12.07.2023

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

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Meet the crew behind KCtoday

You might already know us from the Wraps. | Photo by the KCtoday team

Hey there, Madison + Charmaine here. Between the two of us, we get the privilege of highlighting hyper-local news with 153,675 readers in Kansas City daily — both through our newsletter + social media.

We figured it was time to introduce the fresh, new face at KCtoday and let you catch up with Editor Charmaine.

Meet Madison 👋🏻

Q: If you could only write about one KC-specific topic for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: History! From the turn of the century to the new millenium, I’m fascinated by locals’ memories of our city’s (semi-) recent past. My explainer on Petticoat Lane is my favorite article so far.

Q: You’re taking someone on a date in Kansas City. Where are you going?
A: We’ll grab a slice at Waldo Pizza, swing by Boomerang to look for some vintage threads (dibs on the bell-bottoms) + finish off the night with a screening at Stray Cat Film Center. If all goes well, we’ll keep the night going with a Kansas City Coffee at the Green Lady Lounge.

Q: Describe Kansas City’s personality in three words.
A: Authentic, exciting + home.

Meet Charmaine 👋🏾

Q: Describe your perfect day in Kansas City.
A: I enjoy freshly brewed tea before playing tennis at Roanoke Park. Next, I barge into Prospero’s Books to fuel my book hoarding habit. Then, it’s retro gaming at Up-Down. Afterwards, my husband and I picnic at a park while the KC Symphony plays from their mobile music box.

Q: You’re ordering a drink from Kansas City-coffee shop/bar: What’s in it?
A: I’m most likely at Cafe Cà Phê ordering a Refresh T’Death tea. It’s a chamomile tea + lemonade mixture livened with hibiscus, mango, apple, and lychee syrup.

Q: What were the last three things you did downtown?
A: I went to the new Donutology trolley cafè, remote worked in Thou Mayest, and shot a commercial in the WeWork buidling.

Now that we’re all BFFs, feel free to send us a message to share news, events + more with us (or just say hello).

Events

Thursday, Dec. 7

Girls Night Out | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc., 118 N. Main St., Liberty, MO | Free | Grab your gal pals and shop until you drop on the historic square with a chance to win gift cards.
Alive After 5 Winter Wine Walk | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Leavenworth Main Street, 416 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS | $15 | Visit participating shops in downtown Leavenworth and sample a lovely wine paired with a sumptuous holiday appetizer.

Friday, Dec. 8

13th Annual Holiday Swing | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Crown Center, KCMO | Free | Shop the Midwest’s top craft fair for handmade gifts from over 75 local makers and creators each weekend.
The Muppet Christmas Carol™ In Concert | Friday, Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 9 | Times vary | The Kansas City Symphony, 1703 Wyandotte St., Ste 200, KCMO | Call for purchase | The Kansas City Symphony presents a screening of this classic Charles Dickens holiday tale with the musical score performed live.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Whistling Through A Blade of Grass | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | 611 N. 6th St., KCMO | Free | Explore memory, vulnerability, and the unknown through this two-person exhibition.
SantaCon KC 2023 | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 4 p.m. | 500 Westport Rd., KCMO | $50 | Load the sleighs (party buses) and travel from bar district to bar district with your fellow mob of Kris Kringles.
Kansas City Roller Warriors Double Header | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St. Trfy, KCK | $10-$15 | See the Kansas City Junior Roller Warriors, the Midtown Misfits + the 18th & Vines battle it out on the rink.

Events calendar here

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Shop

3 holiday gift picks for men (all 50% off)

Harlestons has extended their 50% offer exclusively for our readers. | Photo by Harlestons

Harlestons has extended its 50% off sale just for our readers: Use the auto-applied code 6AM50 for 50% off everything online until Friday, Dec. 8 at midnight.

New to the high-quality menswear brand? Here are our top three gift picks:

Sport Hoodie: This top-seller is almost sold out.
The Anson performance polo: It’s rated five stars by 99% of customers.
The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.

Save 50% on these gifts with code 6AM50

News Notes

Environment

Litterbugs, begone — the City of Independence is extending its litter clean-up program through the winter. Independence T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R pays community members experiencing unstable housing to clean up litter along main streets and assists them with finding stable housing.

Award

Can you think of extraordinary individuals in your community? The Downtown Council is now accepting nominations for its annual Kirk Civic Leader Award + Urban Hero Award. Share your nominations by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Opening

Roscoe’s Barbeque is reopening this January, one year after closing. Now, two of the former owners’ sons are carrying on the tradition of finger-licking bone ribs and burnt ends, with the same menu you know and love. (FOX4)

Real Estate

Curious what all your neighbors are looking at on Zillow? Check out the most popular listing in Kansas — Travis Kelce’s new $5 million Leawood home, complete with waterfall and putting green.

Kansas Citian

Word Whizzes — say that five times fast. Overland Park poet Noah Weaver is crafting a new card game inspired by his recovery from a traumatic car crash. Snippets of speech therapy are transformed into a game of dueling wizards in a tongue-twisting spells tournament. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Job

Want to have a hand in history? Part-time positions at CPKC Stadium, the first stadium built for a women’s professional sports team, are live. See how you can join in on the fun.

Pets

Step one of your dog’s wellness journey: Nom Nom. The vet nutritionist-developed meals are perfectly portioned for a vibrant, joyful life. Get 50% off your first order.*

Holiday

Roundout the Festival of Lights with KesherKC

KesherKC’s Neighbor Market offers free food and community access

KesherKC’s Neighbor Market offers free food to community members. | Photo via Jewish Family Services

This evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights — which will run until nightfall on Friday, Dec. 15th.

Recognize the end of the holiday season by stopping at KesherKC‘s Neighbor Market, a free grocery and rotating vendor event that aims to connect community members with services and resources.

Held on the final day of the holiday, the Neighbor Market will be open at 12 p.m. at Jewish Family Services Brookside (425 E. 63rd St., KCMO) on Friday, Dec. 15.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

I’ll be chatting with a local sommelier this week about the juicy world of KC wines.

Want to know the best local bottle you can find? Not sure what to bring to your friend’s holiday party? Need something delicious to pair with the cheese you bought from the fancy part of the grocery store?

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