11.24.2023

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🎁 Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For art aficionados: Kansas City print | $20 | A print featuring the Opera House, the Missouri state flag, the Liberty Memorial, and more.

For coffee lovers: Smooth Operator coffee | $17.50 | This balanced + mellow coffee is perfect for coffee lovers in your life.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

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$25-$50

For sippers: Kansas City skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Cheers to Kansas City with these premium glasses.

For accessory lovers: KC OG hat | $40 | The love for KC is unquestionable with this five-panel unstructured snap-back hat.

For KC Kingdom members: Kingdom mini banner | $30 | Decorate any home with this mini banner that shows Kansas City pride.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

Santa’s Arrival | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10-11 a.m. | Crown Center | Free | Old. St. Nick’s reindeer will look suspiciously like horses as he arrives in style to sit at the Gingerbread Station for the season.
“Chicken & Biscuits” | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Whim Space, 415 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO | $30 | When a long-held family secret is revealed at the funeral, chaos inevitably ensues.
Tinsel Tavern at KC Live! | Friday, Nov. 24 | 2 p.m. | Kansas City Live Block, 1323 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO | $20 | Christmas-themed pop-up bar Tinsel Tavern at KC Live! will open Thanksgiving weekend with festive small bites, holiday-inspired cocktails + more festivities.*

Saturday, Nov. 25

Santa Paws Holiday Mart | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Dogs’ Spot — Dog Training Center and Boutique, 1701 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO | Free entry | Get your best fur friend one-of-a-kind locally-made gifts while enjoying photo ops with Santa.

Sunday, Nov. 26

Pentatonix The Most Wonderful Tour Of The Year | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $24.50-$244.50 | Come see the world-renowned a cappella group live.

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News Notes

Today Is

Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Merry Market at City Market each weekend through Christmas.

Feel Good

Local kids are starting to hear the music after Blue Valley North senior Gabriel Decker’s efforts to collect and donate musical instruments. All 20 donations so far have gone to local nonprofits supporting children in foster care, music therapy programs or to children directly. (Blue Valley Post)

Eat

Taco Hangover lovers, meet Saints Express. The Shawnee restaurant closed weeks ago and re-emerged days ago as a new iteration of long-time KC patty joint Saints Pub + Patio. Get burgers, bone-in wings, and a strawberry margarita at their full bar. (Kansas City Star)

Opened

14-year-old Halley Vincent is the newest bookstore owner in Shawnee. The Shawnee Mission North freshman’s Seven Stories has a curated selection of the latest books, inspirational posters and greeting cards. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Beauty

Skip the pajamas and get your loved one what they really want this year: a gift card to Georgous Aesthetic Bar. Score exclusive gift card deals during their Black Friday gift card sale happening now through Monday, Nov. 27 (hint: this only happens once a year). Happy holiday shopping, Kansas City.*

Shop

This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*

Trending

If you haven’t noticed, it’s Black Friday. See all the good Amazon deals — like 15% off the highly rated 5-quart COSORI Air Fryer.*

Watch

Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Wishing you all a belated holiday, and good luck on your holiday shopping. I’m a procrastinator, so I’m thankful that Merry Market goes on until Sunday, Dec. 17.

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