08.01.2023

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🌭 Hot diggity dog

Heart of America Hot Dog Festival: Here’s what you need to know

Hy vee server at heart of america hot dog festival passes hot dog to attendee. kctoday

Feast on franks. | Photo courtesy of Negro League Baseball Museum

The Heart of America Hot Dog Festival is this Saturday, Aug. 5, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Historic 18th and Vine District. Here’s everything you need to know to be in doggone shape.

⚾ Before the bun

Heart of America Hot Dog Festival has been cooking since 2013. As a fundraiser for the Negro League Baseball Museum (NLBM), this franks fest relishes the sausage link between America’s fav pastime and fav ballpark food. Plus, all proceeds support the museum’s community outreach efforts.

Since 2018, 10,000+ NLBM supporters and hot dog lovers regularly attend.

♨️ Get grilling

Every year, NLBM and Hy-Vee create a themed hot dog that honors a team from the Negro Leagues. This year, the signature weiner is called “The Memphis Red Sox.” Past dogs include “The Monarch,” “The El Maestro,” “The Royal Frank,” “The Bullet Joe,” and “The Campy.”

Order the signature hot dog or build your own creations at the massive toppings station.

The family-friendly festival also features:

More ballpark foods + alcohol
Games
Live music like ConFunkShun and the legendary Dru Hill
Local vendors + food trucks
Mascots
Tours of the NLBM available through 5 p.m.

All activities will happen within a fenced area on Paseo Boulveard, bordered by East 18th Street and Truman Road.

Monty with the Kansas City monachs poses with children at the heart of america hot dog festival kctoday — Monarchs mascot Monty makes every moment marvelous.
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Photo courtesy of Negro League Baseball Museum

🍅 Taste the toppings

Adult tickets start at $35. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $10 and will only be sold at the door during the event.

Here’s the rundown on the rules:

Bring your lawn chairs, but leave your beanie weenies and beers (no outside food or drink).
Attendees should plan to carry small, clear bags that max out at 4.5″ x 6.5.″
Assistive animals are permitted.

Events

Tuesday, August 1

Dog Social | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 4-9 p.m. | Guy Fieri’s Dive & Taco Joint, 1333 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO, Kansas City, MO | Free | Bring your pup to Guy Fieri’s Dive & Taco Joint to mix and mingle with other furry friends.

Wednesday, August 2

Donut Decorating | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS | $5.50-$22 | Bring the family to decorate donuts from Mr. D’s coffee.
Country Western Two-Step & Line Dancing | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7-11 p.m. | Social Cabaret, 9050 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $15 | Get your dancing boots on for this two-step and line dancing class.

Thursday, August 3

Thursday Night Jam | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Island Spice Jamaican Restaurant and Lounge, 325 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS | Island eats and local beats — no joke, all jerk.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Yesterday, the Independence City Council reviewed a resolution that would allow Google Fiber to expand into Independence, MO. If approved, the city will enter a non-exclusive license agreement with Google Fiber where 1% of its earnings would be paid to the city quarterly.

Biz

The Golden Scoop is getting sweeter. The Overland Park ice cream shop has received a $50,000 grant for its efforts to employ community members with developmental disabilities. Funds will be used for the shop to open a second location in Independence, MO. (Fox4)

Development

A new condo complex is under construction at 4951 W. 134th St., Leawood, KS. The five story building will host 11 luxury homes with price tags starting at $1.2 million. The condos are scheduled to open in November. (Blue Valley Post)

Sports

Rock chalk, Jayhawk. Thanks to a partnership between BeONE Sports and JD Motorsports, 11 yet-to-be announced University of Kansas athletes will be featured on a NASCAR car. Athletes’ faces will be on JD Motorsports’ No. 6 Chevrolet Camero. (The Kansas City Star)

Travel

Summer is here — AKA the season for road trips — and no matter what vibe you’re looking for, StLouisArts.org has you covered. Spend a day in St. Louis (a ~3.25-hour drive from KC) and discover 30+ theaters, 40 live music venues, and 50 galleries and museums. What will you do in St. Louis?*

Try This

🛹 Just roll with it

This local biz uses longboards to build community

It’s time to rock ‘n roll. | Photo courtesy of Burning Spider Stoke Company

Fun comes in all sizes — small, medium, large, and longboard. That’s what Burning Spider Stoke Company believes.

The locally-owned West 39th Street skate shop hosts free longboard lessons every second Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — at 3218 Gladstone Blvd., KCMO. Dubbed the “Stoke Clinic,” these get-togethers started in 2014 and have been drawing all ages ever sense.

“Our clinics teach people who have never stepped foot on a skateboard, to sponsored riders — ages 3 years old to 69,” owners Joe Burnham and Billy Angus said.

But what’s the difference between a longboard and a skateboard? Simply put, a longboard is longer. It’s modeled after a surfboard and also has bigger, softer wheels which makes riding smoother.

The next Stoke Clinic is Sunday, Aug.13. No registration is needed and all boards + safety gear are provided.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

I plan to go bust my butt at the Stoke Clinic this month. I’ve never been on a skateboard or longboard but they have always intrigued me.

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