06.20.2023

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Make KC Fringe mainstream

Discover your new favorite artist at KC Fringe Festival

The Visual Art Exhibit and FringePrize will take over Union Station’s Grand Hall. | Photo by @kansascityinphotos

Tickets are on sale now for the 19th annual KC Fringe Festival, a 16-day arts and culture celebration taking place across venues from West Bottoms to Brookside. The uncensored, unjuried festival will host 54 productions, 35 visual artists, and six films.

At KC Fringe Festival, you’re sure to experience the unexpected — but don’t let the event itself catch you off guard. Here’s how to participate, what to know, and where to discover your new favorite artist.

Grab your Fringe Button

You need two ingredients to start your journey: a Fringe Button, and individual show tickets.

Fringe Buttons are $5 at any festival venue. With your one-time purchase, you’ll get access to after parties, perks at participating local businesses, and most importantly, event admission.

Present your button to purchase tickets to any Fringe show. Each live event costs $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12.

Plan your itinerary

Exhibitions and performances kick off on Friday, July 14 and continue through Sunday, July 30.

The festival will take place across twelve venues, from The Arts Asylum to The Black Box. There’s a 30-minute break between each show, so plan for a rideshare if your next event is across town.

Fringe 411, located in The Bird Comedy Theater, is your place for tickets, buttons, programs, maps, merchandise, and show information.

Know what to expect

There’s something for everybody at KC Fringe Fest — mind readers, comedy shows, family-friendly concerts, experimental films.

Just make sure you know what you’re getting into. Every show has a rating of G, PG, or R.

Not sure where to begin? Check the festival’s online program.

Events

Tuesday, June 20

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival | Tuesday, June 20-Sunday, July 2 | 8 p.m. | Southmoreland Park, 4600 Oak St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Celebrate the troupe’s 31st season in with the Shakespeare classic “The Tempest.”

Wednesday, June 21

Summer Solstice Day of Wellness | Wednesday, June 21 | 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS | $50 | Celebrate the magic of the summer solstice with a day full of rejuvenating activities.
Garment District Grooves | Wednesday, June 21 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | 8th Street and Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO | Free entry | Celebrate Make Music Day and snack on local bites in the Garment District.

Thursday, June 22

Teacher’s Night | Thursday, June 22 | 3 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | Free entry | Teachers can receive 20% off their tab all day with proof of employment or an ID badge.
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights | Thursday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | KC Live! | $30 | Pull up to this country party with Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line.

Friday, June 23

Mutts & Merlot | Friday, June 23-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | KC Wine Co, 13875 S. Gardner Rd., Olathe, KS | $0+ | Take a stroll on the farm + explore the vineyards with your four-legged friend.

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News Notes

Announced

It’s back and better than ever. Worlds of Fun officially opened its highly anticipated roller coaster, the Zambezi Zinger. One of three original rides from 1973, the updated coaster is now 17 feet taller at its highest point, has an updated frame, side-by-side seating, and new storylines.

Civic

Today is Election Day for KCMO’s City Council, municipal judges, and mayor. Elected officials will serve a four year term. Check your voting location.

Arts

The Parade of Hearts are on the move. All 40 hearts will be displayed at Kauffman Stadium beginning Friday, July 14. They’ll cheer on the Royals through Thursday, July 20 before being auctioned off for charity later this summer. (FOX 4)

Award

Hey queen. Lawrence local and KU pharmacy student Haley Berger was crowned Miss Kansas USA 2023 on Sunday, June 18. Haley will represent Kansas on the Miss USA national stage in Las Vegas later this year.

Sports

Welcome back Matt Beaty. The first baseman and outfielder joined the Royals roster on Sunday, June 18. Matt was signed from a minor league contract after playing for Triple-A Omaha. (CBS Sports)

Cause

Jackson Galaxy, host of “My Cat From Hell,” will host a private workshop for animal care specialists at KC Pet Project. The training is part of Greater Good Charities’ Cat Pawsitive 360 initiative to improve the well-being of cats in and out of the shelter.

Active

Did you know? Girls who play sports do better in school and are more likely to have high self-esteem and improved physical health. If you’re a parent concerned about possible injuries, The University of Kansas Health System’s female athlete program works to treat injuries that uniquely affect female athletes as young as 12. Learn more.*

Biz

We get it — sometimes scheduled “team building” with your coworkers can feel like pulling teeth. Enter: Ludo’s Shuffleboard. Located in Martini Corner, Ludo’s is the perfect spot to break the awkwardness with some good old fashioned competition. Book your lane.*

Travel

Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).*

Outdoors

🌱 Grow big, grow home

Become an expert on native flowers

Black-eyed susans are similar to Europe-native daisies. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

You love local food, music, business, and art — so while you’re planning your garden this spring, why not choose local plants, too?

Native plants are naturally adapted to the local climate, provide sustenance to native wildlife, and save water by thriving on normal rainfall. Plus, they’re more visually diverse than, say, lawn grass.

Consider planting some Kansas and Missouri flora this spring. We’ll get you started.

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Water needs: Moist, Dry
Light needs: Sun
Bloom time: March-November

Growing tips: Black-eyed susan can become aggressive without competition, so consider planting it alongside other plants on this list.

Attracts: Birds, butterflies (Bordered Patch + Gorgone Checkerspot)

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Water needs: Dry
Light needs: Sun, part-shade
Bloom time: April-September

Growing tips: Suited to northeast Texas, purple coneflower thrives in lean soil with ~six hours of direct sunlight daily.

Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies

Three more native blooms

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dayten

From the editor

Now that it’s really heating up, I’m thinking about a swim at Shawnee Mission Park Beach. Do you have a favorite swimming lake in KC? Let us know.

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