorite breweries, meet-ups with the KCtoday team at coffee shops, and Q+A’s with your favorite mocktail bartenders in the area.

More information on the Drink Up Month participants, events, and activities to come — but for now, get excited.

☕ How to participate

There are two ways to participate in Drink Up Month: as drink makers and drink drinkers.

For our local breweries, coffee shops, and everything in between — we want you to get involved. Email us and let’s chat about collaborating for Drink Up Month.

For our beverage-loving readers, we want to hear from you. Who do you want to see participate in Drink Up Month? What kind of drink-related content sparks your interest? We’re putting matters into your hands to make this month of sipping count.

Asked

What local businesses you would like to see participate in Drink Up Month?

Think: breweries, coffee shops, wineries, tea shops, cocktail bars, dive bars.

Spill the tea

Events

Tuesday, May 16

Little Explorer’s Club + Autotrophs: I Eat the Sun | Tuesday, May 16 | 10:15-11 a.m. | Museum at Prairiefire, 5801 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS | $0-$5 | Kids will learn how plants make food, plus they’ll take home their very own sprout house.
They Might Be Giants | Tuesday, May 16 | 8 p.m. | The Truman | $28-$148 | In addition to their albums, this multi-instrumental duo received a Tony nomination from “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” and a Grammy award for a song in “Malcolm in the Middle.”

Wednesday, May 17

KCK Forward Speaker: Judge Candice Alcaraz | Wednesday, May 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Stockyards Brewing Company, 1600 Genesee St., Kansas City, KS | $10-$15 | Wyandotte County’s first black female judge will talk about intentionality, progressing in your career, and staying true to yourself.
Blue Star Awards Ceremony | Wednesday, May 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Starlight Theatre | Free | It’s like the Tony’s for local high schools — a free ticket is required, and the community is encouraged to attend this night of top-tier musical theater.

Thursday, May 18

Moonlight Market | Thursday, May 18 | 4-8 p.m. | City Hall, 11110 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | $0+ | Shop dozens of local vendors, swing by the beer garden, and jam out to live music.
The Princess Bride in Concert | Thursday, May 18-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Kauffman Center | $61-$116 | Watch this classic fantasy film while the KC Symphony performs the entire musical score live-to-picture.

Friday, May 19

PBR Summer 2K23 | Friday, May 19 | 10 p.m. | Kansas City Power & Light District | Free | This beach-themed party downtown KC includes free cover until 10 p.m.

Events calendar here

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Active

This program helps female athletes perform better

For female athletes, getting unique and specialized care makes a big difference. | Photo via Unsplash

Did you know? Girls who play sports not only do better in school, but they are also more likely high self-esteem, stronger relationships, and improved physical health.

However, a disparity still exists when it comes to treating their injuries and improving performance. Enter: The University of Kansas Health System’s female athlete program, which considers the anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, nutritional, physiological, and psychological factors that can uniquely affect female athletes.

Learn more about how the program could help you or a female athlete in your life.*

Explore program services

News Notes

Opening

Buffalo Wild Wings Go is coming to Shawnee — at 6638 Monticello Rd. This is its first Kansas spot and is based off the well known sports bar. This to-go eatery is focused on providing carryout, delivery, and contactless pickup services. Opening is TBD. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Number

12,969. That’s how many fans were at the KC Current game this Sunday — a new attendance record for the team. This surpasses the capacity of the new stadium, set to open in 2024.

Feel Good

The Kansas City Zoo has a new member of the family. A critically endangered male Bornean orangutan was born on Monday, May 8. The zoo states that both mom and son appear healthy and are doing well. Updates to come on the baby orangutans public debut.

Sports

Sporting KC continued its 8-0 regular season winning streak against Minnesota United FC this weekend — with a home victory finish of 3-0. The team is on the road again, playing Los Angeles FC tomorrow, May 17, and St. Louis CITY on Saturday, May 20.

Development

UMKC officially issued a request for proposals to develop a five-acre parcel of land next to the south route of the future KC Streetcar — at 51st Street and Brookside Boulevard. This proposal could include retail, housing, and arena amenities. See more about the future of UMKC.

Arts

Calling all fashionistas. Kansas City Fashion Week is putting on a new event this year — KC Fashion Weekend. It is slotted for Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23, with a retail-focused event happening Friday night. Those interested in participating as a retailer can apply here.

The Buy

Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

Outdoors

Parks 🤝 sports

25 parks in Kansas City

Get your walking shoes on + your water bottles filled. | Photo by KCtoday Team

Ready to plan your trip to the park — sports style? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle.

Swope Soccer Village, 6310 Lewis Rd., KCMO
Located in the heart of Swope Park, this soccer facility consists of six synthetic turf fields and three natural grass fields. The park serves as a training facility and hosts many local recreational and club teams.

Legacy Park, 1201-1501 NE Legacy Park Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO
Aside from the multiple athletic programs that happen here, casual athletes can enjoy the baseball, soccer, and football fields. Don’t forget to check out the park’s 22-acre lake.

Heritage Park, 16000 Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS
Find an array of fields for softball, soccer, and football — plus, an 18-hole disc golf course.

Happy Rock Park, 7600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO
This space features five lighted ball fields, four soccer fields, four lighted tennis courts, and a basketball court.

Find 16 more parks in KC

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Bella

From the editor

I am ridiculously excited for Drink Up Month. Fun beverages are truly a love language, and I can’t wait to hear all of your feedback and input.

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