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• 2023 Nickis Film Festival | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO | Free | Enjoy six short films chosen from 2,000 submissions and 120 countries, with complimentary beer and wine provided.
• An Evening with the Late John Cleese | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO | $67.50-$183 | Comedy legend John Cleese is heading in your general direction for a live and truly memorable evening of comedy and conversation.

• MidCoast LIVE! | Friday, Nov. 10-Friday, Dec. 29 | 12-1 p.m. | KKFI 90.1 FM, Kansas City, MO | Free | Each week, a rotating crew of KKFI programmers will present different artists from Kansas City and the surrounding areas live from KKFI’s studio.*
• Cornerstones of Care: Annual Spirit Gala 2023 | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6-11 p.m. | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $150-$200 | Honor Spirit Award recipients who embody the philanthropic spirit of Kansas City with a cocktail hour, auctions, and entertainment.
• Cassette Roulette | Friday, Nov. 10 | 8 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $5-$55 | Tony Award-winning creator John Cameron Mitchell and cabaret star Amber Martin will perform at the hand of fate.

• 2023 Wilderness Run | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO | $30-$35 | Follow a well-marked 2- or 5-mile course leading you across fields, along wooded paths, and over logs.
• Goldie’s Flea Market | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Grab a drink, listen to live music, and browse vintage goods, antiques, and local art.

• Annual Holiday Lighting, presented by Saint Luke’s North Hospital | Saturday, Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m.
• PJ Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus | Friday, Dec. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Festive shopping at dozens of local businesses | Daily

• Bill Self is now the highest paid coach in college basketball after signing a new contract with the University of Kansas for $53 million, surpassing Kentucky’s John Calipari. The amended contract is on a five year rolling term. Self is in his 21st season with Kansas.

• Olathe elected their first new mayor in over two decades. Mayor John Bacon has served his first full-term, after filling in for former Mayor Mike Copeland following his passing in August 2020. Mayor Bacon has been on the Olathe City Council since 1995. (Shawnee Mission Post)

• All Missouri kids five and under now have access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Enroll your child and receive an age-appropriate book delivered to your home at no cost each month.

• A new 30,000-sqft medical plaza opened in the Corbin Park retail center. Located at the corner of 138th Street and Metcalf Avenue, HCA Midwest Health has two main providers: Family Health Medical Group and Town Plaza Women’s Health. (Blue Valley Post)

• Strang Chef Collective, located in Cascade Kansas City, welcomed diners this week into its new luxury Country Club Plaza location. The restaurant is split between two floors, featuring indoor-outdoor seating, four food concepts, two bars and a coffee shop.

• A $245 million mixed-use development will break ground in Gardner in early 2024. New Trails Crossing will be located along Interstate 35. The 45,000-sqft shopping center will feature multiple restaurants, hotels, and retail space. (Kansas City Business Journal)

• KC Pet Project is hosting its Fall in Love Adoption event Thursday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov.12th. During this time, dogs 30 lbs and up + all adult cats can be adopted for $30 at its Kansas City, Zona Rosa, and Overland Park campuses.

• Don’t be sad for Sweet EMOtion — the pop punk/emo themed Oat Milk ice cream parlor isn’t going anywhere. After originally sharing plans to relocate due to rent hikes, Sweet EMOtion announced it worked out a deal to stay at 312 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO.

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