06.29.2023

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Today’s Forecast

40º | Rain/snow mix | 98% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:37 a.m. | Sunset: 5:12 p.m.

⛅ Rainey + Merriweather = brighter days

Meet the mavens behind KCtoday

City Editors of the KCtoday Bella and Charmaine embrace in a friendly hug on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City.

City Editors Bella (left) + Charmaine (right) are all smiles on this sunny day. | Photo by KCtoday

Hey there, Charmaine Merriweather + Bella Rainey here. Between the two of us, we get the privilege of highlighting hyper-local news with 116,421 readers in Kansas City daily — both through our newsletter + social media.

We have a new face at KCtoday and need to provide a proper introduction. So grab your beverage of choice and settle into your favorite reading chair while we spill the details.

Meet Charmaine 👋🏾

City Editor Charmaine Merriweather poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City. CharmMe. KCtoday — I’m City Editor Charmaine Merriweather. Feel free to call me Charm.✨
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Q: Describe your perfect day in Kansas City in the length of a Tweet (280 characters).

A: I enjoy freshly brewed tea before playing tennis at Roanoke Park. Next, I barge into Prospero’s Books to fuel my book hoarding habit. Then, it’s retro gaming at Up-Down. Afterwards, my husband and I picnic at a park while the KC Symphony plays from their mobile music box.

Q: You’re ordering a drink from a Kansas City-coffee shop/bar: What’s in it?

A: I’m most likely at Cafe Cà Phê ordering a Refresh T’Death tea. It’s a chamomile tea + lemonade mixture livened with hibiscus, mango, apple, and lychee syrup.

Q: What were the last 3 things you did downtown?

A: I watched “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" at the B&B movie theatre, went to Santuary KC’s cornhole tournament on the rooftop of the WeWork building, and I co-worked with a friend at Waterbird Coffee Company.

Meet Bella 👋

City Editor Bella Rainey poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City, KCtoday. — I’m City Editor Bella Rainey. I’ve been with the KCtoday for almost a full year now.
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Q: Describe your perfect day in Kansas City in the length of a Tweet (280 characters).

A: I’d start my day with brunch at Westport Cafe before heading to Arizona Trading Company for a bit of retail therapy. After that, I would head over to the Crossroads for a brewery hop before enjoying live music at Grinders.

Q: You’re ordering a drink from a Kansas City-coffee shop/bar: What’s in it?

A: There’s a good chance if I am ordering a drink, it’s a beer. My favorite right now (it changes a lot) is the Chaos Monkey at Casual Animal Brewing Company.

Q: Describe Kansas City’s personality in three words.

A: Lively, united, home.

Now that we’re all BFFs, feel free to send us a message to share news, events + more with us (or just say hello).

Events

Wednesday, June 28

Pallbearer | Wednesday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $20 | Jam out with this American doom metal band from Little Rock, Arkansas.

Thursday, June 29

Day Out with Frank and Ella-Civil War | Thursday, June 29-Friday, June 30 | 10 a.m. | Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, 1200 E. Kansas City Rd., Olathe, KS | $0-$7 | Experience childhood in the 1860s with Civil War activities like cannon drills, marching, and stagecoach rides.
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights | Thursday, June 29 | 8 p.m. | KC Live! | Free | Celebrate the summer with Hailey Whitters and special guess Lauren Watkins.

Friday, June 30

13 The Musical | Friday, June 30-Saturday, July 8 | 8:30-11 p.m. | Theatre in the Park Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7710 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS | $6-$10 | The cast of this jam packed musical is comprised entirely of teenagers, but the stories that come to life here are ageless.

Saturday, July 1

Yoga at The Amphitheater | Saturday, July 1-Saturday, Sept. 30 | 8-9 a.m. | Grandview Amphitheater, 13611 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO | Free | Enjoy the fresh morning air while channeling your inner zen.
Killer Queens - A Beauty Pageant Murder Mystery | Saturday, July 1 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $14 | Don your best formal wear and take on the role of a pageant queen at this murder mystery night.

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Beauty

Seriously, no one can mess up this minimalist beauty routine

The viral MERIT Signature Makeup Bag is free with every first purchase. | Photos by MERIT Beauty

10-step skincare routines and makeup tutorials may dominate our social feeds, but the reality? Most of us don’t have time for that.

For us, getting ready means a pared-back beauty routine that we can do on the go — which is exactly why cult-favorite, minimalist beauty brand MERIT created The MERIT Sets: curated routines that help you get everything you need (for less).

Plus, get their chic Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order.

We're looking at you, 'Five Minute Morning' set

News Notes

Edu

Wildcats win. Kansas State University earned the No. 1 spot on The Princeton Review’s list for “Best Quality of Life.” Rankings are decided by student ratings on factors such as beauty, safety, and friendliness on campus.

Transit

US Representative Emanuel Cleaver announced $14.8 million was awarded to the KC Area Transportation Authority. These funds will be allocated toward expanding Kansas City’s sustainable transit options, including RideKC. Funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Festival

Innovation Festival returns. The festival boasts of beats, beer, and biologics — with musical guests like Colony House and Dante Elephante. It takes place at Crown Center on Thursday, Aug. 3-Saturday, Aug. 5 with tickets ranging between $25-$565.

Try This

Visit KC is releasing the KC Attraction Pass — offering discounts at seven local sites. Stops include the Negro League Baseball Museum and Vaile Mansion. 72-hour passes are $34 for adults and $27 for kids. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Drink

Back at it again. J. Rieger & Co. brought back its Monogram Whiskey for the seventh time — but this year, it looks a little different. This iteration is named Kansas City Whiskey – Solera Reserve. Fun fact: Solera is a type of maturation process, commonly used in the aging of sherry.

Number

1.4 million. That’s how many people sat in a virtual queue for tickets to the Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins game in Frankfurt, Germany next season. 15 minutes later, tickets sold out. This is only the second-ever NFL game in Germany.

Travel

Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*

Kids

Have a roaring good time at the library 🦁

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library curates imaginative kid-friendly events

Human kids hold animal kids — a joey + hatchling. | Photo by Thorni Ridge Exotics

It’s “The Jungle Book” IRL. Thorni Ridge Exotics is bringing the herd to West Wyandotte Library — including a baby spider monkey, pig, goat, sheep, and a kangaroo — tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The exotic baby animal petting zoo is the latest in the imaginative, free event series provided by the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library.

“We consider what the kids are interested in, and then we try to create programs. Whenever we can, we try to bring in literacy and education,” said West Wyandotte Library youth services supervisor Melissa Sadrakula.

“We encourage families and people of all ages to come in. I think a lot of people don’t realize the great resources we have — and that they’re no cost.”

KCKPL’s summer series has recurring events for the whole family, including Switch Saturdays for playing Nintendo Switch games, and Mini Golf Fridays.

Shop

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

Thanks for reading my debut newsletter!

This big kid is going to be the first in line to hold a baby kangaroo tonight. Don’t be shocked if you see me on Instagram crying due to its overwhelming cuteness.

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