Plus, plans for a new money-themed event space approved in Lenexa.
 
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🥂 Three cheers for Drink Up Month

Everything you need to know about KCtoday’s 2023 Drink Up Month this July
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Find your new favorite bev at a Drink Up spot. | Photo by KCtoday
Drink Up Month is right around the corner — beginning this Saturday, July 1 — and we want to make sure you are prepared to celebrate. Drink Up is all about praising the beverage industry in the Kansas City area.

Whether you’re a local coffee connoisseur, a craft beer buff, or a mocktail maven, there are plenty of options to celebrate your drink of choice all month long.

Events + happy hours

KCtoday is teaming up with these local bev experts to host events (yes, we will be there!) and happy hours.

KC Bier Company | 310 W. 79th St., KCMO | Thursday, July 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Free entry | Celebrate in the Bierhalle + receive 20% off your tab when you mention Drink Up Month.

Servaes Brewery | 10921 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | Wednesday, July 12 | 5-7 p.m. | Try new beers at happy hour ($1 off all pours) and then stick around for music bingo at 7 p.m.

PH Coffee | 2200 Lexington Ave., KCMO | Thursday, July 13 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Email us for a discount code for a free ticket to this magic-themed pop-up experience.

Transport Brewery | 11113 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | Tuesday, July 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Enjoy happy hour with Eat Schmidt food truck — pro tip: order the tater tot nachos.

Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery | 29725 Somerset Rd., Paola, KS | Saturday, July 22 | 1-5 p.m. | Cool off in the vineyards with music by Jason Kayne and bites from Spice Bandit food truck.

Bliss Wine and Books | 3502 Gillham Rd., KCMO | Thursday, July 27 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Sip on a special summer sangria at this happy hour.
Speciality drinks + extra surprises
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Events
Monday, June 26
  • Crooked Teeth | Monday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $18 | Jam out with this indie alternative band.
Tuesday, June 27
  • Doctor Dolittle | Tuesday, June 27-Sunday, July 16 | Times vary | Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO | $6-$18 | Watch this theatrical performance about Doctor Dolittle, a country physician who learned to talk to animals.
  • Goat Yoga | Tuesday, June 27 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS | $30 | Participate in yoga with baby goats for a perfect combination of nature and movement.
Wednesday, June 28
  • Pints for Pride Bingo | Wednesday, June 28 | 5:30 p.m. | Boulevard Tours & Rec Center, 2534 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO | Free | Play a free game of Bingo and support KC Pride Community Alliance with $1 from every pour donated.
  • Jammin’ on the Green: Betse & Clarke String Band | Wednesday, June 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | Free | Listen to this fiddle and banjo duo with a performance rooted in Ozark old time music.
Events calendar here
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Community

Add to calendar: Summer happenings at The Shops of Prairie Village
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Bring your own chairs and grab dinner or drinks at one of the local restaurants before or after the show. | Photo provided by The Shops of Prairie Village
Did you know The Shops of Prairie Village hosts community events? This summer, Kansas Citians can enjoy family-friendly events like the Summer Clocktower Concert Series (happening Thursday, July 13 and Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m.) or the Sidewalk Sale (happening Thursday, July 6-Sunday, July 9) with a back-to-school supply drive in partnership with Operation Breakthrough.

Bookmark this page to keep up with upcoming events like the Halloweiner Derby this fall.
More fun this way
News Notes
Development
  • Lenexa City Council unanimously approved plans to redevelop an old Bank of America building (12345 W. 95th St.) into a money-themed event space called The Mint. The space will host ~350 guests for weddings and other events. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Feel Good
  • It’s Eras Tour season. In preparation for Taylor Swift’s KC tour stops Friday, July 7-Saturday, July 8, North Kansas City mayor Bryant DeLong announced that that Swift Street is temporarily Swift Street (Taylor’s Version) — with an honorary Cornelia Street the other direction.
Community
  • Jurassic Park or Independence? A couple in Independence are selling a 10-ft-tall T-Rex that once belonged to a Worlds of Fun exhibit. The sellers are asking $1,000 for the 750-lb dino. (Kansas City Star)
Traffic
  • Mission Road — from 67th Street to Tomahawk Road — in Prairie Village closes today for the rest of summer. The closure allows crews to work on a $3.95 million flood control project. This plan will also restore Brush Creek and remove the parking lot at Schliffke Park. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Wellness
  • Thinning hair? You’re not alone. This No. 1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand is physician-formulated with science-backed ingredients to target root causes of thinning for faster-growing, visibly thicker hair. (Pro tip: This five-minute quiz will help you get to the root of your thinning.)*
Health
Opening

👋 Welcome back, Corinthian Hall

The Kansas City Museum is officially reopening Corinthian Hall in July
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We’re counting down the days until reopening. | Photo by David Remley
After an HVAC malfunction caused water damages in January, the Kansas City Museum’s Corinthian Hall is opening back up to the public on Thursday, July 6.

The Kansas City Museum Foundation, City of KCMO, and JE Dunn Construction quickly began damage restorations + HVAC repairs — necessary for precise temperature and humidity control for the preservation of artifacts and historic buildings on the property. No damage was done to collection materials, and repairs have been made to the ceilings, floors, and electrical + mechanical systems.

The Kansas City Museum is located at 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO in the Historic Northeast neighborhood. The museum is comprised of five original buildings, including the mansion, Corinthian Hall, built in 1910 by Robert Alexander Long. The estate became a public museum in 1940. The museum strives to preserve, interpret, and celebrate KC through collections, exhibitions, and programs that engage visitors in unfolding stories about the city’s vibrant history, cultural heritage, and pride.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Bella
From the editor
While I sadly am not going to be in attendance, I am so excited to see Kansas City transform for Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” over the next couple weeks. As a huge Swiftie (and someone who has seen this tour already) y’all are in for a treat.

Check out what North Kansas City did to prepare.
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