10.24.2023

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

🏨 Oh, the places you will go

Unique places to stay across the Kansas City metro

Can’t help falling in love with The Elvis Retreat House. | Photo courtesy of Vrbo

Choosing a place to stay on a trip is one of the most important parts of the planning process.

We suggest picking some digs with character if you want the full Kansas City experience, so we scouted out some options that will set the stage for an unforgettable time.

Here’s the theme

Cozy Bungalow | Historic Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood, Kansas City, MO
Unwind in an eclectic boho home that offers a pool, fire pit, and tiki lounge for your relaxation pleasure.

Elvis Retreat House | Independence, MO
The king lives on in this luxurious mansion, featuring life-size Elvis figures, a billiards hall, and an 8-ft guitar-shaped pool.

Artistic sanctuaries

21c Hotel | 219 W. 9th St., Kansas City, MO
Is it an art museum or a hotel? It’s both. If you want to embrace the artistic side of KC, this is the spot for you.

Graffitti mural by local artist scribe rec room graffiti paradise vrbo house kansas city.jpg — This mural in Graffiti Paradise’s rec room was painted by local Kansas City artist Scribe.
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Photo courtesy of VRBO.

Graffiti Paradise | Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO
This escape is outfitted with a jacuzzi, rec room, mini bar, workout space, and two living rooms.

Hideaways with history

Aida | 206 E. 44th St., Kansas City, MO
This sister property to The Truitt (see below) is just as beautiful, with modern swanky decor found throughout the historic building.

Aida Livingroom Boutique Hotel.JPG — If you look up “swanky” in the dictionary, you’ll find a picture of The Aida.
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Photo courtesy of The Aida

KC’s Best Mansion | Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO
Bring the whole gang to this beautifully restored spot featuring seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and three kitchens.

The Truitt | 4320 Oak St., Kansas City, MO
Stay at this mansion-turned-hotel which offers modern amenities amid historic charm. Plus, it’s near the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum and the Country Club Plaza.

12 more stunning spots

Asked

Vote: KCtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest finalists

KCtoday pumpkin carving contest 2023 finalists — They’re all so gourd-geous.
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Photo by KCtoday

You’ve scooped the seeds and made masterpieces out of pumpkins. Now it’s time for us to reveal the finalists for our Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Check out the pumpkins above and vote for your favorite.

A. “Football season”
B. “Always Watching”
C. “Travis Kelce”

Pick the best pumpkin

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Spooky Skate | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Line Creek Community Center, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO | $0-$8 | Wear a costume to get in free at this annual Halloween-themed skate party.
Kansas City Mavericks vs Wichita Thunder | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 7:05 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $12-$52 | Cheer on the Mavericks as they rumble with the Thunder.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

ArtOberfest | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd., Kansas City, MO | $15 | Enjoy a look + listen experience exploring the Baroque period, followed by a boxed lunch.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Basehor Farmer and Craft Market | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 12-6 p.m. | Corner lot, 2705 155th St., Basehor, KS | Free entry | Find all your farm fresh and homemade items while supporting local biz.
“Snow White” | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $42-$55 | Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs” takes the vibrant style of a Disney animated movie.

Friday, Oct. 27

Dia de los Muertos Celebration | Friday, Oct. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Guadalupe Centers, 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO | Free | There will be an altar for remembering loved ones that have passed on, face painting, crafts, live entertainment + ceremonial dancers, and food trucks.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

Hear the crisp crunch of autumn leaves more clearly

A user holds the Horizon Go by hear.com. | Photo by hear.com

Imagine the crunch of leaves underfoot, the cries of geese flying south, the wind blowing through the trees, the crackle of a bonfire. What if you couldn’t hear the sounds of fall clearly?

Good news: A 45-day, no-risk trial with Horizon hearing aids means you get to experience all of this, plus:

The world’s first hearing aids with dual processing
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A design so small + comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it

Try Horizon with a 45-day trial

News Notes

Announced

Fresh off the reveal of its stadium name, the KC Current has another big announcement: a new head coach and sporting director. Vlatko Andonovski is joining the club after previously coaching the US Women’s National Team. There, he held a record of 51-5-9 and won four consecutive SheBelieves Cup championships.

Sports

Sporting Kansas City de-feet-ed the Minnesota United FC 3-1, securing its spot in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. Now the team will face off against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Children’s Mercy Park, 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33.

Seasonal

The inaugural “BOOlevard” kicks off today and lasts through Tuesday, Oct. 31. All week long, attendees can visit Boulevard Brewing Company’s Rec Deck for fun activities like “Hocus Pocus” trivia and Tank-or-Treat bingo. Plus, there will be themed Quirk cocktails + food specials.

Kids

Trick or treat or trolley. On Halloween (Tuesday, Oct. 31), hop aboard a KC Streetcar from 3 to 4 p.m. to collect candy provided by Russell Stover Chocolates. Costumes aren’t required — but it’ll be more fun if you wear one.

Civic

Johnson County appointed 13 new members to its diversity, equity, and inclusion coalition, and 15 new members to the sustainability coalition. Members’ terms begin Monday, Oct. 31, and they will serve one, two, or three years. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Plan Ahead

Ohayou, KC. Japan-based ramen shop Misora-Do is popping up in KC Craft Ramen (6830 W. 199th St., Overland Park, KS) from Wednesday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 5. The shop will take over and serve its authentic rice miso and vegetarian ramen. Tickets are $16.50 per person.

Number

991,859. That’s how many passengers traveled through the Kansas City International Airport in September — making it the busiest September in the airport’s 50 year history. So far this year, a total of 4,289,961 passengers have boarded. (FOX4)

Concert

He’s yours. Grammy Award-winning Jason Mraz will perform at the Starlight Theatre next summer — Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. Tickets for “The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride” tour go on sale this Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. Prices are TBA.

Arts

Let music back into your heart. The Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of “The Sound Of Music” runs Saturday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 12 with evening and matinee performances, and tickets are available now.*

Active

Looking for the perfect group outing for teams, coworkers, families + more? Axe the stress of party planning, and take your crew to Blade & Timber Axe Throwing instead — you’ll enjoy delicious food, drinks, and axe-throwing fun. Book your private event for the holidays.*

The Word

Blood and marrow transplant (okay, actually three words). This is a lifesaving therapy for people with cancerous blood disorders such as leukemia. Learn more about blood and marrow transplant specialists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center and how to become a donor.*

Kids

📚 Take a look, it’s in a book

This week Kansas City kids can get free snacks and stories from Mott’s

Story time never tasted so good. | Photo by Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks

Something scrumptious is rolling into town. The Snacks & Stories mobile library by Mott’s Fruits Snacks is coming to the metro this Wednesday, Oct. 25-Thursday, Oct. 26, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The bus will stop at Hy-Vee in Mission (6655 Martway St.).

Kids can feed their minds and tummies with a 16-book diverse library and free Mott’s Fruit Flavored snacks.

Pro Tip: Be one of the first to arrive and your kiddo can take a book home for free.

This initiative is the brainchild of actress Eva Longoria, Penguin Random House, and Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks, traveling the nation to fight book deserts while looking cute.

Visit the Snacks & Stories website to learn more and to browse Mott’s storybook collection.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

If y’all didn’t know, I am a ramen junkie. I was born in Okinawa, Japan, and spent the first five years of my life eating lots of ramen. So, I am personally very excited about the Misora-Do pop up mentioned in the News Notes.

I’m going to go taste it and see if it reminds me of childhood.

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