Plus, Rhythm Cycle and Sculpt is opening a new studio in Shawnee.
 
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Celebrating KCtoday’s birthday with reader’s reasons to love the newsletter
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Heart eyes for the City of Fountains + our readers. | Photo by @mikedayphotography
KCtoday turned two on Wednesday, Aug. 9, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with you. We asked for your favorite parts of KCtoday every morning + why you love our newsletter (not as much as we love you). Per usual, you showed up big in our inbox.

“Every morning I love waking up before anyone else, drinking my coffee in a quiet house, and reading KCtoday to get my daily news and upcoming events at 6 a.m. This is my ‘me’ time.”
— Reader, Kimberly C.

“I don’t ever read much so for me to say this is so helpful that I read it weekly is a big complement. I am always looking for fun things to do in KC. Great job to your team. Love it.”
— Reader, Brian B.

“KCtoday is my go-to source for all things Kansas City. My friends always ask how I knew about an event or a restaurant, and I tell them KCtoday. Thanks for all you do!” — Reader, Darlene B.

“Happy birthday KCtoday! I love learning about local events, KC history, and all of the happy news you share! I look forward to it every morning.” — Reader, Susan B.

“I’m always learning of new places to go, events to attend, things to try because of KCtoday! I love learning the status of projects and the history in our town. KCtoday is my favorite morning read!”
— Reader, Jan F.

“I just moved to Kansas City and your newsletter has been a wonderful way to get to know the city. I have friends coming to visit in a month and I saved several of your suggestions on tours and places to eat, shop and drink.” — Reader, Jane P.

Thanks for all the love. We can’t wait to see what is in store for year three.
The University of Kansas Health Systems
 
Events
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Concert in the Park | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS | Free | Enjoy music from The Stolen Winnebagos under the stars.
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Belly Dance Show | Friday, Aug. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Karis on 39th, 1715 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Enjoy a performance from Kansas City’s top professional belly dancers.
  • Back 2 School Theme Party | Friday, Aug. 11 | 8 p.m. | Shark Bar, 1340 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Come out for the “unofficial” college send-off and wear school swag or Greek Letters for free cover before 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Summerfest Day Party | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 11 a.m. | Tin Roof, 424 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO | $10 | A ticket provides all-day event access to both stages, all five bars, and non-stop live music.
  • Hip Hop 50 KC | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO | $25-$150 | Come celebrate 50 years of the genre with local rappers, DJs, graffiti artists, and dancers that helped put the KC hip hop scene on the map.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Art Garden KC | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Berkley Riverfront | Free | Shop handcrafted local works from KC makers every Sunday.
Events calendar here
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BRKTHROUGH
 
News Notes
Biz
  • Sandlot Goods is officially opening its first retail space this fall in Leawood. The KC-based apparel + home goods shop will call the 1,200-sqft space in Park Place (11530 Ash St.) its new home this September.
Coming Soon
  • Rhythm Cycle and Sculpt is opening a new studio in Shawnee. The 4,300-sqft cycling and fitness studio — at 7470 Neiman Rd. — will host 45-minute classes ranging in cost. It anticipates a September opening. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Announced
  • Bye bye brush. Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 are the last days for Overland Park residents to get rid of tree limbs and yard debris from last month’s severe storms. The drop off area (8421 W. 77th St.) will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Tech
  • A big competition for big ideas. The Downtown Council and the Economic Development Corporation of KCMO announced the LaunchKC grants competition for tech start-ups. Applications are open through Sunday, Sept. 17.
Sports
  • Red Kingdom, it’s time to prepare. This year’s “Red Wednesday” celebration is Sept. 6 and will include presale for the new season flag. Flag sales benefit Ronald McDonald House and will begin at 1 p.m. (FOX2 Now)
Watch
  • Grammy-award winner Ed Sheeran performed at Arrowhead last weekend — but he did more than sing. During the show, Ed helped a mom-to-be share a gender reveal with the crowd. See the “Perfect” moment.
Health
  • While discussing cancer can be frightening, arming yourself with knowledge is empowering. The University of Kansas Health System explores what every woman needs to know in order to protect herself from developing the most common female cancers — here’s what they had to say.*
 
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Kansas City
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Bop around our beautiful city with these tours. | Photo by KCtoday
Channel your inner tourist and become the ultimate Kansas Citian with these food, drink, and cultural tours.

Kansas City Museum History Tour | $0-$10 per person | Learn about the Long family with this one-hour guided tour of Corinthian Hall.

Taste of Kansas City Food Tours | Prices vary | Choose the Original Foodie Tour, or switch it up with the Prohibition Tour checking out KC’s speakeasy style bars.

Kansas City Winery Tour | $83-$98 per person | Wine not? Visit local wineries with your besties on this guided tour.

Kansas City Instagram Tour | $60 per person | Looking for the best photogenic spots around KC? This tour has IG-worthy destinations from food + drink to local parks.

Haunted Taxi Ghost Tours | Prices vary | Tour the region’s spookiest sites, including hotels + cemeteries.

What did we miss? If you know a tour that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction using this survey.
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The Wrap
 
City Editor Bella Rainey poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City, KCtoday.

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Wow, it feels great to be back. I missed you all while I was OOO, but getting to come back to a KCtoday birthday celebration + all the things you love about the newsletter was the best “welcome home” ever.
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