Plus, information on the all-inclusive PickleCon in KC.
 
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🏈 Your football season shopping guide

Be prepared for the Kansas City Chiefs 2024 season with Six and Main

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Game day ready. | Photo via Sandlot Goods
The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to shop for football necessities. Luckily, our friends at Six & Main have an array of hyper-local goods for us to choose from to represent the Red Kingdom.

Whether you’re an at-home watcher or the ultimate tailgater, there’s a KC-made option for all.

🏡 For the homebody

To make it feel like game day, it has to look like it too. Check out these items that will make your interior feel like Arrowhead Stadium:

🏟️ For the tailgate kings + queens

Tailgating is a part of Red Kingdom culture at Arrowhead Stadium. These are some of our must-haves:

🛍️ For the fashionista

Football game or fashion show? We’ve decided on both with this merch:
  • Celebrate the reigning Super Bowl champs with this crewneck.
  • The KC OG Hat is a hometown pride staple.
  • Sling this Utility Tote over your shoulder while representing the Kingdom.
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 22
  • 3rd Annual Community LINC Changemaker’s Cup | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | $25-$50 | Sip beer, play life-size beer pong, and support Community LINC’s mission to end homelessness in Kansas City.
  • Smile Empty Soul | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | Vivo, 7300 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS | $20 | Check out this rock band’s new EP “The Loss of Everything.”
Wednesday, Aug. 23
  • Percheron Summer Concert Series | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Crossroads Hotel, 2101 Central St., Kansas City, MO | $15 | Dance the night away with this KC-based folk/pop trio OLIVIA FOX.
  • Lucy & Bram | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $22 | Enjoy the smooth sounds of this jazz vocalist + musician duo.
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • An Evening in Italia | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5:45-7:30 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $63 | Transport yourself to Italy at this evening full of food, drinks, and music.
  • Music Bingo Fundraiser | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | River Bluff Brewing, 201 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $10 | There will be two rounds of bingo, with all proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters - Kansas City.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Stay safe, Kansas Citians. Temperatures in the KC region are expected to hit 100 degrees through Thursday, Aug. 24. Heat indexes are expected to approach ~115 degrees. The National Weather Service recommends staying indoors. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Open
  • Warehouse on Broadway is officially open in Westport — at 3951 Broadway Ave. The space will eventually hold three bars, the first being Jukebox Hero which features live music on-demand. The band knows ~180 hit songs that guests can choose from for $10+. (Kansas City Star)
Number
  • 117.3. That’s how many decibels rang through Children’s Mercy Park during the KC Current game on Friday, Aug. 19. Plus, the team hit another attendance record with 13,455 fans at the game. See the play that had the crowd roaring.
Announced
  • Now presenting: KC’s first Black arts festival. Troost Market Collective is officially partnering with the 18th & Vine Arts Festival for a three-day, inaugural event. The art will take place Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1. Tickets are $10-$20.
Real Estate
  • Mansion alert. A historic home on Ward Parkway (1228 W. 56th St.) is officially on the market. The Hunter Gary House comes with a $10 million price tag — showcasing eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and it sits on three acres of land. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Cause
  • Following the recent fires in Maui, Hawaii, City Barrel Brewing Company is raising funds for those affected. Today through Friday, Aug. 25, the brewery is donating a portion of the proceeds from every Hawaiian Grilled Cheese to the Maui Hui Mālama Fund.
Biz
  • Aspiria Now, an Overland Park coworking space, is expanding its facilities. The biz added 30,000 sqft to its campus in order to make room for more private offices + dedicated work stations. (Kansas City Business Journal)
Correction
  • Last week we told you about the new Cascade Hotel opening at the Country Club Plaza. We may have been a little ahead of the game. The hotel will not open on Sept. 8, instead guests can expect an October grand opening, according to the Marriott website.
Shop
  • Our online store (Six & Main) now features Thou Mayest, a Kansas City-based coffee roaster. The small-batch, handcrafted, roast-to-order approach shows the importance of details. Beans originate from unique and exciting origins such as Sumatra, Colombia, Ethiopia, Brazil, Tanzania, Honduras, and beyond. Sip, savor, and shop now.
Announced

👀 Countdown to PickleCon

An all-inclusive pickleball experience is making its way to Kansas City in 2024

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From left to right: Jamie Gehrke (PickleCon Coordinator), Alyssa Morrison (PickleCon Director) and Joey Farias (Pro Player and TC Consultant). | Photo via Triple Crown Sports
Meet: PickleCon. No, not the food. PickleCon is a weekend-long gathering, celebrating the sport of pickleball. The best part? It’s happening right here in Kansas City.

The event is hosted by Triple Crown Sports (TCS) and will feature space for 60+ vendors and 100+ pickleball courts. TCS offers an all-inclusive pickleball experience, designed for players of all levels and intrigue. You can expect activities such as camps + clinics, wheelchair + adaptive play, tournaments, panel discussions, and a variety of community-based events.

Ready to break out the paddle? Here’s how to participate:

When: Thursday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024
Where: Kansas City Convention Center
Tickets: Prices are TBD
Get involved: Provide feedback or join a committee

More information on PickleCon will arrive later this year — sign up here for updates.
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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
This may be bold to admit, but I have never played pickleball before. Today’s PickleCon conversation has piqued my interest — where is the best place to play? Let me know.
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